January 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

Finally home from work at a decent hour, caught up on all your great posts. Between working late and my boys new sleeping routine I've not shaved or kept up to date. I've missed this group and the people in it, which I will be honest I didn't expect. I guess I'm in for the duration now. I've noticed competition is definitely heating up where pics are concerned. They are all great. @Bama Samurai thanks for the heads up on the DOC it seems I missed that also. Very generous and thoughtful of you. I'm off for my first shave in 3 days I have my head and face to do, I can't wait.

 

I wonder what is the purpose of the magnetized blade?

 

Prep: hot shower, dove caring body wash
Razor: 1924 Ever ready se gem stainless steel
Soap: maca root
Post: dove caring balm + Fine snakebite

Superb shave tonight, I've not had 3 days growth since starting this wonderful art form. With that in mind I went with a new blade and really took my time. The 1st pass wtg, great reduction, if I was to judge my shaves on looks alone I could of quit there. I was only going to be satisfied ending with the baby on this shave though. Pleased to report I achieved it with 2 more passes xtg and atg. Minimal touch up and zero irritation. As much as I sulked about skipping shaves it served me well allowing previous mistakes to fully heal,including my first big cut which has left about a quarter inch scar on my head that I am very fond of. It's a great reminder of respect and will make me smile every time I see it. It's good to be back. Hope all are well.

 

I am having the same issue this month with my straight! 24 hours isn't enough time! Come on Spring time!

 

Welcome back!

 

Where the heck is Neal?

@NCoxSTL

 

5 out of my 9 blades are magnetized. I wish I knew why.

 

I did some google searches on it, and posted a thread on the razor in the straight razor section. Hoping to get some more answers there.

 

Another philosophical thought: If a man says something and there's no woman around, is he still wrong?

 

January 21

Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed (Z3)
Feather (2)
Kent BK8 silvertip badger
XPEC unscented
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Floid Vigoroso

 

According to my wife, yes.

 

What other razor than...

 

That is one shiny Super Speed. All my razors are jealous!

 

Thank you!

 

SOTD January 21, 2016
Focus day 18

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Rapira Stainless (3)
Razor: Wet Shave Club 3-piece
Brush: Satin Tip 'The Purest' synthetic
Lather: Proraso White shaving soap
Post: Witch hazel splash, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, XTG, minor touch-up

I had a little more time this morning than most so I was able to do a little more with XTG. Nice results; very smooth CCS.

I've been using a little more water with the Proraso, which has helped, as well as bearing down on the brush more during loading and during face lathering. I really pushed down today and splayed the bristles out when face lathering. It certainly made a difference - I got loads of lather! Each brush is different and I'm determining that this one can be used pretty aggressively.

The Rapira blades continue to do well. I have also enjoyed Personna lab blue and Gillette Silver Blue and want to continue to try out blades to find my daily standard.

Next month I'll be trying out some razors that are new to me and some new soaps. This month's lockdown on products, the blade, and the razor has been a great help in my DE development. I appreciate everyone's support, encouragement, and camaraderie in this thread.

Hope you all have a great day!

 

You read my mind brother!
(But no Jedi mind tricks please!)

 

Got that right!
I'm wrong for just thinking it!

 

Day 3 Merkur futur focus

Third day with the Merkur Futur. Second day with a Rapira blade. Although Ive had three decent shaves with the Futur, it just doesnt compare to the Mongoose for a close shave. I find it more difficult to keep the right angle and it results in missed whiskers.

 

20 January 2016

Day 20 - 90 Day Intro to SR


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Day 20 of my intro...found myself with time for another "test" shave. Same idea as past two days, two precise passes and SR only touch up. Pass one went of without a hitch, but I set down the blade poorly on my left cheek, and left a nice little red line at the start of pass two. No big deal, and the shave ended up as a DFS+ with only a bit of alum burn in the neck folds. Fifty degrees under the sun today, and it made for a good January day. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado!

WD "Sight Unseen" 5/8
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Route 66 - Lumberjack
Alum
Mennen Skin Bracer

Have a terrific Thursday!

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