January 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

Marverel · Jan 22, 2016

Bama Samurai said: ↑

Kerry,

Does the Semogue split at the tips like an Omega does?
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Yes they do - Semogues are pretty soft right from the start but become quite a bit softer and hold more lather after a dozen or so shaves. To my experience the Semogues bloom more than the Omegas do ... haven't figured out why. Omega brushes keep their shape more ore less while Semogues look like this after a while

Marverel · Jan 22, 2016

Keithmax said: ↑

Thank you for the update and I am wishing Neil a speedy recovery.
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Norcalnewb · Jan 22, 2016

NCoxSTL said: ↑

He's B-AAACK!! Well, at least in front of the computer. I appreciate the thoughts after I see Chris posted today. It has not been a fun week. I am home, though, and should be fine. I have chronic pancreatitis and it occasionally likes to throw an acute attack at me. I suspect the travel last week and all the extra food I ate that I probably shouldn't didn't help. Short version....it sets off an incredibly painful inflammation of what remains of my pancreas which essentially doubles me over in pain and vomiting. The only treatment? IV fluids and pain killers, specifically Dilaudid, which is a wonderful drug designed to knock you out of the universe. I was able to get back on liquids yesterday and ate a solid meal today so they sent me home. With any luck I'll be back to my normal routine by the weekend, but paying close attention to my diet. The good news? I lost 17 pounds in the past week. It is an effective, if undesirable, weight loss program. I'll be reading to get caught up and look forward to being myself around here again. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.
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Welcome back, @NCoxSTL!

Norcalnewb · Jan 22, 2016

J.R. said: ↑

Right on, I think I would need to order more blades, I think, to make 30 days (or end of February). See how long this one lasts. I have 10 of these yellow label feathers and 5 black label feathers. Not sure if its a different package or different blade. 15 should certainly do it. I am really pleased, hard to imagine a better blade, but I haven't tried many, so I can't say for sure. Perhaps stick with these and do my compare afterwards? Or when I run out of these anyhow.

I wonder if the mild burn I feel is even from today or still from earlier in the week, not all healed. Absolutely better than the first day!
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If you like the Feather blades, then go ahead and use those for a 30 Day Rule. The idea behind the rule is to let your technique develop without letting variation in your equipment be a cause for a good shave today and a bad one tomorrow. If the Feathers work and are comfortable, then go for it.

clint64 · Jan 22, 2016

J.R. said: ↑

Jan 21, 2016 - Day 1
Edwin Jagger DE89
Feather (1) <-this number is how many times that blade has been used?
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
Alum, Pinaud Clubman, Nivea post shave balm

So I got a package in the mail today, all kinds of new stuff. If you haven't seen from other threads, I'm new to this. I started with some Van Der Hagen I picked up at King Sooper and Walgreen's. I've been working with that the last few days, trying to get the basics down. I couldn't get a very good lather going, but it was good enough. I got massive razor burn the first time, because I didn't read at all, and just dove in. Watched a ton of videos, and read a bunch, practiced, and was doing pretty good yesterday. I didn't want to start the 30 Day Rule until I got all this stuff though. So, I see there is a new thread each month, are you supposed to start new each month or carry over? Please let me know if I am doing anything wrong for this..

Anyhow, I like everything I have now better almost immediately. I don't think the VDH razor was too bad, I will hold on to it and try it again later, but I will stick with the EJ for a while. The Feather blades are far better then the VDH blades though. I know I'm supposed to stick with as much same as I can, but I got a sample pack, so I will need to try some others for a bit. So far, I love the Feathers though. I had read the VDH brush in the kit I got isn't very good, the other VDH kit is pretty decent. The Omega is noticeably better than the VDH I have. It's a Boar, so I understand it will be even better once I break it in. The Reef Point Soap is a lot better than the VDH too. I grant I couldn't make a great lather, and that could be the brush. I will try lathering the VDH soap with the Omega and see if it's better. But I will stick to the Reef Point soap for a while. Still not making a fantastic lather but I'm sure I just need practice. Dragons blood smells fantastic, really like it.

