OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Bill, how's the brush working out?

 

Day three with

I had high hopes for this blade after seeing some favorable reviews. While I'm not willing to call it a bad blade, I've had better results from Feather, Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue and GSB blades. Day three gave me a nice shave, but I got some irritation on my neck. I think this will be my last shave with this blade.
SOTD
EJ DE89
Personna Med Prep Blue (3)
TSD Bourbon Vanilla Shave Stick
Badger Brush
Witch Hazel
Old Spice AS
Have a great day!

 

Clint, you used an ideal set up this morning. Great photo, and the New LC on the Triad Helix SS handle rocks.

 

Kerry, the Gillette Old Type is a beauty. I'm glad you like it.

 

Thank you Charlie. I do really enjoy this set up. Looking forward to the Wolfman for at least the next 3 shaves.

 

I'm not a fan either. Great minds think alike!

 

OCtober - Trick or TREET
October 6

Razor - Edwin Jagger DE89l
Blade - (3)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post - Cold Water, Alum, Nivea Original

Final day on the Trig and it's a good thing. This blade pretty much died overnight sitting on the shelf. The drag factor was quite a bit worse than yesterday and I wouldn't want to push it to four shaves. Not a bad thing, necessarily, but the King was the same way so maybe Treets are three and out blades by design. Anyway, the BoSFat was the usual fantastic lather, three full passes to a DFS, but I've had better finishes. All in all a good shave, and the Trig is a TREET not a trick overall. I'll just make sure to note that it's a two shave blade and done just to avoid the letdown on day three.

Today is an important day, by the way, because it's the day before the most important day of the year. Well, ok so it's not that important but..... Tomorrow I finally get to fully open the box @Rufus T. sent me last month and end the mystery. Cake and ice cream for everyone tomorrow on me!

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So that's what willpower looks like...

 

October 6

Razor: 20's Old Type
Blade: 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (2), no shim

Running a bit late, so just a quick one-pass WTG. Ended up with a nice CCS with minimal irritation.

 

Well I didn't want to ruin it after all that thought he put into delaying it. Am I considerate or what?

 

October 6

Gillette New LC in Gun-Kote Bronze by Delta Echo Razor Works
Feather blade (3)
Kent BK4 silvertip brush
TSD lanolin unscented
Two passes
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Trumper's Coral Skin Food

I enjoyed another great late morning shave with the New LC. One small nick on my lower lip due to operator error. Going to finish this week with the ball end handle on the New LC and switch over to the smaller of the two Mongoose handles next week. Have a great day!

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October 6, 2015

OC October - This month I'll introduce myself to my OCs.
Gillette New LC
Gillette Goodwill
Standard Safety Razor OC
Schick Type C1 OC

Hot Shower, Morning Shave
Soap: Cella
Brush: Omega Pro 48
Razor: Gillette New LC
Blade: Voskhod (1)
TSD Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Proraso Green

In the first week I used a 7 O'Clock Blue and had 5 great shaves in the New LC. So with my last remaining shaves before switching to the next razor, I will try out another blade in it. (@NCoxSTL my choice has nothing to do with getting back on the good side of the Cartel. Really. Nothing at all. Trust me.)

Two-pass shave (XTG, ATG).

1st pass - Very smooth, good feedback, really nice reduction.
2nd pass - Very efficient, more feedback, few repeat strokes.

A completely satisfying shave! Smooth and clean face all the way around, with no irritation. Excellent first shave with this blade! In fact, THE ABSOLUTE BEST SHAVE OF MY LIFE, REALLY! (How's that NC?)

Autumn is my favorite season of the year.
Among the many reasons - the Fall Classic!
Play ball!
RT

 

Neal, I look forward to the grand unveiling tomorrow. Oct. 7 is Bald and Free Day, but I'm absolutely sure there is no connection here with Vince's gift.

"Bald and Free Day honors those of us with a beautiful, shiny top. You don't' have to be bald to celebrate this day. But, it helps. People who are married to, or related to a bald headed person can celebrate with the honoree."

 

I'm surprised how well of a shave I got, Im really loving it! Thanks!!

 

I'm bummed that you didn't enjoy the Personna blade, they're my favorite.

 

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1947 (Birth Razor)
Blade: Voskhod Teflon Coated (1)
Brush: WDC-4 Silver Tip Butterscotch Handle (VIG) 24/67
Bowl: Yokohama Studio
Cream: Proraso
A/S: Lucky Tiger
Day 6
One of, if not my favorite razors with a Voskhod blade, which is the first time I have used this manufacture. Added a little menthol crystals to the bowl before adding the cream. I think I said before I used a tablespoon of hot water to the menthol, but is a teaspoon. Excellent 3 pass shave tonight. It will be interesting to see how this blade holds up over a week.

 

It is amazing how much results vary from person to person. If that wasn't the case, we would all be using the "best " blade

 

I totally agree, I suppose that's what makes this hobby kinda cool.

 

Beautiful picture! The Aristocrat is definitely one of my top favorites, right behind the Mongoose.

 

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

RazoRock Black Mamba with iKon Wave
Feather #1
Varlet Beehive Badger 24 X 50mm
Martin de Candre Fougere
Witch Hazel +++Menthol, Cucumber Melon Whipped Shea Butter
Fine Platinum

Today was the RR Black Mamba’s maiden voyage. Loaded with a Feather, lathered with MDC by the Varlet Beehive produced a frosting like face coat. The Black Mamba's weight and finish allowed the razor to glide very smoothly. Excellent finish! The shaving angle was very easy to maintain. The razor left more stubble than I’m used to. Three passes plus lots to clean up on the way to BBS. No nicks, no cuts, and no weepers. Finished with a generous splash of Fine Platinum.

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