30 Day Rule/Focus; December 2023. All Are Welcome!

Excellent shave Gary.

 

SRS # 1014

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Genco - Getico 5/8”
Brush: CRD Sky - O- Earth 26 mm Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Pears Soap - Mint Extract
Lather: Proraso White
Aftershave: Floïd The Genuine
Additional Care:
Maggards Alum
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original
Nivea Sensitive Balm

Outstanding final straight shave of the year - my 200th. The remaining two shaves for the year will be with a Shavette and a DE.

The CRD synthetic brush whipped up a nice Proraso lather. Three passes with the Genco straight, which is a phenomenal razor, took care of the days growth. On top of that, the shave received the SOA from the missus.

Tomorrow’s shave will be a travel day shave as we are heading to Sunrise, Florida to view the NY Rangers vs Florida Panthers. We will be back in the Southern den tomorrow afternoon.

Hope you all have a great day gentlemen.

 

Fab Friday shave Gary.

 

thank you Joe

fine friday shave and pic Joe.

 

thank you Joe,have a fine day.

 

Wonderful shave Joe.

 

Yaqi Romulus stainless steel razor.
Feather Professional Super blade.
Yaqi 24mm synthetic brush.
Mitchell’s Wool Fat soap.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
Irish Chestnut by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

Beautiful Fat Friday shave. The Romulus handles and performs like a dream.

Happy Friday everyone!

 

Fabulous Fat Friday shave Danny. Have a Happy New Year.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Excellent Fat Friday shave Danny.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

Dec 29 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Shavette Shave #517
Dovo
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (4)
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (1)
Hembree-Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
Music City Suds Lavender SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 28 hrs

Did a 4 pass shave because I had to change out a blade after 3 passes. The original blade didn't give me the result I wanted. I should have replaced it after 2 passes, but I figured that my final ATG pass would clear my stubble. Obviously, it didn't so that's why I did a 4th pass with a new blade. I did get a BBS shavve, but got a weep on the final pass on the chin. Swiped it with my wet fingers and it was gone without the assistance of the alum.
I facelathered because I just wanted to change the routine and got a nice lather. Unfortunately, I neglected to take a picture of the setup because I was so into starting the shave. The alum sang a little bit, but it wasn't drastic. Finished the shave in my usual way. Take care.

 

Thanks Joe

 

Thanks Joe and you as well.

 

Just want to start by saying hi and Happy Holiday’s to everyone! I’ve been on a mini whirlwind of travel and family stuff which is why I have not posted a shave in a week or so. I’m going to wrap up my December focus by squeezing one more blade in for testing.

Rating: 4.5/5

Prep: Hot shower, CO Bigelow Grapefruit Face and Body wash.
Razor: 1967 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium- First shave on blade
Two Pass Shave- One WTG, one XTG/ATG
Brush: Semogue Owners Club Boar
Lather: Stirling Bay Rum
Aftershave: Stirling Bay Rum
Post: Quinns Stirling Bay Rum Balm, Clubman Powder for back of neck, Alum block
Soundtrack- 70s Hits



Tried a Wizamet today because I think I tried one years ago and enjoyed it. If I remember correctly they used to be branded as Polsilvers. Assuming it’s the same blade. Went all Stirling as I’m still not quite wound down from the travel. Just wanted something that works and smells great.

Really nice shave with this blade. About as sharp but maybe a touch less smooth first shave than a GSB. All BBS where it should be and easy two pass DFS everywhere else. I have to shave one more time with it and also see if there is a cost difference between the two. I have close to 100 GSB’s on hand and with all of this blade testing, have not been using them. It remains to be seen if the Wizamets find a place in my Den, but I’m impressed so far.

One more shave with this blade over the weekend, and then I’m going to be testing new razors in January.

Current standings, round six.

1- Personna Lab Blue
2- Feather
3- Kai
4- Gillette Silver/Blue
5- Wizamet Super Iridium
6-Suneko Amorphous Diamond
7- Wilkinson Sword
8- Gillette Perma Sharp

On a side note, I got to go to my hometown and have some of the best pizza on earth. Little Vincent’s was/is an institution in my area, and a large pie with fresh garlic and oil there is food heaven. Just don’t try it if you’re heading to a job interview. Major garlic breath.




I can literally taste this picture!


Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend gents. I’m going to read through everyone’s shaves right now and should be back again for the foreseeable future.


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absolutely awesome gents.

 

my christmas present arrived.
british bostonian..

 

Ooohhh! Nice Gary…

 

Thank you Scott.it's a beauty..

 

Awesome shave Scott! There is nothing like NY pizza!