February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Norcalnewb · Feb 25, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

Great shave, Jim! The King of Bourbon soap and aftershave sound interesting.

What are your impressions of using unrefined shea butter in your after care routine? I've been doing this for a few years, and I recently added some 100% almond oil as well. I apply it, let it soak into my skin while I'm cleaning up the sink, and then I blot off the excess with a tissue. It moisturizes my skin and soothes any minor irriation.

For years, I used to wash my face with whatever soap I could find and never moisturize my skin. At the end of the day, my face would be greasy. Now that I use the USB, my face doesn't produce the excess oil. It has been a night and day difference. Even on days I don't shave (I think today will be one of those), I'll use my USB. It's a staple in my den.
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Thank you, Charlie! The King of Bourbon scent is definitely lovely. A little bourbon and a lot of vanilla.

I got the Shea Butter idea from you, and I have been enjoying it. I am in OK today and didn't bring any with me, and I can tell the difference. My fave feels smoother and softer when I use it.

Norcalnewb · Feb 25, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD 02/25/20

Yesterday I shaved with my Muhle R41 (2011) with a Feather blade, and while I received a BBS shave, I did experience some level of skin irritation on my neck and on the left side of my head. So today I broke out my new H&S No75 with its new shorter handle. I did not like a long handle, and therefore traded the longer 3.75” handle that came with the razor for the older shorter handle. The owner, Aji was happy to oblige. The jury is still out on this razor for me. It has a rather narrow sweet spot, which increases the difficulty of its use in my dome shaves, given my arthritis, and doesn’t seem that efficient for me. YMMV!

I received my new aluminum Alpha Shaving T400 brush handle with two ferrules from Hong Kong two days ago. I ordered two knots from Maggard’s - a synthetic and a 70/30 Badger Boar. The beauty of this brush is that it allows one to use multiple knots with the same handle. I mounted the synthetic knot which arrived first in one ferrule. I’ll mount the mixed knot in the other when it arrives.

I lathered up with the new brush after my cold water rinse and had at it with the H&S No75. Everyone raves about this razor’s smoothness. I’m not sold. It doesn’t possess as wide a sweet spot nor is it as efficient as my current modern favorites:

1. Colonial Silversmith
2. Blackland Vector
3. RazoRock SS DLC Coated Lupo
4. Rex Ambassador (narrow sweet spot, but incredibly smooth and efficient)

The first WTG pass was completed with two minor weepers on the left side of my head which my styptic dealt with. I proceeded gingerly with the second XTG pass and succeeded in generating a nick to the right of my Adam’s Apple. I guess I should rename today as bloody Tuesday. Again my styptic came to the rescue. My third ATG pass was completed without any new wounds, but things were nowhere near as smooth as I would have hoped, requiring some additional cautious buffing leading to a fourth nick and what can best be termed a CCS.

This was my 4th and most likely last shave with this razor. I just have too many razors that work better for me. This one’s going on the block in my upcoming den clearing. All I can say is I feel clean and refreshed after this very unsatisfactory shave.

RAZOR: H&S No75
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
PREP: Cold Water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T400 w/ Synthetic Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Old Spice Fresh Lime Splash. I finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum to treat my irritated shave surfaces.
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Great picture, Jeff!

jluc · Feb 25, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD 02/25/20

Yesterday I shaved with my Muhle R41 (2011) with a Feather blade, and while I received a BBS shave, I did experience some level of skin irritation on my neck and on the left side of my head. So today I broke out my new H&S No75 with its new shorter handle. I did not like a long handle, and therefore traded the longer 3.75” handle that came with the razor for the older shorter handle. The owner, Aji was happy to oblige. The jury is still out on this razor for me. It has a rather narrow sweet spot, which increases the difficulty of its use in my dome shaves, given my arthritis, and doesn’t seem that efficient for me. YMMV!

I received my new aluminum Alpha Shaving T400 brush handle with two ferrules from Hong Kong two days ago. I ordered two knots from Maggard’s - a synthetic and a 70/30 Badger Boar. The beauty of this brush is that it allows one to use multiple knots with the same handle. I mounted the synthetic knot which arrived first in one ferrule. I’ll mount the mixed knot in the other when it arrives.

