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

Awesome Aristocrat shave and setup Gary.

 

Thanks goombah.

 

thank you Joe.

 

thank you Joe.

 

Lol! Thanks Joe.

 

Thanks Joe.

 

Thank you, Joe.

 

Following your sage advice, I just set the razor stand in a mirrorless corner of the sink with the razor facing the dark wall. That'll teach it!

Uhmmm. Any idea how long a "time out" I should give it for proper shaving discipline?

 

That will be your call. The spirit will move you.

 

Safe travels Joe

Thanks Gary

Thanks Joe

and again Joe

and once again Joe

Thanks Joe

and again Joe

 

25 Sep 2024
Sample Sterling Satsuma, SE Gem G-bar,

1 Day growth

Hot water Prep 3 x 30 seconds soak, proper pret this time
Preshave = Fauldings shave cream
Cream/Soap = Sterling Satsuma
Brush = Omega boar 10049
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gem G-bar SE
Blade = GEM (4) SE blade is starting to drag
Passes = 2 plus touch ups as needed
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers rose petal
ASL = Fine Latigo
Scent = Red Musk Oud to the pulse points
Score = 9.9 / 10
Damage = none, alum was silent, super smooth start to the day

The GEM Blade started to drag a bit, I will bin this, no need to push things
Nice razor, none of my SE razors have blade overhang, this one is nice and safe too
Getting to grips with the curved tip of the G-bar handle, I am finding that the best way to deal with this is to tuck this in between the ring and little finger for a more secure grip and to provide some torque where needed, especially when going South to North in the neck and below the jaw line. Shaving S-N means the weight of the razor is not holding the blade in contact, so that bit of extra pressure does the job nicely

Have a super Wednesday one and all

 

Real good exceptional goo shave this morning. The challenge with goo shaves has been focusing on North Porcupine(area above upper lip). Had t0 do a little extra "up there", but got it done. Great everywhere else. No cuts, Knicks, Polka-dots. One pass. Nice finish from the Clubman Original A.S. Clubman Country Club shampoo in the shower and Clubman Hair Gel prior to the shave. Doc Pinaud would be proud. As Outstanding As It Gets.

 

September 25 SOTM

Good morning.

Shavette Shave #577
Parker SRS
Gillette 7 o'clock Permasharp 1/2 DE Blade (fresh)
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
Soap Commander Vision SS sample
TSD Irish Spring SS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 47 hrs



Had just slightly under a 2 day stubble that needed to be shaved. Picked out my Parker Stainless Steel shavette with a brand new Gillette 7 o'clock Permasharp DE Blade to tackle the job. Honestly, I could have called it quite after 2 passes, but you know that I usually make 3 passes. Had an error-free super BBS result. The Gillette 7 o'clock Permasharp really impressed me with it being sharp, but smooth. I have used these blades in my DE razors and felt that they were not as smooth. Maybe I should try these blades in a DE razor to see if I feel the same way. In any event, this blade worked very will in my Parker SRS.
Picked the Soap Commander Vision given to me by Joe C. @JACarbone. Thanks Joe. It is a gives a creamy, slick lather that was needed for this morning’s shave. Here's my lather:



I had some alum feedback on my right neck, but didn't get it anywhere else. Splashed on the witch hazel and the TSD Irish Spring aftershave to finish this shave. Under my old raring system, this shave was an A+. Take care.

 

Awesome setup and shave Chris.

 

Thank you Chris.

 

Did the alum feedback occur on the Prickly Rodent Lane? Great shave Joe.

 

SRS # 1176

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Taylor Eyewitness 1000
Brush: Leo Frilot ECWS 2018 Ghost Trails
Pre-Shave: Pears Transparent Soap
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: FreyjasMagic Thor’s Hammer Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Today should have been a shave with my TI Super Gnome straight as it always receives the honor of the SRS that are multiples of 25. The razor is given that honor for the distinction of being my first straight razor. Unfortunately, I did not notice the number count until after my shave. Therefore, the TI will make an appearance for my next straight razor shave.

My usual three pass shave resulted in a rewarding super smooth and error free shave. I am looking and smelling good this morning. Hope you all have a fabulous day.

 

fantastic midweek shaves set ups and pics gents.

 

-The-Midweek-Shave-
rocket HD
walnut omega 10098
c & e



good afternoon gents
fine lime shave today
lovely c & e lather built with the walnut omega..
smooth 2 passer with the rocket HD.
thayers lemon astrinngent and c & e cologne to finish
awesome
have a fine rest of the day everyone.
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