February 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I have more than a few PAA soaps. The pre CK1, not sure what this base was called, the CK1 and the CK6. In my opinion the big jump in performance was the switch from the pre CK1 to the CK1 base. The improvement from CK1 to CK6 aren't as dramatic but they are there. It comes down to the individual as to whether the extra cost is justified. For me, I'll probably buy the CK6 given the option.

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Great photo, Jim! You and your daughter did a fine job!

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February 16th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Gillette 7:O'Clock Super Stainless (1)
Brush: Grizzly Bay Constitution
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: PAA Boomtown Bay Rum
Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: PAA Boomtown Bay Rum

Wonderful shave this morning! Three passes to BBS result.

First use of the Gillette 7:Oclock Super Stainless. First impressions that these are mighty fine blades.

Have a great day, gentlemen!

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hello fello shavers,sandalwood saturday today.every man jack sandalwood soap and pit stick,thought i would do a mini focus..a week of proraso products .the red shave--proraso red pre to start...loaded the canadian flat plate rocket/crat jr with a gsb,loaded the opal/synth brush with proraso red soap and built a captains bowlful of slick lather,and got a fantastic ,smooth 2 pass combination dfs+ shave..finished with the glorious proraso sandalwood a/s and arden for men sandalwood cologne..nice way to start the day..have a great one, gary yes,dust included...

 

Oh, I don't question the improvement. It's the "big" part that seems to get thrown around too easily.

 

Day 43.

It's the triumphant return of the Ralf Aust! Glen did an awesome job resurrecting this ouched blade. I also sent along two if its Russian cousins for honing, so they will be getting some airtime soon too.

Three passes with the Ralf Aust, then the Micromatic to carry it across the finish line. No blood, no sting, no stubble. Couldn't ask for better.

 

lovely set up and pic..

 

What I posted was based on my opinion. Others may have a differing opinion and it may be a "big" improvement to them. It's there opinion and I wouldn't call them out on it.

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Thank you, Gary! Same to you. I enjoy seeing all your different models.

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Awesome pic Jim.

I love that pic Jim.

I love everything about that report Gary , Proraso is a fav of mine. I like the dust also.

 

Thanks, Patrick!

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That is a triumphant return Robert, very nice.

 

thank you for the kind words sir..will keep showing them if you folks like them..

 

Keep 'em coming!

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I could write paragraph upon paragraph on my hatred for carts. Been wetshaving just over a year and enjoy each and every shave, even thee not so good ones. Brought my stress level way down, yes shaving used to stress me out!

 

thank you Patrick,some of these car i built decades ago so i am very careful with them ,this one was built around o5ish..i want to try the proraso blue cream in the future..

 

Thanks, Patrick.

 

i agree on the stress factor, the smooth shave,the scents and the me time all help me with stress relief..with carts the rash and bumps on my lower neck was embarrassing.."does this guy know how to shave?"not the best look when i was single either..

 

Amen brother, you're preaching to the choir now!

 

Thank you Gary. Much appreciated!