March 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion | Page 31

clint64 · Mar 3, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Beautiful picture, Clint!
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Thank you Jim

clint64 · Mar 3, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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March 3 SOTD:

Razor: Tom White Alumi-TAR
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: PdP
Aftershave: PAA Captain Smythe's Reserve
Additional Care:
Unrefined Shea Butter

I had a special treat for my shave today: I received a package in the mail yesterday with the two newest creations by @twhite. The brass version is very much a beast, and both are beautiful. The adjustment mechanism is smooth and easy to operate. For today's shave, I chose the aluminum version and set it to 2. Compared to the brass it is a lightweight, but when you use it, the weight feels just about right. There is a slight blade feel at this setting, enough to let you know the razor is doing its thing. The proper angle is intuitive and easy to find. After my first pass, I had a noticeable reduction with no discomfort. Very smooth. A little re-application of lather, and I set up for my second pass. This too was also very smooth, as my typical routine is more or less a XTG pass on number two. After a quick rinse, I could tell I had a nice DFS plus, and I left it there. One shave in, and I am very impressed with this razor. I will likely follow up with the same razor tomorrow, but I will dial it up a bit.

Tom, I must again applaud this razor. Terrific job!

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Now that is one cool razor Jim. Congrats

brit · Mar 3, 2020

Bama Samurai said: ↑

It's still Monday?

Samurai for eighty seconds.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/obAiCutdudcqVnHz7

See you tomorrow.

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thoughts and prayers..roll tide..

clint64 · Mar 3, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

March 3rd
New Improved w GSB (2)
Zenith boar/BRM
Thayers
Fine Platinum Combo
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2nd day of the NEW focus and 2nd day with the Bostonian. Whipped up a nice lather. I really like the lather that Fine produces and I'm lucky that none of mine have diminished scents at all. I'm not quite as big of a Zenith fan as others, but it does the job.
3 passes later and only my right lower neck has held me back from being completely smooth this morning. Still a good start to the day.
Have a great day all!
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Wonderful shave and photo Jason. I have the new Fine Aquamarine soap and aftershave being delivered today.

brit · Mar 3, 2020

jluc said: ↑

March 3rd
Razor: Blackland Dart
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Heritage Collection C-MON
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: B&M Reserve Fern
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: B&M Reserve Fern

Good morning

Excellent shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

I examined the Dart under a lit magnifying glass last night. There's nothing wrong with it, it's me. I keep doing the same thing over again expecting different results. Time to make a change. My muscle memory really has me maintaining a shallow angle. The Dart takes a steep angle. Smoothed it right out. Funny thing, I kept subconsciously swallowing the angle. It used to be the other way around, I would catch myself dropping the handle creating too steep an angle with all my razors. That explains why my earlier shaves with the Dart were so smooth, I wasn't maintaining a shallow angle. I have to unlearn what I've learned when using the Dart. I feel better now knowing the razor isn't damaged.

Have a great day!
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awesome shave and pic Jim.glad you got the dart dialed.

brit · Mar 3, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

March 3, 2020
Gem Damaskeene OC
Gem PTFE
DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Old Spice Shave Cream
Dominica Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

In trying to match things up like Jim, @jluc , I went with the Old Spice Cream and the DK7 brush. The pairing worked well together whipping up a mountain of lather. Three passes and touch ups just let the little guy escape. One spot on my lower right neck foiled my attempt at a BBS shave. A splash of Dominica Grand Bay Rum AS and I am off to my office to work on taxes today. Oh the excitement...I can hardly contain myself. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
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fine shave and pic Clint,have a fun day..

brit · Mar 3, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

March 3rd
New Improved w GSB (2)
Zenith boar/BRM
Thayers
Fine Platinum Combo
View attachment 219577
2nd day of the NEW focus and 2nd day with the Bostonian. Whipped up a nice lather. I really like the lather that Fine produces and I'm lucky that none of mine have diminished scents at all. I'm not quite as big of a Zenith fan as others, but it does the job.
3 passes later and only my right lower neck has held me back from being completely smooth this morning. Still a good start to the day.
Have a great day all!
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awesome shave and pic Jason..razor looks fantastic..

jtspartan · Mar 3, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Wonderful shave and photo Jason. I have the new Fine Aquamarine soap and aftershave being delivered today.
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Interested in your review of that Aquamarine, Clint. It appears that this is their first original scent, besides the Snake Bite I suppose.

