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

ChrisB · May 15, 2024

15 May 2024
Days growth = 1

Prep = HOT water soaks
Preshave = non
Soap = Sterling Agar approaching the donut stage
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gillett I4 Red Tip
Blade = Shark super chrome
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Proraso Barbe Dure with agar oil
Scent = Hajar (Amber, Musk, Agarwood, Patchouli, Spicy notes, mild enough for a work day)
Score = 9++

Damage = nope

Thoughts = Completely different to the Schick. The Red Tip is supposed to be aggressive, but it needed 3 passes with much buffing. It may be the Shark or it may benefit from a Kai going forward. Too much to-ing and fro-ing over the same area is not optimal

Lovely Wednesday to one and all

blondblue · May 15, 2024

ChrisB said: ↑

15 May 2024
Days growth = 1

Prep = HOT water soaks
Preshave = non
Soap = Sterling Agar approaching the donut stage
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gillett I4 Red Tip
Blade = Shark super chrome
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Proraso Barbe Dure with agar oil
Scent = Hajar (Amber, Musk, Agarwood, Patchouli, Spicy notes, mild enough for a work day)
Score = 9++

Damage = nope

Thoughts = Completely different to the Schick. The Red Tip is supposed to be aggressive, but it needed 3 passes with much buffing. It may be the Shark or it may benefit from a Kai going forward. Too much to-ing and fro-ing over the same area is not optimal

Lovely Wednesday to one and all
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Your last sentence is what caused some bad cuts on my chin. I went over the same areas too much. Trying to go easier there.

brit · May 15, 2024

wristwatchb said: ↑

If you had a Dumbo bowl like @Trigger, you could just soak 'em from tusk 'till dawn.
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brit · May 15, 2024

ChrisB said: ↑

15 May 2024
Days growth = 1

Prep = HOT water soaks
Preshave = non
Soap = Sterling Agar approaching the donut stage
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gillett I4 Red Tip
Blade = Shark super chrome
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Proraso Barbe Dure with agar oil
Scent = Hajar (Amber, Musk, Agarwood, Patchouli, Spicy notes, mild enough for a work day)
Score = 9++

Damage = nope

Thoughts = Completely different to the Schick. The Red Tip is supposed to be aggressive, but it needed 3 passes with much buffing. It may be the Shark or it may benefit from a Kai going forward. Too much to-ing and fro-ing over the same area is not optimal

Lovely Wednesday to one and all
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sounds like you are running out of razors sir..

brit · May 15, 2024

Screwtape said: ↑

Wednesday May 15 (just after midnight) - Simplicity & Injector Blade Focus

Prep: Hot face wash with Aleppo olive oil soap with 20% bay laurel oil

Razor: Supply 2.0 matte black stainless steel injector with "SE" open comb plate; Personna white box cartridge blade (1)

Soap: Arko stick

Brush: Supply Silvertip Synthetic 24mm

Lather Bowl: None

Post: rinse, alum, rinse - and nothing else

Last shave: Sunday morning - 2.75 days

The shave stuff:

View attachment 294245

The blade array:

View attachment 294246

Top to bottom: Vintage American-made Schick Plus Platinum, Japanese-made Supply Black Label, American Personna-made house-branded Supply White Label, standard white box cartridge of American-made Personnas.

I am continuing the Test Plan. Today I tried the third blade, the American-made Personna. I used one from the Personna white plastic box cartridge; one from the Supply-branded all-plastic white cartridge would have been the same blade.

I loaded a fresh one in my Supply 2.0/SE injector. As usual, I cheated and placed it into the disassembled razor instead of injecting it. Thus removing any possibility of "blade scrape" error from the blade test.

The Arko stick and synthetic brush created a quick and plentiful lather, as usual. I then did my two standard passes of WTG on the face and ATG on the neck, then XTG on the face and WTG on the neck.

Excellent shave, leaving me DFS near BBS. Alum was silent.

