OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Have you tried a WTB post here on the Den? If I had one, I'd pif it to you.

 

Razor: Gillette Red Tip (A3) 1955
Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
Brush: Whipped Dog Silver Tip w/ Black/White Marble Handle 22/65
Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood
A/S: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
Day 22

Not a very good shave today. The Whipped Dog brush is to floppy, and does not suit me. Thanks goodness for a great razor, or this wouldn't have made through the shave. Had to change brushes after 2 passes. That is life.

 

Sounds like a good time! I really like trivia questions and games. Have fun!

 

Planned 22 October 2015

30 Days with a Gillette Fat Boy



1959 Gillette Fat Boy
Voskhod (3)
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
La Toja Shave Stick
Alum
TSD ISZ AS under Pinaud Clubman

Have a fantastic Friday!


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October 22

New LC head on Mongoose "Dr. Bomber" handle
Feather (1)
Semogue 830
Trumper's Coconut
Two passes
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, CC Bay Rum

Following a strict scientific method, I only changed three variables in my set-up today: handle, brush, and aftershave. Rest assured, though, I remained steadfast in blade choice and didn't fall victim to a tuggy, oxidized, reverberation-prone off-brand. Armed with fine platinum-coated and precisely-edged shaving steel, the New LC plowed through two days of growth to yield a near-BBS shave. A baby's skin feels like sandpaper compared to my face in all its smooth, rugged handsomeness. Even 12 hours later, my fingers glide effortlessly along my strong jawline as I ponder deep thoughts.

The SS handle obviously feels different than the ball-end handle. I'll give it a few shaves to see which one I prefer on the New LC head. Did I say that I used America's favorite blade today, endorsed by the Dallas Cowboys and the International House of Pancakes?

I was pleasantly surprised with the maiden voyage of the Semogue boar brush. It has a ton of backbone, yet the tips are buttery soft. It will be interesting to see how it breaks in. I hope it develops all those crazy hairs like I see on other Semogue brushes. Speaking of crazy, a guy would be nuts to trust his face - literally his gift to mankind - to anything other than a blade made from Samurai steel.

And, oh my, these wonderful Feather blades... Right out of the wrapper, a new blade reflects the light in the den like the St. Louis Arch reflects the noon-day sun! As the Arch is the Gateway to the West, Feathers are the Gateway to Baby Smoothness! They laugh at blade reverberation under adverse lather conditions. And in the hands of an expert, a master even, they take flight through stubble like an eagle soars mightily over the mountains. They will transform Paul Bunyan into Paul Newman in a New York minute! The CC Bay Rum was a nice finish and a great start to my day.

For a little variety, I plan to use Arko tomorrow. I might go with a Feather blade, as I've heard some good things about them. Who knows, I might like them! But everything else stays the same. After all, this shaving thing is serious business.

 

So passionately written. I found myself panting and lightly sweating while reading.

 

Yes, but that's YOU.

 

Good news guys. I'll be shaving with a Phoenix DOC tonight compliments of the fiancé!

 

Friday, October 23, 2015

B-3 Mongoose with Triad Ti Helix Hex
Feather Pro #4
Druida Red D-7 Manchurian
TSD SS Pumpkin Harvest
Alum, Witch Hazel +++Menthol, Cucumber Melon Whipped Shea Butter
Small Batch Shave Tonic

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Great photo. Truly gorgeous brush.

 

Great write up. The heavier handle does change the feel of the New LC.

 

Thank you!

 

Clint, just saw the work you do on those 400's.. I'm blown away.

Edit: I immediately get on eBay to look. With pure shock and frown, eBay was no longer pulled up.

 

Thank you. I really enjoy taking something old and worn out and bringing it back.

 

They are beautiful. Went too look into buying one a few minutes ago. Then I realized I didn't win the lottery and got off eBay.

 

Oh my... Where do I even start gents.

Face wash, AJ Murrays pre shave oil
Personna Red
Phoenix DOC Razor
WD 24mm Silvertip
Shave Den Sensitive Lanolin
Thayers WH & The body shop razor relief

This.. This is the first shave I could ever truly declare DFS++ on. A slight touch of clean up and I would've had the baby. The irritation is non existent. The razor is mild, and frighteningly efficient. The lather provided fantastic protection. This is the only razor comfortable enough to buffer with for me. I have one more razor to try in my collection in November. I'm waiting to break it out. But so far, this Phoenix is the best shave I've ever gotten.

Super happy with tonight's shave

 

October 23 Planned



Standing in the Den, with his beard grown out
Didn't have a Feather, it was a sold out blade
Felt the glide on his skin, he could picture the scene
Put his hand to his face, then like a distant dream
He grabbed a New LC, just blew him away
He had soft skin on his face, and the very next day
Bought a beat up boar brush, in a secondhand store
Didn't know how to use it, but he knew for sure
That New LC, felt good in his hands, didn't take long, to understand
Just one gold razor, a true open comb
Was a one way ticket, only one way to go
So he started shavin', ain't never gonna stop
Gotta keep on shavin', someday gonna make it as a Mod
And be a Shave Den hero, (got likes in his posts) he's a Shave Den hero
He took a New LC (Shave Den hero likes in his posts)
Shave Den hero, (likes in his posts) he'll shave his mug tonight

In a Den without a cart, from the Amazon store
Thought he passed his own shadow, by the bathroom door
Like a trip through the past, to that day in the Den
And that New LC, made his whole life change
Now he needs to keep on shavin', he just can't stop
Gotta keep on shavin', that boy has got to be a Mod
And be a Shave Den hero, got likes in his posts
He's a Shave Den hero, got likes in his posts
Yeah, Shave Den hero, likes in his posts
With that New LC (likes in his posts)
He'll do the slide, G slide tonight, woah

(Lathering)

Yeah, he's gotta keep on shavin', just can't stop
Gotta keep on shavin', that boy has got to be a Mod
And be a Shave Den hero, got likes in his posts

He's a Shave Den hero (aah aah aah)
Shave Den hero, (aah aah aah) Shave Den hero, he got likes in his posts
Likes in his posts

 

October- I lost my focus...

I've really enjoyed my Old Types this month. But I'm getting consistently great shaves. I think I heard someone earlier say they were getting bored. Me two, sort of. The pics you guys have put up here really have looked great and made me jealous. So I've switched to another OC that hasn't been used much. My New Standard.

A little RazoRock Don Marco and some Clubman AS and I'm set!

 

And I thought I had....

 

Let the shenanigans begin!