The ears to Adam's apple pass is the one I have been struggling with too. That is ATG for me as well. Let me know if you figure out any tricks to make it happen.

I feel like a shorty would make it easier. I can't get my skin flat enough for the width of the razor unless I tilt the blade at a dangerous angle. The left side I got fairly smooth with a nice hardly felt stubble only when I put some pressure on my fingertips and rubbed ATG but the right is pretty rough. I might hone up a razor I have without scales and see if I can maneuver it better in that spot. Learning to use my left hand would probably help me but it feels like I could kill myself so I haven't tried more then a few times.

January 12, 2016 (Shave 6 of this Focus)
Razor: Cattaraugus model B52T 5/8 muted square tip
Strop: Drygulch Leatherworks Chromexcel Horse/ Linen
Soap: Jabonman Lima-Incienso
Brush: 28mm Ubersoft in Aluminum handle
Post Shave: Cold water rinse, Alum Bar, Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Lustray Blue Spice

Focus for this month is seeing how different treatments affect the edge. Second shave with Chief Cattaraugus, first one was off Welsh hones, with Chromium oxide, linen, and leather stropping. This time it was off a Colorado natural hone, with linen and leather stropping only. I am also going back to only two passes, with touch up. Three passes was giving me too much irritation, and not much of a better shave. I did a N/S and a S/N pass with no touch up today. Razor was sharp, but didn’t feel really smooth. I think that’s because I didn’t use the pasted strop. Neck was DFS plus, which is better than it has been with three passes. Had a couple of rough spots on my jay though. Calling the overall shave a DFS, B for closeness, A for irritation, C for smoothness, and B for keenness. Next shave will use the pasted strop, and see if that brings the edge back to where I want it.

How do you like that Lustray Blue Spice? Been thinking of ordering some.

I tried using my shorty on this pass and inadvertently stabbed myself in the neck. Nicely honed round tip dig right in. Good times.

I've never used a shorty but my parker style shavette makes this pass easy which is why I feel like I could do it with a shorty. I still struggle seeing around the scales while I'm shaving that direction on the right side. Maybe I should just break down and start using my left hand for February or March's focus. I'm not fond of round tips. I think I have one and I may cut it off some time and make it a spike tip.

Scent is classic old man or barber shop. Skin feel is good. Scent is not too long lasting. I have been using it as a splash on my non-shave days as well, because I really like the smell. Its a good inexpensive aftershave.

It looks like you have the DOC figured out! Sharp blades, low angle! Cool photo today too!

What a fourth quarter!

I have noticed that all of the Pinaud AS and colognes change as they dry down. Glad she liked it!

Razor: Gillette 1947 Super Speed
Blade: Personna SS Lab (4)
Brush: Frank Shave Finest Badger (travel brush) 20/45
Soap: Route 66 A Perfect Gent
A/S: Captain's Choice Sandalwood

Breaking out the travel brush for a few days. This will be better understood in the next few weeks. Outstanding shave again today. The Route 66 A Perfect Gent is another outstanding shave soap from this company.

That's the first report I've read where washing and changing AS were necessary!

It has to be one of the better Championship Games I've ever seen. Very similar to the Texas vs USC game. I got to talk with my daughter a little earlier today and she said Tuscaloosa went crazy last night. Lucky for her classes don't start until Wednesday.

I over did it. I had a palm full of the liquid Macho Sport, I should have known better.

I was reading about perfect gent last night. After discovering frozen margarita was sold out. Then I discovered they don't ship outside the U.S. So it didn't matter. Apparently they are going to be shipping worldwide very soon though.

Just a face shave tonight and since I have a beard there wasn't a lot to do. Just clean up my neck and shape my beard. Still very enjoyable nonetheless. I've had very little growth on my head in the last 24 hours due to the superb performance of the 1924. I'm back in love with maca root, even the smell. One day off combined with a terrible cream made me grateful. I hope all are enjoying great shaves.

Day 12 - 90 Day intro to SR


Whipped Dog "Sight Unseen" 5/8
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Route 66 Lumberjack
Alum
Mennen Skin Bracer ​

Sticking with the WD straight...I was able to complete WTG followed with XTG, with a little extra work on the jawline. After two passes I had a DFS, but I decided to use the FB to catch it. I have been making the lather a bit wetter, and it's helping the razor glide better. Handling this blade is a bit different than the Ralf Aust. I think I may prefer the heavier Aust, but will continue on the WD for a week before switching back. Dried the razor and gave it thirty laps on leather, all set for tomorrow. We are having a warm spell, was out in 52F full sunshine as I went about my day! Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.
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Have a wonderful evening!!
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Thanks Adam-and you're lucky, as this is my first commentary on here with my new laptop

January 13

Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed (Z3)
Feather (3)
Rudy Vey Shavemac two-band silver tip badger
Route 66 Lumberjack
Two passes plus touch-ups
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Alt Innsbruck

Have a wonderful Wednesday!