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

Sept 28 SOTM Head and Faceshave

Good afternoon.

Shavette Shave # 578
Magic by Magic Barber
Derby 1/2 DE Blade (2)
Gillette Fatboy (9)
Voskhod DE Blade (4)
MrEE LE #10 Cashmere Brush
Angora Soaps Midnight Lavender SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 40 hrs
Dome Turf: 4 days



Definitely needed to shave this morning. Did 3 error-free passes on the face and dome for a very close, smooth and comfortable shave. I have to say that I am impressed with the Derby blades. It just takes down my scruff like it was nothing. The Voskhod blade also did well, but it is starting to get dull. I probably use it one or two more time for a face shave before it gets banked.
It is a dreary day here on Long Island so I chose my Angora Soaps Midnight Lavender. It's scent is a great pick me up Besides, it makes a great lather. See below.



I had virtually very little alum feedback on the face and dome. Splashed on the alum and the matching aftershave to end this session. Take care.

 

Good enough shave this morning-should have been better, but I'll take the overall result. A minute at the Loadimg Dock for the Kairos 2022 soap(Grooming Dept.) I'll bet ALL GD soaps have that soft feel once it hits your face and neck. May have to order another when this one is done(to test my theory, if not enjoy the shave too lol). Good soft leather is the key ingedient to this soap. I had 3 Knicks , 2 at South Porcupine(chin) one at North Porcupine. It's always the same with Knicks-there's no pain they just show up. Clean clear everywhere else. 2 passes. The Fine Latigo helped neutralize the Knicks to become Polka-dots. Lovely aftershave, that. The soap is a nice "match" for it, I find. Course the Latigo soap is the better match, but it went fast. On he Latigo bottle, it just says "Classic Aftershave"(which it is indeed), not "Accoutrements". I wonder if the other newer Fines say that, too Pretty Outstanding for today....hope to do better tomorrow.

 

Awesome shave, setup and pic Barry.

 

Super Simple Saturday Shave Gary.

 

Thank you, Gary. Mogno is becoming a firm favourite of mine.

 

Thank you, Joe.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

SRS # 1177

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: C-Mon Special 6/8”
Brush: Wolf Whiskers 24 mm Maggard Tux Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Pears Transparent Soap
Lather: Stirling Spice
Aftershave: B & M Reserve Spice
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Fabulous shave today. Love the Spice scent of the Stirling/B & M combination.

 

Terrific shave Joe. I am inspired to use Stirling Spice on my next shave.

 

thank you Joe..

 

awesome weekender shaves gents.

 

Thanks Gary.

 

29th September 2024.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Bulldog Peppermint & Eucalyptus Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 11137.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Monsavon Au Lait shaving Soap.
Blade: Personna PTFE SS Injector. (D2)
Razor: Parker InjRzr. (Setting 4)

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Cien Sensitive ASB./Blue Stratos EdT.

Greetings,

Last shave of the month. Everything in my shave set up this morning paired together superbly.

Next month will be an Open-Comb October focus for my face shave & will carrying on using a variety of cartridge/disposable razors for my head shaves that I've infrequently used and need to use up.

Finishing the shave off with a few small squirts of Blue Stratos EdT to the pulse points.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Cool set up Barry, it's been a good month all round. Like the look of the Blue Stratos

 

Saturday 28 Sep 2024, late post

Sample soap, SE razor, Sterling soap, Satsuma, Schick SE Blade, Sandalwood

1 Days growth



Usual Hot water Prep
Preshave = Faulding’s shave cream
Cream/Soap = Sterling Satsuma, now deceased
Brush = Pura Setola
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = SE Lady Eversharp
Blade = Schick (7)
Passes = 3 +
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers rose petal
ASL = Imperial Leather
Scent = Santal Spirit Sandalwood EdT
Score = 9.8 / 10
Damage = none

The Lady Eversharp was given the honour to bring to rest the final remains of the Satsuma Sterling sample soap
The Satsuma label was duly removed from the tin and added to the hall of fame, tin washed and ready for the next occupant



The Schick blade did well on its 7th outing, amazing stuff, so far haven’t had that from any of my DE’s. It did need 3 passes with more light buffing than normal, but it was well worth it. The Schick dispenser is empty but will be kept because it has the key, whereas my next dispenser doesn’t

The Lady Eversharp has a really long handle and is a bit of challenge around the face, but works well for the back of the neck so no complaints there. Quite manageable for the ATG passes around the mouth and in front of the ears

Super Smooth Start to the last Saturday of September. So far I have been more disciplined in my 30DC lineup than usual, it’s beginning to take its toll

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend

 

Thanks, Chris. Blue Stratos, in an old school classic, I have both the EdT & the A/S. Both are the modern versions of the original Shulton version.

 

Excellent end of the month shave Barry.

 

Very nice shave and congrats on fitzgeralding the Satsuma Chris.

 

Thank you, Joe. I intent to use my muhle R41 frequently in next month's razor rotation.

 

A change-of-shave at the sink of scrimmage for Sunday(29). I went with:

prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(RECHARGE w/cedar leaf)in shower
shave-Proraso Tub(Refreshing)
brush-Crown King(Duro Spindle Tali)
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S>-Proraraso Refreshing

Real good shave. A minute at the Loading Dock. Clean, clear shave all over. 2 passes. Goose-eggs on cuts,Knicks,Polka-dots. We have a few days of Indian summer here. That's why I changed to something cooler. Proraso Refreshing did the job. Good work with the Pro aftershave to close out. Very happy with the shave. As. Outstanding As It Gets.