July 2015 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Which handle do you have with your Maggard OC? I am contemplating getting one as my next razor and am looking for opinions on the various handles. You have probably said at one point or another in your posts, but I could not find it. From your SOTD posts, it appears you do like the razor overall, but just wanted to make sure it is one you would recommend. Thanks!

 

Razor: Gillette Black Handle Flair Tip (P1)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (5)
Brush: Semogue 1305 Superior Boar
Bowl: KnockOut Shave
Soap: Jack's Shave Soap
A/S: Pinuad Musk
Day 23

I will finish my 30 Boar Brush Focus with the 1305. I have had difficulty with this brush earlier in my focus, however, I will keep on trying. I had to reload once tonight with my 3 pass shave. Not much, but I did have to reload. I very much like this A/S.

 

This is the MR11 handle. The razor head is available as a stand alone purchase also, and could be mated to any handle in your collection. I want to try the Maggard head on a heavy Utopia handle, though I do really like the Maggard OC head on the MR11. I've had a blast photographing the razor, the machining is well-done and is actually one of the mildest three piece razors I have tried, despite its fearsome teeth. The Cadet OC that was put through the paces in June is more aggressive, but also a real solid choice. And be on the lookout...one of these two is PIF soon...

 

Phoenix Dbl OC Focus Day 20:

Arko Cool SC
VDH Boar Brush
Phoenix Dbl OC
Stirling Unscented PSB
Barbasol Brisk AS

Skipped another day yesterday. I am on vacation, and it is difficult to get myself to shave every day. A good shave this evening, though. Hope everyone is having a good week.

 

Thanks for the info and sharing your experience! Where does one find the cadet because it does not appear in stock anywhere I have looked? I will definitely be on the lookout for the PIF no matter which one becomes available.

 

My shave today

Pre shave Homemade PSO (Lavender scent)
Razor Lord L6
Blade Gillette Superedge
Soap TOBS LavenderLavender M-Bomb added
Brush VDH boar
Post shave Lavender WH and Iced Subzero AS

Not a bad shave but not the greatest. No nicks but a few areas of irritation. Blade seemed smooth as it went along face so probably all technique. Loved the soap with the M-Bomb. Officially addicted to menthol chill!!! August will begin my official 30 day role. Right now with the Astra SP. As was suggested to me get one that I can love with and then fix technique before comparing the others. So that is what I am doing.

 

July 24 Plans

Gillette New LC
Feather blade (1)
Edwin Jagger XL Synthetic
Trumper's Coconut cream
Two passes plus touch-ups
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Trumper's Coral Skin Food

For some variety and out of great curiosity, I plan to use my Gillette New LC (compliments of @Rufus T. ) for the next three days, and then I'll finish the month with the FB on setting 9. Photo and report to follow!

 

Vince, congrats on finishing your first 30-day focus! I hope you and your family have a great time in BC!

Amazing photo! I'm glad you snapped it before Neal's razor and your brush fell into the drink.

 

July 23, 2015

***COMPLETED***
30-Day Focus - Blade Trials for Gillette Tech

7-day Vacation in
Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
48.8450° N, 123.2808° W



Island climate, island time, island life all deserves a shave soap to compliment it.

So after my island siesta, I break out my sample puck of Island Man soap (Stirling) and ready for my 3 pm shave.

Haven't used it before but was most pleasantly surprised by the scent when I opened it up - so I just rubbed it on my face and loaded some up on the new brush. Will take a bit to get used to developing a lather with the shorter, smaller Omega beehive brush, but I was able to work up a decent later and off I went.

Shave time begins with a GSB blade popping out first from my travel kit and into the Aristocrat. (Neal this is a fine razor!)

Though I seem to be more focused on the lather-making, this razor/blade combo blew through the 2+days of stubble and 3 passes later I am all cleaned up and just as smooth as can be.

A splash of TSD YingYang seems to work great with the soap.

I'm off to enjoy the late-afternoon sun!

Ahoy!
RT

 

Did you say this right? Did you really mean to say that you rubbed the soap bar directly on your face?

 

30 Day Rule - July 2015
July 23rd
Razor - Feather SS AC/Gillette New LC
Blade - (6) (4)
Brush - Omega 10066 (BoS)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post - Cold Water splash, Nivea

No Artist Club today. Took a day to let things heal a bit more especially under my chin. I also discovered a mosquito bite under my left ear from our time in the woods on Tuesday so let that have a day to get out of the way. Did get a very nice two pass DFS from the New and Voskod. Stayed with the BoS and Fat and man I really do like that combination. I may need to buy a couple more of those brushes just to have around and I could convert fairly easily to daily MWF use. I'm going to have to use the Vie-Long with it some too to see how it really does with it.

Back to the Feather in the morning and another week to continue to dial it in. I feel like taking it a bit easier is helping the results overall even if it takes a bit more time. That's why I think my plan for August will be beneficial as it will feature the Feather again, but not exclusively.

 

Totally envious of the view there....and the fact I'm not the one sitting there admiring it instead of the razor. Sheesh.....it's having a better vacation than I will this year!! Glad you're enjoying yourself!

 

This one is paying attention. I believe he really meant that!

 

Love the lather method! If you simply popped in a GSB into a new (to you) razor and had a great shave, that means you now have things you can teach. You have had an awesome first fifty-three days with the 30 Day Crew! Thanks for sharing it all with us! Like @Jayaruh states...Finally, shaving is fun again. Enjoy the the vacation!

 

You need to just hire a cut man like it's the UFC. Strangely, I got mosquito bit this week also. Summertime, when the living's easy...

 

Day 23 - 23 July 2015

30 Days of Maggard and MITA!


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Day three on this blade. Automatic! Finished up the Myrsol Blue sample from @Rufus T. , and settled in to enjoy a summer evening with Mrs. Samurai. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado!

Have a fabulous Friday!
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Yes, the Force is strong in this one.

 

If I get a cut man I want a ring girl as well. It's a matched set.

 

yep!

i think i saw it somewhere on somebody's signature line and...well, you know us newbies, we just take everything the TSD experts say we should do...and do it!