October 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 57

b1hart · Oct 4, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Greetings once again shave fans.
Open Comb OCtober

New Col Conk Bay Rum &
The New Col Conk cereal or soup bowl
Omega 10098 boar
Gillette New Short Comb
Tiger face tonic
Stirling Dirty South Shavers AS.

Having observed the great debate over soap cakes, tubs & pucks. I became a little confusseled on what my new Col Conk material is.

I had decided that this bowl was too small for my normal helpings of soup or cereal, so I decided to use it to put my new soap in. I hope the good Colonel is not upset with me. Also, not being sure if this needs to be called a puck or a cake, I will use the hybrid term "puke".

Well the Blue Ming took off, grumbling about not wanting to be involved with Col Conk's blooming puke.

I normally am not a Bay Rum fan, but liked the Col Conk Lime soo much, figured I'd give it a try. Not too strong and no over-hang, so it was just right for me.

It didn't take long to get the Col Conk Bay Rum puke to 'spume forth'. I figure we were clicking the rails at spume factor 8 with the suds of the Colonels puke.

If I ever have to 'go economy' with shave soaps it will be Col Conk hands down.

Day 2 on the Feather blade in the New SC. Most of my DE shaves were with a mild tool like EJ DE89 or an adjustable dialed down or wide open. This seems like it somewhere in the middle. I like the blade holding setup, no margin for slop or a misload. I also like the small cap, which with the nice amount of blade feel makes staying "on angle" easier than with a 'milder' piece.

The puke of Col Conk's bay rum, the pig hair brush, the aged razor, and Japan's finest blade all came together for a great shaving experience.

I can't remember who here at TSD recommended Lucky Tiger After Shave & Face Tonic to me, but it should be found in every Shave Den.

Just a 'light coat' of the Dirty South Shavers AS was perfect.

Speaking of aftershaves it has come to my attention that folks in these parts have been found making their own aftershaves with the hi potency Everclear. Caution is to be advised.....
....... always consider the ingestability of the sum total of the ingredients so you are always safe drinking your mistakes.

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Fun reading Bill! Nice image and shave!

jtspartan said: ↑

OCtober 3rd
Canadian New Deluxe w Astra (3)
Zenith Boar/Maple and Resin
Hendrix Soap sample
Thayers
Stirling Bergamot Lavender AS
View attachment 206975
Early morning shave, posting before bed. A good shave with the New Deluxe. Trying to use up some odds and ends for software as well.
Have a great night all!
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Love that brush Jason! Nice image too!

MrEE said: ↑

Dovo
Razorock barber24
Razorock Blue Label
DOVO
Proraso Sandlewood

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Great setup! Mmmm...Proraso.

BlueShaver said: ↑

Shrek's Own
Razor: "Foreign" OC
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Silver
Soap: MWF
Brush: Pashanna 404

