SEPT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

SEC Football Saturday

09/12/2015
Razor – GEM 1912
Blade – GEM Stainless PTFE (4)
Brush – Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
Lather – Mystic Water Lime
Post - Witch Hazel and Fine L’Orange



So glad it's football season again. A very good 3 pass shave this morning. I chased the baby but just couldn't quite catch it. Since I don't use GEM razors as often, it takes me a least one shave to get back in the groove. My wife bought me some shea butter facial soap at a festival yesterday and I tried it this morning as facial prep. I can see myself using this more often. As usual Mystic Water was finicky but the rewards more than make up for the extra work. Finished off with a splash of Fine L'Orange.

 

Good picture. Like the Bulldog.

 

Thank you Doug. My mom made that for me as a gift when I graduated from UGA.

 

That would make even more special. She did a great job.

 

1953 (Y3) Tech
Vulfix Super Badger (660)
Proraso Sandalwood cream
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Shave #2 with the Rapira Swedish Supersteel in my birthday Tech. A very comfortable easy BBS shave.
Used about a 1/2 inch dollop of Proraso on each side of my neck and squeezed out the water from the Vulfix Super Badger brush and did a face lather. Added a hand scoop of water twice as I went. The lather was thick and creamy. I had more than enough for the shave.
2 full passes: Pass 1 WTG on my face and XTG on my neck (wings to center today). Passes 2: ATG. Very comfortable, much closer today, almost BBS at this point. Did a cold water rinse and a minor touch up and the baby ran to me. The Aqua Velva was quiet today.

A nice easy BBS shave from the Rapira Swedish Supersteel in the Tech. I did not even have to chase the baby.

Hope y’all have a great weekend!

 

SOTD
September 12, 2015
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost
Razor: Mongoose B3 Dr. Bomber Handle
Blade: Feather Professional
Lather: Tiki 1920's Barber Shoppe
Brush: Omega 10098
Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Fine American Blend
I've been struggling with my asthma the last 4 day's, we've had high temperatures and poor air quality combined is disaster. Today I'm feeling a little better the temperature will be lower and the air quality much better.
I had a really nice shave, Tiki 1920's is fabulous! The Mongoose really is worth the wait and price. I love it. The best piece of shaving gear I've purchased. Ever. Hey! The Omega 10098 is a winner! Every time when I shave I think of this thread and the friendships built here.
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE

 

For September 12th
Razor - Schick F
Brush - Ever Ready C40 w/TGN 3 Band Synthetic 24/53 mm Brush
Blade - 1960s Vintage Personna Vydax Coated Stainless

Soap - The Soap Exchange Barber Shoppe
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We Three – The Ink Spots 1940

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I'm using a Gem 1912 as well. It definitely lets you know it's cutting. I like that.

 

The Schick F is a truly efficient razor and the Soap Exchange Barber Shoppe provided good slickness. Great shave.

 

Day 4 of 7-day Test Drive
Today was the fourth consecutive shave using this custom Mastro Livi. I'm still careful with the deadly-sharp point, but navigating this large razor is beginning to feel 'normal' as I've grown acclimated to the sheer size of it. I pushed it a bit further than the normal three passes in order to hit the true BBS territory. I achieved it—but at some cost.

What became apparent is why I don't normal 'chase the baby' when I shave. I do have sensitive skin and repeated passes tend to lead to inflammation. No real inflammation resulted, but I do have some smooth but tender spots now that revealed themselves when I applied the Snake Bite aftershave. Four down, three to go!

 

In keeping with my Saturday focus, I started out with my Feather AC SS for the first pass. I'm getting this thing figured out. I got a nice pass with no irritation that I would call CCS. I did a cleanup pass with my Ever Ready 1912 for a DFS. I'm learning a lot on this SE focus.
SOTD
Feather AC SS
Feather Pro blade
Ever Ready 1912
Gem blade
Colonel Conk Bay Rum soap
Omega Boar brush
AOS AS Balm
Pinaud Bay Rum AS
Have a great weekend!

 

That's one ugly dog all made though

 

September 12

Mongoose with Dr. Bomber handle
Feather Professional blade (7)
Shavemac two-band silvertip brush
TSD unscented soap and glycerin
Two passes plus touch-ups
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Trumper's Coral Skin Food

I've been scarce around these parts the last few days, but I have enjoyed some great shaves with the Mongoose. Today was my first shave using TSD soap, and it will definitely stay in the rotation. A big thanks to JoAnna Queen of Blades for her terrific soap. I have a new Feather Super Pro blade (correctly ) loaded and ready for tomorrow's shave.

Enjoy your Saturday!

 

Fantastic picture! Shave!

 

Kerry, thanks for the kind words. I'm excited about trying the Feather Super Pro blade in the Mongoose tomorrow.

 

I was very nervous about trying the Feather Super Pro blade, once I did my first pass WOW! This blade is no joke. I could've gotten away with a two pass shave. I'll be waiting for your thoughts.

 

Goose loaded with a Feather Pro Guard.



Goose loaded with a Feather Super Pro!

 

September 30 Day Focus--Blade Search

Sept 12 (no shave yesterday)

Razor -- Lord L6
Blade -- Ladas
Brush -- VDH Boar
Soap -- Stirling MITA
Post -- Cold water splash and WH, TSD Bourbon Vanilla



Another excellent shave from the Ladas blade. Seems incredibly smooth and had no problem slicing through two day growth which about killed the Derby blade. A shave with this blade is very reminiscent of a shave with the GSB. Hopefully will have one more good shave tomorrow and we will have another great blade from the Russians.

Have a great rest of the weekend and happy shaving!

 

I gave you a like even though you had that hideous G sitting there. (Love the fact your mom made it though, she just should have convinced you to go to a better college that's all ). Looking forward to some great SEC football this year! Go Cocks!!

 

Gamecocks not doing so well today