March 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Very nice shave Jim!
Beautiful picture.
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Thanks, Terry!

 

Nice razor and brush Clint!
Hope the list is short and quick.
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Thanks Jim
I'm smelling....... different.
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Thanks Clint!
Freezing rain, I'll wait till tomorrow.
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Thanks Tim!
I kinda like Feather blades, they mow down the brush.
I do have other blades but I hope never to have to use them unless I'm just playing around.

MAYhem, never participated in that.
Not sure I'm ready to go there.
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Thanks Joe!
It's amazingly different to say the least.
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Thank you Terry. We even had to start weeding the flower beds and such.

 

My wife doesn't ask me to clean out the flower beds...


Anymore!
Well.....
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In Pennsyltucky, we rent one of these to do our fence.

 

Get in the Zone, the Shake Zone

 

Never realized that I'm a menth head.

 

Admitting it, is the first step....
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I hear you. I would have done the same but she was watching.

 

Prayers for the downers.....

May you find peace through it all.

 

Yea....
If they're watching they seem to stop you from getting the good cleaning finished.
But then they just move you down the list a little.
Oh well..

 

Ohhhh....... she looks fast!

 

March 13 & 14

Parker SRX and L4 Gillette Travel Tech
Voskhod (1 & 2)
30 Day Crew LE Figured Maple handle w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot
Stirling Blood on Steel
Alum, Thayers WH, USB/Almond Oil, Floid Vigoroso, & Aramis EdT

2020 Shavette Focus Shaves # 11 and 12

Two more focus shaves are in the books, and both were super close and comfortable. Beginning today, I'll complete all my shaves using the Sierra Romeo X-ray without the Trusty Travel Tech. Yes, that's right. You read it here first. I'll keep the Triple Tango handy for the occasional focus detour shave, and that's it!

Using the SRX has become almost automatic, even though I continue to have the utmost respect for any open blade razor. I'm always keenly aware that I'm one stroke away from visiting the local ER. Fear of doctors and a high insurance deductible helps me stay focused.

The LE brush made by our very own @jtspartan performed flawlessly. This brush is another permanent fixture in my Den.

Regrettably, I must report one egregious misrepresentation in my SOTD photo. There was, in fact, NO Blood on Steel as promised on the soap label. I will contact the manufacturer first thing Monday morning to report this major product defect which is tantamount to glue dots on DE blades and soap granules. Preliminary investigation has revealed either a mislabeled product, or worse yet, a failure to achieve correct saponification. Film at 11. Until then, let's just say that this wouldn't be Ralphy's Favorite Christmas Soap.

Oh yeah, the song is coming along nicely...

Baby, if you've ever wondered
Wondered whatever became of me
I'm rockin’ the SRX here in Kentucky and splashin' on too much Aramis EdT

Got really burned with the Norelco
Round and round and up and down my mug
Maybe you and me were never meant to be
Just baby think of me once in a while

Loading up that Voskie, leaving you behind
Hardest thing I ever had to do
Broke that blade in two
But Baby, pay no mind
The price for getting smooth was losing you​

Introducing the Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake Ref. SBGA407. I admire the attention to detail on this piece. In particular, the dial color and texture are real eye catchers. I love how GS dials contrast shadows and light. That's a design hallmark of this brand



The auto-wind engine under the hood ain't no slouch, either. I really like how GS shows it off with an exhibition case back. Just beautiful inside and out.



I hope you all have a terrific and restful weekend.

 

Really great shave Charlie!
Making up songs now???
From the pictures there.
You really have a lot of time on your hands.

tp

 

What!?! MAYhem is a typical Tuesday for you