OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Bribery is such a negative word. I prefer "gift". Or, "bonus".

 

Thanks for the encouragement. Still have a ways to go on the expert part, though, which brings us to today...

October 13

20's Old Type
Astra SP (3)

Nice close, one-pass shave. I had almost considered skipping shaving today as it seemed like my whiskers hadn't really grown back from yesterday yet. I did get a little sloppy, though, and ended up with a weeper on my chin.

 

It's hard to find sober ones though when you have such a wide selection.

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Today was day one with PolSilver Super Iridium

I found this blade very similar to a Feather on day one. It appears to be very sharp as I ended up with a nice two pass BBS with a little touch up. I did end up with three small weepers. This is the fourth blade of the month and the first weepers. Either my technique went out the window or there is something different about this blade.
SOTD
TOBS Grapefruit cream
Rubberset 400
EJ DE89
PolSilver Super Iridium
Old Spice AS
Have fun!

 

Or a skinny chef.

 

That might actually be the blade edge causing the weepers. It will be interesting to see if it happens again.

 

Kerry,

Rocket versus Aristocrat? Who ya got?

 

Quit sandbagging...we all know that's just the cartel after shave supply. Igor has the good stuff stashed away.

 

OCtober - Trick or TREET
October 13

Razor - Gillette 1959 Super Speed
Blade - (3)
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Soap - TSD Lanolin Bay Rum
Post - Cold water, Alum, Nivea Original

Final day for the '59 SS and Treet Silver. I checked the blade and found a couple of very tiny rust spots starting but nothing at all to be concerned about, I think. My routine of drying everything, 91% alcohol dip and leaving on my desk away from the humidity of the bath seems to be working. I'll use the same technique on the other carbons this month.

The Pro 48 and TSD Lanolin again produced a magnificent lather. I seem to have settled into a three soap rotation.....MWF, TSD Lanolin, Tabac. Shave, rinse, repeat. Brush rotation has settled into Omega 10066, Omega Pro 48, Vie-Long 12601. We'll see if that lasts but it's a solid rotation for now. My other soaps on hand are Arko and Proraso Green Tub, both which I like but not the same as my top three. So, I've got a bit of variety if I want. I just don't want right now.

First pass WTG still comfy and smooth. Audible feedback is still there but the reduction seems a tad less than the first day. XTG on the second cleaned everything up nicely but the neck is definitely behind the curve. Third pass ATG followed by G-slide on the neck brought it to DFS and that's all I'm concerned about. Great shave from the Silver on its final day. Since it's the first carbon of the month I'll put it in first place on that list. How does it compare to the New Steel that is leading the stainless side? I think both are equally smooth in their own way. Carbon is its own shave but the results of both are fantastic.

Another TREET for the month. No tricks, and it was good to use the '59 Super Speed for a few consecutive days. Still a great razor. I know why Gillette sold so many of them.

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Aristocrat hands down is the best! The Aristocrat is IMO Gillette's best made razor, perfect balance and shave.

 

Everyone should have a Super Speed!

 

Some secrets are more closely guarded than others. Premium vodka? The kind that tastes like icy mist? That makes you cry from the sheer goodness? Sorry, never heard of it.

 

I think it's their best looking TTO razor as well.

 

You might be correct. Feathers do this to me sometimes on the first day and then settle down on subsequent shaves.

 

OCtober 30 Day Focus -- Cadet Open Comb

October 13

Razor – Cadet Open Comb
Blade – Voskhod
Brush – VDH Boar
Soap – Stirling MITA
Post - Cold Water Splash, Witch hazel, TSD ISZ

Used my last little bit of the MITA soap. It has definitely been my favorite soap smell and lather. Of course the fact it is out just means I get to do some shopping at Stirling soap! Used the ISZ again today. Love this stuff!

Not sure what is up with the Voskhod but it and this razor do not agree with my face. Really paid attention to using no pressure and keeping the blade angle today. Unfortunately not a great shave. Almost like the blade is dull. Had some tugging but not too bad, but like yesterday too much irritation for it to be acceptable. The end result after the two passes was DFS which is not bad but my face burned like someone had opened the gates to Hell. Right now I am debating whether to use it another day or just move on. At least I have the GSB and Ladas blades to satisfy the cartel.

 

Sounds like the Voskhod may not match up in the more aggressive razor for you.

 

I have to plead ignorance, but who makes WSP soap and where is the best place to buy it? I noticed you have their tobacco soap and aftershave. How do you find the scents? I am looking for a good soap to pair with my Olive Tree tobacco and lather that I use occasionally as a face soap. You seem to like the WSP soap for quality so I plan to check them out.

 

Unfortunately kinda how it feels. I wonder if this particular blade was just less sharp because it really seemed to struggle cutting an admittedly coarse beard. Will give a different Voskhod another shot down the road. On to the next blade tomorrow. Personna Lab Blue.

 

WSP is Wet Shaving Products. I have their Barbershop scent soap and it's great. You can order directly from the website here http://wetshavingproducts.com or it can be found on Amazon or Razor Emporium.

 

Also he's on eBay and Etsy.