January 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

January 3, 2019
OneBlade Genesis V2
Modified Gem
30DC LE with Tuxedo
AOS Sandalwood Cream
Fine Santal Absolut



Very early morning shave with another evening post. I enjoyed the hardware and software so much yesterday I kept it the same. I did try my hand at bowl lathering in one of the new bowls my bride gave me for Christmas. Let’s just say the bowls might be more of a photo prop going forward. Three passes and touch ups ended in a boringly drama free near perfect shave. I hope everyone had a great Thursday. I’m so ready for this week to be over.


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It is funny you should say that, Paul. I had just returned from my first trip to Massachusetts before the first date with my Bride. I probably learned how to pass vehicles on a one-lane ramp by observing the traffic leaving Logan International Airport.

 

Glad you’re enjoying it, Rick. I’m a fan of Semogue boars, and I far prefer them to Omegas. YMMV.

 

Thanks so very much Charlie.

 

No bodies perfect. It not a buy again, but I was happy to try it.

 

Oh man...I would NEVER drive to LIA, although it's actually a little easier to do so than it was 34 years ago. What part of MA did you go to?

 

Great pic Jim.

Sounds awesome Perry

Thanks Perry.

Either wear a fake beard or very long turtleneck. Sorry I'm not much help.

Very nice Charlie.

Congratulations Charlie.

Awesome shave Paul.

Did that before with loose doors on a TTO . Really bites and bleeds .

Bully!

Benefitted from a good what?

Nothing a dab of Gorilla glue wont fix.

Nice Rick.

Thanks Clint.

 

Lovely pic Clint

 

When it comes to overall coordination, Jim, I don't have any. If I can do it, you'll be fine using a shavette. I have maybe a year's total experience with shavettes. I've performed a few straight razor shaves as well, but I'd rather shave with a shavette. Most of the cuts I've experienced have been minor nicks. You'll start to develop a sense of when the blade is about to dig in...and you'll automatically pull back. You already have solid technique with DEs. The main thing with a shavette, in my opinion, is to watch the blade angle. I keep the blade about a spine's width away from the skin surface. You'll know the angle is right when it feels right...just like with a DE. The other thing is to stretch your skin like a boss per @Bama Samurai. I use alum on the finger tips of my off hand to get traction. If I'm taking a stroke with my shavette, I'm pulling my skin in the opposite direction...or I'm asking for trouble. It's also important to dry your hands to make sure the razor doesn't slip through your fingers. And shave confidently...tentative moves are more prone to result in "sit down" errors, in my experience.

For your first few shaves, don't be in any hurry. If you're not feeling it, just grab your DE and shave. You might start with your right cheek and then finish with a DE for a few shaves. Once that feels comfortable, move to your left cheek and get some practice shaving with your off-hand (assuming you're right handed). Next up is your lower neck, then your jaw line, and then around your mouth and chin.

It takes me awhile to get a close shave with my shavette around my mouth and chin. I lather up, shave very slowly from one direction, lather up again, shave from another direction, etc...and keep doing this until I'm fairly smooth in this area.

Don't expect super close shaves for awhile. If you need or want to be extra close, you can always finish with a DE.

I can't wait for you to get started. I think you will enjoy it, and you will feel an incredible sense of accomplishment as you gain a skill that 99.99% of men don't have these days.

 

Great photo, Clint. Love the bowl- Why do you say you don’t think you’ll use it moving forward? Do you not get the same quality of lather?

 

@Douglas Carey , h appy birthday. I didn't see your official announcement, I've just been reading others' posts .

 

Happy anniversary Charlie!

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Paul. I appreciate your comments.

 

well it sure hasn’t affected your typing

Thank you Perry, now the hard part of finding am aftershave to go with it.

 

Nice looking bowl Clint. I'll bet you face lathered and just used the bowl for your picture.
I wouldn't think you'd have the patients in the morning for bowl lathering.

 

Great picture, Clint. Beautiful bowl.

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Thanks, Patrick.

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Thank you Jim

Very nice picture and gear today Jim. I always like the look of your filter too.

 

I attended a two-week computer automation training session in Foxboro, MA. I was a new hire, so I traveled with another fellow that did most of the driving. We took some road trips in the evenings and over a weekend. We got to see a parts of MA, RI, and NH. It was during October, so it was the height of the fall colors. It was beautiful, particularly in the White Mountains and in the small towns and villages around Foxboro. I'd enjoy going back sometime to see more of Boston. I ordered my first Cave Man Cut (32 oz Prime Rib) at a restaurant in Providence. I also ate my first Lobster...and learned why wearing bibs are a must. Good times...

 

Thank you for the pep talk, Charlie. That helps. As of now my left hand is pretty useless when it comes to shaving. I'm going to focus on changing that.

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