November 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 198

Primotenore · Nov 27, 2018

jluc said: ↑

Great comparison, Joseph.
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Thank you Jim.

PLAla · Nov 27, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

NOvember Focus

RR XXX vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia~~D5/M&F~~Feather AS-D2~~Feather
Decided to compare the $10 RR XXX soap with the original, discontinued $70 (approx) Acqua di Parma Colonia
I did my best to "level" the playing field.
No "Bloom", but did splash some water onto the soaps and pour it right off.
Both brushes were well-soaked and squeezed out, fairly dry.
Exactly 30 swirls with each brush on each soap.
(Note: this is a VERY light load, compared to my usual technique)
I then took a sniffy-sniff of each brush.
To my un-trained olfactory senses, the scents were virtually identical. Perhaps the AdP had a more "noble" note.
Face-lathered each simultaneously (yes, Primo is talented)
Both soaps required a minimal amount of water and were equally thick/rich.
AS-D2, loaded with a Day 2 Feather blade.
WTG first left side (RR XXX), then right (AdP).
Slickness was similar, if not identical.
Rinse...and here was really the first noticeable difference.
The RR XXX side was dry. (granted it had a chance to dry out while I was shaving my right side, but it was literally 30 seconds)
Post-shave (at this point) was better on the AdP side.
Passes 2-3 were the same.
Final rinse and the post-shave feel on the RR side was better than after the first pass. (it was still wet)
Both soaps protected well; provided ample slickness; ample cushion and even with only 30 swirls, more than ample volume of lather.
Conclusion: and this my be sacrilege to a few AdP fans...
RazoRock XXX is every bit as good as Acqua di Parma,
and considering that RR costs 1/7th the price of AdP, all the more reason to choose the RR.
Disclaimer: These are my findings and you might completely disagree.
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Excellent comparison, Joseph! Nice photo as well.

PLAla · Nov 27, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

Tuesday morning November 27

Schick E3 / Personna (4)
Vlasta T-400 silvertip badger
Reef Point Espresso soap
Alum and Soapy Bathman Cup of Joe balm

View attachment 179790

Today's razor is a Schick E3. It's like the E2 except it has grooves on the bar guard, plus the spring is locked in place so the head can't be opened. Mine has gridmarks engraved on the handle to give a better grip.

The Reef Point Espresso is a quality tallow soap that smells like a strong cup of coffee. Both excellent lather and a wake-up jolt in one package.

I was stunned and amazed to discover today that the shave by the E3 loaded with a Personna was indistinguishable from the shaves I obtained from my two E2s also loaded with Personnas. It was almost like the razor heads were identical or something...

I finished off with the Cup of Joe balm, which is a heavy cream similar to Nivea Sensitive. Excellent skin conditioning qualities and a strong coffee smell to extend the morning wake-up .

Both products I used today are now unobtainium as Reef Point is going out of business and Soapy Bathman has simply gone inactive.
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Nice shave, John! Interesting modifications to the E3 by a previous owner. I always enjoy thinking about who owned these older razors. What were they like, what were their careers, etc. Fascinating to think how much history some of these razors have been through!

Linuxguile · Nov 27, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

Tuesday morning November 27

Schick E3 / Personna (4)
Vlasta T-400 silvertip badger
Reef Point Espresso soap
Alum and Soapy Bathman Cup of Joe balm

View attachment 179790

Today's razor is a Schick E3. It's like the E2 except it has grooves on the bar guard, plus the spring is locked in place so the head can't be opened. Mine has gridmarks engraved on the handle to give a better grip.

The Reef Point Espresso is a quality tallow soap that smells like a strong cup of coffee. Both excellent lather and a wake-up jolt in one package.

I was stunned and amazed to discover today that the shave by the E3 loaded with a Personna was indistinguishable from the shaves I obtained from my two E2s also loaded with Personnas. It was almost like the razor heads were identical or something...

I finished off with the Cup of Joe balm, which is a heavy cream similar to Nivea Sensitive. Excellent skin conditioning qualities and a strong coffee smell to extend the morning wake-up .

