May 2022 30 Day Rule/Focus and Discussion. All Are Welcome! | Page 55

brit · May 10, 2022

Hogie said: ↑

Today's shave was OK. I shouldn't have included the Fatip in the photo. I didn't use it at all. No cleanup. Whole shave was done with the shavette. I had only 3 errors (nicks) but no straight line cuts. The ProGuard blades will work for me. I may continue this week using only the shavette. I really don't need to go SR if I can shave this close with the shavette. I have a little bit of a hard time using my left hand and there is how the cuts come. Give it a week and see how it goes. Minimal burn with the alum giving feedback on the nicks.

The Ogallala is nice. Vanilla & Bay Rum was nice. I like these hard soaps in puck form. Continued with the Proraso Blue pre-shave. Finished with Proraso balm and a splash of Pinaud.

Overall, not bad. I didn't get as close as I do with a DE but passable. If I can't get a close shave by weeks end, I will go back to the DE razors and shelve this shavette for a bit. I want to enjoy my shaves again. I can do the DE and get no burn, or nicks. This is like starting over again!

So, I have yet to try the Bic blades!

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Paul Turner said: ↑

Much better today than yesterday, but it could have been better than THAT. I kept the same razor as yesterday out for today. Glad I did. I did a casual load for tue first pass, and felt it was just OK. That's right fellas, it was"Boy do I need that second pass" day. First pass I could hardly see the soap on my face and next. Got through the shave OK, but I knew right then and there that I had to go for a minute on the second, which I did. I definitely saw the soap this time . While that pleased me, I still missed NE Porcupine(under right nostril) and a section of Cactus that frustrates me more often than not(just to the left of the Ingrown Swamp. THAT became a swamp today, and I'll fix it tomorrow. As for NE Porcupine, I killed it off just a few minutes ago, right after breakfast, with the razor and hot water. The Royal Copenhagen was a nice A.S. for tye day, and I closed with Passion 4 Men Cologne(House of Elizabeth Taylor-a lady who knows what works good for men in the cologne persuasion of life..Most Excellent.
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SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 2022

Woke up to another sunny, yet cool 53°F day forecast to rise to 70°F. It does appear to finally be warming up. I’m dedicating today’s shave to Andrey Shpakovskiy of Gipson Razor in the Ukraine. As a vet, my heart is with the people of Ukraine, and I would ask that every shave brother and sister pray with me for my friend Andrey and his loved ones and family’s safety in the face of continued Russian fascistic aggression. I pray every day for an end to this war, and that Putin experience the karma he deserves!

In Andrey’s honor I’m shaving my mug with his first Saito homage effort, the Katsumi #1 that I purchased from him. While definitely heftier and wider at 14/13 than any other straight razor in my collection, it shaves smoothly and easily. Balance in hand is first rate, as was the three pass shave it delivered. While it’s not a razor I reach for regularly due to its blade width - 4/8 to 7/8 - is my sweet spot, it certainly delivered the goods this morning leaving me smooth as a peach as my Swedish friend, Hans, is fond of saying about a great shave.

This morning’s noggin shave featured my Cooper Monobilt, a great shaving hinged OC safety razor masterpiece designed and produced in Brooklyn, NY in the 1930’s. Brooklyn during the first three decades of the 20th century was a bit of a razor manufacturing mecca. In addition to the Cooper Safety Razor Company, Star, Kampfe, Gem, Ever Ready, American Safety Razor Corporation and Weck all produced quality shaving tools there. Things change! In any case, the Cooper Monobilt sheared away my noggin stubble in the usual two ATG passes leaving me glassine smooth from noggin to neck.

RAZOR: Gipson Katsumi 14/13 (Mug), Cooper Monobilt (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE (Dome)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T400 with 26mm Silvertip Badger Ferrule.
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys WH. Finished with Canoe Original EdT.
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fabulous shaves and pics gents..

brit · May 10, 2022

tuesday
french market new rfb
platinum
simpson
dr.harris

good day gents.
lovely smooth 2 pass shave with the french market gillette new rfb.
nicely enhanced with the R.E. reproduction handle.
better weight and balance.
i was gifted the razor stand by a cool friend at work.
it matches nicely with the dr.harris bowl.
fabulous arlington lather built with the mighty simpson.
small brush but packs a wallop..
touch of twisted thayers lemon and matching cologne to finish.
awesome.

have a fine day everyone.

