February '16 - 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion Thread

Doug, your Red Tip looks almost new! That, and the Myrsol, are on my list.

 

Charlie, I know how great that cancer free news sounds. Congrats to your bride on being a survivor! I can imagine the blessing she is to you, and I know you are one to her.

 

Happy Anniversary, Mark. Asleep at The Wheel really tears it up! Fantastic talent.

Great set up. If I were to get a BB, it would be the all stainless one like you have. It's a beauty!

 

Jim, thank you for kind words. It sounds like you have a personal story of your own, so I'm sure you know well. Thank you.

 

Tom, what a sweet setup this morning! Congrats on all the progress you've made. I'm also a big fan of the Fine L'Orange, and I'm glad you received some as a gift from your Bride. Check out Terre d’Hermès cologne if you get the chance. It's very similar to your aftershave, and the scent lasts all day. It's actually my favorite cologne.

 

Thanks for the kind words and the great product recommendation I will certainly check it out. Enjoy the rest of your evening

 

It's a mild astringent that helps clean out the pores of your newly-shaven face helping to fight off acne, ingrown hairs, etc. I had not used it until I started wet shaving. I don't know if it's a must-have item by any means, but I enjoy using it at least for the skin health benefits.

 

Dang! Tell us more. Our advice is free and is worth every penny!

From previous posts, I know you practice rigorous pre-shave and post-shave routines. I'm curious to know more about your blade choice, how many shaves per blade, how much pressure you use, how long you take to shave on each pass, and the details on those passes.

Hang in there!

 

Sounds good I've been getting occasional spots on my head and neck from my PSO so this could counter act it. Thanks

 

Great things to scrutinise as part of the fault finding process.

 

Congrats! I love that Hoffritz! I had a Merkur 37C (the modern lookalike), and it did a great job. I bet the Hoffritz has better feel in the hand (more weight) and improved performance. And enough MWF lather for 17 passes!

 

Thanks Chris.

 

February Focus - German blades

February 14

Razor - Merkur 23c
Blade - (2)
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Soap - Arko Stick
Post - Cold rinse, Alum, The Veg

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Hope you got to spend at least part of the day with what you truly love. You know, your razors, soaps, blades etc. I stared lovingly and longingly at my stash of Russian blades before leaving for work this morning. Blew them a kiss and promised to love them always. Oh, and I told SWMBO Happy Valentine's Day. Bases covered.

Second day on the Merkur Super Platinum as I work through the Germans. Yesterday I was less than impressed, though compared to some blades it was nothing to complain about. So, hopefully there will be improvement today with a shave on the blade to smooth it out. Arko and the Wolf for lather. I love whipping up the face lather with this brush and Arko just makes it fun.

First pass felt like it might be a bit smoother, though nothing as smooth as the Bolzano and Wilkinson. The effectiveness was about the same as yesterday. Good, not great, but that's why we have additional passes. The XTG second pass was a bit more effective today leaving me with a decent DFS in need of some touch up in several areas. I did a third pass over the entire face and neck with ATG and G-Slides as normal and managed to finish with a DFS. Closer to BBS than it was after two passes but the baby isn't going to show up with this blade it seems. However, no weepers etc. today like yesterday so I'll give it back a half stein. Still loses a half for the DFS finish. And, the alum was hot enough again today to lose another half. So, a total of four steins for the day. I don't think this blade is in danger of winning the trial. I will say, though, that if this is the worst blade out of the ones on trial and these are my worst shaves.......then this month will be far better than some of the other ones I've done. We'll know for sure on the Merkur tomorrow!

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I have some

 

President’s Day
Monday, February 15, 2016

Soap: Krampert’s Frostbite
Brush: Elite Razor Scarlet Burl
Razor: The One Blade
Blade: GEM Super Stainless #2
Post: Krampert’s Frostbite Aftershave

 

Great picture!

 

Thanks Charlie. All three of the Schick repeaters are extremely cool looking and marvels of engineering for their time.

 

I'm glad you were able to pull off this shave. Your description just added another razor to my wish list. Thanks, I think

 

I did go a little overboard with the lather, didn't I?

 

Thanks, Mr. C!