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

Thank you Joe. The La Barbiera shaving soap gave a very acceptable maiden performance.

 

Thanks Gary

Thanks Joe, looking forward to this in your rotation

Thanks Joe

 

SOTD 20240504 ChongQin

ischiapp.blogspot.com​

 

3 MAY 2024

Days growth = 1

Prep = Hot water
Preshave = Agar blooming
Cream/Soap = Sterling Agar
Brush = 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Slim I4 @6
Blade = Shark Super Chrome (2),then binned
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Virgin island Bay Rum
Scent = Arabian Sunset EdP
Score = 9+

Damage = None

Super error free shave, minimal alum burn

 

4 MAY 2024

Days growth = 1



Prep = Hot water
Preshave = Agar bloom water
Soap = Sterling Agar
Brush = 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Slim I4
Blade = Shark Super Chrome (1)
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Pinaud Clubman
Scent = Arabian Sunset EdP
Score = 9+

Damage = Minor scrape below lower lip, cold water quenched that

Smooth enough for the day

Have a Great Saturday and more super shaves gents

 

Nice pic and setup Pierpaolo.

 

Awesome shaves Chris.

 

Greata job this morning, with a soap I haven't used in quite a while-Beau Brummel from Mama Bear's Soaps. Quality tobacco scent. Smooth, so it isn't like you're smoking as you shave. The Stoylin bodywash set me up well, as usual. The soap jumped onto the Razorock brush(Plissoft). Clean and clear shave all around. Zero cuts, Knicks, Polka-dots. The Razorocl Puros A.S. had a rough feeling at the beginning but I knew that was just part of the work of the A.S. Feels nice and soft right now. This one was As Outstanding As It Gets.

 

Poetry in motion, Paul.

A friend sends us Scripture every morning. This is today's and is a good reminder for me.

 

Thank you Charlie.....great message. You do that to me a lot in here, friend .

 

Thanks Joe, the Gillette close combs make it quite easy. Think I will give another outing tomorrow just to bed in the muscle memory a bit more

 

Paul, thanks for the kind words. That means the world to me.

The gal that sends me the Scripture art is a friend whose son, Caleb, volunteers with Kathy and me at the children's hospital. He brings his trained dog, Obie, with him. We recently celebrated Caleb and Obie's birthdays. Caleb is amazing, and I always play second fiddle to him when we are volunteering in the same area. Obie is pretty sweet too.


Life is all about relationships. I enjoy following along with your daily SOTD reports.

I hope you have a great day, my friend.

 

awesome start to the weekend Gents ,May the 4th..

 

-The-Weekender-
50's brit ss
semogue
waves
polo blue




good morning gents
fine waves shave today
smooth 2 passer with the brit superspeed.
matching splash and polo blue seals the deal
awesome.
have a fine day and May the 4th be with you.
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Love it Gary.

 

May 4

Bigelow-Parkin Co. Folding Razor
Feather (3)
Jayaruh # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot
Proraso Shaving Cream (3017 target)
Alum
AHC Only for Man Toner and Lotion
Oud Palao Eau de Parfum Diptyque



This was my 15th consecutive shave with the Bigelow-Parkin travel razor. Feather blades are typically 3 and out. Shaves have all been near-BBS and very comfortable. I've had maybe three polka dots that appeared after the shaves were complete, and one small boo-boo due to operator error (failure to stretch out a section of 62-year old skin prior to dragging blade edge over it). The key to success with this razor, in my opinion, is that I shave more slowly and intentionally with it. Not bad for a century-old razor that set me back a fiver last year.

I'm guessing there are just a handful of guys living today that have put 15 shaves on a Bigelow-Parkin razor. If we ever have a meetup, I'll probably see @JACarbone there. I hope he doesn't want to arm wrestle or challenge me to a one-arm push-up contest. I'd hate to publicly embarrass him.

JR 160 is made from hometown bat wood I scored from the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Kathy and I are planning a meetup with @Jayaruh and his Bride soon, and we can't wait to meet them.

The Proraso 3017 continues at a steady pace. I have quite a few more shaves left. That's OK, as I'm a big fan of Proraso products, and I strategically stockpiled the last time we visited the Old Country.

The Oud Palao Eau de Parfum Diptyque was a gift from @Primotenore. This scent is a powerhouse (1 spray is plenty for the day), and I enjoy the combination of Oud, Rose, Wood, and Tobacco. This is Oud sample #2 of 4 from Joseph. I'm also loving the Aesop bowl that Joseph gave me. It has allowed me to better control my lather hydration and is just plain fun to use. I consider it a game-changer in the quality and enjoyment of my shaves...so much so, that I've gone back to daily shaving.

@Keithmax gave me the AHC aftercare products. I use 'em after my shaves and then reapply them at night time after washing my mug. They are top-shelf products made in Korea that are lightly enough scented to use before bed and even in my volunteer work at the hospital.

I hope you all are having a great weekend.

 

May 4 SOTA

Good afternoon.
1959 Gillette Fatboy (7)
Zorrik DE Blade (4,5)
MrEE Tuxedo Brush
Stirling Spice SS and AS *EdT
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 22 hrs
Dome Turf: 3 days

Before I begin, I have to apologize because I left my phone in my car and therefore, I don’t have pictures for today's shave.
Anyway, I did a 3 passer on my head and face for a BBS shave all around. I glad to report that there wasn't any blood loss.
Had some alum feedback on my neck, but it was non-existent everywhere else. Finished with the witch hazel and the matching aftershave. * I am going to a singles event this evening so I will be saving the application of the EdT before I arrive. * Take care.

 

Awesome shave Charlie. Have a great meetup with Jayaruh and his bride.

 

Thanks Joe. Nice shave for you also. Have fun tonight, my Brother.