Both products I used today are now unobtainium as Reef Point is going out of business and Soapy Bathman has simply gone inactive.
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Excellent setup John! I'm still looking for some coffee scented products that I like. Hoping that Stirling will do another run of Iced Coffee.

clint64 · Nov 27, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

Stunning shot, Clint! I fine the Personnas to be the least sharp of the three blades(but sharp enough for me) and the Prolines the sharpest with the Chinese Schicks somewhere in the middle.
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Thank you Andrew. It felt like the Personnas were tugging from the start. I even went with a second blade to make sure I didn't screw up the first one. No difference. I admit after using Feather AC and Feather DE blades so much, I prefer sharper blades. I think I will load up a Proline before the next shave.

clint64 · Nov 27, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

NOvember Focus

RR XXX vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia~~D5/M&F~~Feather AS-D2~~Feather
Decided to compare the $10 RR XXX soap with the original, discontinued $70 (approx) Acqua di Parma Colonia
I did my best to "level" the playing field.
No "Bloom", but did splash some water onto the soaps and pour it right off.
Both brushes were well-soaked and squeezed out, fairly dry.
Exactly 30 swirls with each brush on each soap.
(Note: this is a VERY light load, compared to my usual technique)
I then took a sniffy-sniff of each brush.
To my un-trained olfactory senses, the scents were virtually identical. Perhaps the AdP had a more "noble" note.
Face-lathered each simultaneously (yes, Primo is talented)
Both soaps required a minimal amount of water and were equally thick/rich.
AS-D2, loaded with a Day 2 Feather blade.
WTG first left side (RR XXX), then right (AdP).
Slickness was similar, if not identical.
Rinse...and here was really the first noticeable difference.
The RR XXX side was dry. (granted it had a chance to dry out while I was shaving my right side, but it was literally 30 seconds)
Post-shave (at this point) was better on the AdP side.
Passes 2-3 were the same.
Final rinse and the post-shave feel on the RR side was better than after the first pass. (it was still wet)
Both soaps protected well; provided ample slickness; ample cushion and even with only 30 swirls, more than ample volume of lather.
Conclusion: and this my be sacrilege to a few AdP fans...
RazoRock XXX is every bit as good as Acqua di Parma,
and considering that RR costs 1/7th the price of AdP, all the more reason to choose the RR.
Disclaimer: These are my findings and you might completely disagree.
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Thank you for the comparing the two soaps. Very interesting results.

clint64 · Nov 27, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

Tuesday morning November 27

Schick E3 / Personna (4)
Vlasta T-400 silvertip badger
Reef Point Espresso soap
Alum and Soapy Bathman Cup of Joe balm

View attachment 179790

Today's razor is a Schick E3. It's like the E2 except it has grooves on the bar guard, plus the spring is locked in place so the head can't be opened. Mine has gridmarks engraved on the handle to give a better grip.

The Reef Point Espresso is a quality tallow soap that smells like a strong cup of coffee. Both excellent lather and a wake-up jolt in one package.

I was stunned and amazed to discover today that the shave by the E3 loaded with a Personna was indistinguishable from the shaves I obtained from my two E2s also loaded with Personnas. It was almost like the razor heads were identical or something...

I finished off with the Cup of Joe balm, which is a heavy cream similar to Nivea Sensitive. Excellent skin conditioning qualities and a strong coffee smell to extend the morning wake-up .

Both products I used today are now unobtainium as Reef Point is going out of business and Soapy Bathman has simply gone inactive.
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Another excellent photo and shave John.

Norcalnewb · Nov 27, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

The gods of chance have been looking kindly upon you, Neal!

Beautiful shot, Perry!

Excellent shot Jim! Three passes with the Dart? Must have been the Derby.

Stunning shot, Clint! I fine the Personnas to be the least sharp of the three blades(but sharp enough for me) and the Prolines the sharpest with the Chinese Schicks somewhere in the middle.

Wow, that is a decadent setup, Randy!

Great shot Jim! Interesting to hear that the Walbush has a little more blade feel.

Fantastic shot, Brian! Love those scales!
Nice shave, John! You could always do a Flush the Format Friday!
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Thank you, Andrew!

