December 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Great nudge....might be the tipping point.

 

FYI, The Razor Company has the Desert Vetiver in stock...
I've placed 4 orders with them this year and they have all shipped out the next day.

https://www.therazorcompany.com/collections/shaving-soaps-creams/saponificio-varesino

 

That isn’t a nudge, it is a shove!
The price at both places has gone up quite a bit lately...wonder if it has to do with SV having a US site now.

 

Just doing my part to help.

The resellers may be contractually set to sell at or above certain prices now.

 

We’ll see how long it takes from TRC...weak I am. Shove worked. Did get a 10% off first order for giving them an email address.

Saw the US SV site....digging around it though looks like it’s really just an authorized importer reseller (Brand To Markets?) that took the .us domain and created a SV branded shopping cart using Shopify.

 

Thanks gents ! Congrats to @Hembree ( Gramps)

 

17th December 2020.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Cussons Imperial Leather ~ Arctic Ocean & Icelandic Moss Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Yardley ~ English Lavender Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush : Unbranded Turkish Boar.
Face Lather.
Soap : Arko Shave Stick.
Blade: Gillette Winner. (2)
Razor: Parker ~ 55SL Semi-Slant.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade (~Winter mix~) peppermint Lavender, + eucalyptus, Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ Arko ~ Comfort ASL/ Cologne + ASB.

Greetings,
Early morning shave.
Last shift of 2020 at the mill then i'm furloughed until the 11th January 2021 after a meeting yesterday morning with our new inept text book theory micro-management team. Not the best of circumstances but i don't scorn it because i still have a job and a income coming in to start 2021, which lots of unfortunate people no longer have. How long my job will last next year remains to be seen.'I'll cross that bridge when i come to it'...This covid 19 madness has taught us all to take nothing for granted anymore as the vast majority of people did, 'including myself' before it spread it's epidemic upon us...Enough said.

It's a very substantial much needed break to be honest, which i will use to recharge my body & mind and catch up on a few DIY projects i need to do for myself & family.
I get great enjoyment shaving with all of my slant razors, but this year the Parker 55SL has become my favourite...Each blade i have paired it together with has been comfortable and acceptable to date. The Gillette winner yet again is no exception.
The humble 'Turkish Delight' Arko shave stick never fails to provide a slick protective lather in a short space of time, love it or hate it....The performance from this humble inexpensive shave stick is amazingly good...I consider myself fortunate that it doesn't dry out my skin when i use it.

A enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable/near BBS shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Arko Comfort ASB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Thanks, Jason.
The 75 has the edge over the 76 still.

Woo-hoo!!!


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Now that's funny.....

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Congratulations to all, Danny.

 

Thursday December 17, 2020
Razor: Bigelow and Parkin Travel Razor
Blade: Wizamet (?)
Brush: Brush of Shame
Soap: WK La Fougère Parfaite
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Brut
Fragrance: Brut Cologne

Oh my am I bathed in Brut goodness for today. From the WK soap which is as near a perfect match scent wise as you will get, to the aftershave splash, to the nearly a gallon of Cologne (25,6 ounces and pic below for scale) that I will NEVER be able to finish off. Look out world, I'm coming at you and yes I'm "That Guy" today..................You're WELCOME The Bigelow and Parkin Travel razor is a funny looking contraption but really a breeze and delight to use. Biggest problem is using both hands to flip it over to use both sides of the blade at times. It gives a very good and smooth shave though. A little digging on the site shows that some in the past here have had this and actually did a little pass around with it. If there is sufficient interest, I just happen to have a spare that we could start a pass around with for those interested. I'll gaugeinterest and see if we should start a pass around thread in the appropriate section to track and see individual reviews on it. Tomorrow I'll use a razor that some feel was inspired by this little guy, mainly do to the similar hinges. Virtual doughnut for whoever guesses what razor. I know you guys will get it easily so only 1 doughnut to the first that is correct. Should be in the 40's for work today so that's very doable for this old window washer. Have a great day Guys !!

 

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!

 

Now that's a serious bottle of Brut! Nice Dave!

The only hinged razor I have is the Monobilt, so that's my guess.

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December 17th
Razor: H&S Co NO75LE
Blade: Gillette Winner (2)
Brush: Grizzly Bay WildBlue ChubCub
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: B&M Vespers
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
B&M Unscented Balm
AS: B&M Vespers

Good morning!

Awesome shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.
I'm feeling good and smelling great!

Have a great day!



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Thanks Jim and I knew it was too easy for this crowd. Here's your doughnut and please be careful about dropping the sprinkles on the floor in here Have a great day !

 

Great shave and Picture Jim !

 

Great image and report Barry! Arko is good stuff no doubt, wifey and my nose just didn’t take to it. Hopefully the brief furlough is only a short vacation/respite that sounds welcome.

 

Cool razor Dave. The WK LFP and Brut.....mmmm. That is quite the shelf bending bottle of after shave!

Awesome image of the H&S Co Jim. Cool brush and colors!

 

Your videos keep getting better and better, Bill.

 

Terrific Thursday shave, Barry! Sorry about the layoff, but you seem to have a positive attitude about it. Have a good day!