January 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

That brush looks fantastic.

 

Thanks Charlie. I hope you have a great weekend as well.

 

That cobra is beautiful. Thanks for the pic Clint glad you had such a good shave.

 

Cool pic. Interestingly enough, Ladas are one of my favorite Russian blades.

 

Lovely brush and nice use of the greens.

 

Really glad you continue to improve. It's great your having enjoyable shaves

 

That's a top idea

 

One of the simple pleasures of living in a small town.......no more than 5 minutes to work my entire career.

 

Thanks Tom.

 

Bob Quinn @ Elite Razor does great work in stone.

 

Great shave this morning. My shaves are much better and more enjoyable when my wife and son are still fast asleep..... Strange hey?
I skipped yesterday to let my first real wound heal, so I was really looking forward to my shave. I took my time and really focused on technique. 3 passes with minor touch ups brought home the baby with absolutely no irritation. Usual post care, cold splash followed by dove balm and snake bite. This is the softest my skin has ever felt post shave so I'm guessing this was the best technique to date. Have a great weekend all.

 

Saturday

I continue on with my Blackbird and 2 simple passes. I'm so impressed with what is happening with this razor. I've been near BBS every time I use it. My passes are both from the top of my face to my neck. No pressure and a shallow angle is making it easy.

Prep: shower
Lather: The Soap Exchange tallow
Brush: TGN finest badger fan shape in a Made Rite handle
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Post: Old Spice

 

You have some beautiful gear, Mark. It sounds like everything is performing well for you.

 

Clint, Goose or Cobra if you could only keep one?

 

Congrats, Tom, on a great shave! You've made a lot of progress. I hope the cut on your head heals up quickly.

 

Blackbirds everywhere I look!!! Troy, I'm glad you're enjoying yours.

 

Thanks Charlie! I'm trying to avoid being a squeeling fanboy, but this is an amazing tool!

 

The Goose is the better built razor and the Cobra is the better shaving razor. I am glad I don't have to pick just one.

 

Thank you Tom.

I grew up in a small town and look forward to moving back to a smaller town once I get the girls through school.

 

Day 6 with the Mongoose/Feather Super Pro blade combo. Although still providing a decent 2 pass DFS the blade has really fallen off the last two shaves.