July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thank you, Clint! I don't think I have sat at my desk for more than 5 minutes at a time this whole week. Sometimes, having young engineers on your team means you get to spend some time answering a lot of questions, and we seem to be in one of those stretches now.

 

Thank you, Bruce!

 

Awesome - they shipped out! I'll be looking forward to your thoughts on them. I ordered the Karve with the D & E plates last week, so I have a little while to wait before receiving it. Think I'll do the same as you - dry it off after using (which I do with all my others), and let it patina naturally. Trying to keep it "new" would be more effort than my laziness would allow.

 

Fortitude would probably be my Soap Commander choice, if I invested in SC. Looks good!

 

Some days I might forget
Say things I might regret*

*Peter Cetera(Glory Of Love)

 

TSD is all about discussing Wet Shaving. The only restrictions would be against Live Auctions, or electric razors. The former to avoid conflict of interest and shilling. The latter just because. Bring on the info!

 

I love the blade tray on the Star!

That is a fine looking couple of shaves, Jason! Cant go wrong with the New!

Awesome photo Jim! I put a generous splash of SfH on last weekend and got a compliment from my wife, have you gotten any reaction? What do you think of the scent ?

 

Thank you, Paul!

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Thanks for clarifying, Rick! I thought it would be OK, but didn't want to do it, just in case - even though I normally live by the motto "It's better to ask forgiveness than permission". What can one possibly discuss with electric razors? You plug them in, or charge them. You use them. They suck. End of conversation.

Hope everything is going well with you and the family!

Here is the link...he compares the differences in three different Gem style razors. Personally, I think it's a good write-up, particularly for someone like myself who isn't all that versed in Gem razors.
http://shavenook.com/showthread.php?tid=2002

 

I found a "Focus Match" for a Soap&A.S. combo: My PIFed Deluxe British Racing Green soap with the Avon 4 Men Maxwell '23 Tribute A.S. I've always had the Avon standing on my sink(as I don't want to risk tipping it over and possibly losing some A.S. ). Now it stands atop the Deluxe. I probably won't use em until fall.

 

July 26, 2018

Razor: English FB Tech
Blade: 7 o'Clock Permasharp Stainless (3)
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Der Vergulde Hand
Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

No shave yesterday and today was a repeat of Tuesday's with the FB Tech and Indian Green blade. Great as always.

 

I think I’m now out of Craftsman razors to use this week
Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
Elk Antler Badger Brush
Craftsman Razor
Lucky Tiger
Ogallala Bay Rum After Shave
Have a great day!

 

Wonderful picture, Brian!

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I want to say that I have enjoyed keeping up with the thread this month. I don’t often respond to individual pictures, but I am constantly amazed and inspired by the photos on this thread. Its good stuff and I am glad to hang out here.

Last shave with the Woody before I send it to the next stop. Jim, @Jayaruh , I am glad I got the chance to try this razor. It’s well made and works well. I palm stropped the Treet Special Carbon blade before clipping it into the razor. Software today was first use of Jeeves of Hudson Street Black Tea set I picked up on the way back from the meet up. (I am up to eight varietes of Jeeves soaps, so I may be more of a fan of them than I thought. I do find his soap base to be very easy to use, with a good post shave feel. I’ve also found that his scents seem to be ones I get along with.) I would not have bought this soap without smelling it first. It opens with a clean smell, with just a bit of the sharpness you get when you overbrew a cup of black tea. The overall scent is very light, and very different. The scent description includes black tea, tobacco, citrus, jasmine, amber, white cedarwood, and musk. Aftershave has good staying power, three hours later I am still getting whiffs of it. Razor held the blade well, and my normal three pass shave was followed by some touchup and buffing on my jawline and neck. No blood, and a high grade DFS shave. My only gripe on this razor is a minor one, that technique can overcome. Because it’s so light, it did require some pressure in my trouble spots to get the whiskers.

 

Always good to see you..(Course who am I to say that-I haven't yet been able to master doing pics).

 

Thank you!

 

Great picture and report, Adam!

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I hear you. I polished enough brass during my time in the Army. No way I'm going to do it now. I would send it to Delta Echo before I polished the razor.

 

July 26, 2018
Karve D Plate
Feather
Thater Boar
Fine Italian Citrus
Soap & Aftershave

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Another very early morning this morning in order to get ahead of the commute. Luckily, I am back in my office the remainder of the afternoon. The shave was a quick 2 pass near perfect drama free shave. Just the kind of shaves I prefer. @Drygulch mark the Fine Italian Citrus as done and dusted. I had to add a little of the AOS Ocean Kelp cream to get an adequate lather this morning. I hope everyone has a fantastic Thursday.

 

Great photos and setups today, fellas!