My impression was that this blade was slightly less sharp or slightly rougher than the first two. I could feel and faintly hear a rasp as it mowed the whiskers. There was none with the Black Label and I had actually double-checked with the vintage Schick to see if I had a blade in the razor. I think this blade started at about the level the other two would be at by the second or third shave. But with the thick, stiff, durable injector blades that is not a hugely significant difference.

My conclusion: as far as sharpness and smoothness is concerned, my mental ranking is unchanged, but really any of these three brands would be fine. Barring large differences in durability (the next test phase), I would simply buy whichever was cheapest or most readily available.

It did occur to me that I might be using the wrong razor for these tests. The heavy solid metal Supply 2.0 has enough mass simply to plow through my whiskers regardless of the blade in it. In a very light razor, the differences might be more noticeable. So before I move on to durability, I am going to repeat these last three shaves with fresh blades in one of those very small and light bakelite- or plastic-handled vintage Schick razors. I will use my E-1 Schick so that I can continue to place rather than inject the blades to remove any possible "blade scrape" variable.

Next shave will be in two days with a fresh vintage Schick blade in my vintage Schick razor.
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ischiapp said: ↑

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Thanks.
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Trigger said: ↑

May 15 Morning Headshave

Good morning.

Gillette Slim Adjustable (8)
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (3)
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
Van der Hagen Select SS
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Dome Turf: 4.5 days

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Yes, I was definitely overdue for a head shave. I went with the Slim on setting 8 to do this shave. I went with the VdH soap in the mug because it provides s slick and creamy lather. I just want to recommend this soap because the performance punches way above its price point. A 2.5 oz puck will cost approximately 4 US dollars. Anyway, here's my lather:

View attachment 294258

I did a 3 pass error-free headshave for a cueball smooth finish. Had very little alum feedback and that was due to buffing some stubborn areas on the upper side of my head.
I splashed on the witch hazel and the soothing, cooling aftershave. I would grade this head shave an A+. I probably will do a face shave very late this evening or tomorrow morning. Take care.
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Paul Turner said: ↑

Aaand, a much better shave this morning. The Stoylin soap saved me. An All-Stoylin shave, in fact, save for the Bill Neumann A.S. For better loading, I titled the soap to the side, as all that is left is the audience in the stands(meaning the remaining soap is along the perimeter). Clean and clear everywheere for the shaving action. Some of yesterday's damage still remains, but there were no NEW problems. 2 passes. The A.S. was great. 1911 is my third Bill Neumann A.S., ans it may be my favorite. Course I like my others too, and my Heartwood soap. As Outstanding As It Gets.
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ChrisB said: ↑

15 May 2024
Days growth = 1

Prep = HOT water soaks
Preshave = non
Soap = Sterling Agar approaching the donut stage
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gillett I4 Red Tip
Blade = Shark super chrome
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Proraso Barbe Dure with agar oil
Scent = Hajar (Amber, Musk, Agarwood, Patchouli, Spicy notes, mild enough for a work day)
Score = 9++

Damage = nope

Thoughts = Completely different to the Schick. The Red Tip is supposed to be aggressive, but it needed 3 passes with much buffing. It may be the Shark or it may benefit from a Kai going forward. Too much to-ing and fro-ing over the same area is not optimal

Lovely Wednesday to one and all
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fabulous midweek affairs gents.

brit · May 15, 2024

-Mercurius-
minora
semogue
waves
john varvatos

good morning gents
midweek minora shave
fine waves lather built with the newly acquired,washed and conditioned semoge galahad c-3
for it's first real face lather it was impressive.
the galahad has a 22mm knot base but taller than the torga.
the torga's base is 24mm, but short and stout.
both are very comfortable so far.
***
smooth 2 passer with the minora,minora pick ups..
thayers and john varvatos to finish
awesome
have a fine day everyone

Trigger · May 15, 2024

brit said: ↑

-Mercurius-
minora
semogue
waves
john varvatos

good morning gents
midweek minora shave
fine waves lather built with the newly acquired,washed and conditioned semoge galahad c-3
for it's first real face lather it was impressive.
the galahad has a 22mm knot base but taller than the torga.
the torga's base is 24mm, but short and stout.
both are very comfortable so far.
***
smooth 2 passer with the minora,minora pick ups..
thayers and john varvatos to finish
awesome
have a fine day everyone

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First class shave Gary.

brit · May 15, 2024

Trigger said: ↑

First class shave Gary.
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Trigger said: ↑

First class shave Gary.
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thank you Joe
thank you Joe

blondblue · May 15, 2024

brit said: ↑

fabulous midweek affairs gents.
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Thank you Gary....going from Average to the top grade in 2 shaves is kinda lovely .

