DEC 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Gift from my father.

The dark side calls...

 

Thanks Charlie. He may have conspired with Mrs Samurai, and one of them ordered from WD. No one is really talking about who exactly did what. It's just a simple refurbished 5/8, and perfect for learning alongside the Aust from @Kiethmax. As per strop, two sides are leather, others are pasted balsa red/green. I am posting it here so, that I am the record as having it before 2016 per my commitment to NB16.

 

I didn't mean to confuse, I like it a lot and can't wait! Gifts don't count in my version of NB16. I also serve notice that buying a Barber strop from Adam wouldn't break my NB pledge, as I would be buying something I do not own and might need to try. If SR doesn't work out for me, some random member who is new to SR will get a complete double SR starter kit in the spring of 2016.

 

Dec 26 Shave 2.17

It is back to the Razorock P160 today and it is paired with my Dovo Master's 6/8 stainless straight. The Thater bulb whipped up lots of lather, it does load quickly. Everything felt right with the shave and I did all four passes. I thought I had nailed this shave but the alum said there was some irritation but I did just barely make BBS.

Irritation B Closeness A

Razorock P.160
Thäter 3 band bulb
Dovo Master's 6/8
Dry Gulch strop
Jeris Osage AS
L'Occitane Cade ASB
Tabac EDC

 

That is a very nice gift. Looks like your bride and dad conspiring worked out for the best.

 

12/26/2015
Razor – Gem 1912 Damaskeene
Blade – Gem Stainless PTFE (7)
Brush – Shavemac Silvertip D01
Lather – Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
Post - Witch Hazel and Folsom & Co Shambala



Back to the vintage Gem SE razors for the weekend. The Shavemac D01 whipped up a great lather with the Reef Point Dragon's Blood soap. This is my first time using this soap. The lather was slick with great post shave feeling. Using the Gem Razors each weekend, has started to pay dividends. A 3 pass shave, XTG, ATG & ATG, with touch ups provided a BBS shave everywhere except between my nose and lips. I continue to improve in this area and I am sure that with practice results will improve. I finished off with a splash of F&C Shambala. I hope everyone has a great Saturday.

 

I hate to admit this but that's a beautiful beard.

 

Razor: Gillette President Y1 1953
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (6)
Brush: Semogue 1305 Tri Color Wood Handle 22/55
Soap: Proraso Red Bowl Shaving Soap Sandalwood
A/S: Captain's Choice Sandalwood

Boar brush focus working well. DFS.

 

That will help put on a few pounds. Everybody comes to our house for Christmas dinner. They leave all their cakes and cookies here. Today I took them to a shelter and let the folks there pass them around.
Merry Christmas to you also.

 

Great picture Clint. I think I missed your birthday. Happy Belated Birthday . Tough having a birthday this time of year. I know.
Excellent picture!!!

 

Thank you Doug. I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas.

 

Is your picture sideways, or is it me?

 

Great time. They even still talk to me.

 

The future. Beautiful young lady.

 

I know the feeling. Oh how well I know the feeling.

 

Thanks to the focus thread I was able to stay with the boar brushes until they broke in. Took longer than I thought.

 

I'll try that with my boar brushes tonight.
Canada is playing the U.S.A. In a junior tournament. Some of the best hockey you'll see anywhere.

 

It was a great Christmas. I got to try my new brush, that my wife gave me, and like it a lot! Great shave today.
SOTD
Maca Root cream
Doug Korn brush
Gillette Fatboy (G3)
Nacet Platinum (2)
Alum
Ogallala Bay Rum AS
Have a great weekend!

I'm going to be without Internet access for a couple of days. Hold down the fort

 

10-4, got your six. Beautiful brush.