jgreenepa · May 10, 2022

Paul Turner said: ↑

Much better today than yesterday, but it could have been better than THAT. I kept the same razor as yesterday out for today. Glad I did. I did a casual load for tue first pass, and felt it was just OK. That's right fellas, it was"Boy do I need that second pass" day. First pass I could hardly see the soap on my face and next. Got through the shave OK, but I knew right then and there that I had to go for a minute on the second, which I did. I definitely saw the soap this time . While that pleased me, I still missed NE Porcupine(under right nostril) and a section of Cactus that frustrates me more often than not(just to the left of the Ingrown Swamp. THAT became a swamp today, and I'll fix it tomorrow. As for NE Porcupine, I killed it off just a few minutes ago, right after breakfast, with the razor and hot water. The Royal Copenhagen was a nice A.S. for tye day, and I closed with Passion 4 Men Cologne(House of Elizabeth Taylor-a lady who knows what works good for men in the cologne persuasion of life..Most Excellent.
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Good shave, Paul!

jgreenepa · May 10, 2022

brit said: ↑

fabulous shaves and pics gents..
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Thanks, Gary!

jgreenepa · May 10, 2022

brit said: ↑

tuesday
french market new rfb
platinum
simpson
dr.harris

good day gents.
lovely smooth 2 pass shave with the french market gillette new rfb.
nicely enhanced with the R.E. reproduction handle.
better weight and balance.
i was gifted the razor stand by a cool friend at work.
it matches nicely with the dr.harris bowl.
fabulous arlington lather built with the mighty simpson.
small brush but packs a wallop..
touch of twisted thayers lemon and matching cologne to finish.
awesome.

have a fine day everyone.

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Nice stand, Gary! That handle looks great and reminds me of the knurled handles on the first Cooper Monobilts.

Trigger · May 10, 2022

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 2022

Woke up to another sunny, yet cool 53°F day forecast to rise to 70°F. It does appear to finally be warming up. I’m dedicating today’s shave to Andrey Shpakovskiy of Gipson Razor in the Ukraine. As a vet, my heart is with the people of Ukraine, and I would ask that every shave brother and sister pray with me for my friend Andrey and his loved ones and family’s safety in the face of continued Russian fascistic aggression. I pray every day for an end to this war, and that Putin experience the karma he deserves!

In Andrey’s honor I’m shaving my mug with his first Saito homage effort, the Katsumi #1 that I purchased from him. While definitely heftier and wider at 14/13 than any other straight razor in my collection, it shaves smoothly and easily. Balance in hand is first rate, as was the three pass shave it delivered. While it’s not a razor I reach for regularly due to its blade width - 4/8 to 7/8 - is my sweet spot, it certainly delivered the goods this morning leaving me smooth as a peach as my Swedish friend, Hans, is fond of saying about a great shave.

This morning’s noggin shave featured my Cooper Monobilt, a great shaving hinged OC safety razor masterpiece designed and produced in Brooklyn, NY in the 1930’s. Brooklyn during the first three decades of the 20th century was a bit of a razor manufacturing mecca. In addition to the Cooper Safety Razor Company, Star, Kampfe, Gem, Ever Ready, American Safety Razor Corporation and Weck all produced quality shaving tools there. Things change! In any case, the Cooper Monobilt sheared away my noggin stubble in the usual two ATG passes leaving me glassine smooth from noggin to neck.

RAZOR: Gipson Katsumi 14/13 (Mug), Cooper Monobilt (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE (Dome)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T400 with 26mm Silvertip Badger Ferrule.
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys WH. Finished with Canoe Original EdT.
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Great shaves Jeff! Unfortunately, rain is in the forecast from Friday through Monday.

Trigger · May 10, 2022

brit said: ↑

tuesday
french market new rfb
platinum
simpson
dr.harris

good day gents.
lovely smooth 2 pass shave with the french market gillette new rfb.
nicely enhanced with the R.E. reproduction handle.
better weight and balance.
i was gifted the razor stand by a cool friend at work.
it matches nicely with the dr.harris bowl.
fabulous arlington lather built with the mighty simpson.
small brush but packs a wallop..
touch of twisted thayers lemon and matching cologne to finish.
awesome.

have a fine day everyone.