So lathered up, did a WTG, XTG and ATG pass, then a couple touch ups. Love the weight of the EJ, didn't feel any pull or roughness with the Feathers. Definitely was running out of foam in the brush at the end, think I need to load the brush a little better. I found that face pdf a few days ago and drew out my pattern, so I was using that, not north-south. This was the first time I used an alum block, was using witch hazel. Wet it, rubbed it on my wet face, dried the bar and set aside. hardly any sting, and I understand if I scrape or nick, this will let me know. I like how if feels though. Left it on a couple minutes and rinsed.

Splashed some Pinaud Clubman, which has also shown me some places I was being rough in previous days, and hardly any burn. Then a dollop of Nivea. End result was a really fantastic shave. I didn't achieve a BBS, but from my limited experience it is certainly a DFS, I wouldn't be too sad if I could just achieve this on a regular basis. There's a couple little lightly rough spots, especially Adam's apple and jawline. I have a goatee so some of the harder spots, like chin and upper lip I get a pass on for now.

Oh and I see I get to indulge in another hobby here as well! Love photography, haven't ever done any real product shots, so I get to practice that too! Bonus!

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Welcome to the 30 Day Crew. You're off to a great start.

clint64 · Jan 22, 2016

NCoxSTL said: ↑

He's B-AAACK!! Well, at least in front of the computer. I appreciate the thoughts after I see Chris posted today. It has not been a fun week. I am home, though, and should be fine. I have chronic pancreatitis and it occasionally likes to throw an acute attack at me. I suspect the travel last week and all the extra food I ate that I probably shouldn't didn't help. Short version....it sets off an incredibly painful inflammation of what remains of my pancreas which essentially doubles me over in pain and vomiting. The only treatment? IV fluids and pain killers, specifically Dilaudid, which is a wonderful drug designed to knock you out of the universe. I was able to get back on liquids yesterday and ate a solid meal today so they sent me home. With any luck I'll be back to my normal routine by the weekend, but paying close attention to my diet. The good news? I lost 17 pounds in the past week. It is an effective, if undesirable, weight loss program. I'll be reading to get caught up and look forward to being myself around here again. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.
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I am glad you are feeling better. Taking things slow and easy for the next few days should help.

Norcalnewb · Jan 22, 2016

Straights Focus January 22:

Homemade PS Oil
VDH Boar Brush
Stirling San Antonio SS
Frederick's Celebrated Razor
Stirling Unscented PSB -- Mentholated
VI Bay Rum AS

A nice one pass shave this morning. Maybe a little rougher on my neck than some days, so I am going to call it a SAS. It was nice and comfortable, though, as I have no irritation. Tomorrow, I plan on doing a two pass shave. Have a great Friday.

clint64 · Jan 22, 2016

01/22/2016
Razor – Cobra Classic
Blade – Kai Mild (7)
Brush – Brothers Bristles with Sunrise Synthetic
Lather – Soap Commander Passion
Post - Witch Hazel followed by Fine Platinum

A great shave this morning to end the work week, 3 pass with no touch ups ending in a near BBS. The SC Passion in shave stick form is very easy to use and much easier to keep in the sink drawer than the big tub. Finished up with a splash of Fine Platinum. I hope everyone has a great Friday.

Troy M · Jan 22, 2016

NCoxSTL said: ↑

He's B-AAACK!! Well, at least in front of the computer. I appreciate the thoughts after I see Chris posted today. It has not been a fun week. I am home, though, and should be fine. I have chronic pancreatitis and it occasionally likes to throw an acute attack at me. I suspect the travel last week and all the extra food I ate that I probably shouldn't didn't help. Short version....it sets off an incredibly painful inflammation of what remains of my pancreas which essentially doubles me over in pain and vomiting. The only treatment? IV fluids and pain killers, specifically Dilaudid, which is a wonderful drug designed to knock you out of the universe. I was able to get back on liquids yesterday and ate a solid meal today so they sent me home. With any luck I'll be back to my normal routine by the weekend, but paying close attention to my diet. The good news? I lost 17 pounds in the past week. It is an effective, if undesirable, weight loss program. I'll be reading to get caught up and look forward to being myself around here again. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.
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Welcome back! Sorry you went through this.