I lathered up with the new brush after my cold water rinse and had at it with the H&S No75. Everyone raves about this razor’s smoothness. I’m not sold. It doesn’t possess as wide a sweet spot nor is it as efficient as my current modern favorites:

1. Colonial Silversmith
2. Blackland Vector
3. RazoRock SS DLC Coated Lupo
4. Rex Ambassador (narrow sweet spot, but incredibly smooth and efficient)

The first WTG pass was completed with two minor weepers on the left side of my head which my styptic dealt with. I proceeded gingerly with the second XTG pass and succeeded in generating a nick to the right of my Adam’s Apple. I guess I should rename today as bloody Tuesday. Again my styptic came to the rescue. My third ATG pass was completed without any new wounds, but things were nowhere near as smooth as I would have hoped, requiring some additional cautious buffing leading to a fourth nick and what can best be termed a CCS.

This was my 4th and most likely last shave with this razor. I just have too many razors that work better for me. This one’s going on the block in my upcoming den clearing. All I can say is I feel clean and refreshed after this very unsatisfactory shave.

RAZOR: H&S No75
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
PREP: Cold Water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T400 w/ Synthetic Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Old Spice Fresh Lime Splash. I finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum to treat my irritated shave surfaces.
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Sorry about the rough shave, Jeff.

Norcalnewb · Feb 25, 2020

February 25 SOTD:

Razor: Prime Med Prep
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Speick Shave Stick
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Hotel shave this morning, and it was nice and easy. It is also me middle daughter's birthday as Jenna is turning 11 today. I hope this meeting gets done quickly so I can catch my plane in time for dinner tonight. I hope everyone has a great day!

Trigger · Feb 25, 2020

Hembree said: ↑

I hope everyone has this great of a shave today. The Karve with plate E took care of business. The Soap Commander is just good slick stuff and I don't think it gets the love it deserves. Finished it off with a splash of Clubman aftershave lotion.
I was going to write a Joseph @Primotenore article but I did not have time. Some folks have to work for a living and mostly I am not qualified plus a great shave does not need to be embellished.
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Alabama awesome shave, Danny! Have a great day!

Trigger · Feb 25, 2020

brit said: ↑

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good morning gents,tuesday shave.second go with the british superspeed/platinum combo.fine barrister's waves lather built with the razorock 400 synthetic,lovely 2+ pass near bbs.waves aftershave to cap it off with an aquatic edt just before the drive to work..enjoying the flare tip february focus.getting some fine shaves in.maybe an all Tech or New focus next month.have a fine day everyone..
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Great shave Gary! Have a nice day!

wristwatchb · Feb 25, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

I am working on that article you suggested...I have writer's block at the moment.
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Once you get started, Joseph, the prose will flow. If I may...

It was another cold, dark February night, and the stinging north winds whipped through the corn fields. Minutes before the clock struck midnight, the 7-Eleven was predictably busy selling cheap smokes, losing lottery tickets, and single bottles of beer to working stiffs numbly emerging from second shift at the factory.

In stark irony, I sat comfortably in front of my work bench, a dram of Ardbeg Uigeadail at my side, quietly stropping my cutthroat razor for tomorrow's shave. The blade steel occasionally caught glints of a full moon that hung still and dangerously low just outside the window. With every pull of the edge against the hide, the rhythmic sounds echoed through the room, burying memories of times past...

OK, Joseph, you can take it from there. Wax on, wax off.

Trigger · Feb 25, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

February 25, 2020
RR Lupo
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Mondial Boar
The Dead Sea
Shave Soap and Aftershave

The Lupo's shipping saga ended with its delivery yesterday. The DLC coating on the razor was evenly applied and uniform in color. I think I would have just preferred a polished SS like the Jaws. Today was my second time using the Dead Sea. I absolutely adore this scent. As @Norcalnewb , Jim said it smells like a hot dry beach. Three passes with touch ups along the jawline and buffing the neck caught the little guy with ease. A very good first outing with the Lupo. I will load up a Feather blade before the next outing. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
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Fantastic 1st shave with your new Lupo, Clint!

Trigger · Feb 25, 2020

Paul Turner said: ↑

I felt a bit rushed this morning, as they are shutting off the water at 9 to "fix a problem in the bldg.". Happens a lot here. But because of that, I felt I should hurry through the shave to allow for enough time to prepare for the shutoff. That decision cost me 4 weepers around the jaw area and just above the upper lip. I also thought I'd try going north to south on that upper lip area at the corners. Produced the weepers. Everywhere else was fine, both face and neck. The technique ruined it, not the tools. I'll do better tomorrow, I'm sure. Tips The Scales At Excellent.
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Nice shave, Paul!

