May 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Fantastic photos and report, Joseph--a wonderful line up today!

I recall you mentioning what a pain that bottle is (there is evidence of that on the streaks on the label), but it looks amazing. I wonder if some type of restrictor could be fashioned so you get the best of both worlds--form and function?

 

Thanks Tim! I probably will do a few more honings with some of my other razors before the end of the year. Right now, 4 of my 13 razors have been lapped. I probably will hone my vintage W F Engel and possibly my vintage F Herder. I will shave with them one more time and make a determination to hone or hold off doing it.

 

fine shave and pic Joe..good morning..

 

Two Occam DE's today! It really is a beautiful razor. Wonderful menthol-y travel shave--if you can't travel, you can at least bring the travel to you

 

fine shave and pic Joseph,good morning..

 

Thank you Clint! It was gratifying to get a great shave after I lapped the razor.

 

awesome shave and pic Jason,good morning..

 

Thanks Gary! Have a great day!

 

#newtotheden
*Razor: Recent addition; 3rd shave
*Soap: First use!
Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Drew Dick 7/8” Quarter Hollow Purple Heartwood
Brush: Shore Shave Creamsicle Swirl 24 mm White Synthetic
Lather: Declaration Grooming Original
Aftershave: Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood
Additional Care:
Barbero Alum Block
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

New to the den week. I happen to enjoy many of the Declaration Grooming (DG) and the Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux (DG/CL) products. I have 11 currently in the den. The current Milksteak formula is fantastic, not that the other bases were lacking, in scent and glissade.

Once again a three pass iced water shave did not disappoint. The Drew Dick quarter hollow easily mowed down the stubbles. As I get more comfortable with this blade, I am reach enjoying the weight of the razor and it’s ease of use.
(Currently I have two razors from the talented Drew Dick. The second is a half hollow 7/8 Damascus)

The finishing touches of the alum block followed by the witch hazel left the face ready for the splash. Additionally, I did not get any negative feedback, excessive burn, as the block passed over the moisten shaved area.

Finally, the Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood is a nice way to end the entire process. I love the hint of vanilla mixed with the sandalwood.

Have a fabulous day brothers.

 

What a great shot, Jim. Love the razor, obviously, and that brush is a stunner too.

 

monday shave
1959 brit red tip rocket
gsb
yaqi ruby red best badger
captain's choice bowl
proraso sandalwood

good morning gents, monday shave.my wife went back to work today, but in a closed shop capacity,so safe.me, i am at home for a while yet,still project only type work going on.loaded the red rocket with a gsb,the proraso red cream lather built by the yaqi badger provider more than enough slickness for a fine 2+ pass bbs.no issues.took my time of course,its a red tip..proraso red aftershave to finish.have a fine monday everyone..

 

Another beautiful pic, Clint. I know you don't really like that handle, but that Synth knot looks fantastic- perfectly formed and dense. I hope the doctor's visit is as uneventful as you hope.

 

cool shave and pic Joe..good morning..

 

May 1st - 4th

Proraso PS Red
Art of Shaving SC - Oud
Zenith Synthetic
Blackland Vector or ShaveSmith Kamisori
Proline B-30
Thayers Witch Hazel - Lavender
Art of Shaving Cologne Intense - Oud Suede

Busy working weekend...so to keep it simple I used the same tools for the past 4 days. Friday - Vector, Saturday - SS Kamisori, Sunday - Vector, Today - SS Kamisori.

Zenith synthetic made quick work of the Art of Shaving SC every day.....in fact, I've got a donut showing. While the Zenith synthetic is a very nice example....it doesn't have anything on the Simpson T3 (which is half the $, delivered), nor does it compete with the Omega EVO, which is ~$10 more. It's a nice brush, slightly much backbone for me. AoS Oud SC....since a circle of death is showing, I'll likely not replace it (but I will put it on a gift list, which makes it an easy purchase for wifey if the local store lasts). The Oud fragrance is very pleasant and a wifey favorite. AoS SC lathers instantly, quite easy to face lather into yogurty bliss. Unfortunately the in between swipe face feel is slightly 'too clean' feeling, most artisan shave creams/soaps have the edge with the 'skin nourishment' feel (at least for me). All four days of shaving between the two razors.....2 passes with neck/jawline touch ups. 3 of the days were DFS+ shaves....but Saturday was a very early 4:30am shave, and without enough caffeine, ended up a DFS, as there was a rough spot on the neck. Thayers Witch Hazel, always a great after shave splash for a great skin feel, followed by AoS Oud Suede Cologne Intense. This will always be a repurchase, it's woodsy leathery aroma is one of a kind, subtle, lasts all day, and quite near intoxicating to my nose.

Hope everyone has a great Monday!

 

Very nice, Joe. That brush shape is just a classic. The Declaration Grooming soap sounds fantastic as well.

 

Stunning reds today, Gary. Good morning, sir.

 

Very nice, Blair. I didn't even know that Zenith makes a high end Synth, to be honest. Sounds like a bit of a 'meh' review of it. Is it new to you?

 

awesome shave and pic Blair,good morning..

 

Sounds like you got the razor prepared very well, Joe. Congrats.

 

thank you Jason,good morning..