OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

That's funny. I can travel light when I have to.

 

A trailer for all your shaving gear for your outdoor photos.

 

October 17

Gillette New LC
Feather blade (3)
Kent BK4 silvertip brush
Trumper's Coconut cream
Two passes
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Fine L'Orange Noir

I skipped yesterday, so I was really looking forward to this morning's shave. First pass was WTG, and the second pass was XTG on my face and ATG on my neck. I got as close to BBS as I ever get, and it was very comfortable as well. I finished with Fine L'Orange aftershave, and it is a winner.

On this beautiful October day, my Bride and I enjoyed a lunch and afternoon theater date. Enjoy your weekend!

 

You're killing me.

 

Use a little extra pre-shave oil, and I think you'll be all right!

 

My package took a strange route to me. Spain-Germany- Switzerland-New York-California. 15 days, well worth the wait.

 

OCTOBER FOCUS - OLD TYPES

Three shaves in with the late 20's Old Type after using my Single Ring. I still think these are completely different razors. (I know, I know they're both Old Types.). But, where the SR feels light and maneuverable, the later OT feels heavier and clumsier. That being said it only took three shaves to get a sweet BBS with the "younger" OT.

 

Very nice indeed.

 

I agree about KnockOut Shave soaps! I have two and love them, Cotton is my favorite and in my top five.

 

I'm getting lock jaw looking at this picture...

 

Hello Vince. After using it exclusively for a few weeks, I can say that the New LC is my favorite razor. Finding the right angle is very intuitive, and it consistently provides a great two-pass shave. It's the perfect travel razor due to its small size. I think it will shave even better with a slightly heavier handle, and I plan to try that next. I picked up a New SC, and I plan to do a focus with it at some point. It will be interesting to see how these two razors compare.

When you sold the New LC to me for $250 plus $50 for shipping and handling, I thought it was a little expensive. I should have my final payment to you in another week, and it will be great to stop getting all those calls from the collection agency.

You've been trying out a lot of OC razors this month. Which one has been your favorite so far, and why?

 

Hand strop that and it should work fine, especially with the pre-shave oil. Gotta be better than a Flying Eagle.

 

I normally wouldn't quote myself but I just realized that I'm 7 hours since my early afternoon shave and I think I'd still pass the "cotton test". My face is as smooth as when I left the house. Wow.

 

I am in a trip visiting my daughters in San Diego. I brought my thirty day focus razor and the next blade in my rotation with me.

Today was my first day with the Gillette Platinum. This blade was exceptionally smooth for a first pass on day one. I got a very nice two pass shave with it. Not quite BBS but it's not the blades fault. I was in a hurry and didn't do my usual cleanup pass.
SOTD
Arko stick
AoS badger brush
Gillette Platinum (1)
EJ DE89
Have a great weekend!

 

If you only knew. It takes me at best 1.5 hours to go 18 miles for the morning commute. I hate Atlanta traffic.

 

Another great photo!

 

You've captured that brush beautifully.

 

Thank you my friend. I liked the brush from the beginning but this focus has really opened my eyes to how well it works for me. I am truly grateful for the PIF and will continue to use it on a regular basis. Plus it even whips up Mystic Water shave soap.

 

Have a great time! San Diego is one of my favorite cities.