Well, today's tale is all about the razor.
I don't know what it is, who made, where it came from or where it is going. I think it is an "old type" Gillette clone. The only marking on it is "Foreign". It looks awful. Ugly even. The plating has been worn through everywhere, the cap screw is loose in the head. I have had to straighten some of the teeth as far as i dare. I have filed off the burrs and sharp edges where possible. If Shrek had a razor, this would be it.
I found it when i first started wet shaving a few years ago, sat on a shelf, all alone, unwanted and abandoned. No small wonder given how it looked lol. But with some gentle care, it actually bolts together fine and it holds a blade straight and true (well, with a nudge or two, blade alignment isn't its strong point). The handle is heavy and solid.
I cleaned it up when i first got it and proceeded to have possibly the worst shave ever. This thing didn't just nibble me, it bit and chomped. As punishment it has sat in my bottom drawer for the last two years.
However, i don't have many OC razors and well, its OC-tober so needs must and two years is long enough to forgive its previous misdemeanours.
So, as promised to @brit , i dug up my stash of vintage Gillette Super Silver blades (W-1976) and dusted off the Shrek and loaded a blade. After some fiddling with alignment i was good to go.
New Blade=New razor and Fat-Tober means weighing the 'Fat every time i change the razor. So after three uses, it is weighing 199g (down from 201g). Perhaps too small a delta to be useful....
The brush is the 404. I have a difficult relationship with this brush but today it performed faultlessly. No hogging of lather and the 'fat performed flawlessly as usual.
The blade is, as i remembered from last time, a mild blade. Apparently they are renowned for long lifespan so i shall see how many shaves i can get out of it, which leads me onto the razor as i don't normally switch out razors until the blade is worn. This means me using the Shrek for a good few shaves!
As it happened, this isn't a bad thing. Two years must have made a difference because i actually enjoyed the shave. The razor has teeth (literally) and is ready to snarl and bite if you let it, but i used a very light touch and paid it much respect and it behaved itself. The handle is really quite nice. I found it had good balance and poise and i had no trouble dancing with it for the shave. This is no RFB OC, but it isn't so bad in all honestly. I quite enjoyed the shave. I really like the feel and balance of the razor and the handle is a joy. Typically Shrek, awful to look at and intimidating to behold but quite the pussycat in real life and a worthy worker.
DFS shave and would have been even better if i had not been so anxious of Shrek biting me
Finished with a good splash of Mandarin Kolonya for a great shave
Happy shaves all.

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Another great read Jon. Nice image and gear, even with the Shrek razor. Just needs Fiona TLC.

Terry · Oct 4, 2019

Fat Friday and although work might just take me into Saturday morning, it's still a great day.
Took out my Schöne OC razor, a couple Feathers, the Fat and a great brush.
2 passes on the face and the head.

Sorry about the blury picture, I thought it was ok till, well.
Anyway....
A great shave with this razor to start the day, and a splash of Bay Rum.

Well might as well have some fun...

All
Enjoy
tp

NTR · Oct 4, 2019

My wife asked me last night “Don’t you have meetings in the city tomorrow? Why are you going to experiment with that aggressive razor?”

Hmmm....why indeed!

SOTD: Merkur 34, Lord Platinum (1), Maggard Synthetic, Wholly Kaw Fougere, Alum, WH, B&M Fern AS...and a little B&M Fougere Gothique EdP for anyone that gets close enough.

DFS and ready for anything. Good Morning Gents!

clint64 · Oct 4, 2019

b1hart said: ↑

300+ post catch all catch up. Lots of great shaving hardware and software, awesome write ups and reports. No news is good news from the oncologist, a new razor or two, and a new triple or quad decker storage backdrop we’ll see soon with lots of cool Gillettes in front of it. Some software that got a nose turned on it, and reports that fat never weighs the same.....

Apologies if I missed anyone’s specific shave!

Thanks everyone for your kind comments and words on my shave post as well!
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Thank you Blair.

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clint64 · Oct 4, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Greetings once again shave fans.
Open Comb OCtober

New Col Conk Bay Rum &
The New Col Conk cereal or soup bowl
Omega 10098 boar
Gillette New Short Comb
Tiger face tonic
Stirling Dirty South Shavers AS.

Having observed the great debate over soap cakes, tubs & pucks. I became a little confusseled on what my new Col Conk material is.

I had decided that this bowl was too small for my normal helpings of soup or cereal, so I decided to use it to put my new soap in. I hope the good Colonel is not upset with me. Also, not being sure if this needs to be called a puck or a cake, I will use the hybrid term "puke".

Well the Blue Ming took off, grumbling about not wanting to be involved with Col Conk's blooming puke.

I normally am not a Bay Rum fan, but liked the Col Conk Lime soo much, figured I'd give it a try. Not too strong and no over-hang, so it was just right for me.

It didn't take long to get the Col Conk Bay Rum puke to 'spume forth'. I figure we were clicking the rails at spume factor 8 with the suds of the Colonels puke.