RaZorBurn123 · Jan 22, 2016

NCoxSTL said: ↑

He's B-AAACK!! Well, at least in front of the computer. I appreciate the thoughts after I see Chris posted today. It has not been a fun week. I am home, though, and should be fine. I have chronic pancreatitis and it occasionally likes to throw an acute attack at me. I suspect the travel last week and all the extra food I ate that I probably shouldn't didn't help. Short version....it sets off an incredibly painful inflammation of what remains of my pancreas which essentially doubles me over in pain and vomiting. The only treatment? IV fluids and pain killers, specifically Dilaudid, which is a wonderful drug designed to knock you out of the universe. I was able to get back on liquids yesterday and ate a solid meal today so they sent me home. With any luck I'll be back to my normal routine by the weekend, but paying close attention to my diet. The good news? I lost 17 pounds in the past week. It is an effective, if undesirable, weight loss program. I'll be reading to get caught up and look forward to being myself around here again. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.
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Neal, I'm glad that you are doing better and back home. No cookies for you...

RaZorBurn123 · Jan 22, 2016

Bama Samurai said: ↑

My 48 is broken in, 90+ days on it. I don't really know why I don't rotate to it!
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Probably because the Plisson is soft, a lather monster and dries in minutes.

RaZorBurn123 · Jan 22, 2016

J.R. said: ↑

Jan 21, 2016 - Day 1
Edwin Jagger DE89
Feather (1) <-this number is how many times that blade has been used?
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
Alum, Pinaud Clubman, Nivea post shave balm

So I got a package in the mail today, all kinds of new stuff. If you haven't seen from other threads, I'm new to this. I started with some Van Der Hagen I picked up at King Sooper and Walgreen's. I've been working with that the last few days, trying to get the basics down. I couldn't get a very good lather going, but it was good enough. I got massive razor burn the first time, because I didn't read at all, and just dove in. Watched a ton of videos, and read a bunch, practiced, and was doing pretty good yesterday. I didn't want to start the 30 Day Rule until I got all this stuff though. So, I see there is a new thread each month, are you supposed to start new each month or carry over? Please let me know if I am doing anything wrong for this..

Anyhow, I like everything I have now better almost immediately. I don't think the VDH razor was too bad, I will hold on to it and try it again later, but I will stick with the EJ for a while. The Feather blades are far better then the VDH blades though. I know I'm supposed to stick with as much same as I can, but I got a sample pack, so I will need to try some others for a bit. So far, I love the Feathers though. I had read the VDH brush in the kit I got isn't very good, the other VDH kit is pretty decent. The Omega is noticeably better than the VDH I have. It's a Boar, so I understand it will be even better once I break it in. The Reef Point Soap is a lot better than the VDH too. I grant I couldn't make a great lather, and that could be the brush. I will try lathering the VDH soap with the Omega and see if it's better. But I will stick to the Reef Point soap for a while. Still not making a fantastic lather but I'm sure I just need practice. Dragons blood smells fantastic, really like it.

So lathered up, did a WTG, XTG and ATG pass, then a couple touch ups. Love the weight of the EJ, didn't feel any pull or roughness with the Feathers. Definitely was running out of foam in the brush at the end, think I need to load the brush a little better. I found that face pdf a few days ago and drew out my pattern, so I was using that, not north-south. This was the first time I used an alum block, was using witch hazel. Wet it, rubbed it on my wet face, dried the bar and set aside. hardly any sting, and I understand if I scrape or nick, this will let me know. I like how if feels though. Left it on a couple minutes and rinsed.

Splashed some Pinaud Clubman, which has also shown me some places I was being rough in previous days, and hardly any burn. Then a dollop of Nivea. End result was a really fantastic shave. I didn't achieve a BBS, but from my limited experience it is certainly a DFS, I wouldn't be too sad if I could just achieve this on a regular basis. There's a couple little lightly rough spots, especially Adam's apple and jawline. I have a goatee so some of the harder spots, like chin and upper lip I get a pass on for now.

