OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Keep it down, she doesn't know I order from them.

 

Planned Shave Den Sunday!




1959 Gillette Fat Boy
Astra Superior Platinum
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
TSD ISZ Shave Stick
Alum
TSD ISZ AS Splash

Have a Super Sunday!

 

Clint's bike packed with shaving gear essentials.

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Now that is funny

 

I know the Collection Agency will remind you but, don't forget the interest... :ahem:

Without a doubt, the New LC.

Five shaves - five flawless shaves, with two different blades (7 o'clock Blue, Voskhod).
Easy to find cutting angle, nice weight. Everything adds up to a trouble free shave with no irritation. Using a solid focus, proper technique, good support products and NO rushing - I believe this razor and blade combo can deliver BBS on every shave!

(YMMV, of course.)

As I look ahead, I'm keen to take my individual favorite from Adjustable August, SE September and OC October and spend a month with each to really work on individual technique for an extended time.

Thanks for making me slow down to consider such things my friend!
Cheers!
RT

 

Good news Herm!

I think we have another update on your wayward mongoose!

Stay tuned......

 

October 18, 2015

Dear Brothers of the 30DC,
I broke my 30-day Focus on OCs today.

I know you all have your pet peeves with the USPS, but yesterday a miracle occurred that landed a Mongoose in my mailbox.
(sorry @Herm2502 If you think this happens to be yours, please contact the USPS or the manufacturer. I cannot be held responsible in any forum or court of law.)


But 30DC brothers, I will return to my Focus immediately on Monday, so forgive me this one moment of weakness.
(full disclosure - @RaZorBurn123 pushed me to do this NOW!)



Hot Shower
Soap: TSD Unscented
Brush: Omega 31025 Scarlatti Boar
Razor: Mongoose (Batch 3)
Blade: Feather Pro Guard
TSD Witch Hazel
Aftershave: TSD Aqua di Gio

Smooth.

I can't think of a better way to describe the experience.
I've only been traditional wetshaving for 6 months, using only vintage razors - DEs, SEs, injectors, etc. This was my first 'modern' razor. Everyone talks about the weight, so I knew to expect it. The head is unique and I used advice from @clint64 to approach the angle like an injector. Also used his advice for well-hydrated lather.

It all fell neatly together - a smooth
stroke - a razor this heavy demands no pressure. It seems to let you know that your hand is just there to guide it and set the angle,
angle - finding it is about like using an injector - you start with its angled face against yours and tip the handle from there as needed,
glide - as advised, I had no issue using a slightly thinner lather than I usual use and had no glide/cushion issues at all.

With a two-day growth, I chose a three-pass shave.
I think I could have just used two passes (XTG/ATG) but I wanted to extend the shave and get more feel for the razor.

The result was as good or better than any first shave with any other razor I've used. Of all the razors I've used, the Gillette New LC is as close as I've come to a favorite razor. The handful of shaves I've had with it have been near flawless. The Mongoose, after one shave, demands its place alongside the New and a lot more time from me to realize it's full potential. I intend to do a 30-Day Focus on it in November.

Smooth - the design, the process, the shave and my face!

Play Ball!
RT

 

Great looking razor. Good review.

 

That's funny but I might have it the luggage space already covered.



Each side bag will hold 2 cases of adult beverages so I can make a sacrifice to carry along some shaving gear.

 

Congrats. Be careful, I started a Rule/Focus with the Mongoose in January and didn't use another razor for 60 days.

 

For reason I am afraid...

 

See the USPS screed up again!

 

Thanks. Going well overall. I hope to post my shave in a few and get on the return trip sometime this evening. Back at my sister's for a bit.

 

It ain't the same here, without you!
hope all is well.

 

Has anyone ever used this before? And what's going on? Keep it classy.

 

October Trick or TREET

October 18

Shorter version of my normal post today given the activities of the day. Second day on the Treet Platinum with '47 Superspeed and it was a great shave again. BoSFat was fantastic as always. Alum very quiet and the Veg finished it off perfectly. Got another comment on how good I smelled from my mother. It's always a good day when you can make Mom happy. We have accomplished the move and she seems settled and at ease so I'd say my work here is done. Planning on having dinner here tonight, stopping by for one more visit then heading home late evening. Should be back in the Lou before the sun comes up. I appreciate the comments and encouragement. Regular posting should resume tomorrow.

 

Does Chris?

 

not me.

 

a mongoose is up on Ebay with 8 blades for $150 right now. You know for anyone who might have $150 but not a mongoose.

 

GSP born 16 August.