Trigger · May 15, 2024

brit said: ↑

fabulous midweek affairs gents.
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Thanks Gary.

Trigger · May 15, 2024

ChrisB said: ↑

15 May 2024
Days growth = 1

Prep = HOT water soaks
Preshave = non
Soap = Sterling Agar approaching the donut stage
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gillett I4 Red Tip
Blade = Shark super chrome
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Proraso Barbe Dure with agar oil
Scent = Hajar (Amber, Musk, Agarwood, Patchouli, Spicy notes, mild enough for a work day)
Score = 9++

Damage = nope

Thoughts = Completely different to the Schick. The Red Tip is supposed to be aggressive, but it needed 3 passes with much buffing. It may be the Shark or it may benefit from a Kai going forward. Too much to-ing and fro-ing over the same area is not optimal

Lovely Wednesday to one and all
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Wonderful Wednesday shave Chris!

JACarbone · May 15, 2024

SRS # 1090

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Wade & Butcher 5/8 French Point
Brush: Shore Shave Cool Mint Water 24 mm Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Pears Transparent Soap
Lather: Goodfellas Smile Sea Citrus
Aftershave: Goodfellas Smile Sea Citrus
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Excellent citrus shave this morning. This software was given to me for my birthday this past January by my daughter. It is my second shave which was equally impressive as the first. It is an Italian soap that produces a slick and voluminous lather. A one grams scoop of soap produces enough soap for two three pass shaves.

The W & B straight easily mowed down today’s growth leaving my face super smooth.

Hope you all had a nice day with better weather than we have here on LI. Yes, Joe, @Trigger, can’t be enjoying this given his weakened state and loss of a few layers of body warming fat.

JACarbone · May 15, 2024

Trigger said: ↑

That really is a beautiful razor. Awesome shave Joe.
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Thank you Joe.

JACarbone · May 15, 2024

Screwtape said: ↑

Wednesday May 15 (just after midnight) - Simplicity & Injector Blade Focus

Prep: Hot face wash with Aleppo olive oil soap with 20% bay laurel oil

Razor: Supply 2.0 matte black stainless steel injector with "SE" open comb plate; Personna white box cartridge blade (1)

Soap: Arko stick

Brush: Supply Silvertip Synthetic 24mm

Lather Bowl: None

Post: rinse, alum, rinse - and nothing else

Last shave: Sunday morning - 2.75 days

The shave stuff:

View attachment 294245

The blade array:

View attachment 294246

Top to bottom: Vintage American-made Schick Plus Platinum, Japanese-made Supply Black Label, American Personna-made house-branded Supply White Label, standard white box cartridge of American-made Personnas.

I am continuing the Test Plan. Today I tried the third blade, the American-made Personna. I used one from the Personna white plastic box cartridge; one from the Supply-branded all-plastic white cartridge would have been the same blade.

I loaded a fresh one in my Supply 2.0/SE injector. As usual, I cheated and placed it into the disassembled razor instead of injecting it. Thus removing any possibility of "blade scrape" error from the blade test.

The Arko stick and synthetic brush created a quick and plentiful lather, as usual. I then did my two standard passes of WTG on the face and ATG on the neck, then XTG on the face and WTG on the neck.

Excellent shave, leaving me DFS near BBS. Alum was silent.

My impression was that this blade was slightly less sharp or slightly rougher than the first two. I could feel and faintly hear a rasp as it mowed the whiskers. There was none with the Black Label and I had actually double-checked with the vintage Schick to see if I had a blade in the razor. I think this blade started at about the level the other two would be at by the second or third shave. But with the thick, stiff, durable injector blades that is not a hugely significant difference.