Oh and I see I get to indulge in another hobby here as well! Love photography, haven't ever done any real product shots, so I get to practice that too! Bonus!

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Welcome to the 30 DC!

clint64 · Jan 22, 2016

wristwatchb said: ↑

I really admire the quality of your photos. If you get a chance, please share photos of your light boxes. I'm curious to see how you have everything set up and to learn more about how you get such great photos.

I've used this light box, and I'm currently using a small section of a bookshelf to get some photos. I have much to learn, and I would appreciate any tips.

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I use this portable photo cube for many of my SOTD photos. I just set it up on the home office desk.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/xit-cube-photo-studio-kit

J.R. · Jan 22, 2016

Thanks for all the warm welcome everyone! I decided I am happy enough with the current setup I will ride it through the end of February, or until I run out of these blades, whichever comes first, then try a few other blades in my sample pack.

J.R. · Jan 22, 2016

Jan 22, 2016 - Day 2, shave 2
Edwin Jagger DE89
Feather (2)
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
Alum, Pinaud Clubman, Nivea post shave balm

This is really just a touch up from yesterday evening. I had been shaving at night to give me more time, but I can get it done in the morning now without rushing.

Still don't think I make a great lather yet, but I'm getting better at it. Its usable though. Three passes and touch up, only a couple small patches short of perfect BBS. Very slight irritation. Probably none if I wasn't chasing perfect.

Boojum1 · Jan 22, 2016

Friday, January 22, 2016

Pre: Hot Shower, Mr Glo Soap, ColdRinse, CL Pre-Shave Butter
Soap: MDC Original
Brush: Druida Aluminum Chubby
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Feather #2
Post: Alum, Witch Hazel +Menthol, Whipped Shea Butter, Fine Platinum

RaZorBurn123 · Jan 22, 2016

SOTD
January 22, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost
Razor: Gillette Super Speed 1953 Y2
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super Stainless
Lather: Route 66 The Black Pearl
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Route 66 The Black Pearl
The Black Pearl. Wife approved. Lovely floral, woodsy mellow scent. Just a right blend of everything, nothing is overwhelming. The Black Pearl aftershave lotion is very soothing. I'll shave my head later with the same soap/aftershave. Great shave. I noticed that the silo doors weren't opening as smoothly as they had in the past with this SS, did someone touch it? What's going on? So I took the blade out, still not silky smooth, so I dipped my razor in rubbing alcohol, open/close, smooth as silk. What's up? Hmmm..I looked at the Perma-Sharp Super blade and it hits me! The glue dots are holding back the silo doors. I normally don't use blades with glue dots, Personna Lab Blue and Ladas don't have them.
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE!

Robyflexx · Jan 22, 2016

Boojum1 said: ↑

Friday, January 22, 2016

Pre: Hot Shower, Mr Glo Soap, ColdRinse, CL Pre-Shave Butter
Soap: MDC Original
Brush: Druida Aluminum Chubby
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Feather #2
Post: Alum, Witch Hazel +Menthol, Whipped Shea Butter, Fine Platinum

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@Boojum1 How beautiful this razor and brush combo!

Boojum1 · Jan 22, 2016

Robyflexx said: ↑

@Boojum1 How beautiful this razor and brush combo!
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Thanks Robert.

RaZorBurn123 · Jan 22, 2016

J.R. said: ↑

Jan 22, 2016 - Day 2, shave 2
Edwin Jagger DE89
Feather (2)
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Reef Point Dragon’s Blood
Alum, Pinaud Clubman, Nivea post shave balm

This is really just a touch up from yesterday evening. I had been shaving at night to give me more time, but I can get it done in the morning now without rushing.

Still don't think I make a great lather yet, but I'm getting better at it. Its usable though. Three passes and touch up, only a couple small patches short of perfect BBS. Very slight irritation. Probably none if I wasn't chasing perfect.
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JR, when you get some free time I'd suggest you practice building a nice lather. You can use your hand or a mug or bowl, don't worry about using up all of your soap you won't. Also overload your brush, load it like it owes you money. It's great having you here!
Kerry

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