May 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

"But if this ever changing world IN WHICH WE LIVE IN*

*Course I realized later the words were "In which we're living"

 

I’m sending out the following items on Monday.
Stirling Orange Chill shave soap
Fine Marvel razor

K Shave Worx South Shore shave soap
Razorock Gamechanger Jaws .84

Lutz slant razor
Gibbs Normal razor

these were the 3 prizes I had set up on a PIF raffle I did in a Facebook group; they’re all packed up waiting to be shipped. The PIF was in celebration of my YouTube channel reaching over 250 subscribers.

 

THANKS
SOTD SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020

Despite the kerfuffle with my savage Spadson assaultive safety razor yesterday, I really enjoyed the software, and decided to repeat everything but the brush. Fine Snake Bite Soap is wonderfully cooling, especially when enhanced with 3 drops of M-Bomb and finished with the corresponding AS. I decided to put off the LeCoq Cage Head shave until tomorrow. I own two Gillette Silver Plated Single Rings, which date from the first year of production, 1905. Both were tarnished black when I came across them in a garage sale, and went for $5. They both exhibit the very slight neck cracks one sees in this model; and one shows the slight outline on the top cap of the end of the tightening screw developed by an overenthusiastic previous owner, all of which are just cosmetic. Both razors are decent shavers. I selected the unmarred top cap razor for today’s shave. What always occurs to me whenever I shave with either is the 115 years of history I hold in my hand. As a sixth generation owner, I feel a sense of respect and responsibility. The prior owners were good enough caretakers, that I was able to restore both back to gleaming utility. Let’s return to the actual shave.

After my shower, and preliminary ice water rinse, I generated a thick, yogurty lather with my Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute brush. I selected the 26mm ferrule set with the two band Badger knot for the job, and it over delivered. I ended up with more than enough lather for three three pass shaves. Note to self, spend less time picking up soap paste before working it in the bowl. Madame Gillette was surprisingly efficient for a 115 year old lady. I enjoy only a few vintage Gillettes, but the Old Type is definitely one of them. The old lady did not reopen any of yesterday’s nicks and weepers. She delivered a relaxing, delightfully cooling, leisurely DFS++ level three pass (WTG, XTG, ATG) shave. The best part of any shave for me is the finish! The Thayers lavender WH, Snake Bite AS, and Cremo Cooling Post Shave Balm put the icing on the cake for me. I feel smooth, clean, cool and refreshed.

RAZOR: Gillette Old Type 1905 Vintage
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
PREP: Ice water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute w/ 26mm ferrule sporting a Two Band Badger Fan knot
SOAP: Fine Accoutrements Snake Bite
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Fine Accoutrements Snake Bite AS Splash. Finished with Cremo Cooling Post Shave Balm.

 

Here. We. Go. The MAYhem maelstroms have begun.

 

Mighty fine shave, Jeff!

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....And then you flip on the leather jacket, right?

 

Great shaves Keith!

 

I think we have sufficient evidence to support the claim. Gary needs a curfew, especially when he's drunk.

 

Paul, nice shave! I have noticed that you miss spots on a semi-regular basis. After you finish your main passes, you need to do a pickup pass. Splash water on your face and neck to notice where you miss. Add lather to those areas and then shave. Voila, shave is done! It seems to me that you find the spots you missed and then don't go back to resolve it.

 

Super shave Jeff! I feel the same way when I shave with my 100+ yr old vintage straights. Who were the owners of the razor? What was their life like?

 

Right Joe, I really need to get with doing that.

 

I like Call Me Back Again

 

i would have to have done another line..that didn't sound right,,

 

fine shave Paul,good morning..

 

Great to hear from you Perry. I’m glad you and your family are doing well.


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Thanks, Joe! I always enjoy using these Old Types. It really like shaving with a piece of history in your hand.

 

Thanks, Jim! Do you own any vintage razors?

 

Awesome shave recap and photo Jeff.


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awesome shave and pic Jeff,good morning..