July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Congrats on the great looking brush.

Thanks for taking the time to post the travel photos. Very enjoyable way to start the day.

The soap should be gone soon with the Soap Destroyer on the job.

 

Thanks, Clint.

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6th July
Great shave today. Smooth all over with only a few raspy patches. I've adjusted the direction on my neck to go XTG and followed the advice of skin stretching, it's amazing just how flat you can make your neck. My Adams Apple stubble is slowly also shrinking daily as my technique improves. I did change the blade, which I think was also part of yesterday's problem. I'm also finding a wetter lather suits me better.

Does anyone switch hands when using a DE? I ask as I realise that trying to stretch your skin on the opposite side to the hand you hold the razor in is more problematic. It would be easier to hold the razor in the same hand as the side of your face you are shaving. If that makes sense?

 

Because not all of us have your technique nor are willing to risk shedding major blood in the hopes of honing one. Shaving is fun. I want it to be a relaxing, special "me time". I am going to stick with equipment that gives me the most enhanced experience---with the minimum amount of risk. I will, however, continue to enjoy reading the escapades of you Evel Knievel types here at TSD.

 

Not just you, BTW.

 

Knock out punch! Great shaves Neal!

Man that's a nice pimp stick!

My off hand is useless for holding a sharp instrument. Even with a straight I don't switch hands. Also yes on the wetter lather. This video hasn't been posted in a while but is perhaps the best lather video out there. This is what I refer to as super goop in my posts:


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You are making really good progress. The results are already improving. Just keep focused on the technique and the results will follow. I too prefer a wetter lather. I have never felt the need to switch hands with a DE though some do.

 

Wow! What an incredible photo, Jim! You have developed your own style, and I love it.
The brush looks amazing - especially for $25. You are enabling...you realize that, right?

 

Thanks for sharing these images (and the others you've been posting)! Sounds like your trip has been very enjoyable, and I hope it continues to be so.

 

Thanks, Bruce!

As far as enabling, I've learned from some of the best.

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July 6, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
ATG “Rowl” Shavemac D01 Flat Top
Reef Point Tranquility
Fine Lavender

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A much better shave this morning. It is amazing what difference a better night's sleep makes in our morning routine. Reef Point Tranquility has the same scent profile as C&S Oxford and Cambridge with peppermint over lavender. However tranquility has much more peppermint and actually profits a cooling sensation while shaving. Through 3 passes everything was going just perfect. When touching up my lower right neck, I managed to nick myself with the corner of the blade. I know some round the corners on Gem blades when using them in the Rocnel since it has no corner guards. I might need to think about doing the same. Despite the nick, I ended just short of catching the baby with a smooth comfortable shave. A splash of Fine Lavender and I am off to work. I hope everyone has a great Friday.

 

That was sarcasm at its finest, Charlie!! Well played.

 

Great picture, Clint. Glad you had a better night's sleep and a better shave.

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Great progress! I don't switch hands with a DE, but I do with a straight. If you think it will work, for you, go ahead and try it. I'm another big fan of wet lather, BTW.

 

Terrific picture, Clint!

 

Good stuff, Neal!! Seems like a nice relaxing shave, with some great gear. Oleo makes some excellent soap, too.

 

July 6 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette '48-'50 SS
Blade: Rapira PL
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave Stick
Aftershave: Maggards London Barbershop
Additional Care:
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB

I am really enjoying this month so far with the SS razors. Nice and easy two pass shaves have been had all 6 days for me. Hard to beat that. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Awesome looking straight, Keith - and the brush is mighty fine as well!

 

Great report, John! How is the healing process coming along?

 

Glad your shave was better today Clint! only one mishap

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