If I ever have to 'go economy' with shave soaps it will be Col Conk hands down.

Day 2 on the Feather blade in the New SC. Most of my DE shaves were with a mild tool like EJ DE89 or an adjustable dialed down or wide open. This seems like it somewhere in the middle. I like the blade holding setup, no margin for slop or a misload. I also like the small cap, which with the nice amount of blade feel makes staying "on angle" easier than with a 'milder' piece.

The puke of Col Conk's bay rum, the pig hair brush, the aged razor, and Japan's finest blade all came together for a great shaving experience.

I can't remember who here at TSD recommended Lucky Tiger After Shave & Face Tonic to me, but it should be found in every Shave Den.

Just a 'light coat' of the Dirty South Shavers AS was perfect.

Speaking of aftershaves it has come to my attention that folks in these parts have been found making their own aftershaves with the hi potency Everclear. Caution is to be advised.....
....... always consider the ingestability of the sum total of the ingredients so you are always safe drinking your mistakes.

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Great photo and a very entertaining shave report Bill.

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jluc · Oct 4, 2019

BlueShaver said: ↑

What is Bay Rum?

Boots (Chemists) sell it but its a hair tonic?
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Hmm. Not sure how to answer that. There are many different variations. My first sniff of Bay Rum reminded me of sniffing a jar of pickles but there was something about it that I kept coming back to. I have accumulated several and I enjoy them all. There are many that don't like the scent. Really it's something you'll need to sniff for yourself to decide if it's for you.

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BlueShaver · Oct 4, 2019

jluc said: ↑

Hmm. Not sure how to answer that. There are many different variations. My first sniff of Bay Rum reminded me of sniffing a jar of pickles but there was something about it that I kept coming back to. I have accumulated several and I enjoy them all. There are many that don't like the scent. Really it's something you'll need to sniff for yourself to decide if it's for you.

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Thanks for the enabling answer!

Trigger · Oct 4, 2019

Oct 4
Good morning men!
Dovo Shavette Shave #103
Dovo Shavette
Polsilver 1/2 DE (5)
Semogue Super Badger
Stirling Glastonbury SS and AS
Well, the Semogue gave me a nice lather. Did 2 passes because I am back at work this morning. Got a nice IBSS+ shave in a 12 min exercise. This time fully awake and felt less time pressure so no mishaps. Applied the matching aftershave and off I go! Have a nice day guys!

PLAla · Oct 4, 2019

SOTD October 4, 2019

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Gillette Spoiler
Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave

Fat Friday! This week has flown by for me. Tons of lather generated by the Omega boar and easy shaving with the Fatboy on 9 with vintage Spoiler blade. Everything came together quite well for a terrific shave.

Enjoy your day!

PLAla · Oct 4, 2019

Trigger said: ↑

Oct 4
Good morning men!
Dovo Shavette Shave #103
Dovo Shavette
Polsilver 1/2 DE (5)
Semogue Super Badger
Stirling Glastonbury SS and AS
Well, the Semogue gave me a nice lather. Did 2 passes because I am back at work this morning. Got a nice IBSS+ shave in a 12 min exercise. This time fully awake and felt less time pressure so no mishaps. Applied the matching aftershave and off I go! Have a nice day guys! View attachment 206989 View attachment 206989
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Nice shave, Joe!

MrEE · Oct 4, 2019

Trigger said: ↑

Oct 4
Good morning men!
Dovo Shavette Shave #103
Dovo Shavette
Polsilver 1/2 DE (5)
Semogue Super Badger
Stirling Glastonbury SS and AS
Well, the Semogue gave me a nice lather. Did 2 passes because I am back at work this morning. Got a nice IBBS + shave in a 12 min exercise. This time fully awake and felt less time pressure so no mishaps. Applied the matching aftershave and off I go! Have a nice day guys! View attachment 206989 View attachment 206989
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I was thinking of getting one of those. Do you recommend it?

