DEC 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

December Focus Day 26:

Homemade PS Oil
Simpsons Commodore X3 Best Badger
TSD Lavender and Rose Wheat SC
Frederick's Celebrated Razor
Stirling Unscented PSB
Aqua Velva AS

I skipped a day yesterday, so I had a couple for days of growth to work with today. I also went with my Frederick's Celebrated this morning and paired it with the TSD Lavender and Rose Wheat SC. All I can say is it was a great shave. I will admit to two little nicks, but I got very close to BBS. I am going to call this a DFS+. It was definitely the easiest time I had maneuvering a straight razor. This razor felt great in my hand and really great on my face.

 

With 4 days left in the month and a 12 pt. lead, I'm breaking out the fake champagne(is there such a thing?) for my first survey win as a TSD member. Congrats to the another "no's:.

 

I would count "whats preshave oil" "and have tried but don't use it regularly" in the "no" catagory.

 

Sunday, December 27, 2015

King Cobra with Triad Aristocrat Ti
Feather Pro Super #5
BSB Vie Long 2 Band
Route 66 Soap Barbershop Hop
Alum, Witch Hazel +Menthol, Whipped Shea Butter
Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber Aftershave
BB 1818

An outstanding BBS 2 pass shave today, closeness A+ and irritation A+. The King Cobra continues to deliver super close shave with a Feather Pro Super blade on board. Route 66 Soap has that winning combination of high performance lather, great scent, and good skin care. Finished with a splash of CF Ghost Town Barber and for later a spritz of 1818. Have a blessed Sunday all.

 

Nice brush! How do you like it?

 

Thanks Robyflexx! I'm pleased my wife picked this off my Christmas list. It's my first non-vintage razor. I think I'm going to like it!

 

She's a keeper!

 

Day 27 - DEcember 2015

Shave Den Sunday!



I have this shave planned for after the Green Bay game. Miserably cold today! Great indoor weather. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado!


Have a Great Sunday!
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Hello all
I know this is gona bite me on the backside but I'm declaring it anyway. I have nailed my technique, 2 perfect shaves in 2 days both 3 pass with touch ups both bbs this focus and your advice helps no end. It has been very hard not playing with new creams ect and sticking to the same set up but it has paid off next months focus is all about vintage. Where I will be learning se on my 1924 I imagine I am going to be starting the same process I've just completed and I can't wait. Thank you all for joining me on my introduction to traditional shaving I look forward to your support through the vintage month.

 

I really like the DOC. After a couple of shaves, you'll have the angle totally figured out, and it should continue to impress. What a great gift!

 

You have done really well! Just remember that even though the various types of razors look different, they are all just a way to present a blade to the skin at a shallow angle. Angle is everything with SE and injector razors! I look forward to watching you work through the month of vintage razors! The January group thread will open on 30 December.

 

And the advice already begins! Thanks. I think I'm going to have to take caution as I've read the shovel head is quite aggressive, whereas my 34c is renowned for being mild but that's all part the fun I guess. Who knows this time next year I may be doing soviet steel pt 2.

 

SE razors have a loyal following due to their aggressive nature. It's not uncommon for new shavers to seek more aggressive razors as their skill at controlling angle and pressure increases. Just take your time and it will all work out great! I bet you'll really enjoy the differences.

 

I'm sure I will. I'm assuming in terms of muscle memory nothing changes? For me this took the most time to master it would be nice not to have to re learn in that sense.

 

The grip position and angles will be a bit different, but I am confident that you know enough at this point for the switch to be intuitive. You'll know when the razor feels right against your face.

 

I might be abit biased with my interest in vintage ERs. But that's a lovely razor and it looks in outstanding condition. Even the case I've looked around and not seen a case in such condition

 

Thank you. It really is in fantastic condition. The case does show some wear but that is to be expected. It even includes a full set of NOS Damaskeene blades. I did trade a mint Schick J3 Golden 500 injector that was NOS before I used it 5 times. I like the Gem Razors better and the other TSD member was looking for a Golden 500. I think we both made out pretty good on the trade.

I look forward to following your progress with the 1924. These SE razors are capable of giving an exceptionally close shave

 

I don't doubt you both got a great trade in this forum full of gentleman. It's hard to find the qualities each and every den member seems to have

 

I have a thick beard, I use DE blades 2 times and toss. I usually go to a pasted strop after 2 or 3 shaves, then another 2 shaves and back to the finishing stone. Some people go much longer. I have not had to re-hone a razor yet. If you do your maintenance it should be a long time before it needs to be honed.
Stroking is like shaving, using to much pressure is bad, just keep the blade flat and let the weight of blade do the work.

If I can figure this out you can too. I am not handy with tools nor do I have good coordination.