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

Fine shave Chris. I have never tried Col. Conk soap. Is it the new formula or the old one. I am not sure if the new one has glycerin. Glycerin makes lathering a soap much easier, especially in hard water. I have seen you tube straight shavers use Col. Conk soaps without any problems. Shaving with a straight requires plenty of slickness from a lather so I am surprised that you didn't find the Col. Conk's lather up to snuff.

 

Thanks Chris. The Stirling Frankincense and Myrrh scent on the soap and aftershave is ok. However, it's a ymmv thing.

 

Razorock Hawk V3 with open comb plate.
Weber bulldog handle.
Feather ProGuard blade.
Yaqi 24mm synthetic brush.
Fine Accoutrements Snake Bite soap.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
Scottish Antique by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

Excellent Monday morning shave. I had two days of growth to take care of si the open comb had to come out to play. Three very nice drama free passes.

Happy Monday everyone!

 

thank you Chris.

 

fine start to the week gents.

 

-Monday-
brit fb tech
simpson
st james
burberry



good morning gents
cold and wet outside this morning
but a fabulous monday shave inside.
quick and simple tech shave,fine st james lather
smooth 2 passer and pick ups.
thayers and burberry finish the job
awesome
have a fine day everyone
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Thanks Gary

 

V3 version of the Gamechanger “JAWS”. Beautiful shave Danny.

 

Excellent shave Gary.

 

thank you Joe.

 

SE Shave # 369 - GEM MICROMATIC MONDAY

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Semogue Hereditas - Boar
Pre-Shave: Pears Transparent Soap
Lather: WTF Vintage Barbershop
Aftershave: WTF Vintage Barbershop
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

I had a very nice shave this morning save the Turnerism along my upper left sideburn/cheekbone area. I will chalk it up to user error as the mishap occurred on my very first stroke with the razor. Following a few subsequent strokes the blade did not feel right. Upon further inspect I noticed the blade was slightly askew. No further issues after rectifying the alignment. This is what I get for loading the blade without my spectacles on. While I am no Mr. Maggoo, the vision over the years has become blurrier with age.

Despite the mishap, although it took a while with the assistance of a small bandaid, I ended up with a super close shave. The alum report was almost no existent. Now I am getting ready for tomorrow’s potential snow event.
Ready for it Joe, @Trigger?

Have a great day gentlemen.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

Another great 37c shave Chris

 

Fitzgerald on the horizon my friend. Great looking shave Joe.

 

That Proraso cologne looks good.

 

Wonderful shave Danny. Yes, I agree with you that using a more aggressive razor to mow down 2 days growth is the right choice.

 

Marvelous Monday shave Gary. You really have stepped up your game these last few years.

 

Fine shave Joe despite the mishap. I can see how the misalignment can happen because I have done it with my MMOC. However, I double check everything before I proceed. As far as the weather, I am not thrilled, but I don't think it will be more than 3 inches. Will just have to wait and see.

 

Thanks Joe. It truly is on the horizon. I think it may be today or tomorrow.