Norcalnewb · Nov 27, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

NOvember Focus

RR XXX vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia~~D5/M&F~~Feather AS-D2~~Feather
Decided to compare the $10 RR XXX soap with the original, discontinued $70 (approx) Acqua di Parma Colonia
I did my best to "level" the playing field.
No "Bloom", but did splash some water onto the soaps and pour it right off.
Both brushes were well-soaked and squeezed out, fairly dry.
Exactly 30 swirls with each brush on each soap.
(Note: this is a VERY light load, compared to my usual technique)
I then took a sniffy-sniff of each brush.
To my un-trained olfactory senses, the scents were virtually identical. Perhaps the AdP had a more "noble" note.
Face-lathered each simultaneously (yes, Primo is talented)
Both soaps required a minimal amount of water and were equally thick/rich.
AS-D2, loaded with a Day 2 Feather blade.
WTG first left side (RR XXX), then right (AdP).
Slickness was similar, if not identical.
Rinse...and here was really the first noticeable difference.
The RR XXX side was dry. (granted it had a chance to dry out while I was shaving my right side, but it was literally 30 seconds)
Post-shave (at this point) was better on the AdP side.
Passes 2-3 were the same.
Final rinse and the post-shave feel on the RR side was better than after the first pass. (it was still wet)
Both soaps protected well; provided ample slickness; ample cushion and even with only 30 swirls, more than ample volume of lather.
Conclusion: and this my be sacrilege to a few AdP fans...
RazoRock XXX is every bit as good as Acqua di Parma,
and considering that RR costs 1/7th the price of AdP, all the more reason to choose the RR.
Disclaimer: These are my findings and you might completely disagree.
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Great picture, Joseph! Very interesting comparison.

Norcalnewb · Nov 27, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

Tuesday morning November 27

Schick E3 / Personna (4)
Vlasta T-400 silvertip badger
Reef Point Espresso soap
Alum and Soapy Bathman Cup of Joe balm

View attachment 179790

Today's razor is a Schick E3. It's like the E2 except it has grooves on the bar guard, plus the spring is locked in place so the head can't be opened. Mine has gridmarks engraved on the handle to give a better grip.

The Reef Point Espresso is a quality tallow soap that smells like a strong cup of coffee. Both excellent lather and a wake-up jolt in one package.

I was stunned and amazed to discover today that the shave by the E3 loaded with a Personna was indistinguishable from the shaves I obtained from my two E2s also loaded with Personnas. It was almost like the razor heads were identical or something...

I finished off with the Cup of Joe balm, which is a heavy cream similar to Nivea Sensitive. Excellent skin conditioning qualities and a strong coffee smell to extend the morning wake-up .

Both products I used today are now unobtainium as Reef Point is going out of business and Soapy Bathman has simply gone inactive.
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Nice looking shave, John!

jluc · Nov 27, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

Tuesday morning November 27

Schick E3 / Personna (4)
Vlasta T-400 silvertip badger
Reef Point Espresso soap
Alum and Soapy Bathman Cup of Joe balm

View attachment 179790

Today's razor is a Schick E3. It's like the E2 except it has grooves on the bar guard, plus the spring is locked in place so the head can't be opened. Mine has gridmarks engraved on the handle to give a better grip.

The Reef Point Espresso is a quality tallow soap that smells like a strong cup of coffee. Both excellent lather and a wake-up jolt in one package.

I was stunned and amazed to discover today that the shave by the E3 loaded with a Personna was indistinguishable from the shaves I obtained from my two E2s also loaded with Personnas. It was almost like the razor heads were identical or something...

I finished off with the Cup of Joe balm, which is a heavy cream similar to Nivea Sensitive. Excellent skin conditioning qualities and a strong coffee smell to extend the morning wake-up .

Both products I used today are now unobtainium as Reef Point is going out of business and Soapy Bathman has simply gone inactive.
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Another great picture and report, John.

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Douglas Carey · Nov 27, 2018

Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Professional
Brush: Bull Goose Shave H.L. Thater Funf TSN LE Butterscotch Beehive 5th Anniversary 2 Band.
Soap: Captian's Choice Bay Rum
A/S: Captian's Choice Bay Rum

jluc · Nov 27, 2018

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Professional
Brush: Bull Goose Shave H.L. Thater Funf TSN LE Butterscotch Beehive 5th Anniversary 2 Band.
Soap: Captian's Choice Bay Rum
A/S: Captian's Choice Bay Rum

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Love your outdoor photos, Doug!