After working 36 of the previous 48 hours I slept in until 9. Took my time and figured I would enjoy my shave. So I used a straight. Got to work at 11:30 and went on my lunch break. I did have to work until 6, but such is life.

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PLAla · Oct 4, 2019

NTR said: ↑

My wife asked me last night “Don’t you have meetings in the city tomorrow? Why are you going to experiment with that aggressive razor?”

Hmmm....why indeed!

SOTD: Merkur 34, Lord Platinum (1), Maggard Synthetic, Wholly Kaw Fougere, Alum, WH, B&M Fern AS...and a little B&M Fougere Gothique EdP for anyone that gets close enough.

DFS and ready for anything. Good Morning Gents!
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Terrific setup, Nelson!

PLAla · Oct 4, 2019

Terry said: ↑

Fat Friday and although work might just take me into Saturday morning, it's still a great day.
Took out my Schöne OC razor, a couple Feathers, the Fat and a great brush.
2 passes on the face and the head.
View attachment 206987
Sorry about the blury picture, I thought it was ok till, well.
Anyway....
A great shave with this razor to start the day, and a splash of Bay Rum.

Well might as well have some fun...

All
Enjoy
tp
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Great shave, Terry!

Tommynick · Oct 4, 2019

SOTD October 4 Happy Friday

British Aristocrat
Wilkinson blade England Day 2
Coates Lime
C&E Brush in Best
Avon Lime AS

Need to order some TOBS No 74.

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PLAla · Oct 4, 2019

MrEE said: ↑

Dovo
Razorock barber24
Razorock Blue Label
DOVO
Proraso Sandlewood

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Nice setup and photo, Evan!

Trigger · Oct 4, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Greetings once again shave fans.
Open Comb OCtober

New Col Conk Bay Rum &
The New Col Conk cereal or soup bowl
Omega 10098 boar
Gillette New Short Comb
Tiger face tonic
Stirling Dirty South Shavers AS.

Having observed the great debate over soap cakes, tubs & pucks. I became a little confusseled on what my new Col Conk material is.

I had decided that this bowl was too small for my normal helpings of soup or cereal, so I decided to use it to put my new soap in. I hope the good Colonel is not upset with me. Also, not being sure if this needs to be called a puck or a cake, I will use the hybrid term "puke".

Well the Blue Ming took off, grumbling about not wanting to be involved with Col Conk's blooming puke.

I normally am not a Bay Rum fan, but liked the Col Conk Lime soo much, figured I'd give it a try. Not too strong and no over-hang, so it was just right for me.

It didn't take long to get the Col Conk Bay Rum puke to 'spume forth'. I figure we were clicking the rails at spume factor 8 with the suds of the Colonels puke.

If I ever have to 'go economy' with shave soaps it will be Col Conk hands down.

Day 2 on the Feather blade in the New SC. Most of my DE shaves were with a mild tool like EJ DE89 or an adjustable dialed down or wide open. This seems like it somewhere in the middle. I like the blade holding setup, no margin for slop or a misload. I also like the small cap, which with the nice amount of blade feel makes staying "on angle" easier than with a 'milder' piece.

The puke of Col Conk's bay rum, the pig hair brush, the aged razor, and Japan's finest blade all came together for a great shaving experience.

I can't remember who here at TSD recommended Lucky Tiger After Shave & Face Tonic to me, but it should be found in every Shave Den.

Just a 'light coat' of the Dirty South Shavers AS was perfect.

Speaking of aftershaves it has come to my attention that folks in these parts have been found making their own aftershaves with the hi potency Everclear. Caution is to be advised.....
....... always consider the ingestability of the sum total of the ingredients so you are always safe drinking your mistakes.

View attachment 206971
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Nice shave and writeup, Bill!

