30 Day Rule/Focus; January 2025. All Are Welcome.

14th January 2025.


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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/L’Oréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energy Taurine Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears Transparent bar Soap.
Brush: Semogue 1305.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Ikea Kalas Side Bowl.
Lather: Razorock "What The Puck? !" Orange Sunrise.
Blade: Amazon Solimo. (D3)
Razor: Lord L125 Head w/Muhle R89 Handle.
Razor: Gillette Guard. (Head) (D3)

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Duru Mandarin Cologne./Wilco Men's Moisturiser.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

It's been some time since I used the Razorock "WTP?!" soap and forgot it takes a bit more time to build a lather, which for me isn't a big issue I find after the soap has been bloomed in tepid tap water for few minutes I'm rewarded with a rich, creamy slick protective lather with a good post shave feel.

Finishing the shave off a with a few small dollops of Wilco Men's Moisturiser.

My face & precious swede are feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Thanks, Joe. The styptic pencil rubbed the error out.

 

Great Monday shaves and reports, gents!

Neal, interesting comparison on the weights and blade gaps of various razors. I suspect blade angle also plays a role... Oh, and glad to hear the interview seems to have gone well. Good luck when they make their decision!

 

Great way to start your Tuesday, Barry!

 

Blade angle is part of the equation yes. I'm working on the data but haven't completed it yet. How the three work together determines aggression and I've always been interested in how it all comes together.

 

Great Tuesdays shave. The Sir Hare soap was strong enough to give the brush enough to work with in under a minute-good sign.Clean and clear all over, no damage...another good sign. 2 healthy passes. Strong close from the Stephan Bay Rum A.S. Just a little bit of clove in there, which I suppose is natural for a Bay Rum product, but I like how it blends in with the other ingredients so you don't get the "full-clove" persuasion. Stephan's Bay Rum is a go0d buy over at Williamsport Barber. This one gets the top grade-As Outstanding As It Gets.

 

Great shaves Barry.

 

Thanks John.

 

Thank you John

 

Thank you Joe.

 

I’ve decided, since I’m semi-retired and feel that I can return to fully retired when I want to, that I’ll only shave every other day. It seems like my whiskers don’t grow as fast as they once did and 12 and 13 year olds don’t notice if I’m clean shaven. Plus, my good shaves seem to last about 36 hours before it is visually noticeable.

So today was a no shave Tuesday. That’s my story and I’m sticking with it!


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As I understand it, Troy, you really have to watch out for those 12 and 13 years olds -- they are vicious fashion critics and absolutely merciless when they collect in packs. Sort of like those mini velociraptors in the second Jurassic Park movie...

 

I have pondered how to respond to your response. I will at least commend you for your honesty. That being said, given that you readily admit to #3 -
“3. You just do not give a rats “petunia” to the opinion of others and will do whatever suites you even though it may give others the opportunity to understand you shaves and even learn a few things.” - is really unfortunate.
Therefore, although I have tried to view your post with an open mind, with diminishing returns, I have no choice but to ban you from my viewing of your posts from this post forward. Perhaps others will find your writings worthy of the time to read and comment. I no longer can or want to.

As always, I wish you many fine shaves and hope for future improvement in the entire process. Be well Paul.

 

Wonderful Bay Rum shave Neil. Hope the decision goes you way.

 

SRS # 1220

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Drew Dick 7/8” Half Hollow Damascus
Brush: Sawdust Creation Studio Malle Burl
Lather: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Aftershave: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Outstanding custom straight razor shave today. The boar brush whipped up a nice King of Oud lather suitable for three passes. I was rewarded with an extremely close and comfortable shave. I did manage a set down error on the left side of my neck. It was no big deal as the alum and witch hazel took care of the crimson.

We have another crisp Winters day here on LI. I have already completed my X3Bar and sprint workout this morning. Now I am off to a luncheon with some former colleagues. The perks of the MoLC (Men of Leisure Club).

Enjoy your day.

 

What happened to the Hair Shaper blade? Great shave Joe.

 

fabulous tuesday affairs gents..

 

-Tuesday-
red & black de luxe
custom badger
aos
fine



good morning gents
mmmn sandalwood,again..
lovely sandalwood lather built with the custom badger
smooth 2 passer with the de luxe/karve combo.minor pick ups as usual.
fine santal absolut to finish
awesome
have a fantastic day everyone
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Thank you Gary.

 

I commend you for sanctioning Paul. As everyone knows, I also have banned Paul so that I don’t see his posts unless I desire to do so. I will never ban anyone from this thread unless they continually go against the rules that I have posted in my monthly intro. Personally, I think Paul should move on to the SOS thread where he is best served. In the past, I have shared why I think this is the best path for Paul so there's no need to beat that dead horse. He is still welcome to post here. Ultimately, it's his decision to stay or leave this thread.