brit · Mar 3, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

March 3

Parker SRX and L4 Gillette Travel Tech
Voskhod (2)
Simpson Chubby 2 Super
Tabac
Alum, Thayers WH, USB/Almond Oil, Floid Vigoroso, & Aramis EdT

2020 Shavette Focus Shave # 6

Nice, easy, and super close over most areas in two passes and a few touch ups on my upper lip. Used the trusty Tech only for squaring up the sideburns. Game On everywhere else with the SRX. I removed a small bit of unneeded skin on the corner of my mouth (pressure, angle...Charlie) and some stubble remains on one side of my chin where I skipped the touch ups (or maybe the beginnings of goatee?). I have stuff to work on for Shave # 7, but all things considered, it was a nice shave.

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Have a fantastic day, everyone!
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fine shave Charlie..good morning..

matthewoli98 · Mar 3, 2020

SOTD:
Beautiful shaves over the last week, fantastic performance from the Credance and as usual the arko performed flawlessly.

Decided to use Godrej too as mine has started thinning out for some reason, but still lathers beautifully. Its definitely a fantastic lime scented cream.

The Credance never fails to impress with its slickness and amazing post shave feel. Its definitely one of my favourite soaps performance wise, a pity it was discontinued due to its scent which is very over powering but great after lathering.

Shave 1:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: feather hi-stainless (8)
Cream: Godrej lime
Aftershave: old spice whitewater

Shave 2:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: omega 49
Blade: feather hi-stainless (9)
Soap: arko shave stick
Aftershave: ambassador for men

Shave 3:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: feather hi-stainless (10)
Soap: Credance, groom dept
Aftershave: ambassador for men

Sent from my Redmi S2 using Tapatalk

brit · Mar 3, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

View attachment 219570

March 3 SOTD:

Razor: Tom White Alumi-TAR
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: PdP
Aftershave: PAA Captain Smythe's Reserve
Additional Care:
Unrefined Shea Butter

I had a special treat for my shave today: I received a package in the mail yesterday with the two newest creations by @twhite. The brass version is very much a beast, and both are beautiful. The adjustment mechanism is smooth and easy to operate. For today's shave, I chose the aluminum version and set it to 2. Compared to the brass it is a lightweight, but when you use it, the weight feels just about right. There is a slight blade feel at this setting, enough to let you know the razor is doing its thing. The proper angle is intuitive and easy to find. After my first pass, I had a noticeable reduction with no discomfort. Very smooth. A little re-application of lather, and I set up for my second pass. This too was also very smooth, as my typical routine is more or less a XTG pass on number two. After a quick rinse, I could tell I had a nice DFS plus, and I left it there. One shave in, and I am very impressed with this razor. I will likely follow up with the same razor tomorrow, but I will dial it up a bit.

Tom, I must again applaud this razor. Terrific job!

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fine shave and pic Jim,cool razor..

clint64 · Mar 3, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

March 3

Parker SRX and L4 Gillette Travel Tech
Voskhod (2)
Simpson Chubby 2 Super
Tabac
Alum, Thayers WH, USB/Almond Oil, Floid Vigoroso, & Aramis EdT

2020 Shavette Focus Shave # 6

Nice, easy, and super close over most areas in two passes and a few touch ups on my upper lip. Used the trusty Tech only for squaring up the sideburns. Game On everywhere else with the SRX. I removed a small bit of unneeded skin on the corner of my mouth (pressure, angle...Charlie) and some stubble remains on one side of my chin where I skipped the touch ups (or maybe the beginnings of goatee?). I have stuff to work on for Shave # 7, but all things considered, it was a nice shave.

View attachment 219574

Have a fantastic day, everyone!
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Great looking shave Charlie. Good thing you didn't need the extra skin.

jtspartan · Mar 3, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

March 3, 2020
Gem Damaskeene OC
Gem PTFE
DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Old Spice Shave Cream
Dominica Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

In trying to match things up like Jim, @jluc , I went with the Old Spice Cream and the DK7 brush. The pairing worked well together whipping up a mountain of lather. Three passes and touch ups just let the little guy escape. One spot on my lower right neck foiled my attempt at a BBS shave. A splash of Dominica Grand Bay Rum AS and I am off to my office to work on taxes today. Oh the excitement...I can hardly contain myself. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
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Very nice, Clint. Yes, the influence of Jim's colour matching is everywhere...

brit · Mar 3, 2020

matthewoli98 said: ↑

SOTD:
Beautiful shaves over the last week, fantastic performance from the Credance and as usual the arko performed flawlessly.