Edison Carter · Feb 25, 2020

Terry said: ↑

Good morning all!
Tried out Pear soap from Dollar Tree.
Decided to shave "on the cheap"
$1 brush ( for makeup )
$1 soap ( Pear )
$1 After Shave (wally world)
$1 Razor (Dollar Tree Special)
I didn't cheap the blade, 1 new Feather.
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2 passes face, 2 pasdes head, no issues.
Just a tad better than yesterday's Red Tip shave.
I'm not a fan of the soaps scent by any account, but it does a good job.
Even with the poor choice of brush, it lathered good in my water.
If I could buy decent blade, I could easily get a good shave for just a few bucks walking through a Dollar Tree store.
Well then....
ENJOY!
tp
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Except there would be an inventory crisis for management to handle after you pulled away from the loading dock.

Trigger · Feb 25, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

Tuesday, February 24

ASW Old Virginia~~Mondial~~Heljestrand
Gotta get to work, so not enough time for a full-blown article...
Great shave with some great gear.
Hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday.
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Short and sweet, you can not beat!
You're wonderful shave was ever so neat
As you sit in the driver's seat
May your day be like a delicious treat.

Ok, I am not Robert Frost! Lol!

jluc · Feb 25, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

View attachment 218953

February 25 SOTD:

Razor: Prime Med Prep
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Speick Shave Stick
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Hotel shave this morning, and it was nice and easy. It is also me middle daughter's birthday as Jenna is turning 11 today. I hope this meeting gets done quickly so I can catch my plane in time for dinner tonight. I hope everyone has a great day!
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Happy birthday to Jenna!
Safe travels home, Jim.

jtspartan · Feb 25, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

Once you get started, Joseph, the prose will flow. If I may...

It was another cold, dark February night, and the stinging north winds whipped through the corn fields. Minutes before the clock struck midnight, the 7-Eleven was predictably busy selling cheap smokes, losing lottery tickets, and single bottles of beer to working stiffs numbly emerging from second shift at the factory.

In stark irony, I sat comfortably in front of my work bench, a dram of Ardbeg Uigeadail at my side, quietly stropping my cutthroat razor for tomorrow's shave. The blade steel occasionally caught glints of a full moon that hung still and dangerously low just outside the window. With every pull of the edge against the hide, the rhythmic sounds echoed through the room, burying memories of times past...

OK, Joseph, you can take it from there. Wax on, wax off.
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Send that one into the Bulwer Lytton contest. It just may win.

jgreenepa · Feb 25, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Great picture, Jeff!
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Thanks, Jim!

jgreenepa · Feb 25, 2020

jluc said: ↑

Sorry about the rough shave, Jeff.
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Thanks, Jim. No biggie, it happens! I really need to downsize! This is as good a reason as any! My goal is 7 Moderns and 7 Vintage.

clint64 · Feb 25, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

Tuesday, February 24

ASW Old Virginia~~Mondial~~Heljestrand
Gotta get to work, so not enough time for a full-blown article...
Great shave with some great gear.
Hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday.
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Great looking shave Joseph. My boar will soon be fully broken in.

Trigger · Feb 25, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

View attachment 218947
SOTD 02/25/20

Yesterday I shaved with my Muhle R41 (2011) with a Feather blade, and while I received a BBS shave, I did experience some level of skin irritation on my neck and on the left side of my head. So today I broke out my new H&S No75 with its new shorter handle. I did not like a long handle, and therefore traded the longer 3.75” handle that came with the razor for the older shorter handle. The owner, Aji was happy to oblige. The jury is no longer out on this razor for me. It has a rather narrow sweet spot, which increases the difficulty of its use in my dome shaves, given my arthritis, and doesn’t seem that efficient for me. YMMV!

I received my new aluminum Alpha Shaving T400 brush handle with two ferrules from Hong Kong two days ago. I ordered two knots from Maggard’s - a synthetic and a 70/30 Badger Boar. The beauty of this brush is that it allows one to use multiple knots with the same handle. I mounted the synthetic knot which arrived first in one ferrule. I’ll mount the mixed knot in the other when it arrives.