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PLAla · Nov 27, 2018

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Professional
Brush: Bull Goose Shave H.L. Thater Funf TSN LE Butterscotch Beehive 5th Anniversary 2 Band.
Soap: Captian's Choice Bay Rum
A/S: Captian's Choice Bay Rum

View attachment 179804
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Beautiful shot, Doug!

Douglas Carey · Nov 27, 2018

jluc said: ↑

Love your outdoor photos, Doug!

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Jim.

Douglas Carey · Nov 27, 2018

PLAla said: ↑

Beautiful shot, Doug!
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Thanks very much Perry.

NCoxSTL · Nov 27, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

The gods of chance have been looking kindly upon you, Neal!
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Which can only mean that they're going to turn the tables on me with a vengeance. And when I'm not looking.

John Ruschmeyer · Nov 27, 2018

NCoxSTL said: ↑

Which can only mean that they're going to turn the tables on me with a vengeance. And when I'm not looking.
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What would that look like? Soyuz-1, a Tiger blade, that funky Russian military brush, and Marvy soap?

jtspartan · Nov 27, 2018

NOvember 27th
GEM MMOC w Gem (1)
Stirling Gentleman SS
Stirling Finest/Maple
Thayers
Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender AS

Early morning shave, lunchtime post. When I planned out the No Repeat November, I spaced out my top favourites over the weeks. Any day is a good day for the Gentleman/CL combo- Leaving the house at 6:30am for an early morning meeting just before my wife got up made it an extra good day for Gentleman...
I got the usual slick Stirling lather, and proceeded to have 2 decent passes with the next razor up in the rotation- the MMOC with a fresh GEM stainless blade. I do have 2 weepers under my chin, but no irritation. I'll take that after not using this razor since the first week of OCtober. I wasn't completely smooth, but more than acceptable for 2 passes.
Have a great afternoon all!

Douglas Carey · Nov 27, 2018

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Primotenore said: ↑

NOvember Focus

RR XXX vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia~~D5/M&F~~Feather AS-D2~~Feather
Decided to compare the $10 RR XXX soap with the original, discontinued $70 (approx) Acqua di Parma Colonia
I did my best to "level" the playing field.
No "Bloom", but did splash some water onto the soaps and pour it right off.
Both brushes were well-soaked and squeezed out, fairly dry.
Exactly 30 swirls with each brush on each soap.
(Note: this is a VERY light load, compared to my usual technique)
I then took a sniffy-sniff of each brush.
To my un-trained olfactory senses, the scents were virtually identical. Perhaps the AdP had a more "noble" note.
Face-lathered each simultaneously (yes, Primo is talented)
Both soaps required a minimal amount of water and were equally thick/rich.
AS-D2, loaded with a Day 2 Feather blade.
WTG first left side (RR XXX), then right (AdP).
Slickness was similar, if not identical.
Rinse...and here was really the first noticeable difference.
The RR XXX side was dry. (granted it had a chance to dry out while I was shaving my right side, but it was literally 30 seconds)
Post-shave (at this point) was better on the AdP side.
Passes 2-3 were the same.
Final rinse and the post-shave feel on the RR side was better than after the first pass. (it was still wet)
Both soaps protected well; provided ample slickness; ample cushion and even with only 30 swirls, more than ample volume of lather.
Conclusion: and this my be sacrilege to a few AdP fans...
RazoRock XXX is every bit as good as Acqua di Parma,
and considering that RR costs 1/7th the price of AdP, all the more reason to choose the RR.
Disclaimer: These are my findings and you might completely disagree.
Click to expand...

Beautiful picture and write up Joseph.

So what is your "NO" plan for this NOVember?

No Variation. Gonna RULE like a BOSS!!

No Repeat. Gonna run through gear like it's my last month to ever shave!

No Plan. Gonna wing it big time. Just do what seems right!

No shaves for me. Gonna be heretical and follow the rest of the world.

No clue. Seriously. I don't know, and won't know until it happens.

I'm just excited to have Donuts!!!!! Yummmmmmmmmmm!!!!

I'm just going to say NO to anything you ask. NO! NO, I say!