SEPT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

I knew you'd like it! It's easy to work and performs really well.

 

Razor A: Ever-Ready 1914 WW1 SE
Razor B: Gillette Black Handle Flare Tip P1 1970
Blade A: Gem Blue Star SE (2)
Blade B: Feather (2)
Brush: Omega 10066 Boar
Soap: Proraso Green
A/S: Fine Platinum
Day 16
Outstanding DFS this evening. The Ever-Ready 1914 SE provides a great 2 pass shave. Still need the Flare Tip for a cleanup. The Fine Platinum is a great A/S.

 

Vince, I hope you had a fantastic time with your Bride!

How does your face tolerate a three-pass shave? I can only do this about once a week without getting some razor bumps.

 

Hey Charlie!

Thanks we had a great time away. Quick but very enjoyable.

When I did my first two months of wet shaving with my Gillette Tech, I was shaving everyday and doing three-pass shaves. Once I got better at the routine I realized I could get by with a two-pass shave.

These days I only do a three-pass if I've skipped shaving a day or two and the growth has piled up. I don't skip very often, but left the razor gear at home on purpose during this last getaway. So the shave you just referenced had a three day growth and I knew I should do a 3-pass.

btw - during those first two months of 3-pass shaves, I would develop razor bumps. I found a product called Tend Skin at Walgreens that seems to help. I don't use it much anymore, but it's good to have on hand when I see the slightest sign of bumps.

Stay smooth man!

 

Congrats Chris! It's time to celebrate!

 

I think Neal prefers Joe Diffie songs...

 

Thanks and Welcome back! I trust you had fun! Good to see you.

 

For September 16th:
Razor - Schick L – “The Grip”
Brush - Ever Ready C40 w/TGN 3 Band Synthetic 24/53 mm Brush
Blade - 1960s Vintage Personna Vydax Coated Stainless
Soap - Figaro Sapone Da Barba



Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers 1971



For September 17th:
Razor - Schick J3 – “Golden 500”
Soap - Figaro Sapone Da Barba
Blade - 1960s Vintage Personna Vydax Coated Stainless
Brush - Ever Ready C40 w/TGN 3 Band Synthetic 24/53 mm Brush
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Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles 1961

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RT and Neal, thanks for the Pink Floyd inspiration.

We don't need no irritation
We don't need no Barbasol
No 'lectric razors in the bathroom
Disposables, leave those shavers alone!
Hey, disposables, leave those shavers alone!
All in all, you chase another BBS on the mug.
All in all, you're just another cog in the cartel.

"If you don't use yer Astra, you can't have any Tet A Tet. How can you have any Tet A Tet if you don't use yer Astra?"

 

Very nice. I'll float an inflatable pig in your honor.

 

No pic today as I had a quick shower and shave before heading to the dentist for a cleaning and check up. Look Ma, no cavities! I did my usual routine with the L1 loaded with the Schick twin blades. Long story short, great shave.

 

This little seldom used shave stick is a gem.

 

TSD Thursday, September 17, 2015

B-3 Mongoose with Triad Ti Helix Spiral
Feather Pro #3
Varlet Beehive 24 X 50mm
TSD Iced Barbershop
Dickinson’s ++Menthol, Cucumber Melon Whipped Shea Butter
TSD Aftershave Splash - Iced Barbershop

Today’s was a near BBS 2-Pass plus clean up shave. Toda was the last shave for the Feather Pro. The plan is to try a Feather Super for Saturday’s Birthday Shave. It’s a mean looking blade, should be a close shave. The only problem with TSD 2x Iced Barber Shoppe is remembering how to spell it correctly. It’s easy to lather, has a nice icy slick feel, and has a great scent and good moisturizing.

A last minute change: the brush for today’s shave. This was the fourth lathering of the brush and there was no shedding at all. The bush has good firmness and density with soft luxurious tips. The knot held enough lather for three passes. It had great flow through and very little splay. The handle is well designed and has a nice fit, in my large hand. Its medium size was comfortable yet allowed for quick and easy angle changes. The Beehive does provide an excellent lathering experience, mission accomplished.

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I totally agree. Given how little they cost, I feel like everyone should try it. I think mine was only 5-6 bucks, I am forty or so shaves in and 2/3 of the stick remains. It's been one of my fave little "finds" of the last year.

 

Mark-

On the brush handle, is that paint or a red O-ring? It's a cool accent.

 

The Crazy Ivan in SEptember!
September 16

Razor - Ever Ready 1914 Lather Catcher
Blade - Pal Blue Carbon SE (2)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post - Cold Water, Alum, Nivea

Welcome to day two of SEptember part two! The Lather Catcher and PAL Blue Carbon up again with the BoSFat on deck. I wish I had made a video or at least taken a picture of the lather this morning. Classic exploding stuff. Had the water just right, the brush just dry enough and WHAMMO did that lather burst into existence. It was almost a spiritual moment. In fact, as I lathered up and set the razor on the first stroke I felt like I might be approaching nirvana. Then the second shave on a carbon blade brought me back down a notch.

There was definitely a difference between yesterday and today. Not enough to abort the shave but I felt quite a bit more tugging and roughness. I had even hand stropped the blade just to try and avoid that. The audio feedback was just magnificent but the tactile feedback was more than just striking, it was pulling more than yesterday. Well, a carbon blade is a carbon blade. I do like using them occasionally. Something about getting back to the past in all its glorious imperfections. Second pass XTG wasn't too bad and the third pass to finish up ATG on the face, XTG and then slide the neck were a bit better as well, though doing a slide with this blade is perhaps next level advanced. A bit surprised I came away without a nick. But, DFS, if a bit less perfect than yesterday's and overall a great shave. The lather probably made me a bit less judgmental about the blade.

The Alum bit good today as I knew it would so I reached for the Nivea Original to cool the fire. Then off to another grinding day. Once again we've survived half a week. Another half to go.

 

A red O-ring.

 

September 16th SOTD (Shave 8 of this focus)
Two and a half days’ growth
Preshave: Hot Shower
Razor: Case Red Imp 133
Strop: Drygulch Leatherworks Oiled Latigo (20 laps linen/ 20 laps leather pre, 10 /10 post)
Brush: Handturned Maple Badger
Soap: Maggard’s Orange Menthol
Postshave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Maggard’s Orange Menthol splash

I am going to call today’s shave a DFS again, but I did it in two passes. N/S with a little XTG on my chin for the first pass, and S/N for the second pass. Had to shave carefully around my cut from Monday. Managed to add another one today. The other razor I will be using will be a round tip, so I imagine there will be less cuts with it. Changed strops today as well. The oiled latigo strop has much more draw, and makes a different sound when stropped. I had to slow my strokes down, as the razor was pulling out of my hand. Overall, good shave.

 

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