January 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

Welcome to the thread, JR. If it was me, and since February is a short month, I would probably spend a couple of days trying out blades to find one that works. Then I would dive into a 30 Day Rule set up of razor, blade, brush, and soap for the remainder of January and February. If you spend a few more days on the same set up, it certainly won't hurt. It sounds like you have made some good progress already. Congrats!

 

Thank you, Charlie. I have to say, I think this thread really helps me put so much. I read through the SR threads, but it just feels like I get better advice here, by reading through how others are going. It is a great place to be!

 

You are making me want to set up a light box now. I have really been finding issues with shadows and glare lately.

 

He's B-AAACK!! Well, at least in front of the computer. I appreciate the thoughts after I see Chris posted today. It has not been a fun week. I am home, though, and should be fine. I have chronic pancreatitis and it occasionally likes to throw an acute attack at me. I suspect the travel last week and all the extra food I ate that I probably shouldn't didn't help. Short version....it sets off an incredibly painful inflammation of what remains of my pancreas which essentially doubles me over in pain and vomiting. The only treatment? IV fluids and pain killers, specifically Dilaudid, which is a wonderful drug designed to knock you out of the universe. I was able to get back on liquids yesterday and ate a solid meal today so they sent me home. With any luck I'll be back to my normal routine by the weekend, but paying close attention to my diet. The good news? I lost 17 pounds in the past week. It is an effective, if undesirable, weight loss program. I'll be reading to get caught up and look forward to being myself around here again. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.

 

Right on, I think I would need to order more blades, I think, to make 30 days (or end of February). See how long this one lasts. I have 10 of these yellow label feathers and 5 black label feathers. Not sure if its a different package or different blade. 15 should certainly do it. I am really pleased, hard to imagine a better blade, but I haven't tried many, so I can't say for sure. Perhaps stick with these and do my compare afterwards? Or when I run out of these anyhow.

I wonder if the mild burn I feel is even from today or still from earlier in the week, not all healed. Absolutely better than the first day!

 

I am far from a honemiester. So far all I am doing is maintaining the edges. This is a long learning process, but I am enjoying the challenge.

 

Welcome to the thread. I just pick one thing I want to improve or discover for the month. If find participating in this thread keeps me focused because I right about each attempt. Glad to have you with us.

 

Glad you are back home and happy to see you posting again. I hope your recovery gains speed.

 

My 48 is broken in, 90+ days on it. I don't really know why I don't rotate to it!

 

Light a fire Charlie, have fun in the snow!

 

Praying for Neil.

 

He just posted! @NCoxSTL - - Welcome back to the living!

 

Nice! That's what I find also. I completely get in the zone on a razor/blade combo, but still long for some soap variation more than anything.

 

Glad you are doing better. Welcome back!

 

Also @Keithmax

I can't judge Adam's blade edge, but I have tried Keith's blade prep. I can say that the edge he prepped and stopped for me was pretty much as sharp and smooth as my other SR. Keith's edge cut my beard easily and didn't burn me up at all. The other one was professionally honed by Larry at Whipped Dog. If Keith doesn't object, I can post a pic of his edge work (plus my damage and novice strop work) before and after it was honed by one of our TSD honemeisters, @gssixgun. Glen was kind enough to email pics before and after. Keith will get his comparison data tomorrow. The Aust is back.

I am gonna just shave and strop for 2016. Too much to learn at once.

 

January 2, 2016

30-day focus with my Schick Type C1 - The Simplified Schick Automatic Razor.

Shave 14 - on the road in WA.state.

Razor: Schick Type C1
Blade: FergieFeather (3)
(Feather AC Pro, cut down to fit as suggested by @Billyfergie
Soap: RazoRock P.160



Early morning meeting, checking out of my hotel, horrible weather...blah, blah, blah. I rushed the shave. I learned that you cannot rush this blade. Weepers. All resolved with cold water and witch hazel and a fine 1-pass shave, but technique suffered due to the rush job.

Oh well, we live to shave another day!

Cheers!
RT

 

AAACK is in the house!
Welcome back brother, we all knew that nothing could keep you down!

 

21 January 2016

Day 21 - 90 Day Intro to SR



WD "Sight Unseen" 5/8
Omega Professional 48 Boar
Route 66 - Lumberjack
Alum
TSD 2x Iced FW type AS
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After an exchange with Kerry( @RaZorBurn123 ), it was decided to take the old 48 down Route 66. It worked out. Soap made enough lather to clean my kitchen floor after the "test shave" routine. This will be my last day in the WD for a bit. I am going back to the recently honed Aust, and see how long it takes me to ruin it again. Kidding, sort of. This blade is more smiley than the Aust, so I will be cognizant of that difference. 48 rocks, 66 does too. Today's shave was good by any standard, but not BBS. Alum was a little spicy! The plan is also to link up some blade pics for the crew, and remain with a boar brush for a bit. Looking forward to big day Friday, more good weather for getting things done and being in a good mood. Other than that...all is quiet is in Colorado.

It's Friday! Have a great one!

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MacGyver... I like it. I gotta up my game now.