July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 16

FaceScraper · Jul 3, 2018

clint64 said: ↑

Love the B&W photo.

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Thank you Clint!

PLAla · Jul 3, 2018

FaceScraper said: ↑

Razor: Rockwell 6s (plate #3)
Blade: Nacet (3)
Brush: Van Der Hagen boar
Soap: Van Der Hagen (not sure which one - I think Luxury?)
AS: Pinaud Clubman

Another fab, drama free, gluten free, BPA free, close shave.

Decided to drag out the Van Der Hagen brush today. They get a bad rap, but I still get a kick out of using it on occasion. It’ll still shed a hair now and then, but nothing like it did in the beginning.

I’m quite impressed with the Nacet. I remember seeing reviews somewhere online where people thought they were rough and, some even said, too sharp (is that really a thing? Who wants to use a dull razor blade?). I find them to be the complete opposite. You know that coveted 2nd shave on a blade feeling? That’s how these felt right out of the box to me. They might even be a touch smoother than the GSB, which is one of my favorites. It’s easy to forget that the blade is in the razor during the shave. The smooth face proves otherwise. Plenty of sharpness to be efficient…just smoooooth….

The Van Der Hagen soap soldiers on…and looks like it will for awhile yet. And, that’s ok by me. A healthy hit of Clubman to finish things off…I’m good to go.

Have a fantastic Tuesday, gents!

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Bruce - what a photo! Just incredible.

Linuxguile · Jul 3, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

July Focus

Alright, I haven't bailed on the July focus, but there was no way I was NOT going to use this Ranger Tech that arrived yesterday.
More on this razor in a bit...
Williams is a funny creature. I bloom it, use it daily (recently, anyway)
and it still dries up overnight and pulls away from the edges of the tub. Can't quite figure that one out.
After this morning's shave, I put the lid on it rather than leaving it open all night.
I took the well-soaked and wrung out Rooney and very gently loaded the bloomed soap. Adding drops of water, I built a beautiful lather directly on the puck. To the face. This knot is a wall of hair. The three band has some serious give, but never verges on floppiness.
Mixing back and forth paint strokes and the occasional circular motion, I was rewarded with one of the best Williams lathers to-date.
The menthol, while not in @Yehuda D ('s) territory, nevertheless was refreshing.
Now to the razor.
I know I have only used it once, but I am thrilled. Much smoother than my Milord Tech.
Could we call it mild? I guess so, but a better term would be "intuitive".
The angle was easy to find. The head geometry allows for nice detail work: under the nose, sideburns, etc.
I moved around my chin like it was my cheek. Jawline...effortless.
This razor just could be my Desert Island razor. Yes, I said it.
Buffing galore. The Personna 74 is still going strong after countless passes. I have long stopped keeping track of the number of shaves on my blades. Too much trouble remembering and when it tugs, it's Hasta la Vista Baby!
C.O. Bigelow makes some great products and their Bay Rum is one of them. Much different than the Dominica or Meehan's.
It's far less clovey and, for lack of a better word, softer. Great finish.
Back tomorrow with the R41.
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Excellent post, Joseph! I don't know what the humidity is like in your neck of the woods but here is Colorado where we typically have 10-20% humidity stuff dries out pretty fast

FaceScraper said: ↑

Razor: Rockwell 6s (plate #3)
Blade: Nacet (3)
Brush: Van Der Hagen boar
Soap: Van Der Hagen (not sure which one - I think Luxury?)
AS: Pinaud Clubman

Another fab, drama free, gluten free, BPA free, close shave.

Decided to drag out the Van Der Hagen brush today. They get a bad rap, but I still get a kick out of using it on occasion. It’ll still shed a hair now and then, but nothing like it did in the beginning.

I’m quite impressed with the Nacet. I remember seeing reviews somewhere online where people thought they were rough and, some even said, too sharp (is that really a thing? Who wants to use a dull razor blade?). I find them to be the complete opposite. You know that coveted 2nd shave on a blade feeling? That’s how these felt right out of the box to me. They might even be a touch smoother than the GSB, which is one of my favorites. It’s easy to forget that the blade is in the razor during the shave. The smooth face proves otherwise. Plenty of sharpness to be efficient…just smoooooth….

The Van Der Hagen soap soldiers on…and looks like it will for awhile yet. And, that’s ok by me. A healthy hit of Clubman to finish things off…I’m good to go.

Have a fantastic Tuesday, gents!

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Amazing photo, Bruce!

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RyX · Jul 3, 2018

July Searching for a Focus

Cremo Sandalwood cream
B-400 Tuxedo synth brush
Suribachi and cool water
Ming Shi 2000 at 4-1/2
Personna blade
Pinaud Clubman AS

Sampled another Pass Around product. I've enjoyed regular & menthol in the tubes. The tubed sandalwood did not disappoint. Mild scent, easy lather, and decent performance for my first DE shave in a months time. Not sure about the exact model of blade so I'll assume its a Lab Blue / Med Prep. They've treated me right although I have others I prefer. Scored an error free DFS and finished with classic Barbershop scent.
Good Shaves Y'all!

