March '16 - 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion Thread

Thanks for this post. Does the soap maker have a web site? I like to support all veterans. I like the Veteran Owned on the container.

 

Yes, he is at www.jeevessoaps.com. I am impressed that he is doing this as a full time job, and not just a hobby. I have another scent I will be trying out on Wednesday, and will do a review in the soaps section. Right now I am impressed with the soap.

 

Thank you very much. I'll look forward to your review.

 

What, my stellar record of marriages doesn't qualify me to give advice? Duck and cover comes to mind. Never conduct an argument near the knife drawer seems like good advice. Learn the following phrase and know that it's the last words you will ever use in any argument......."yes dear". See, all helpful stuff.

Seriously, congrats - and nice idea for the kits for the groomsmen!

 

It depends on how manly this bunch is. Soviet era DE's with Tiger blades - what's the worst that could happen?

 

It comes with the Maggard 24mm synthetic which I love. I think it is a great brush for any experience level! I also promise to warn them of the dangers of Osage.

 

Thanks guys!

 

Osage is great, you just shouldn't get nuts with it.

 

I'm not sure a Tiger blade will even cut so the worst that could happen is friction burn.

 

"Yes dear", or here in SC it is "Yes Darlin", is well ingrained already! However, I am trying my best to forget the "just smile and nod" tactic of not really paying attention while she is talking as that one has gotten me in trouble a few times when I have been asked to actually answer a question relevant to the discussion. Oops.

 

If it's anything like my first wedding you could have them use that setup after the rehearsal dinner/party.....and they'd still be numb from the alcohol content. Less pain from the burn!

 

It's raining! Free afternoon!

 

I'm wondering about M-bombing. I tried bombing my soap this morning. I put three drops from the TSD M-bomb sampler directly on the top of the soap. I then whipped up the lather. The soap is a sample of Soap Commander and there's not much left so I thought three drops would be good.

But, I didn't feel any menthol effect. What did I do wrong? Do I need to add more than that? Not add it directly to the soap?

I'd love to hear what you guys do. Thanks!

 

M Bomb is good stuff.

 

When I use M-Bomb on the lather, I typically do about 5 drops and bowl lather. I hardly notice it my first pass, but it is more noticeable on the second and third pass lathers. If you can whip up the lather and let it rest for a few minutes, you will feel it more.

 

I have only used M-bomb and soap when bowl lathering. I would load up my brush, put 3-5 drops in the bowl and then use the bowl to create my lather. I would usually end up adding a few more drops to the lather and whipping it up some more. It never got freeze your face cold, but it was not too bad.

Also known as what Adam said.

 

March 7, 2016

The month of March with my two Schick E razors.

Hot Shower
Razor: Schick E2 (US)
Blade: Schick (China) (2)
Soap: Antica Barbieria Colla
Brush: Rubberset 400-4
TSD Witch Hazel
Myrsol Blue



Two-pass shave - XTG, ATG

Made a full recovery from yesterday's inattentive crack-up. I was even able to shave right over the scar I created from yesterday's shave.

Today was oh so smooth. It really is a very close and comfortable experience with both passes, but it requires attention and punishes reckless abandon. That's all it asks and in return it provides a top notch shave.

Cheers!
RT

 

I wish my first wedding was that entertaining. The best part of mine was the end. I'm hoping that after that practice run the next one will be lasting and pleasant.

 

March into Artist Club Blades

March 7

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (7)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Tabac
Post - Cold Rinse, Alum, Nivea Original Balm, Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Final day on the Kai Captain Mild blade with the Feather SS. It's been a good week overall with few problems and I can give the blade credit for the low number of issues. There were more than a few opportunities to draw serious blood that were averted due to the forgiving nature of the mild blade. Hopefully my technique is back in shape with the razor so that those opportunities won't be a problem as I move to sharper blades. I was also impressed with the smoothness of the blade through the week. Very comfortable and also effective. Of course, having no guard to get in the way of an AC blade does make it easier to deliver a shave even on less sharp blades due to the ability to adjust the angle for maximum effect. Still, it's never a good idea to set too vertically. The only blood I earned this week was from that mistake.

The final shave today went very well like the others. Three passes to a DFS and no issues. The blade is still performing well and could continue on for more shaves if I wanted. All in all a good week with the pain stick and the Kai Mild has impressed. I could see it being an everyday choice, as long as you are comfortable enough in your masculinity to not try and go "super sharp and deadly" just for effect. Of course, I'll be moving up to the Kai Captain Original tomorrow to feed that masculine need. Woof!

 

If and when I get a pain stick to try I think I'll be starting with a guard blade then the Kai Mild. I'm unlikely to use Feather blades other then one each from a TryABlade sampler just to say I tried them all. Good luck on the rest of the month. So far its been (mostly) bloodfree.