NOV 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

Unless you find someone to let your borrow a razor and strop.

Just sayin...

 

Opps. Another reason to look before you leap. At least I didn't cut myself. I hope DDuckyMark can get a better edge and enjoys his shave.

Thanks Adam, that would be great. I may want to take you up on that offer sometime later next year when the stars align. It would better to borrow than buy since I understand there is a definite up front cost involved. I don't think my wife is too concerned about the cost at this point since most of the purchases so far have been small. I just get the rolling eyes when I get something in the mail because she thinks I have enough already.

 

Tonight's planned shave! Got the slim set up to 6! Can't wait to give it a go.

 

Nice looking SOTD pic private...

 

Here's a picture of Mt.Rainier I also wanted to share from Saturday when we had a clear sky for the first time in awhile!

 

Nov 23 Focus shave 23

Today is the first day with DR Harris Arlington. I love the scent but it has been an inconsistent performer for me. Today's lather started out a bit bubbly but I kept working the puck like it was 2 month late on paying me back. I also kept adding water and finally got a wet yogurt like lather.

I have to shave again tonight for a rendezvous so I only did three passes with a Shick adjustable injector wide open. I was surprised in the shave felt rougher than expected and a weeper. The alum test was better than expected, without an ATG pass there is not hope for BBS, the shave was mid range DFS or less.

Irritation A-, closeness B

DR Harris Arlington
Edwin Jagger Silver Tip
Shick adjustable injector
Sepiek AS
EJ ASB
Amouage Memoir Man

 

If I wasn't able to make comments like" I traded a strop for it." SWMBO would not be as amused by my various ADs.

 

Russian shave gear...PIF 'em if you got 'em!

 

Comrade, we do more than just PIF. We locate shining examples of Soviet engineering, and get this crazy American @NCoxSTL the implements needed to hurt himself. Sometimes it involves trips including several continents and a boat ride, but we will do what is needed.

Yuri asked Ivan yesterday, "When will it be enough that he says, STOP?" We don't know, so we keep going.

 

So when are you getting the ax shave ready? Swedish ax heads have good steel.

 

Who could ask for a more loyal and valuable group of comrades eh? How many people enable this kind of glorious misery? I tell you, my eyes teared up when I read that out of appreciation for such concern. No, seriously, it had nothing to do with the onions on my burger....all emotional tears.

As for Yuri and Ivan they know when it will be enough that I will say STOP! NEVER comrades!! There is too much bad gear and potentially bad gear out there waiting to be put through the three T test! The honor of the cartel demands that no razor or blade be left unturned! And yes, @Bama Samurai - that calls for the FIGHT SONG!

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Swedish axes are for timid men. Way too smooth and comfortable to waste time on.

 

Well then how about door number 2?
For just under $50 after shipping you can get this very nice piece of soviet history.


Its even marked with the weight.


A true Russian shave just like this fine cartel member,

 

NOWWWWWWWWW you're talking. Some fine Soviet steel there. And one of the more intelligent cartel members as well. He's quiet at meetings, though. Grunts a lot.

 

Another glorious shave from the Motherland! First pass XTG with my fresh Rapira nearly knocked down all growth, yet it was a little agressive. I dialed back to 4 for my ATG pass, and that fine Russia steel laid waste my 3 day growth. Almost a BBS shave. But as Ivan would have it, I ended up with DFS++ with irritation an A+ and closeness an A. The AS splash didn't even tingle. Another victory for the cartel.

 

Youth is wasted on the young.

 

I would try it if I had a chunk of soviet steel.

@Bama Samurai, When are you doing a themed shave around your Blade Yakuza?

It looks like the Yakuza is either smarter or less brave then the Russians. Maybe they just drink less.
A kogatana would make for a fine razor. Small, well balanced, what could go wrong?

 

I was thinking about heading to the barbershop to get a quality Russian straight shave.

 

Absolutely....remember the mantra - what's the worst that could happen?

 

It's always the neck that takes that extra effort for BBS.