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

faboulous sunday shave Barry.

 

fantastic red tip shave Chris.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

am I on?

 

i do the damp/dry method also,wet the soap etc,only difference to mine is that i've grated it into a bowl .it can be fiddly somtimes dependant on the water here,so when i need a reliable lather i choose something else.i know many here love it and with daily use it works better,but i have too much better performing product to bother..i really hope it works out for you...your other pucks will fetch a good $$ if it doesn't.

 

no..

 

-The-Sunday-Shave-
no.15
yaqi silvertip
1805



good morning gents
wanted soething a bit special today,just needed it.
fabolous 1805 lather built with the yaqi silvertip
smooth 2 passer with the OC aristocrat,minor pick ups
thayers and 1805 cologne to finish..
awesome
have a splendid sunday everyone
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February 23, 2025

Freedom February

Razors - Micromatic Clog Pruf/Merkur 23c
Blades - Gem SE/Astra SP
Soaps - El Caballero/Arko
Brushes - Semogue 1305/Semogue 620

Work has been an absolute beast lately, so much so that shaving became a victim. I didn't manage a shave either Friday or Saturday, so making up for it today. I decided to do a face shave and a full head shave, something I've not done in a while. My head shaves have been quick hits in the shower instead of full-blown events. Well, today I relax and enjoy both.

I used the Clog Pruf for my face shave, with the El Cabellero and Semogue 1305 Boar. Have to say the lather was a big lacking in volume, but I'm not accounting for extra load time due to the diminishing amount of soap in the ring of death. I still had enough to make it through two full passes which worked fine. After a couple days growth, the Clog Pruf and SE blade made it easy and smooth to get back to the smooth me. No issues at all. Enjoying using the Micromatics.

For the head shave I went with my usual Merkur 23c, with a fresh Astra SP blade. Switched to the smaller Semogue 620 Boar and with Arko I had enough lather to shave this week. Extremely smooth and comfy head shave with only a minor need for some "Heisenberg" runs in the shower after. Two shaves and the new week is ahead. Warmer weather on the way and hopefully some calmer nights at work! Enjoy your Sunday!

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Wow.....probably not for long, but my Synday shave was

shux.... I keep trying

 

Terrific top of the line shave Gary.

 

Excellent head and face shave Neal. I have used my MMOC for headshaves. Have you used your ClogPruf for headshaves?

 

thank you Joe.

 

Agadir tomorrow(and I did that the last two days. ) Stoylin Agar for the soap.(I'm not out of the woods yet on the computer problem, but glad to get in a report here.)

 

I have not. However, I think it would do a fantastic job, as would the MMOC. Considering I've used pain sticks for head shaves I can't see a reason not to try a SE razor.

 

...some do say so, one day too I will be able to say so!

That's good advice and pretty much what I have been doing, but with inconsistent results.
I do like the idea of adding drops of water to the brush, I remember doing this earlier on the month with better results. For the puck i have it seems there is a critical point between too little water and too much.

 

Another excellent and consistent shave Barry

Thanks John. I like that idea. Changing tack and heading in the other direction.
50 swirls works for Stirling and others, I figured the same would apply to the MWF.
Only fools etc ....
Next time, but for the moment I will give the Fat a break and follow @Trigger 's advice too

 

Lol! I did that already, but might want to settle in for some more 'Tubing

Thx Joe

Thanks Gary

Lovely setu Cool looking No 15

 

24 Feb 2025

1 Days growth

Usual Prep and Preshave = Hot water prep, T&H No 10
Cream/Soap = Cyril R Salter Solid soap
Brush = Pura Setola
Bowl = White Plastic
Razor = Gillette Red Tip BRG replated B4
Blade = Derby Premium (day 2)
Passes = 2 +
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayer’s rose petal, Nivea Balm
ASL = Imperial Leather
Scent = Prada Ocean Luna Rossa
Score = 9.9 / 10
Damage: none

Same lathering technique as with the MWF. Soaked brush in water ~ 5 min. Shook dry. 50 swirls from the dry puck. Slowly adding 7 cc water. Perfect glossy lather that held its composure and structure throughout the shave. Nice subtle scent, sort of nutty scent to my nose anyway

The blade was still OK, but I have enough, so it was binned

Wonderful start to the work week

Hope you all had/have a great day ahead

 

thank you Chris

 

fine fat shave Chris.