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Nice shave and setup Gary!

brit · May 10, 2022

jgreenepa said: ↑

Nice stand, Gary! That handle looks great and reminds me of the knurled handles on the first Cooper Monobilts.
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thank you Jeff.the handle is very grippy and a cool upgrade for the old type razors also.

brit · May 10, 2022

Trigger said: ↑

Nice shave and setup Gary!
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thank you Joe.love the fancier shaves on my days off.

brit · May 10, 2022

Trigger said: ↑

Great shaves Jeff! Unfortunately, rain is in the forecast from Friday through Monday.
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here also..all this week..

brit · May 10, 2022

up for tomorrow.
***
wednesday
brit fb tech
platinum
ever-ready
dg

MrDaniel's · May 10, 2022

Paul Turner said: ↑

Much better today than yesterday, but it could have been better than THAT. I kept the same razor as yesterday out for today. Glad I did. I did a casual load for tue first pass, and felt it was just OK. That's right fellas, it was"Boy do I need that second pass" day. First pass I could hardly see the soap on my face and next. Got through the shave OK, but I knew right then and there that I had to go for a minute on the second, which I did. I definitely saw the soap this time . While that pleased me, I still missed NE Porcupine(under right nostril) and a section of Cactus that frustrates me more often than not(just to the left of the Ingrown Swamp. THAT became a swamp today, and I'll fix it tomorrow. As for NE Porcupine, I killed it off just a few minutes ago, right after breakfast, with the razor and hot water. The Royal Copenhagen was a nice A.S. for tye day, and I closed with Passion 4 Men Cologne(House of Elizabeth Taylor-a lady who knows what works good for men in the cologne persuasion of life..Most Excellent.
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jgreenepa said: ↑

View attachment 268373
SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 2022

Woke up to another sunny, yet cool 53°F day forecast to rise to 70°F. It does appear to finally be warming up. I’m dedicating today’s shave to Andrey Shpakovskiy of Gipson Razor in the Ukraine. As a vet, my heart is with the people of Ukraine, and I would ask that every shave brother and sister pray with me for my friend Andrey and his loved ones and family’s safety in the face of continued Russian fascistic aggression. I pray every day for an end to this war, and that Putin experience the karma he deserves!

In Andrey’s honor I’m shaving my mug with his first Saito homage effort, the Katsumi #1 that I purchased from him. While definitely heftier and wider at 14/13 than any other straight razor in my collection, it shaves smoothly and easily. Balance in hand is first rate, as was the three pass shave it delivered. While it’s not a razor I reach for regularly due to its blade width - 4/8 to 7/8 - is my sweet spot, it certainly delivered the goods this morning leaving me smooth as a peach as my Swedish friend, Hans, is fond of saying about a great shave.

This morning’s noggin shave featured my Cooper Monobilt, a great shaving hinged OC safety razor masterpiece designed and produced in Brooklyn, NY in the 1930’s. Brooklyn during the first three decades of the 20th century was a bit of a razor manufacturing mecca. In addition to the Cooper Safety Razor Company, Star, Kampfe, Gem, Ever Ready, American Safety Razor Corporation and Weck all produced quality shaving tools there. Things change! In any case, the Cooper Monobilt sheared away my noggin stubble in the usual two ATG passes leaving me glassine smooth from noggin to neck.

RAZOR: Gipson Katsumi 14/13 (Mug), Cooper Monobilt (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE (Dome)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T400 with 26mm Silvertip Badger Ferrule.
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys WH. Finished with Canoe Original EdT.
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brit said: ↑

tuesday
french market new rfb
platinum
simpson
dr.harris

good day gents.
lovely smooth 2 pass shave with the french market gillette new rfb.
nicely enhanced with the R.E. reproduction handle.
better weight and balance.
i was gifted the razor stand by a cool friend at work.
it matches nicely with the dr.harris bowl.
fabulous arlington lather built with the mighty simpson.
small brush but packs a wallop..
touch of twisted thayers lemon and matching cologne to finish.
awesome.

have a fine day everyone.

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Great shaves, gentlemen!

brit · May 10, 2022

MrDaniel's said: ↑

Great shaves, gentlemen!
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thank you Daniel.

jgreenepa · May 10, 2022

MrDaniel's said: ↑

Great shaves, gentlemen!
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Thanks, Daniel!

MrDaniel's · May 10, 2022

jgreenepa said: ↑

Very nice Lo Storto shave, Daniel! I should dig up my Fatip Piccolo. Enjoy your day!
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Thanks, Jeff. Your Piccolo needs some love!

Btw that Gipson razor of yours looks wild!