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Primotenore · Jul 3, 2018

clint64 said: ↑

Another great write up and photo. Now you’re enabling on Aftershave.
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Thanks Clint...an enabler is only successful if those who he/she enables wish to be enabled.

Norcalnewb · Jul 3, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

July Focus

Alright, I haven't bailed on the July focus, but there was no way I was NOT going to use this Ranger Tech that arrived yesterday.
More on this razor in a bit...
Williams is a funny creature. I bloom it, use it daily (recently, anyway)
and it still dries up overnight and pulls away from the edges of the tub. Can't quite figure that one out.
After this morning's shave, I put the lid on it rather than leaving it open all night.
I took the well-soaked and wrung out Rooney and very gently loaded the bloomed soap. Adding drops of water, I built a beautiful lather directly on the puck. To the face. This knot is a wall of hair. The three band has some serious give, but never verges on floppiness.
Mixing back and forth paint strokes and the occasional circular motion, I was rewarded with one of the best Williams lathers to-date.
The menthol, while not in @Yehuda D ('s) territory, nevertheless was refreshing.
Now to the razor.
I know I have only used it once, but I am thrilled. Much smoother than my Milord Tech.
Could we call it mild? I guess so, but a better term would be "intuitive".
The angle was easy to find. The head geometry allows for nice detail work: under the nose, sideburns, etc.
I moved around my chin like it was my cheek. Jawline...effortless.
This razor just could be my Desert Island razor. Yes, I said it.
Buffing galore. The Personna 74 is still going strong after countless passes. I have long stopped keeping track of the number of shaves on my blades. Too much trouble remembering and when it tugs, it's Hasta la Vista Baby!
C.O. Bigelow makes some great products and their Bay Rum is one of them. Much different than the Dominica or Meehan's.
It's far less clovey and, for lack of a better word, softer. Great finish.
Back tomorrow with the R41.
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Great picture, Joseph! Congrats again on the Ranger Tech.

Norcalnewb · Jul 3, 2018

FaceScraper said: ↑

Razor: Rockwell 6s (plate #3)
Blade: Nacet (3)
Brush: Van Der Hagen boar
Soap: Van Der Hagen (not sure which one - I think Luxury?)
AS: Pinaud Clubman

Another fab, drama free, gluten free, BPA free, close shave.

Decided to drag out the Van Der Hagen brush today. They get a bad rap, but I still get a kick out of using it on occasion. It’ll still shed a hair now and then, but nothing like it did in the beginning.

I’m quite impressed with the Nacet. I remember seeing reviews somewhere online where people thought they were rough and, some even said, too sharp (is that really a thing? Who wants to use a dull razor blade?). I find them to be the complete opposite. You know that coveted 2nd shave on a blade feeling? That’s how these felt right out of the box to me. They might even be a touch smoother than the GSB, which is one of my favorites. It’s easy to forget that the blade is in the razor during the shave. The smooth face proves otherwise. Plenty of sharpness to be efficient…just smoooooth….

The Van Der Hagen soap soldiers on…and looks like it will for awhile yet. And, that’s ok by me. A healthy hit of Clubman to finish things off…I’m good to go.

Have a fantastic Tuesday, gents!

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Great B&W shot, Bruce!

Norcalnewb · Jul 3, 2018

FaceScraper said: ↑

Great photo, Jim! Looks like an all-star lineup.
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Thank you, Bruce!

Primotenore · Jul 3, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

Excellent post, Joseph! I don't know what the humidity is like in your neck of the woods but here is Colorado where we typically have 10-20% humidity stuff dries out pretty fast
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Thanks Andrew. Today's humidity is 63%. (that's low for this time of year)

Primotenore · Jul 3, 2018

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Great picture, Joseph! Congrats again on the Ranger Tech.
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Thanks Jim, they give great shaves, don't they?

wristwatchb · Jul 3, 2018

Paul Turner said: ↑

That would be an ATG job right(jawline corners)?
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My beard grows in different directions on my jawline. I pull up on my cheek and shave North to South on the first pass. For me, that's pretty much XTG. As I'm re-lathering my neck and jawline during the first pass, I'll shave along my jawline again. This time, it is mostly ATG. On the second pass, I'll pull down on my neck and shave South to North. This time, it's pretty much XTG in the opposite direction on my jawline. When I talk about a two-pass plus touch up shave, my jawline is one of the areas that gets some of the extra attention.

blondblue · Jul 3, 2018

wristwatchb said: ↑

My beard grows in different directions on my jawline. I pull up on my cheek and shave North to South on the first pass. For me, that's pretty much XTG. As I'm re-lathering lower my neck during the first pass, I'll shave along my jawline again, which is mostly ATG. On the second pass, I'll pull up on my cheek and shave South to North. This time, it's pretty much XTG in the opposite direction. When I talk about a two-pass plus touch up shave, my jawline is one of the areas that gets some of the extra attention.
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It was such concerns that got me to do the "chipping" across the jawbone(North to South) that I began a few months ago, which finishes off the ATG that I begin with. Sounds like "chipping" is about the same as "touching up", eh?

wristwatchb · Jul 3, 2018

Paul Turner said: ↑

It was such concerns that got me to do the "chipping" across the jawbone(North to South) that I began a few months ago, which finishes off the ATG that I begin with. Sounds like "chipping" is about the same as "touching up", eh?
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It does, Paul. Chipping reminds me of taking quick, short shaving strokes, which I sometimes do.

