NOV 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

I have a semogue and I have had to reload it in its first week. It breaks I and holds massive amounts in a short amount of time. Mine is very soft and can hold enough lather for 4 passes now that I've had it a few months. Mine is the 1438.

 

Um, Bama?

 

okay, since the brush is just a few weeks old and has been used only 5 or 6 times, patience is the key here, I guess

 

I tried to pick up a type F on eBay but it went for $110. Much more than I wanted to pay. I'll keep looking.

 

Apparently there was a few of us secrectly watching it.....

 

NOVember - No Variation

November 4

Razor -
Blade - (4)
Brush -
Soap -
Post - Cold Water, Alum, Aloe

Day four and hanging in there with the same setup. Looking a bit rough but it could be worse. I think the added aloe at night has helped. Had a bit of a problem with the lather this morning which is unusual. I think I went just a little too dry on the brush. The load looked good but it turned out a bit thin. It was workable though so off to the shave.

Standard technique starting on the right. I was a bit concerned about the cut from yesterday but got past that fine. Finished the right side completely and under the chin, then went left. I ended up doing Japanese grip for the first pass then switched to left hand for the second. On the second neck pass I opened the cut under my chin again. Seems like a daily problem. Need to reassess how I'm getting under there. I also went on the diagonal on the neck, same direction I usually Gillette Slide, but without any sliding motion. I just don't see anything good coming from any horizontal movement with this thing.

I noticed at the end I have one very small nick right on the cheekbone on my right side along with a couple of others in that area that have accumulated this week. Another area to focus on getting across a bit more smoothly. Overall a pretty nice CCS that I cooled off and conditioned with aloe. Looks and feels about as good as it has this month so far so that's something.

It's Wednesday - you know what that means.

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Great story and even greater memory! thanks for sharing.

 

I might have missed it, but what blade are you using in the Feather?

 

For anyone interested in trying a pain stick, ebay has the CJB for less than $30. Only 3 that i see. If I could find a job I would pick one up.

EDIT: also a Sam Seong pain stick for a few $ more.

 

November 4, 2015

No Variation NoVember
This No Variation month is perfect for me to learn skills with new-to-me equipment.

Razor: Mongoose B3
Blades: Feather Artist Club Professional (4)
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Manna
Brush: Omega 31025 Scarlatti Boar
AS: Changes at will. Today: Myrsol Blue



Razor / Blade - After my usual shave on Tuesday, this morning I woke up with the least amount of growth the day after a shave than ever. I guess that speaks to the quality of the cut of this combo.

Thanks to a suggestion from @clint64 I’m working on figuring out the best attack angle around my mustache and goatee/patch with the oversized head of the Mongoose. Otherwise it will require a two-razor shave with an injector doing the trim work.

Another great shave today.

After the initial impressions from three shaves with this Razor / Blade, my goals for the month are to:

• develop an efficient two-pass shave pattern eliminating missed spots.
• develop a trim strategy around facial hair.
• determine the “best for me” system on number of shaves per blade.

I will report as well on the soap / brush combo by the end of the week.

Cheers!
RT

 

I am using the Professional blade.

 

The CJB is the one I am using this month. I think I actually prefer the grip to the Feather AC SS. The cost on these razors are for the blades. My face doesn't get along well with the Feather blades. I have been enjoying using the Kai blades. To me they feel smoother.

 

Have you tried the Proguards?
Or even the Lights?

 

No. I jumped all in. Do you have experience with the others? Do they make a big difference?

 

I have used the Progaurds. I didn't notice much of a difference in sharpness. They are less likely to cut as cleanly as a non-guarded blade, but they will still give a lot of irritation if any pressure is used.

 

I started off with a CJB and Feather Lights.

The blade exposure is a lot less.
The Proguards I found are slightly more forgiving than the Professionals.

The SS is slightly milder than the RG\DX.

If you put a Light in it the blade exposure is almost non-existant.

Try a Proguard or a Kai Mild maybe?

 

Nov 5 focus shave 5

I was going to use a soap that I had trouble with in the past but yesterday a new straight arrived, a Jerry Stark 6/8 round point in red&black micarta scales. Since I did not want to wait to shave I decided to go with a soap I know works with straights, AOS tallow sandalwood.

I worked the soap like it owed my money and it gave the slick, protective cushiony cream I expected. First the passes were great, no blood and no irritation. On to 75% of a 4th pass and still no blood or irritation. Did the alum test and only the slightest twinges of any reaction. I thought I caught the baby but just DFS. Given the smoothness of the shave I am happy.

The razor was listed as 6/8 but it looks and feels like a 5/8. While it shaved great I can tell I prefer a larger blade. The AoS tallow lived up to it's reputation and my experience.

Irritation A, closeness B+

AoS Tallow Sandalwood soap
M&F Blonde Badger
Jerry Stark 6/8 round point
Jerks Osage AS
Edwin Jagger Aloe ASB
The Different Company Rose Povirèe

 

I tried the Pro Guards too and found that the give the same amount of irritation and don't shave as close. It has a weird feeling and due to the guard you feel like you have to use pressure.... a sure way to let some blood.

 

No Doubt!

 

I should try sleep instead of caffeine. Wow that was bad!