February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thanks, Patrick!

Thank you, Clint! The more I use it the more I like it.

Thanks, Jeff!

 

I think so Patrick. I need to shake off that brush more. Thanks for the compliment .

 

The adventures of Razor McGyver continues! I do enjoy the continuing saga! That razor looks cool! Glad you had a great shave!

 

Thank you, Doug!

 

You're welcome Paul. I just gently squeeze out the excess water which usually does the trick. Leaves brush damp enough to start the later then if more is needed I dip the tip of brush into water.

 

Sunday
February 9, 2020

Wolfman WR2-OC
Wizamet Super Iridium
Alpha Shaving Prototype Envy White Two Band
Noble Otter BarrBarr
Stirling Soap Co Barbershop
Brooks Brothers 1818

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Nice setup and pic Mark!

 

I've seen that advice, and it makes sense, but doesn't that make the brush look like a stick(that is, harder to blend with the soap)?

 

Great picture, Jeff!

 

Nice shave, Terry!

 

Wonderful picture, Doug!

 

Terrific picture, Jim!

 

It does if you squeeze every drop out of the knot .I dont squeeze the life out of the knot either so some water remains and once knot splays out it is fine. Also note that I am a face latherer 95% of the time but still works the same when I bowl lather. I like knot a bit dryer for face lathering.

 

Stunning picture, Mark!

 

February Focus

BAUME.BE~~Simpson Emperor 3~~Heiljestrand MK 32~~Clubman Special Reserve
Took the MK 32 for yet another ride this morning.
Stropping progression:
1) CrOx Linen, 10 Laps
2) SRD 3" Leather, 40 Laps
Two shaves ago, the pins on this razor were tight enough to keep the blade open.
Now... that does not seem right.
The Belgian shave cream was also up again, and will be through the rest of the month.
I did end up giving the jar a good stir, as there was a color discrepancy in the soap.
Mixed it back up ad we're good to go.
Took a finger-full and smeared it on the bottom of my Aesop SS bowl.
Started with a soaked brush, but I did squeeze the water out of the knot.
Adding water slowly and twice emptying the knot of its contents, I ended up with a
rather loose lather with mucho slickness.
The edge of the Heiljestrand was keener after the CrOx linen than yesterday.
No mis-steps at all with the shave. Skin completely intact.
Post shave was two healthy splashes of the Clubman SR.
Dr. Mrs. Primo comes up the stairs and says: "What's that smell?"
"It smells like cleaner...like the dog s**t and you cleaned it up".
Yesterday was a twofer, so I am still 2 for two. ​

 

February 9 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Jr
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA The Solar Flare
Pre-Shave: PAA The Cube 2.0
Lather: PAA Sundown
Aftershave: PAA Sundown
Additional Care:
PAA Mysteriun Serum

It has been a nice relaxing morning so far. I slept in just a bit, got up made waffles for the kids, and then had a nice shower and shave. This would be another soap that I wonder why it took me so long to try. I think I first saw it when @Drygulch used it a while back; it is a homage to Gillette Sun Up from the 60's. I can't comment on how accurate that is, perhaps Adam could, as I seem to remember him having the original. Either way, this feels like a Musk right out of the 60's to me. It opens with a nice dose of Lavender and a bit of a bitter citrus mixed in. The Musk makes its appearance rather quickly, but there is a nice powdery Sandalwood scent as well. This really balances everything out. One the dry down, the Musk gets a bit if an amber type note and the powder becomes more noticeable. A little Vetiver creeps in as well. This is a nicely done scent and I really enjoy it. Apparently, Sun Up only had a 6 year or so run, which is surprising if it smells anything like this. I hope everyone has a great day

 

Excellent picture, Joseph! Too bad SWMBO doesn't appreciate the Indiana Jones quality of Special Reserve.

 

Thanks, Jim.

 

Hahaha. Great report Joseph! I would have said " yes, he crapped again and I had to clean it up " A loyal dog wouldn't mind taking the rap for its owner .

 

Thanks Patrick.