January 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

I know my era

 

Please post the pics, I am curious to see them. Being in Korea it is long way to send a razor to be honed. Very time consuming so I would love to see the comparison.

 

Ladies - Slaying 'em silly since `79.

 

I am packing a pipe, emailing pics to my iPad and working it up. I wanted to do it this afternoon but got busy.

 

Congratulations - sounds as if you're getting the hang of it

 

Good morning TSD

My shave today - in the service of science (and my own curiosity of course):



Since quite a few people claim that the Futur is too bulky to properly shave under the nose I decided to see for myself, so I shaved off my mustache today.

But let's start at the beginning: I cut the long mustache hair with my Remington beard trimmer before I reached for the soap. This Jeeves soap is one of my favorites. Fantastic scent, lathers up easily, slick, good cushioning. The new brush did a very good job as well, I like it. About as soft as the Plisson, but quite a bit more backbone (though less than the Whipped Dog synthetic, which is still my favorite).

Two passes WTG and A/XTG ... and it felt pretty odd to shave my upper lip - haven't done that for months. I proceeded with caution there and have to say: It is quite possible to get a clean shave under the nose with the Merkur Futur, it might just take a little more effort. I had to bend the tip of my nose quite a bit to reach every nook and cranny .

One tiny blood spot under my mouth, apart from that a very pleasant and smooth shave. Most of my face is BBS. Finished with the usual cold water rinse, a splash of Tüff and added some Clubman a few
minutes later.

I'll continue shaving my upper lip area for the next few days to decide whether or not I like the look. I might just let it grow again next month...

 

I also thought I would not be able to shave upper lip area with a Futur. After a little work and practice it was no problem. You will get there.

 

SOTD
January 23, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Gillette Super Speed 1953 Y2
Blade: Perma-Sharp Super Stainless
Lather: Gingers Garden Rose Petals
Brush: Oscar11 28mm Silvertip
Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Gingers Garden Osmanthus
Very nice shave. GG Rose Petals is a fantastic soap. I really enjoy using the Gillette Super Speed, very good consistent shaves.
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE!

 

What beautiful colors Kerry!

 

Great pic! That soap sounds awesome, I am gonna have to get that scent...

 

01/23/2016
Razor – Ikon B1 OC with Triad Ti
Blade – Feather (1)
Brush – Doug Korn DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Lather – Catie’s Bubbles Santal Sensuelle
Post - Witch Hazel, Fine Platinum & whipped shea butter



Our much anticipated over night snow fall in Metro Atlanta really fizzled out. I was so looking forward to a snow SOTD photo like @Douglas Carey. The little dusting we did receive was not worth braving the cold wind for a photo. So I will just have to make do with a very relaxing weekend shave. Using the DK7 brush, I overloaded the Catie's Bubbles Sandalwood. I have discovered that this knot releases the lather so quickly that I have to overload the brush. That's a small sacrifice given my soap inventory. Loaded with a new Feather blade, I decided to follow Charlie's, @wristwatchb , lead and go only ATG on my neck. Other than that change I went with a 3 pass shave paying attention to the angle and skin stretching. With only small touch up around my chin, I ended with a BBS. A very smooth and enjoyable shave. I find it very nice to use such an efficient but relatively forgiving razor. I finished up a splash of Fine Platinum. Hope everyone has a great Saturday.

 

Taking today to do a bit of exploring. Trying out my new JR13 brush from Jayaruh and Dr. Jons Anne Bonny. But razor and Blade will remain the same.

 

Beautiful brush I have the @Jayaruh #12 enjoy buddy!

 

This would be good on a resume.

 

My SR honing pics. It just came back from GemStar!



Don't let your blade touch anything like the sink or faucet...



Also a little sharp corner forming.

But, then Glen ( @gssixgun ) was able to get it back to this:

(Glen, if you see this, feel free to hijack for a minute and talk about what went on!)



The object is a common staple. The razor shaved really well, and passed the sideburn to jaw "shave test" with ease. I was able to pull of that full stroke, leaving by little behind, no real tugging or pulling (once my novice hands find the angle), and no real irritation afterward. Thanks Glen!

 

Thank you! Much like any other tedious activity, it really gets better with practice. I am far from being an expert, but it's gone better than I thought. I just stop and think, "what's the worst that happen?"

 

Service in the name of Science!

 

Straights Focus January 23:

Shea Moisture Shave Butter (pre shave)
VDH Boar Brush
Stirling Cool SS
Frederick's Celebrated Razor
Stirling Unscented PSB -- Mentholated
Canoe AS

I went for a two pass today, and was rewarded with a DFS +. I few spots on my neck that keep me from a BBS. The alum has a little tickle, but was fairly quiet. I suspect I won't need a shave tomorrow, but we'll see. My son joined me as well, so it was a great time.