SEPT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway. My wife and I lived in Asheville for 3 years. She really wanted to take a trip back there this October to catch all the foliage, but work is not going to cooperate for me. It is a great area, and the weather should be great. Hope you have a good time.

 

Mr.C I am soooo jealous of that workspace!

Razor rack, full lineup of AS on the sill (including the Veg!), double sink PLUS - you get the middle portion as well?!!
Talk about living the dream, you're my hero!

Please tell, how did you negotiate that one? or have you won the SWMBO sweepstakes?!!

 

I seem to experience the same post shave sensation. I have opinions about the shave immediately following it, but I notice that my face needs some time after the shave to calm down (usually an hour or two) before I can make a more complete judgement of my shave. I don't know if it's me or just the way of things....YMMV

 

That's Garry, from Garry's Sample shop. His website has lots more samples for sale. You can see it here:
http://sampleshop.blogspot.com/

 

Yea that hour or two really tells the truth of how good a shave you actually got

 

It's common for me to reevaluate a shave a couple hours later. Sometimes soap and after shave residue can interfere with the feel. I also find that checking it about 12 hours later gives a clue to the closeness too. Sometimes the shave feels the same as the day before at first but shows up different at 12 hours. Honestly by posting later in the day when I have to probably makes for a more accurate grade.

 

Enjoy your ride.

But please be careful with that back. Lots of good flea markets and second hand shops in the small towns along the way to get off the bike and stretch the back. Have a safe and pleasant journey.

 

Vader.

 

Thanks! I hope so too. They were very nice to me in my Fat Boy, but I'm going to treat them carefully tomorrow just in case they don't like the Tech.

 

I agree with @Rufus T. , wholeheartedly!

It's best to wait a bit before judging the quality of your razor work.

 

Winner!

 

My wife and I are going up to Asheville-Hendersonville area in the springtime. We are looking for a condo to retire to in about 10 years. I have a long time friend/brother-in-law who lives near Spartanburg. Their sister lives in Mount Airy, North Carolina. That would put us somewhere in between them. Close enough for visits. Far enough to remain private. If I'm not mistaken, I think @Jayaruh lives in Hendersonville. We love that area. I pray that @clint64 has a pleasant time and that his back won't give him any problems.

 

Day 18 - SEptember 2015

30 Days with a Schick G


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Day two brought perhaps the best shave of the month! Went back to Plisson and the La Toja. People may have noticed @RaZorBurn123 (Kerry) and I bantering about La Toja. It's that good. For real. Perfect lather everytime. I caught the grail on one, and went for BBS on two with minimal touchup. Every time I think a DE is going to become my fave, I try another injector. Couple more days of soap tests this month and it will be time figure out what what my plan is for October. Awesome sunny 74F day on the prairie. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

Have a great weekend!

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Razor A: Ever-Ready 1914 WW1 SE
Razor B: Merkur 34 C
Blade A: Gem Blue Star SE (4)
Blade B: Feather (4)
Brush: Fendrihen Silver Tip Badger Black Faux Handle 22/49
Soap: TSD Iced Barber Shoppe
A/S: TSD Iced Barber Shoppe
Day 18
Outstanding BBS tonight with this combination. TSD soap was great as well as the A/S. Two passes with the 1914 and a cleanup with the 34C. This is probably the best brush I own. It loads fast, full and applies the lather great. Great way to start the weekend.
Have a good weekend all.:wave:

 

It is beautiful country up there. Every now and then, my wife gets the bug and starts looking up there for a house. It is the one place we have lived that she would like to move back to. I would certainly consider for retirement as well (but with three kids and one on the way, I am a little ways away from that).

 

Safe trip and I hope your back holds up.

 

@clint64

Have fun this weekend!

 

La Toja is the real deal. Everyone needs to hop on board!

 

I've got it as my travel soap. It really does perform well. I should probably consider using more in my rotation.

 

I definitely won the sweepstakes. We are empty nesters now and my lovely wife took the guest bath and gave me the master. Who am I to argue?