June 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thanks, Joe!


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Gorgeous photo Jim. If you used the Timeless 0.95mm twice in 8 hours, I can understand the skin protesting.

 

Fantastic lineup Amigo. Love the brush.

 

Thank you, Clint!


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June 6, 2020
Gem Damaskeene
Gem PTFE
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Mike’s Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Fine L’Orange Noir



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Inspired by @jgreenepa Jeff, I had pulled out my near mint Gem Damaskeene set to use for several days. This set has the original unused Damaskeene blades. I was all set to use the razor and had even posted the SOTD on other threads. However, after showering I was not feeling it so pulled out the Supply Co and loaded a fresh Proline blade. This combo is one of my favorite razor/blade combos period. The CH2 synthetic did a wonderful job whipping up a rich slick lather. Three passes and touch ups ended in a perfect BBS shave. Easily the my best shave this week. A splash of Fine L'Orange Noir and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Saturday

 

June Focus

Eufros~~Simpson~~dubl duck ~~Florida Water
Hot, hot, hot day here in the heartland.
@clint64 asked about the scent of this soap.
From the BG website:
bergamot, pepper, lime, lavender, cedar, sandalwood, sage, vetiver and benzoin.
This is a citrus-forward soap, that isn't "citrusy", if that makes any sense.
Bergamot hits you immediately, but the vetiver and cedar really balance it out.
I am NOT a citrus soap fan, but this soap is a home run.
Lathering...well, you be the judge.


That's what I thought.
The dubl duck hasn't been at bat for a while, but apparently it's been practicing,
because it hadn't lost any of its swing.
Easy, two-passer with some ATG cleanup left Primo's kisser smooth and soft.
The mentholated Florida Water is the most powerful menthol product in my den.
Mos def© not for sissies.​

 

awesome shave and pics Clint.does the synthetic badger differ from the synthetic bristle?,just curious..

 

Wonderful pictures, Clint! I know nothing about shaving with a Damaskeene. Why the change? Educate me please.

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awesome shave and pic Joseph,good morning..

 

SOTD SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020

Today I decided to shave with the final, and only, model of Valet Auto Strop (VAS) razor with a safety bar instead of an open comb, the Model VC4. All models of Auto Strop razor are great shavers. The only difference with this, the final model (1941-1946) that I can discern is a bit of a narrower sweet spot when contrasted with its predecessors. The shave yesterday with my Model VB2, made from 1927 into the 1930s by Gillette, marked the beginning of the blade holder indents that precluded the use of any blade but an Auto Strop according to Waits’s Compendium. Models prior to the VB2 work just fine with a modified Gem blade. All VAS razors work with the modern Feather FHS-10 or FAS-10 blade.

It appears that I’m developing an addiction to Nancy Boy Signature Shave cream. The post shave feel continues to build over the course of consecutive shaves, and, dare I say, is easily equivalent to, if not superior to MWF. Your humble narrator was a confirmed MWF super fan, until his encounter with Nancy Boy Signature. This quiet little company out of San Francisco does no traditional marketing, but rather has relied on word-of-mouth to build their business since 2002. This strategy has garnered them numerous awards over the years. Sharpologist acknowledged them in 2020 as “having limited availability, but stellar performance with or without a brush”. I’ve never used it without a brush, but I can see how, given its consistency- thick and rich creamy paste - it would perform well.

After showering and then rinsing with cold water, I pulled out a product I’d purchased several months ago and never used, Chel Cooling Gel, which is apparently equally effective pre or post shave. After applying it to both mug and noggin, I spent some time reorganizing my den before applying the Nancy Boy lather directly Over it with the Jayaruh Custom Rosewood Silvertip Badger #378. The synthetic menthol definitely behaved differently than the real deal. The aloe and other skin-friendly ingredients in the Chel felt great on both shave surfaces and continued to slowly and gradually build throughout the two and 1/2 passes (WTG, ATG, ATG) of the shave. Quite frankly, “me likee”! The one caution provided was to ensure one washed their hands after applying, as it is apparently very eye unfriendly. The VAS VC4, while it does have a narrower sweet spot is an exemplary shaver and gently eased yours truly into velveteen BBS land (VBBS). The Chel cool lasted at least an hour and a half into the morning post shave. I feel clean, extremely cool and refreshed.

RAZOR: Valet Auto Strop (Model VC4)
BLADE: Feather FHS-10
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by Chel Cooling Gel as Preshave
BRUSH: Jayaruh Custom Rosewood Silvertip Badger #378
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Nancy Boy Cooling After-Shave Gel.

 

saturday brit shave
1940s brit flat bottom new
7 oclock black
simpson commodore
tobs eton college

good morning gents,brit shave today,another flat bottom new ,this time the brit market version with its unique handle.locked and loaded with a 7 oclock black,fine tobs/simpson built lather, bbs in 2+ smooth passes.eton college to finish.awesome.i have been enjoying the citrus scents the last few days and will do a couple more..have a fine day everyone..

 

awesome shave and pic Jeff,good afternoon..

 

awesome Jim,good morning..

 

very cool..

 

awesome shave Paul,good morning..

 

Terrific shave and report, Jeff!

Awesome, Gary!

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Thank you!
Good morning..

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thank you Jim..

 

Nice shave, Clint! I've had to do the ole switch-a-roo at times after planning a shave.

 

Great shave, Joseph! The Florida Water is most perfect for the hot, humid days. I haven't added menthol to my bottle, but I have splashed on some Osage Rub immediately proceded with a splash of FW for a refreshing result. FW is great stuff that I can still find at Wal-Mart for about 3 bucks.