My conclusion: as far as sharpness and smoothness is concerned, my mental ranking is unchanged, but really any of these three brands would be fine. Barring large differences in durability (the next test phase), I would simply buy whichever was cheapest or most readily available.

It did occur to me that I might be using the wrong razor for these tests. The heavy solid metal Supply 2.0 has enough mass simply to plow through my whiskers regardless of the blade in it. In a very light razor, the differences might be more noticeable. So before I move on to durability, I am going to repeat these last three shaves with fresh blades in one of those very small and light bakelite- or plastic-handled vintage Schick razors. I will use my E-1 Schick so that I can continue to place rather than inject the blades to remove any possible "blade scrape" variable.

Next shave will be in two days with a fresh vintage Schick blade in my vintage Schick razor.
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Fine assessment process John.

JACarbone · May 15, 2024

Trigger said: ↑

May 15 Morning Headshave

Good morning.

Gillette Slim Adjustable (8)
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (3)
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
Van der Hagen Select SS
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Dome Turf: 4.5 days

View attachment 294257

Yes, I was definitely overdue for a head shave. I went with the Slim on setting 8 to do this shave. I went with the VdH soap in the mug because it provides s slick and creamy lather. I just want to recommend this soap because the performance punches way above its price point. A 2.5 oz puck will cost approximately 4 US dollars. Anyway, here's my lather:

View attachment 294258

I did a 3 pass error-free headshave for a cueball smooth finish. Had very little alum feedback and that was due to buffing some stubborn areas on the upper side of my head.
I splashed on the witch hazel and the soothing, cooling aftershave. I would grade this head shave an A+. I probably will do a face shave very late this evening or tomorrow morning. Take care.
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Excellent cue ball shave Joe.

JACarbone · May 15, 2024

ChrisB said: ↑

Impressive looking razor Joe, very neat

Thanks Joe, this sample should not last much longer!

Superb write up again John. looking forward to you new tests.

thanks Charlie, stretching works out fine around the flats, under the jawline etc, and with the Schick I have only lately starting lifting the schnozz out of the way too. The deep dipper between the bottom lip and the bulbous chin remains a fun part, much facial contortions required, can't imagine what that will be like when I lose all my teeth...
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Thank you Chris.

JACarbone · May 15, 2024

wristwatchb said: ↑

Now that's a razor King Arthur might use. Super cool, Joe.
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Thank you Charlie.

JACarbone · May 15, 2024

wristwatchb said: ↑

If you had a Dumbo bowl like @Trigger, you could just soak 'em from tusk 'till dawn.
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JACarbone · May 15, 2024

ChrisB said: ↑

15 May 2024
Days growth = 1

Prep = HOT water soaks
Preshave = non
Soap = Sterling Agar approaching the donut stage
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gillett I4 Red Tip
Blade = Shark super chrome
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Proraso Barbe Dure with agar oil
Scent = Hajar (Amber, Musk, Agarwood, Patchouli, Spicy notes, mild enough for a work day)
Score = 9++

Damage = nope

Thoughts = Completely different to the Schick. The Red Tip is supposed to be aggressive, but it needed 3 passes with much buffing. It may be the Shark or it may benefit from a Kai going forward. Too much to-ing and fro-ing over the same area is not optimal

Lovely Wednesday to one and all
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Interesting, I do not find my Red Tip aggressive. Great shave Chris.

JACarbone · May 15, 2024

brit said: ↑

-Mercurius-
minora
semogue
waves
john varvatos

good morning gents
midweek minora shave
fine waves lather built with the newly acquired,washed and conditioned semoge galahad c-3
for it's first real face lather it was impressive.
the galahad has a 22mm knot base but taller than the torga.
the torga's base is 24mm, but short and stout.
both are very comfortable so far.
***
smooth 2 passer with the minora,minora pick ups..
thayers and john varvatos to finish
awesome
have a fine day everyone

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Excellent shave Gary. Nice looking brush.

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