April 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thanks very much Jim.

 

Beautiful photograph Clint.

 

Thank you Clint. It took awhile to convince him to make one up. Worth the wait though. IMO.

 

Gillette New Deluxe Bulldog
Gillette Silver Blue
Semogue BC Texugo
Arko Shave Stick

Back to the DE after the dismal performance using the shavette Saturday. I needed a day off to heal yesterday. Today was an excellent 1 pass near BBS shave.

I will wait until next weekend to wreck myself with the Parker again.

 

Thanks Keith. The brush is a custom made from Spain.

 

Wonderful picture, Clint!

 

April 10 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
Arko
Gillette Red Tip
Stirling Unscented PSB
Proraso Red AS

Friday's shave was so good, I went for a repeat. I skipped the clean up this morning and still ended with a DFS. It was smooth and comfortable. I really enjoy the Proraso Red AS as well, so it was a good wrap up to this shave. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Thank you Doug.


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Thank you Jim.


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Love the colors.


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SOTD April 10, 2017

Blade: GEM Stainless
Razor: GEM 1912
Brush: Surrey badger
Lather: Proraso Green
Post: Witch hazel splash, Barbasol Pacific Rush aftershave
WTG, touch-up

First attempt with the GEM 1912 and it didn't disappoint. Nice, smooth, comfortable shave. I'm pleased to add this razor to my arsenal! Two days growth was mowed down with ease and it all came together for a nice shave.

Have a great day!

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Day 15 of 30 days of Henckel straights

Not a lot to write today. Great 2 pass shave that left me smooth and clean


DIY Pre-shave Oil
Sampsons All Natural Shaving Soap Face Lathered
24mm High silvertip set an extra 10mm deep
2 passes, WTG, WTG
Sampsons All Natural Aftershave Balm
Round Toe 4/8 Henckel 89 1/2

 

April 10

Gillette Old Type w Polsilver SI (2)
TGN Finest Fan/ Maple Handle
Jeeves of Hudson St Apothecary
Thayers Unscented
Barrister's Reserve Cool AS

Day 7 of the Canadian Old Type focus, first day with the Polsilver. 2nd day for the blade, as I used it this weekend. I went out of focus this weekend and used my EJ89 for the first time in about 3 months.
This morning I whipped up a very nice lather with the Jeeves and my face-lathering Fan. This is really a top notch soap, but (to my nose anyway) I just don't get a tonnes of scent off of it. Performance-wise, it is fantastic.
The last few shaves, including the weekend shave, I have done a true ATG touch up the upper part of my neck. It has essentially been a 4th pass on my neck. I have had great results. This morning, not so much, and had the type of irritation I usually get on my neck going ATG. I'll have to explore this a bit. Splashed on some Cool, which I definitely felt.
Have a great day all!

 

With my sense of smell non operational, I decided to forego the soap testing and go back to my familiar TOBS sampler with a new blade. I found the Persona Blues to be very comparable to the Astra SPs I had been using. 3 passes produced a DFS with minimal irritation. I have very little blade experience, but so far have no complaints from either of these two blades.

 

missed a chunk of my right sideburn today. Make-up time tomorrow!!

 

10 April 2017 Blade/Soap Focus Shave

Pre: Plenty of hot water
Razor: Gillette Ball end Tech Travel Razor
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Omega 10098
Soap: Catie's Bubbles "Tonsorial Parlour"
Post: Hot/cold rinse, cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
After Shave: Clubman

Today's picture is what was supposed to be yesterday. Anyway, this morning was the second day of my lathering Focus. Screwed up the water ratio and almost did not have enough lather to finish the shave. But we persevered and got 'er done.
2.5 pass WWS. Tomorrow is another day. I'm really liking this soap from the scent standpoint.
Splashed on some Clubman, and redolent of same it was off for a short week in the wonderful world of corporate security.
Have an outstanding Monday people!

 

Great lineup Perry. I too found the 1912 to be a very smooth shaver.

 

Haha... I was almost ashamed to go to the gym yesterday morning. Looked like i got my butt kicked by my kitty cat....