OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

So you went without a costume?

 

I'm sad the October focus is over.. I came a LONG way this month though.

 

Quick wrap up- I used three different wedges in October. They all worked well. Wedges feel a little different on your face that a full hollow ground razor, as there is more stiffness in the blade, and less flex. They also sound much different, both when cutting and stropping. The Dubl Duck Satinwedge is a standby razor for me, in that it always delivers a smooth shave. The J. Wostenholm EBRO wedge that has not been restored was an amazing shave. I silent and smooth shave, and very nice. The Union Cutlery Spike is in between the two in size, but gave a great shave. I still need to dial in the honing a little, but I am happy that I was able to take an eBay special and get it in usable condition. I will work with this razor some in November as well.

My other focus with the brush. This is a big floppy badger, and it works great for bowl and face lathering. No complaints at all.

Still haven't figured out how to get the neck completely smooth, and stabbing myself while trying set that back a bit. I will keep at it, minus the stabbing part.

 

I am so glad I participated in the October focus. I learned a lot about my shaving skills. If I get a bad shave, it ain't the blade! When I first started wet shaving, I bought a 10 blade sample pack and struggled with many "inferior" blades. Ten months later, after participating in three other focuses, I decided to try a blade focus to determine which blade was my holy grail blade. Imagine my surprise when I tried eleven different blades during the month and got great shaves with all of them. Even the previous "inferior" blades now gave me great shaves. It seems that technique does make a difference. The only thing I noticed about these blades is that some blades are a little smoother than others and some are a little rough on the first day.
This focus helped me end my BAD for good. I will buy what I can get for a good price and save my AD's for other shaving items. I will probably stick with Feather, GSB, Voskhod, Nacet, etc.
Thanks for a fun month!

 

By the way guys, I'm out razor hunting for my very first time. Wish me luck!

 

Good luck

 

Just found a rolls in box for 36$. What do you guys think

 

soft pass....I think rolls are good for collectors, but haven't heard people say that they are good actual shavers.

 

I paid $8.00 for mine at an antiques fair. Keep looking.

 

There you go...lol

I wonder if the Den has an actual thread that focuses on hunting for razors in the wild?

 

I don't know, it'd be helpful. All I've found is that, a couple Bakelite Schick SE, a valet, an injector, and 2 ball end techs. But they wanted over 40 for all of them

 

Sounds like a fun idea!

 

It will if you start one....

 

I've learned to take a pass on anything that isn't a good deal. The deals still show up and I'm not going broke from RAD anymore

 

I keep walking back to that Injector. It's in its original box, original little blade injector, looks almost NOS 39$

 

October wrap up:

1) The 1959 Fat Boy I tested all month is an efficient and brilliantly designed razor. I found that the dial settings needed on a given day are unique to the blade sharpness and the level of beard regrowth.

2) I had an urge to just set it on 9, and go for it. Doing this daily would make my face quite sore. For a daily two-pass, 6, 7, or 8 is right for most blades.

3) Feather is a very sharp blade. The shaves were smoother and longer lasting than with other blades. GSB is a close second. I really need to do a formal blade focus with this razor.

4) Techniques still trump tools, and that statement cuts both ways. Poor technique still yields a bad shave, no matter the quality of the tools.

5) Skin stretching is still the best way to get smooth on the chin and jaw.

I really enjoyed this focus. How I went a year without trying the FB is a mystery. It's really a joy to use. Kudos to the 30DC for another great month!

 

Still a little expensive, depending on model. I spent $12.00 a couple of weeks ago on a G in box with the original injector.

 

We need a pic to help you....

 

+1

 

I took yalls advice and moved on to the next antique mall. Hunting in the wild is about bargains right? Couldn't justify that much for a Bakelite handle razor