Trigger · Oct 4, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

OCtober 3rd
Canadian New Deluxe w Astra (3)
Zenith Boar/Maple and Resin
Hendrix Soap sample
Thayers
Stirling Bergamot Lavender AS
View attachment 206975
Early morning shave, posting before bed. A good shave with the New Deluxe. Trying to use up some odds and ends for software as well.
Have a great night all!
Click to expand...

Trigger · Oct 4, 2019

MrEE said: ↑

Dovo
Razorock barber24
Razorock Blue Label
DOVO
Proraso Sandlewood

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I like the pic and setup, Evan!

brit · Oct 4, 2019

BlueShaver said: ↑

Shrek's Own
Razor: "Foreign" OC
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Silver
Soap: MWF
Brush: Pashanna 404

Well, today's tale is all about the razor.
I don't know what it is, who made, where it came from or where it is going. I think it is an "old type" Gillette clone. The only marking on it is "Foreign". It looks awful. Ugly even. The plating has been worn through everywhere, the cap screw is loose in the head. I have had to straighten some of the teeth as far as i dare. I have filed off the burrs and sharp edges where possible. If Shrek had a razor, this would be it.
I found it when i first started wet shaving a few years ago, sat on a shelf, all alone, unwanted and abandoned. No small wonder given how it looked lol. But with some gentle care, it actually bolts together fine and it holds a blade straight and true (well, with a nudge or two, blade alignment isn't its strong point). The handle is heavy and solid.
I cleaned it up when i first got it and proceeded to have possibly the worst shave ever. This thing didn't just nibble me, it bit and chomped. As punishment it has sat in my bottom drawer for the last two years.
However, i don't have many OC razors and well, its OC-tober so needs must and two years is long enough to forgive its previous misdemeanours.
So, as promised to @brit , i dug up my stash of vintage Gillette Super Silver blades (W-1976) and dusted off the Shrek and loaded a blade. After some fiddling with alignment i was good to go.
New Blade=New razor and Fat-Tober means weighing the 'Fat every time i change the razor. So after three uses, it is weighing 199g (down from 201g). Perhaps too small a delta to be useful....
The brush is the 404. I have a difficult relationship with this brush but today it performed faultlessly. No hogging of lather and the 'fat performed flawlessly as usual.
The blade is, as i remembered from last time, a mild blade. Apparently they are renowned for long lifespan so i shall see how many shaves i can get out of it, which leads me onto the razor as i don't normally switch out razors until the blade is worn. This means me using the Shrek for a good few shaves!
As it happened, this isn't a bad thing. Two years must have made a difference because i actually enjoyed the shave. The razor has teeth (literally) and is ready to snarl and bite if you let it, but i used a very light touch and paid it much respect and it behaved itself. The handle is really quite nice. I found it had good balance and poise and i had no trouble dancing with it for the shave. This is no RFB OC, but it isn't so bad in all honestly. I quite enjoyed the shave. I really like the feel and balance of the razor and the handle is a joy. Typically Shrek, awful to look at and intimidating to behold but quite the pussycat in real life and a worthy worker.
DFS shave and would have been even better if i had not been so anxious of Shrek biting me
Finished with a good splash of Mandarin Kolonya for a great shave
Happy shaves all.

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awesome shave sir..

Trigger · Oct 4, 2019

willymdesousa said: ↑

Hi there all
I use to post here a few years ago.
Then stopped due to being hectic busy at work. I am back now.
Tommynick i as friend of mine we go back a good couple years ago. He mentioned to me he is back at shave den again. So i climbed back on board.

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Hi, I am Joe!

And your OCtober plans include..........?

Using some great Open Comb razors and the Mighty Fat every Monday/Wednesday/Friday!

Using some great Open Comb razors but no Fat. Something else on that end.

Open Combs and the Fat on Tuesday/Thursday - just to be difficult.

Still gonna shave with straights!

Whatever I choose because I just roll that way!

Trick or Treating for cookies and ice cream!!