January 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

Mine was jammed, too, but it was actually just gunk that held it. I soaked it for a while and worked it open.

 

Sounds like progress for you is very similar to mine. I can definitely see the appeal of straights, as I do seem to be able to get much closer shaves, or at least shaves that last longer, with them. I am going to try for a shave similar to yesterday, this morning, and get a nice, comfortable single pass. If I could get that down, it would be perfect, as it works well for work, it allows a nice shave every morning, and it feels fantastic.

 

Hello TSD - I'm back to the Merkur Futur focus - with new blade, brush and soap.



- I Coloniali Mango
- Semogue 1460
- Merkur Futur on 4
- Feather blade
- La Toja After Shave Lotion

Another pleasant, effortless shave with the Futur. Did I mention this razor is awesome?

Tried Feather blades for the first time today, so I thought I'd better turn it down a notch and just start on 4. Two passes, WTG and A/XTG, no touchups. Compared to the Slim I have to say the Futur is a much better razor (which doesn't mean the Slim is a bad one, it's just not as good). Effortless, smooth, efficient and by no means aggressive. I don't have any other razor that gives me close shaves like that in such a casual manner. Hard to describe how shaving with the Futur feels like ... as if it "sucks" itself to the skin with every stroke and just wipes the whiskers off the face Paired with the Feather blade it might even be a tiny bit better than with the Sputnik.

The wonderful scent of the I Coloniali soap intermixed nicely with the smell of La Toja - great finish for this shave. Borderline BBS, just a few tiny spots on my neck still a little rough.

I think I'll use the Futur until sunday and then swith to the Merkur Progress for the last week of January. I haven't used the Progress for quite a while and I'm very curious how these two compare.

 

I really like the use of shadows in your picture!

 

Straights Focus January 19:

Homemade PS Oil
Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Gatlinburg SS
Frederick's Celebrated Razor
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stirling Gatlinburg AS

I had a goal this morning to get a CCS on one pass, since I managed that yesterday, and I got pretty close. I had one little spot on my neck that needed a little touch up as there was still a bit of visible growth, but that was it. There are a few other spots that maybe are closer to SAS, but all in all, very successful. My face is actually very smooth, which just amazes me. I don't think I have ever been able to get this smooth with any razor on one pass.

I can also say the comfort level of this shave was fantastic. No irritation at all, and my skin feels great. I am very happy as I head into work this morning. Have a great Tuesday.

 

Nice info. I'm curious what your comparison of the Progress is.

BTW- somehow I feel a "Futur fucus" should be in the future?

 

1/19/16 Blackbird focus update

The Astra SP blade I used for the past 5 shaves was absolutely done this morning, so I changed it after 1 stroke. I replaced it with a Persona and went about my business of shaving this morning. Smooth 2 passes (top to bottom) and my face is very clean. This combo works quite well for my face with this razor. I noticed that the shave is noticeably quieter with the Persona blade than with the Astra. This is the first razor where this has occurred.

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Pre: Hot Shower, Proraso pre-shave
Razor: AlumiGoose with Triad Aristocrat Ti
Blade:Feather Pro #2
Brush: Doug Korn Orange Swirl
Soap: Aqua Di Parma Soap
Post: Witch Hazel, Whipped Shea Butter, Post Shave Salve, Fine Fresh Vetiver

Today's shave was my usual two passes + clean up. The alumigoose performed flawlessly, leaving me with a near BBS shave. ADP continues to impress, Chatillion Luz Post Shave Salve soothing with a smoky araoma. The scent complimented well with Fine Fresh vetiver. Have a good week boys & girls.

 

Very colorful - I like that

 

Sounds like a great shave - congratulations

 

Great picture! As @Norcalnewb said, like the shadow use; though the paper doll is a little creepy.

 

Thank you

 

Thank you And btw - THIS is creepy:

 

That is one brush you are not likely to overlook! Very nice!

 

Pennywise was definitely a creepy one and fortunately yours does not rise to that level or this level!

 

Another lovely Winter shot Doug.

 

Sweet blade !

 

Curious to see how many shaves you get from one of those Personna 74s and how that cut down Feather Pro rides. Will be looking for your reviews RT. Shave on!

 

WOW! Charlie those are some stunning timepieces. Your collection must be awesome.

 

OK, you guys...focus...