April 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

If Williams would lather at ALL I'd probably use it as well. Although I'd prefer them to remove some of the citronella smell. Arko smells like strong lemons to me, with a soapy base. Williams is all citronella. Modern Williams, of course.

 

Well then I would have had to shove my stool over next to his and agree with him.

 

Yes, what he said. ^^^

 

April 4, 2017
Wolfman WR1 OC
Feather (3)
Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Nuavia Rossa

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Another excellent shave this morning. The Rossa soap is easy to load and the DK7 whips it into a rich lather quickly. Three passes and some touch ups ended in the usual work morning near BBS. I left the soap from the brush on my face while I cleaned up the area. This left my face well moisturized and the scent lingers for a long time. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

 

I saw that.

 

I made a video with modern Williams to prove it will lather. So there....

 

Thanks so much Jim.

 

picture Chris.

 

Good photo Neil. I've got Jayaruh #45.

 

Clint, your last few pictures have been outstanding. You have done a great job of capturing this set up!

 

SOTD April 4, 2017

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick adjustable injector
Brush: Artisan badger
Lather: Soap Commander Fortitude
Post: Witch hazel splash, TSD Russian Leather aftershave
WTG, touch-up

I chose Soap Commander this morning and went with the Tobacco Tuesday idea. Fortitude is a great scent and all Soap Commander is great soap. Slick, rich, and amazing post-shave. Schick Adjustable on 6 for a smooth ride. No complaints here.

Focus will progress soon as I switch razors to something else, perhaps the Personna injector that doesn't get as much use as the other Schicks I have.

Have a great day!

 

Gillette Tech (triangle slots) Bulldog Handle
Polsilver Super Iridium (3)
Arko SS
Semogue BC Mistura
Superior 70

Before yesterday, it had been a while since i used Arko. It was easy enough that I used it again this morning for a nice 2 comfortable 2 pass shave.

 

April 4 SOTD:

Omega Boar Brush
Gillette Aristocrat Jr
MWF
Stirling Unscented PSB
Two Girls Florida Water AS

I broke out a Rapira Swedish Steel blade today, which is my first use of this blade. Oddly, it seemed that one side was quite a bit smoother than the other. I got a good, two pass shave in for a DFS, but for whatever reason, the one side of the blade was just a bit rougher than the other. The MWF provided a really nice lather, as I worked on getting it properly hydrated. I was rewarded with the best lather I have had from this soap. I also used Two Girls Florida Water for the first time this morning. Thanks to Enabler Extraordinaire @RyX and my enjoyment of M&L Florida Water, I had to try this one out. It has quite a bit more lavender and the citrus is not nearly as sweet in this version. It is done very well, so I am happy. NB17 seems like such a distant memory, almost as if it was only in a dream.

I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Great picture, Perry! I like the use of the B&W!

 

Thank you!

 

That brush handle looks amazing.

 

Bill Shattner couldn't have made a better opener for your post

 

Day 9 of 30 days of Henckel straights

Another very nice shave with the 6/8 Henckel. I did manage to put a little cut into my chin, but it was very shallow. I think I will be changing to the 7/8 Henckel tomorrow.

DIY Pre-shave Oil
ABC Face Lathered
24mm High silvertip set an extra 10mm deep
1 pass, WTG
Sampsons All Natural Aftershave Balm
6/8 Round Toe Henckel 17 1/2

 

4 April 2017 Blade/Focus Shave
Hello again shaving fans!
Today I lathered up some Trumper GFT. As my cold ebbs, I'm able to smell a little today. The Travel Razor/7 o'clock Black combo is now humming along. 2.5 pass DFS+. I'm really liking this razor. The short handle reminds me of my NEW. It's going to be interesting to see how the GSB(which is the next blade) does in this razor.
I splashed on some Canoe and it was off to work.
Have a great day!