April 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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Arko Adjustable April

April 19

Razor - Qshave (Futur clone) (6)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Arko
Brush - 30 DC LE
Post - Alum

Third shave for the Qshave and Sharp Star, and the 19th in a row for Arko so far this month. The 30DC brush made it simple and fast and the lather was luxurious. I really do like Arko - and 19 days in a row doesn't bother me. Much. Yeah, I'm a bit bored but it works like a charm and I have no complaints, so a month celebrating its history and simplicity is a small price to pay.

Anywho - two passes and touch ups and I do believe the baby is in the house. No issues or complaints so we'll just say it's been a fun and successful month so far with all of my DE adjustables. Tomorrow I'll break out the Schick Type M and give it a few days on maximum setting. Should be fun and some great shaves!

Hope you have a great holiday weekend planned!

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I was talking about this Temizel brush last night, which got me thinking about it, which got me using it today. I'm a real fan of Turkish boar brushes. Haven't met one yet that I didn't like. If you run across one of these, I highly recommend it. A little on the scrubby side, just enough, so it makes short work of rock hard pucks. Of course, the Mickey Lee Souq is not rock hard, but that's fine. Lather and shave were awesome.

 

I broke out all my lavender favorites including Blood on Steel and Musc Ravegeur

 

19 days with Arko......you are the man. Great shave. Have a great weekend.

 

Looks awesome.

 

April 20 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette New LC
Blade: Minora
Brush: PAA The Green Ray
Lather: Tabac
Aftershave: Tabac

 

Pretty picture, Jim!

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April 20th
Razor: Gillette Blue Tip A2
Blade: SuperMax Blue Diamond (1)
Brush: Grizzly Bay Constitution
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: A&E Asian Plum
Thayers Lavender witch hazel
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: A&E Asian Plum

Good morning!

Excellent first outing with the Blue Tip. Three passes with touch up. Near BBS, totally silent alum. The Blue has a very narrow sweet spot and I found I was really dependent on the audio feedback. Get out of the sweet spot and the razor isn't going to shave. Enjoyable easy shave to start the day.

Tomorrow the Flare Tip will be put in service. The Red Tip will be up Monday. I believe these razors were Gillette's precursor to the true adjustable so kinda on theme for the month.

Continuing on with my second use soap focus. I didn't realize I had so many with a single use. Several yet to go.

Have a great Easter weekend!

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I look at the floor when I do the back of my neck, it helps flatten out the bumps back there. The only place on my head I need to see is right over my ears, is I dont, I miss the spots right where the ear meets the head.

 

Thank you, Jim!

Fantastic picture! That has to be the nicest looking Blue Tip I have seen.

 

Thanks, Jim!
The Blue Tip is in near perfect shape.

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Thanks, Patrick.

Thank you, Gary.

I appreciate it, Joe.

Thanks, Dad! (lucky fellow)

Thanks, Clint and I am glad you are all safe.

Perry!

 

Good picture and setup Neal. Happy Easter.

 

Good looking shave. Happy Easter.

 

Excellent Blue Tip and photo Jim.

 

effect and line up Jim. Happy Easter.

 

Can you use the Shapton Glass 16k as a "refresher" stone, Keith? (I am still eyeballing one)

 

Thank you, Douglas!

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Good looking shave this morning Chris. Happy Easter.