July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Awesome photo, filter effect and setup, Jim!

 

You're always so vague in your write-ups, Joseph. Think you can maybe give us a few details about the products and process from now on?

I always enjoy your reports, and photos! Keep up the good work.

 

My middle initials are: TMI.
Thanks Bruce.

 

I'm glad to see you back in action, John!
As for the razor and blade setup - pure chance...I had the exact same one today. Rockwell, plate 3, Nacet. Only difference, it was my second day with a Nacet. Quite a smooth shave setup.

 

Thank you Jim.

My job is done here...

 

Straight Newbie.......

Tried switching hands to strop. Might like using the left better.

Full 1st pass. Did a change from my normal pattern and stayed all N-S. This puts the lower neck ATG, but I'm not ready to make the bend in the neck S-N yet. Much closer on the cheeks this time.

Finished up with my normal equipment nicely. A little talk from the alum on the cheeks, but no screaming.

Good shave.

 

Razor: Rockwell 6s
Blade: Nacet
Brush: Stirling finest
Soap: Van Der Hagen (not sure which one)
AS: Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender

I suppose my focus for the month will be the Rockwell. I got it recently, but since I had Jared’s Supply SE razor on loan, I stuck with that for a bit. Now that the Supply has been sent back, I’m picking up the Rockwell for awhile. Most of my shaves for July will be with it - maybe not all of them, but most.

I see a bunch of you fellas are trying to kill off some soaps, so maybe I’ll at least try to dent some of mine, if not finish one. Aside from a few samples, I’ve never finished a soap. First up is the Van Der Hagen. This was my first “real” shaving soap. A year and change later, it’s still hanging around. It’s a good soap. It won’t win any awards - however, it works well, and the price is great. I still can’t decide whether it will be replaced once it’s gone. Part of me says it will, yet there are soooo many great soaps out there to be tried. I would certainly recommend it (and have) to someone new to the hobby. It’s cheap enough that, if they don’t like the process of lathering, they’re not out much. Plus it has such a neutral, clean scent, making it perfect for someone who doesn’t want scented soaps.

Two passes and a little touch-up…wonderful, smooth shave! A little CL aftershave to class things up a bit…



Have a great Monday, fellas!!!


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Great report and photo, Bruce!

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Thank you Andrew


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I understand completely. He’s almost got me twice


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Thank you. The Rocnel looks cool but has a real chance of biting me every time.


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July 2, 2018

Razor: Canadian pre-War Gillette Tech
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum (1)
Brush: VdH Boar
Soap: Der Vergulde Hand
Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

As I mentioned yesterday, last week I acquired a Canadian Khaki Set with a Canadian pre-War Tech. Today was my first shave with it. I've been wanting to get one of these for a while, though the reputation for them being the most aggressive Tech was concerning. Jason suggested, however, that I would love it and I did. I wouldn't call it aggressive, just nicely efficient and smooth. Looking at the Canadian and US versions side-by-side, it seems like the Canadian one has a slightly thicker cap which, I suspect, makes for a nicer shave.

 

Thank you, Bruce!

 

How were the pet therapists???

 

Lavender and sandalwood sounds like a wonderful scent profile.

 

Great photo Bruce. Sounds like a wonderful idea for a July Focus.

 

Great shave Bruce!

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Sounds like a great rediscovery, Charlie!

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Looks like a great start to the month Charlie. Enabling mode on: LPL does offer many other scents.

 

SOTD July 2nd


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Schick Injector J1
Personna
30DCLE (26mm, Frigate Class)
Dry Dock Lather Bowl
Stirling Glacial Lemony Orange soap and AS

I'm off work this week and I've been waiting for my Stirling package, it finally arrived! It's been a hot day here and my chores are done so why not cool down with a frozen Stirling teat! Cold water and lost it menthol were the theme of the shave. Really really like the scent of Lemony Orange. I get the sweetness of the orange in the foreground and the tartness of the lemon poking through here and there. My first glacial shave and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be (my eyes only watered a little), I guess I built up my tolerances with Iced Pineapple. I also realized that I haven't used an injector in a while so the j1 got drafted this week. Have a great evening my friends!

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