Decided to use Godrej too as mine has started thinning out for some reason, but still lathers beautifully. Its definitely a fantastic lime scented cream.

The Credance never fails to impress with its slickness and amazing post shave feel. Its definitely one of my favourite soaps performance wise, a pity it was discontinued due to its scent which is very over powering but great after lathering.

Shave 1:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: feather hi-stainless (8)
Cream: Godrej lime
Aftershave: old spice whitewater

Shave 2:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: omega 49
Blade: feather hi-stainless (9)
Soap: arko shave stick
Aftershave: ambassador for men

Shave 3:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: feather hi-stainless (10)
Soap: Credance, groom dept
Aftershave: ambassador for men

Sent from my Redmi S2 using Tapatalk
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fine shaves Matthew..cool pics..

clint64 · Mar 3, 2020

9nein9 said: ↑

Very nice gentlemen!!!
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Thank you Patrick.

jtspartan · Mar 3, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

I removed a small bit of unneeded skin on the corner of my mouth (pressure, angle...Charlie)
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Yeesh. Mouth cuts sting a bit for sure. Bet you're smooth now, though, Charlie!

clint64 · Mar 3, 2020

brit said: ↑

fine shave and pic Clint,have a fun day..
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Thank you Gary.

jtspartan · Mar 3, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

View attachment 219570

March 3 SOTD:

Razor: Tom White Alumi-TAR
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: PdP
Aftershave: PAA Captain Smythe's Reserve
Additional Care:
Unrefined Shea Butter

I had a special treat for my shave today: I received a package in the mail yesterday with the two newest creations by @twhite. The brass version is very much a beast, and both are beautiful. The adjustment mechanism is smooth and easy to operate. For today's shave, I chose the aluminum version and set it to 2. Compared to the brass it is a lightweight, but when you use it, the weight feels just about right. There is a slight blade feel at this setting, enough to let you know the razor is doing its thing. The proper angle is intuitive and easy to find. After my first pass, I had a noticeable reduction with no discomfort. Very smooth. A little re-application of lather, and I set up for my second pass. This too was also very smooth, as my typical routine is more or less a XTG pass on number two. After a quick rinse, I could tell I had a nice DFS plus, and I left it there. One shave in, and I am very impressed with this razor. I will likely follow up with the same razor tomorrow, but I will dial it up a bit.

Tom, I must again applaud this razor. Terrific job!

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That is awesome. What Tom does is amazing. Glad to hear it works for you already, Jim.

clint64 · Mar 3, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

Interested in your review of that Aquamarine, Clint. It appears that this is their first original scent, besides the Snake Bite I suppose.
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It is my understanding Fine worked with West Coast Shaving to come up with the scent. Some of the people on the Facebook shaving group are saying it is Floid Blue with citrus. I certainly hope not. I have 3/4 of a bottle of Floid Blue that I rarely use.

jtspartan said: ↑

Very nice, Clint. Yes, the influence of Jim's colour matching is everywhere...
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Thank you Jason. It's the truth. I never gave the brush a thought in the world until Jim started posting.

clint64 · Mar 3, 2020

matthewoli98 said: ↑

SOTD:
Beautiful shaves over the last week, fantastic performance from the Credance and as usual the arko performed flawlessly.

Decided to use Godrej too as mine has started thinning out for some reason, but still lathers beautifully. Its definitely a fantastic lime scented cream.

The Credance never fails to impress with its slickness and amazing post shave feel. Its definitely one of my favourite soaps performance wise, a pity it was discontinued due to its scent which is very over powering but great after lathering.

Shave 1:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: feather hi-stainless (8)
Cream: Godrej lime
Aftershave: old spice whitewater

Shave 2:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: omega 49
Blade: feather hi-stainless (9)
Soap: arko shave stick
Aftershave: ambassador for men

Shave 3:
Razor: Wilkinson sword TTO
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: feather hi-stainless (10)
Soap: Credance, groom dept
Aftershave: ambassador for men

Sent from my Redmi S2 using Tapatalk
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Great shaves Matthew.

Is it okay to eat cookies and ice cream together?

Yes

Yes