September 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Wonderful picture, Jim!

 

Thank you, Clint! It was pretty hot out there yesterday afternoon and I fear the same today.

 

Thank you, Joe!

 

Wonderful photo, Clint! Congrats on being excused from jury duty. That's a major win! I look forward to the reveal of the soap from you and Joseph.

 

You'll get there on your shaves, Daniel. It took me a while, including a six month run using a Feather Artist Club shavette, to get consistently great shaves. The shavette finally cured me of my bad habits of using too much pressure and failing to stretch my skin adequately. (These shavettes are called Pain Sticks for a reason.) Now I can shave with any razor. You're making great progress. Hang in there!

 

Excellent shave, Terry! Nice family photo!

 

Nice shave and picture, Daniel!

 

Thanks Jim
Yea we all get along great.
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I might have to try something like that at some point, would be helpful for sure. Thanks, i will!

 

Great picture, Daniel!
I'm confident that you will get that razor dialed in in short order.

 

Thank you!

 

Sept 24th

Proraso PS - Red
Proraso Single Blade SC - Wood & Spice
Hoshi Tombo 8000
Jayaruh #288
Art of Shaving - Sandalwood & Cypress Cologne Intense

3 pass DFS+. Hadn't used the Jayaruh Oak #288 in quite some time. Thought it would be a good match for the Proraso Single Blade SC....and it definitely was. The Proraso PS and Single Blade SC mix....just slickery slick shaving lather goodness. The Hoshi Tombo 8000 made 3 buttery smooth and effortless passes for a DFS+. No nicks or shenanigans. The Wood & Spice version of the Proraso SC has a very woodsy/peppery fragrance, so I followed it with a similar fragrance (to my nose), the AoS Sandalwood & Cypress.

Last night, the HT 8000 saw a new progression of maintenance recommended by Derek, owner of J3Customs, a current Straight and Kamisori bladesmith artisan. Started with a ceramic Shapton 12k, then onto a pasted strop progression (14k, 50k, 100k), and finished with an Ezra Arthur Bridle Linen & Leather strop. Hard to see in the image (better next time), but the honed edge is a mirror, matching the blade itself.

Busy day today....Dad has 2 doctor visits, so between that and taxi duty for the girls....I'll be checking in as I can.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!

 

Thanks!
Well see. Atleast i have nearly zero irritation, which was my main issue.

 

Fantastic photo, Blair! Great setup.

 

Thank you guys. The last time I was called up for jury duty, I ended up being on a murder trial. So I was really excited about being excused today.

 

Great shave and photo Terry. Wonderful picture of the crew. They are adorable.

 

As September draws to a close, my two-month weight trend (blue line is the target; red line is the trend) looks reasonable. I even survived a bad day after a Man vs. Food experience. Man won .

 

I have Habit Rouge Charlie. The scent description and comments were fairly accurate. I think of it as a very sophisticated barbershop type scent. I find it works well without being overpowering. I don't have any first hand knowledge of the other choice. The description and comments do make it sound nice.

 

Thank you, Clint. I appreciate the feedback. I hope you have a great day. Headaches gone, I hope.

 

Love the black and white photo Daniel. Sorry about the nick.