SEPT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

...and?!!

 

That's a good question.
Hopefully its better than this one:
"A termite walks into a bar and says is the bartender here?"

 

hmmm....never heard that one before.

 

@HolyRollah (check this out - coincidence, parallel universe, or you've got a memory like an elephant?!!)

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/a-roman-walks-into-a-bar.45710/#post-852466

 

I KNEW it sounded familiar!

 

or you're clairvoyant perhaps?

so what's your 6 favorite numbers between 1 and 49?
(i'm off to get my lotto ticket!)

 

For September 4th:

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...uss-se-safety-razors.46760/page-7#post-888177

 

September 4 Focus Shave 3

Three passes and some touch up on the next. The good: No blood and no irritation. The so-so: just barely DFS, not as close as yesterday's shave.

Proraso Pre Shave
Santa Maria Novella Creama di Barba
Simpson Duke 3 in best
Dovo Bismark 2
Dry Gulch strop after hitting the 12k stone and pasted strops
Alum block to keep my fingers dry
Alcolado Glacial AS
L'Occitane Cade ASB
Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Cuba

 

So I just realized my new PAA Otra soap arrived today!

And it's locked in the apartment office...

 

Late afternoon head shave.
Schick I1 injector
Schick injector blades ( Chinese)
L'Occitane Plisson
Pré de Provence No 6
Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Fantastic shave! Possibly one of the best I've had.
I'll use the No6 soap tomorrow! Great stuff.

 

Thanks for the advice. I read that last month, but it didn't stick with me. Maybe this time. I gave the brush a shake after soaking it for awhile, but I didn't squeeze it. My beard is light and sparse except for a few spots on my neck and chin. I wet my face but not the stick. I rubbed it until it felt like there was no moisture left on my face Actually, I bailed out of my first lather be cause it was so pitiful - I just rinsed it off and tried again. It was the second try I commented on in my post. I got as much soap on my face as I thought I could, and did try to add water gradually, but being a rookie at this, somehow I had my hands so I couldn't see the water as it hit the brush so I don't know how much I got. Well, just goes to show there is plenty for me to learn and plenty of room for improvement.

 

I love it when I get one of those "best I've had" moments!

 

For personal issues, I'm sorry to drop out. I won't be around for a little bit on the forum.

 

Hope all is well, take care of life and we'll be here if you need us.

 

I hope things get better soon. We're here for you!

 

Prep: Hot shower, Stirling Island Man soap
Pre shave: Bloom water from soap tub
Soap: Soap Commander Courage
Brush: Stirling synthetic Kong
Razor: Schick Injector J1
Blade: Schick (China)
Post shave: Stirling Lemon Chill WH/w Aloe

Another great shave. 3 passes plus touch up,BBS results. I'm loving these injectors. The main thing to remember is very light pressure. The newly acquired G type will be up to bat on Saturday. This is fun.

 

Bill, you're not kidding! I was pleasantly surprised because I didn't do any of my normal prep. It has me wondering if I'm overthinking things

 

Come back soon!

 

Schick Type I Injectors

 

You'll be missed. Take care of what needs to be. We look forward to your return!
Positive thoughts and karma your way!