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

Thanks, Barry, as some of the old timers on this forum will tell you, I’ve never been a Tabac fan, new or old formulation. I’ve been using MWF for many years (10+) and am not happy with the new formulation. I’m told one of the reason in addition to cost was that the old lanolin based formula was more difficult to lather. That actually was part of its charm, but things are what they are. I’ll work my way through my three remaining cakes, God willing (just celebrated my 78th trip around the sun) and that will be that! Always enjoy your posts, my old limey friend!

 

Sometimes the soap tries to show you who is the boss. Eventually it will succumb. Nice shave regardless of the temperamental SOB

 

SRS # 1240

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Union Cutlery Banty 9/16”
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft “Beehive” 28mm
Lather: Stirling Sandpiper
Aftershave: Floïd The Genuine
Additional Care:
Maggards Alum
Nivea Sensitive Balm
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original
Wednesday’s shave: Bsck to the straights. Superb and efficient three pass shave without any issues. The soap lathers well. Very nice finish with the Floid Genuine although I prefer the Floid Genuine Vigoroso. Unfortunately, that splash is no longer available.

 

Chris, MWF is admittedly an acquired taste. I always appreciated it for its lanolin based skin benefits, but the difficulty many experienced in lathering the old formula are no longer an issue with the new palm-based formula. Without its lanolin, I have no interest in the new formulation. But that’s just me!

 

When I first started using MWF I couldn't get a good lather, due to me not adding enough water to the mix, I also find that I get the best lather results using a Synthetic brush. What I like about both MWF & Tabac is the post shave feel. I understand the love/hate opinion on Tabac, you do have to have an acquired taste for it's authentic scent, which I believe is from the tobacco flower. However, some people think it smells like an "old wicked mother in law "or last week's sweaty socks. I certainly hope that the makers didn't include any of those ingredients in the soap old or new formation. Happy belated 78th birthday my Yankee Doodle Dandy friend.

 

February 20, 2025

Freedom February

Razor - Micromatic Clog Pruf
Blade - Gem Stainless SE
Soap - El Caballero
Brush - Jayaruh JR#456

Day two with the Clog Pruf. Changed to the JR456 brush and had another great shave today. Today's finish was a bit better than yesterday's. No issues with any irritation, and I used my alum stick to check. Smooth, effective, and plenty of lather from the JR456 so no issues with a three pass shave to end my day. Or night. Or whatever it is. Still cold this morning, minus 2 but sunny and I'll take it! Enjoy your Thursday.

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thank you Chris.

 

awesome shaves and pics gentlemen.

 

-Thursday-
#24
tuxedo
maca root
biotherm



good morning gents
fine maca root lather built with the tuxedo synthetic
smooth 2 passer with the brit alunum tech,minor pick ups
biotherm aftershave lotion to finish
awesome
have a fine day everyone
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Thank you Gary.

 

Great Maca Root shave Gary.

 

thank you Barry.lovely stuff.

 

It is lovely stuff, it's one of my, if not my favourite shaving cream. I have one near full tub,and an unopened one which will keep me going for quite some time.

 

Let's see if this works...course this was Throwback Thursday:

prep-Dove Men + Care(Exfoliating Deep Clean)in shower
lather-Mama Bear's Soaps(Beau Brummel*)
brush-BOAR-green handle, vanilla knot
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Razorock (Puros**)

*-she wants us to imagine being in an 18th Century English Men's Club
**-2009

really nice Throwback shave. The boar scooped up the soap in fine fashion. Nice paint job across the face and neck(Rembrant would be proud of me). Good job with the razor in all areas-no damage. The Puros was a fine finish from Razorock. I went with the Puros over the my recent purchase from Bricktown Grooming(San Juan Hill-Tobacco and Vanilla, but it smellls more like Tobacco, period. I'll try it but if I'm not satisfied , stay tuned @wristwatchb. As Outstanding As It Gets.

 

Count me in with Rembrandt, Paul! Nice job at the loading dock, and nothing got flipped during the big event! Niagara Falls was calm today, and you had baby smooth sailing across North and South Porcupine. It don't get no better!

Hope all is well, my friend. It's always good to read your posts. I'm glad you're a fellow shaving nut. See you at Piggly Wiggly.

 

Terrific shave and setup Jeff. Glad you're back. Take it one step at a time my friend.

 

Despite your tussles with the MWF soap, you had a great shave Chris.

 

Thanks Joe.

 

Super straight shave session Joe.