July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Friday July 27 - old friends Friday

Delta Echo Ink black Gillette Black Beauty on 4 / Nacet ( 1)
30DC LE Maple Cashmere synthetic brush
KMF Lavender Shea Cream
Alum and Supply Co Lost Provence balm

For today's shave I picked out components that are comfortable old friends I haven't used in awhile. The result was a great shave. I squirted one pump of the KMF directly onto my brush and quickly had a face covered with excellent creamy lather. The Nacet blade in the Gillette adjustable was both sharp and incredibly smooth. In fact I enjoyed the whole process so much that I went for a very rare (for me) third ATG pass. I ended up with both a BBS shave and alum that was a little bit warm everywhere -- the reason I usually don't chase the baby with that third ATG pass. However the balm quickly cooled everything down again while providing a wonderful smelling finish.

Every time I use these products, I wonder why I don’t use them more often...

 

Another great photo, Jim!

 

Thank you, Bruce!

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Congrats on a very enjoyable shave, John! That's what it's all about - and what we strive for in this group.

 

July 27 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Speick Shave Stick
Aftershave: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill
Additional Care:
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

Terrific picture, Jim!

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Excellent shot Jim!

Glad you had a productive night! I'm sure that extra growth will be wiped out with ease!

Sounds like a great shave John! You and your family are still in my thoughts an prayers.

Very nice Jim! Is the that container that the Speick stick comes in? It looks pretty cool!

 

Thank you, Andrew!

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SOTD July 27th


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Blackland Dart
Astra SP (3)
Stirling Boar (24mm, Frigate Class)
Stirling Satsuma soap and Glacial Satsuma AS

The more I use the Dart the more I appreciate it aggressiveness/efficency. This razor is not for the faint of heart, it is just as efficient and aggressive as the ATT H, Fatip OC, RazoRock Wunderbar, Futur (Clone). It demands your full attention and a feather light touch. I am doing two passes with the Dart WTG and then ATG with some light buffing in the trouble spots and it just annihilates any and all stubble, BBS finish. No burn from the AS and no detectable irritation. The post shave from the Stirling products is amazing and my skin is soft and smooth. Have a great weekend my friends!

TGIF!!

 

Great photos, Andrew! Satsuma is wonderful. Definitely a full size tub when my sample is gone.

Looks like Logan is in charge of the remote this morning.


TGIF!!!

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Thank you Jim!

 

Thanks, he is very huggable.

 

Technically, a straight razor only has 180 degrees of adjustability.


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Thank you, Jim!

 

Thank you, Andrew! That is the container it came in, and I will be keeping after this stick is gone as it is a perfect shave stick container.

Great picture of your shave, and another terrific shot of Logan! Looks like he already owns the remote.

 

Thank you Jim! He's definitely in charge of the remote!

 

Ok, ok, so yeah, technically it does. However, if you stand on your head and spin while shaving with one, you can get it to 360. It's just a matter of technique. I think they call that the ballet straight technique.

 

My 4 year old is the same way with the Apple TV remote.


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That is some advanced shaving technique! I stand corrected.


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Beautiful image, Jim!!