July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I'd try to get in on this but you said senior shopping day. I'm not nearly old enough. Besides, Paul already has all the ladies.

 

Thank you, Clint! Sunscreen is an absolute must. I might be a little neurotic about it. I had a basal skin cell spot removed from my ear last year. Horrible experience that I don't want to repeat. I use tons of sunscreen and reapply often.

Thank you, Jim!

 

Many thanks Jim.

 

Parfum is parfum. Clubman is......well..Clubman.

 

He just made bail

 

Well done, sir...as usual!

 

Great photo, Jim!! Guess you best hop to straightening up around the house!

 

Reminds me of the lyrix of "The Good Guys And The Bad Guys"(from Any Which Way You Can):

Now I'm in jail with no man
That ol boy's gone free
That is how my sad story ends

We both broke the law
But it's me who took the fall
Seems the Judge and him were fishin' friends

 

A big boar brush does eat through the soap. Great looking brush and photo.


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Thank you Jim.


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Great shave and photo Jim. Not sure if you or the kids will be happier when your wife get home.


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I finally got home about 2:30am but got up early to see my wife off on four night trip. I couldn’t go back to sleep, so I decided on a leisurely shave with my new soap. This soap and after shave is a winner. The soap performs well and I really like the scent. I’ll have to wait until Tuesday to see if my wife likes it.
Jeeves of Hudson Street Blood and Steel Soap
Elk Antler Badger Brush
Bismarck #2 Razor
Jeeves of Hudson Street Blood and Steel After Shave
Have fun!

 

I know you are happy to be back home. Great shave and photo Brian.

 

Charlie, thank you, I’m all caught up now. Landed a few minutes early at 4:15am local time, good news is there is little traffic and I’m on my way home.

 

Everything went great except for the blood!

Awesome photo, Clint! Getting ready to send that C&E cream on its way!

Excellent shot Perry!

I think you've gone into the realm of her ignoring it, Joseph. Excellent shave and report!

Great photo, Jiim! I bet you and the kids will be glad to have your wife home!

Awesome photo Brian!

 

I've inadvertently done the 30 day focus for the past few months now. It just occurred to me. After finding the perfect hardware and software for my face, I haven't felt any incentive to change up my lather, razor, blade, or even my aftershave.

No pictures but my setup has been:
-Slim (Fatboy needs a replating)
-Kai blades
-Proraso red pre-shave
-Proraso blue cream
-Whipped Dog synthetic
-witch hazel
-Proraso white balm

Shower, wash face, shave. I don't think that sticking to the same equipment has helped me to improve but it did allow me to see where my problems reside. The biggest factor for me seems to be blade longevity. I have thick, wiry facial hair and pushing my blades beyond 3 or even 2 shaves results in weepers from trying to mow down stubborn whiskers with a spent blade. Otherwise it's smooth sailing - almost no irritation, no nicks, no weepers, no cuts to be seen anywhere, and a smooth face.

 

I'm a few days behind on updates, but it has been an SE week, so far, for me.

Monday was a very nice first shave with the AutoStrop VC4 and what turned out to be the SS Feather blade.
Tuesday was the same setup, but it got a bit uncomfortable part way through. Good results, however.
Wednesday was the Schick J1 with a Japanese Twin. Excellent combo.
Today, I went back to the VC4 and Feather. More comfortable than Tuesday with good results.

Soap was Der Vergolde Hand and the brush was the Semogue 620.

I'm undecided about tomorrow.

 

Sounds like you are dialed in! Nice selection of products there. While I prefer my Fatboy to my Slim the difference is minimal so I use them interchangeably at times as well.

 

Glad to know you made it home safe and sound! You're welcome to hang out in STL anytime you want!

 

Thank you, Andrew!