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

Nice line up Joe!

 

Thanks Jim. I am getting ready to try a shavette that was piffed to me for tomorrow's shave.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

22nd APRIL 2024
Days growth = 1
Hmm….. still very smooth after yesterday’s great shave. Should I shave today or not?

Decided to shave anyway

I chose the Merkur 37C again because the last number of times I have used it I wondered how the wider blade of the Kai would feel again

Prep = 3 x HOT water soak
Preshave = TOBS Jermyn Street
Cream/Soap = Sterling MITA for a mild Menthol Monday
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Merkur 37C
Blade = Kai (1)
Passes = 2 +
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, CWR, Thayers
ASL = Fine Latigo got the call
Damage = no cuts nick polka dots slices dices gouges or other notifiable mishaps, but I did notice some good exfoliation

The Alum was rather vocal this morning

Skin looked a bit dry so used some Nivea Sensitive ASB, not my usual habit though

The Sterling never fails to impress and is the gold standard lather against which to compare other soaps and creams
It never fails to perform well, and has quite a wide latitude in terms of how much water it needs to do so

The Kai makes the 37C come alive so it was used with much more care today

Normally I have to dig the 37C in quite a bit to get it to bite, but today I rode the cap so lightly that at times all I felt was the blade doing its job

Minimal ATG around the mouth

Scarily smooth today

Have a great Monday ladies and gents!

 

Very nice setup and shave Chris.

 

thanks Joe, pity about the Slim, there's plenty of them out there...

Lovely 45th parallel shave Joe

thanks Gary

Thanks again Joe!

 

Ever since I started wet shaving I find myself doing the same thing - shaving when I don't really need to. I just find it relaxing and weirdly satisfying. I never had that feeling when I was shaving with cartridge and electric razors. That was a chore I never looked forward to!

Sounds like a nice shave!

 

Thanks Chris.

 

Very well done this morning to close out the OSP soap and "New Spice" A.S. (wish I had the Shulton persuasion). That's the second straight time the Clubman Pinaud brush gave me a nice shave. Nice work at the Loading Dock with said brush. Great shave all over-no negative issues. 2 passes. Course I must credit the Stoylin bodywash for setting thungs up in the shower. I'm so glad Doc Ezlovan has these. Another classic finish from P&G's "New Spice". (course the bottle says Old Spice, but it ain't Shulton's. )As Outstanding As It Gets.

 

April 22 SOTM

Good morning

Shavette Shave #544
Master Barber Magic
Derby 1/2 DE Blade (fresh)
Hembree/ Maggard Timberwolf Brush
Angora Soaps Midnight Lavender SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 23.5 hrs



I went with my new shavette that was piffed to me by my anonymous benefactors. I have to say that this experienced shavette shaver had to be vigilant with it. It doesn't have a bevel to help you with the angle and both ends of the blade are exposed. IMHO, this shavette should not be used by beginners. With that said, it did give me a very nice shave. The Derby Blade is definitely mild, but efficient. I really could have called this shave after one pass. However, three passes gave me a BBS shave that would just be shy of passing the cotton ball test. Oh, there wasn't any blood loss in this session.

Angora Soaps always produces a beautiful lather and this Lavender scent is awesome. It's too bad they closed shop. Here's my lather:



I didn't have any alum feedback. Splashed the witch hazel and the matching aftershave to finish this shave. I am happy with this session. Looking forward to getting more comfortable with this shavette. Take care.

 

fine start to the week Joe.

cool monday shave Chris.

 

-Monday-
Minora
JR-400 #282 zebrawood badger
GTB



good morning gents
minora monday
fine gtb lather built with Jr,s zebrawood 400
smooth 2 passer with minor pick ups
matching splash to finish
awesome
have a fine day everyone.
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Thanks Gary.

 

Beautiful setup and shave Gary.

 

thank you Joe.it was a fabulous shave.

 

I have a Chiseled Face-but it's Sherlock, not GTB

 

SRS # 1079



Rating: 5 / 5



Razor: Genco - Getico 5/8”

Brush: CRD Sky - O- Earth 26 mm Synthetic

Pre-Shave: Pears Soap - Mint Extract

Lather: PAA Boomtown Bay Rum

Aftershave: PAA Boomtown Bay Rum

Additional Care:

Maggards Alum

Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

Nivea Sensitive Balm

 

The Boomtown Rats. Great band BITD. Any relation?

 

Awesome shave and setup Joe.

 

23rd April 2024.


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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Bulldog Original Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 10077.
Face & Head Lather.
Lather: Nivea Men Body Shaving Stick.
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum. (D3)
Razor: Ming Shi 2000s Futur clone. (Settings) 3-wtg,4-atg,+pick ups.

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & Head wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils, 5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea Men 2 Phase + P&G Old Spice Original ASL Mixture + Replenishing PSB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

(Face & Head Shave)

Another very in-expensive eclectic shave set up where everything paired together wonderfully.

Another incredible performance from the Ming Shi 2000s Futur clone/Dorco Prime Platinum duo. This my new favourite razor & blade set up so far this year.

The Dorco Prime Platinum on it's 3rd outing still feeling smooth & efficient cutting through my face & head stubble with effortless ease.

I will continue to use it with my final shave of the week on Thursday.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Replenishing PSB.

My face & precious swede are feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.