Hogie · May 10, 2022

brit said: ↑

tuesday
french market new rfb
platinum
simpson
dr.harris

good day gents.
lovely smooth 2 pass shave with the french market gillette new rfb.
nicely enhanced with the R.E. reproduction handle.
better weight and balance.
i was gifted the razor stand by a cool friend at work.
it matches nicely with the dr.harris bowl.
fabulous arlington lather built with the mighty simpson.
small brush but packs a wallop..
touch of twisted thayers lemon and matching cologne to finish.
awesome.

have a fine day everyone.

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Fine shave , Gary!
I have one of them handles myself.

JACarbone · May 10, 2022

SRS # 685 - Stirling Soap Week

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Wade & Butcher No. 1 Hollow Ground
Brush: Sawdust Creation Studio “Inferno” Silver Fox Synthetic
Lather: Stirling Agar
Aftershave: Stirling Agar
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

Week 2 of the May shall feature shaves from the Stirling Soap Company, Tues-Fri. I decided to start off with Agar. The scent profile is as follows: “A warm and aromatic blend of agarwood (oud), cedar, smoke, and exotic spices.”
I love the Oud. I have several variations of soaps and splashes in my den. Honestly, they are all good but today’s shave with the Agar has me wondering why I do not use it more often? Probably the simple answer is that I have to many soaps in the den.

The W &B razor easily performed it’s duties during the three pass shave. The shave left my face comfortably smooth without any irritation.

I have had a busy morning with the delivery of some new outdoor furniture, painting the trim in the living room and a trip to the supermarket. Yes, at time the MOLC has keep me busy doing some other things than relaxing. Perhaps later this week I can get in some razor restoration work.

I hope you have a great day gentlemen.

JACarbone · May 10, 2022

palmolive fox said: ↑

10th May 2022.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Lynx Africa Body Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Chantry Lavender Goat's Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: Semogue 1470.
Face Lather.
Lather: Vie-Long Shave Stick.
Razor: Gillette Guard. (D2)

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Brut Alaska ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

Greetings,

I haven't gave the vie-long shave stick much attention for a while and forgot how good this humble inexpensive stick performs and the lather it created in a short space of time.

A enjoyable early morning 2 pass + pick ups DFS with no errors to report....The Gillette Guard always provides me with quick fuss-free shaves...What more can i say.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

My face is feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Wonderful shave stick shave Barry.

JACarbone · May 10, 2022

Hogie said: ↑

Today's shave was OK. I shouldn't have included the Fatip in the photo. I didn't use it at all. No cleanup. Whole shave was done with the shavette. I had only 3 errors (nicks) but no straight line cuts. The ProGuard blades will work for me. I may continue this week using only the shavette. I really don't need to go SR if I can shave this close with the shavette. I have a little bit of a hard time using my left hand and there is how the cuts come. Give it a week and see how it goes. Minimal burn with the alum giving feedback on the nicks.

The Ogallala is nice. Vanilla & Bay Rum was nice. I like these hard soaps in puck form. Continued with the Proraso Blue pre-shave. Finished with Proraso balm and a splash of Pinaud.

Overall, not bad. I didn't get as close as I do with a DE but passable. If I can't get a close shave by weeks end, I will go back to the DE razors and shelve this shavette for a bit. I want to enjoy my shaves again. I can do the DE and get no burn, or nicks. This is like starting over again!

So, I have yet to try the Bic blades!

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Very nice shave Hogie. Give the process some time. I am amazed how close of a shave I get with my shavettes. It will all fall into place.

Trigger · May 10, 2022

JACarbone said: ↑

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SRS # 685 - Stirling Soap Week

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Wade & Butcher No. 1 Hollow Ground
Brush: Sawdust Creation Studio “Inferno” Silver Fox Synthetic
Lather: Stirling Agar
Aftershave: Stirling Agar
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

Week 2 of the May shall feature shaves from the Stirling Soap Company, Tues-Fri. I decided to start off with Agar. The scent profile is as follows: “A warm and aromatic blend of agarwood (oud), cedar, smoke, and exotic spices.”
I love the Oud. I have several variations of soaps and splashes in my den. Honestly, they are all good but today’s shave with the Agar has me wondering why I do not use it more often? Probably the simple answer is that I have to many soaps in the den.

The W &B razor easily performed it’s duties during the three pass shave. The shave left my face comfortably smooth without any irritation.

I have had a busy morning with the delivery of some new outdoor furniture, painting the trim in the living room and a trip to the supermarket. Yes, at time the MOLC has keep me busy doing some other things than relaxing. Perhaps later this week I can get in some razor restoration work.

I hope you have a great day gentlemen.
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Oudstanding shave Joe!