Norcalnewb · Jul 3, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

Thanks Jim, they give great shaves, don't they?
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Pretty smooth. I was actually thinking this morning I could probably use this razor and this razor only and be in good shape. Dangerous thought, I know, but it did pop in my head.

wristwatchb · Jul 3, 2018

Edison Carter said: ↑

I found skin stretching to be the key to comfort on my neck regardless of the tool of choice.
I heard and tried it numerous times before it finally 'clicked' for me.
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Truth!

wristwatchb · Jul 3, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

July Focus

Alright, I haven't bailed on the July focus, but there was no way I was NOT going to use this Ranger Tech that arrived yesterday.
More on this razor in a bit...
Williams is a funny creature. I bloom it, use it daily (recently, anyway)
and it still dries up overnight and pulls away from the edges of the tub. Can't quite figure that one out.
After this morning's shave, I put the lid on it rather than leaving it open all night.
I took the well-soaked and wrung out Rooney and very gently loaded the bloomed soap. Adding drops of water, I built a beautiful lather directly on the puck. To the face. This knot is a wall of hair. The three band has some serious give, but never verges on floppiness.
Mixing back and forth paint strokes and the occasional circular motion, I was rewarded with one of the best Williams lathers to-date.
The menthol, while not in @Yehuda D ('s) territory, nevertheless was refreshing.
Now to the razor.
I know I have only used it once, but I am thrilled. Much smoother than my Milord Tech.
Could we call it mild? I guess so, but a better term would be "intuitive".
The angle was easy to find. The head geometry allows for nice detail work: under the nose, sideburns, etc.
I moved around my chin like it was my cheek. Jawline...effortless.
This razor just could be my Desert Island razor. Yes, I said it.
Buffing galore. The Personna 74 is still going strong after countless passes. I have long stopped keeping track of the number of shaves on my blades. Too much trouble remembering and when it tugs, it's Hasta la Vista Baby!
C.O. Bigelow makes some great products and their Bay Rum is one of them. Much different than the Dominica or Meehan's.
It's far less clovey and, for lack of a better word, softer. Great finish.
Back tomorrow with the R41.
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Joseph, congrats on scoring the Ranger Tech. It's a beauty!

wristwatchb · Jul 3, 2018

FaceScraper said: ↑

Razor: Rockwell 6s (plate #3)
Blade: Nacet (3)
Brush: Van Der Hagen boar
Soap: Van Der Hagen (not sure which one - I think Luxury?)
AS: Pinaud Clubman

Another fab, drama free, gluten free, BPA free, close shave.

Decided to drag out the Van Der Hagen brush today. They get a bad rap, but I still get a kick out of using it on occasion. It’ll still shed a hair now and then, but nothing like it did in the beginning.

I’m quite impressed with the Nacet. I remember seeing reviews somewhere online where people thought they were rough and, some even said, too sharp (is that really a thing? Who wants to use a dull razor blade?). I find them to be the complete opposite. You know that coveted 2nd shave on a blade feeling? That’s how these felt right out of the box to me. They might even be a touch smoother than the GSB, which is one of my favorites. It’s easy to forget that the blade is in the razor during the shave. The smooth face proves otherwise. Plenty of sharpness to be efficient…just smoooooth….

The Van Der Hagen soap soldiers on…and looks like it will for awhile yet. And, that’s ok by me. A healthy hit of Clubman to finish things off…I’m good to go.

Have a fantastic Tuesday, gents!

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Bruce, that's a beautiful photo of the Rockwell 6s. Nice review also on the Gillette Nacet blade!

Bama Samurai · Jul 3, 2018

Simon Smailus said: ↑

I concur, surely they would be better off starting with this:

hehe!
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Très de Julio, MMXVIII A.D.

@BearCWY asked about shavette? Start here.

Have a great evening!

PickledNorthern · Jul 3, 2018

Keithmax said: ↑

I also have to go ear to Adam’s apple, it was the hardest pass to learn. I tried many different grips, practicing with an empty shavette until I found a method that worked. It will come with time. I’m also a 4 passs shaver, I found beard reduction before ATG gives me the least irritation. I worked up to 4 passes over time.

Your doing well, it will come with time and practice.
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I think we are twins.

wristwatchb · Jul 3, 2018

Bama Samurai said: ↑

Très de Julio, MMXVIII A.D.

@BearCWY asked about shavette? Start here.

Have a great evening!

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Any chance you're joining us for Cinco de Julio?

Of course. In fact, I save my popsicle sticks for just this occasion!

Of course not. I'm sane.

I'll think about it but I'm too busy eating cookies.

I'll let you know when I get to St. Louis.