30 Day Rule/Focus; January 2024. All Are Welcome!

That look like a wonderful straight razor and shave Joe!

 

Thanks Scott. It is made out of Solingen stainless steel. I believe it was manufactured in the 50's. I bought it New Old Stock. It has 46 shaves since I first honed it so it will need to be sharpened probably later in the year.

 

An update on my progress with the post war Tech. I only shave about once a week and so far this year (about three shaves' worth) the Tech has delivered almost perfect shaves. 9 out of 10 I'd say. I will continue until the end of Jan. at which time I'll likely go milder (ASD2) or more effective (Old Type) for Feb's 30 day focus. I did switch from the little Tech solid ball end handle to the hollow Fat handle, (same head and blade though). I think the little one is prettier, but it's just a wee bit slim between my fingers and so despite the Fat handle being a smidge lighter I prefer the diameter of the FH. Everything else is remaining static. La Maison du Barbier (Plisson) synthetic brush, Mitchell's Wool Fat, Proraso green splash.

 

Sounds like your doing great with your shaves Laird. Thanks for the update.

 

Proraso

 

Rating: 5/5
Prep: Hot shower, CO Bigelow Grapefruit Soap
Razor: Charcoal Goods Everyday
Blade: Kai (1)
Two Pass Shave- One WTG, one XTG/ATG
Brush: Omega 10049 Boar
Pre: None
Lather: Cella
Aftershave: Cella
Post: Alum block, Quinns Grapefruit Witch Hazel
Soundtrack- Classic rock FM station



With the Kai, I finally found a blade that I can feel in this mild tank of a razor. I suspected that the Kai’s and Feathers were going to shine in the CG, and so far I’m not wrong. Effortless two pass with much more BBS than DFS.

It was nice to break out some Cella again.

Three more shaves with this razor and then moving on to some more aggressive ones…

Consecutive days shaving- 18
Current skin issues or irritation- None so far

Enjoy the rest of your day gentlemen…


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17 Jan 2024
24 hours

Repeat set up from 15 Dec ‘23

Prep = Tepid tap Water Prep and shave, Tabac in a tube as Pre shave
Soap = Today saw the end of the Stirling Black Cherry, I will miss the mild scent, it’s been a great companion these last few months
Brush = Omega boar 1004
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gillette Flare tip
Blade = Feather (1)
Passes = 3 + were needed with this mild razor, could have stuck at 2 +, but plenty of lather left
Post = Usual + Old Spice
Scent = Guerlain pour homme
Damage = One minor scritch lower right chin, no heroics needed, cold water and alum took care of it. (Deduct ½ point)

Score = 8 ½ / 10. Smooth but not my best.
Comments: Feather + Flare tip = still a good match

Hope your mid week shaves turned out great

 

Very nice Scott, great pic and setup. I don't think I have done 18 consecutive days, I do like a break every now and again. What is the Cella after shave like?

 

l'ortografia in italiano è molto complicata

catches me out every time too, have to keep checking the labels for those double consonants

 

Toughing out a tough day Scott, kudos for sticking with your shave discipline

 

Thank you Joe

Thanks Gary

 

Really nice looking shave Chris. I also enjoy how Feather blades ramp up razors that would otherwise bee too mild for me...

 

Cella AS is absolutely nothing like the cream. It's essentially a classic Fougere with a citrus undertone. Many have trouble describing this scent because there is no good way to describe Fougere if you never smelled it. It's a classic European cologne like scent. If you (or anyone) have ever used TOBS Jermyn Street, it's close to the same thing. I prefer the Cella. The Fougere in the Jermyn Street is too overpoweringly strong for me, and it drowns out the citrus that's supposed to be in there. The Cella is more balanced and milder than the TOBS...

 

Colibri (Hummingbird) 1.10mm stainless steel head.
Yaqi Tsuka stainless steel handle.
Astra SP blade (3).
Shore Shave Cool Water Mint Ribbon synthetic brush.
Lakewood Soap Company Smoky Mountain Rain shave soap (sample).
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
Stetson aftershave splash.

Excellent shave this morning. The Colibri is a solid performer. I was feeling a little nostalgic this morning so I brought the Stetson out.

Stay warm everyone. Picture of the outside temperature coming to work this morning.

Take care and stay warm.

 

Beautiful pic and great gear and shave Scott.

 

Fine shave and excellent setup Chris.

 

Well, if you are worried about spelling, then Japanese is a good alternative.

 

Keep re-stacking that firewood Danny. This is very cold for your neck of the woods....

 

Thank you Joe!

 

Great pic, setup and shave Danny. 10 degrees is bone-chilling cold!