I lathered up with the new brush after my cold water rinse and had at it with the H&S No75. Everyone raves about this razor’s smoothness. I’m not sold. It doesn’t possess as wide a sweet spot nor is it as efficient as my current modern favorites:

1. Colonial Silversmith
2. Blackland Vector
3. RazoRock SS DLC Coated Lupo
4. Rex Ambassador (narrow sweet spot, but incredibly smooth and efficient)

The first WTG pass was completed with two minor weepers on the left side of my head which my styptic dealt with. I proceeded gingerly with the second XTG pass and succeeded in generating a nick to the right of my Adam’s Apple. I guess I should rename today as bloody Tuesday. Again my styptic came to the rescue. My third ATG pass was completed without any new wounds, but things were nowhere near as smooth as I would have hoped, requiring some additional cautious buffing leading to a fourth nick and what can best be termed a CCS.

This was my 4th and most likely last shave with this razor. I just have too many razors that work better for me. This one’s going on the block in my upcoming den clearing. All I can say is I feel clean and refreshed after this very unsatisfactory shave.

RAZOR: H&S No75
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
PREP: Cold Water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T400 w/ Synthetic Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Old Spice Fresh Lime Splash. I finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum to treat my irritated shave surfaces.
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Too bad about the razor giving you a harsh shave, Jeff!

clint64 · Feb 25, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

View attachment 218947
SOTD 02/25/20

Yesterday I shaved with my Muhle R41 (2011) with a Feather blade, and while I received a BBS shave, I did experience some level of skin irritation on my neck and on the left side of my head. So today I broke out my new H&S No75 with its new shorter handle. I did not like a long handle, and therefore traded the longer 3.75” handle that came with the razor for the older shorter handle. The owner, Aji was happy to oblige. The jury is no longer out on this razor for me. It has a rather narrow sweet spot, which increases the difficulty of its use in my dome shaves, given my arthritis, and doesn’t seem that efficient for me. YMMV!

I received my new aluminum Alpha Shaving T400 brush handle with two ferrules from Hong Kong two days ago. I ordered two knots from Maggard’s - a synthetic and a 70/30 Badger Boar. The beauty of this brush is that it allows one to use multiple knots with the same handle. I mounted the synthetic knot which arrived first in one ferrule. I’ll mount the mixed knot in the other when it arrives.

I lathered up with the new brush after my cold water rinse and had at it with the H&S No75. Everyone raves about this razor’s smoothness. I’m not sold. It doesn’t possess as wide a sweet spot nor is it as efficient as my current modern favorites:

1. Colonial Silversmith
2. Blackland Vector
3. RazoRock SS DLC Coated Lupo
4. Rex Ambassador (narrow sweet spot, but incredibly smooth and efficient)

The first WTG pass was completed with two minor weepers on the left side of my head which my styptic dealt with. I proceeded gingerly with the second XTG pass and succeeded in generating a nick to the right of my Adam’s Apple. I guess I should rename today as bloody Tuesday. Again my styptic came to the rescue. My third ATG pass was completed without any new wounds, but things were nowhere near as smooth as I would have hoped, requiring some additional cautious buffing leading to a fourth nick and what can best be termed a CCS.

This was my 4th and most likely last shave with this razor. I just have too many razors that work better for me. This one’s going on the block in my upcoming den clearing. All I can say is I feel clean and refreshed after this very unsatisfactory shave.

RAZOR: H&S No75
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
PREP: Cold Water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T400 w/ Synthetic Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Old Spice Fresh Lime Splash. I finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum to treat my irritated shave surfaces.
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Excellent shave report and photo Jeff. Too bad the razor is not working better for you.

jgreenepa · Feb 25, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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February 25 SOTD:

Razor: Prime Med Prep
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Speick Shave Stick
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Hotel shave this morning, and it was nice and easy. It is also me middle daughter's birthday as Jenna is turning 11 today. I hope this meeting gets done quickly so I can catch my plane in time for dinner tonight. I hope everyone has a great day!
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Great shave and pic, Jim! Guess you’re still on the road!

clint64 · Feb 25, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Wonderful picture, Clint! I look forward to your comparison between the Lupo and JAWS. I definitely agree that a polished razor would have been better.
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Thank you Jim. I made a snap judgement this morning between the Lupo and JAWS. I really want to wait for a few more shaves before making a final call. I will finish out the week with both razors.

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February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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SE razors.

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Boars

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Cookies

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