February '16 - 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion Thread

February 2016 Focus -- Schick injectors

February 6 and 8

Razor: Schick Injector G Type
Blade: Chinese Schick Injector (5 and 6)
Brush: Stirling Kong
Soap: Tabac and Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Post: Cold water rinse, Witch Hazel, Fine Platinum


Been gone for a bit and finally got caught back up. I had my last day on the road Saturday so I used the Tabac shave stick with the Schick G, so it was the same setup as my last report. I started the shave and in the middle of it had a knock at my hotel door. My supervisor wanted to chat before we headed down to the breakfast. Let him in and went to finish my shave. He was fascinated by the Schick and the soap/brush combo. We got to talking once I finished and I told him about the DE shaving. Gave him my Lord L6 once we got back, some GSB blades of course, and he bought a VDH set for the brush and all, and I gave him some soap samples. When I talked with him Monday he had used it a couple times and was very happy with the shaves, though he did have a nick on the chin this morning. He is planning to use it basically like a 30 day rule for the next little bit to decide if he likes it. If so, I am sure he will end up with more razors than I could ever imagine. I told him about this place, but he is not much for the interwebs (The actual word he used in a serious manner). Any way, the shave was a good one, another near BBS two pass shave.

I skipped my Sunday shave because I had a full day of wedding planning stuff, and then Super Bowl stuff to do and just did not take the time to shave. The Super Bowl ended just the way I wanted so absolutely no complaints there! I will not get started on Cam Newton, but I am not a fan and I am a huge fan of Manning so it worked out well! The wedding stuff on the other hand is going to drive me nuts. As I type this I am printing off RSVP cards and looking for ties that match bridesmaid dresses. AAARRRGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Monday's shave was with the Sharp Dressed Man soap from Stirling. I really like the scent, but today for some reason I did not get a good lather the first try. No idea what went wrong but it was just flat and lifeless. So I started over from scratch and generated my usual Stirling thick cushion of lather. Took my time, remembering no pressure and keeping the angle. Ended today with a true BBS shave! My first actual BBS with the G type. My face is still probably CCS at this point and it is almost 18 hours since my shave! Really a great shave to end my use of the G on as I am now switching over to the Canadian Schick E type that I have. I will use a new Chick blade even though the one in the G showed no signs of letting up. Definitely will be able to get 7+ shaves out of a blade, which is great news.

Hope everyone's week is off to a good start!

 

I like the idea of both for Neal @NCoxSTL except my thought was one in each hand.

 

New idea: "Sterling Glacial Pain Stick Challenge"

What's the worst that could happen?

 

We gotta get you measured for that Jedi robe asap, you now have a convert and disciple! Congrats on showing the way of the L6!!!

 

Focus: NF Brush #5 - Feb 8
New Forest Oak wooden handle brush​

Peter, of New Forest, only ever made five wooden handled shaving brushes.
I'm fortunate to own three of them and this is his oak handle version.

The knot in this brush is just outstanding. Lathers up a storm, soft against your skin and with a backbone that make face lathering a breeze.
Rating: I'm giving it an 8.5/10. The 'best' NF brush out of the five I've used so far this month. More to come ​

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Definitely not ready for the Jedi robe yet. I am like Obi Wan talking on Anakin even though he was still wet behind the ears himself.

One of the funny parts of talking with him about shaving (he is in his mid 60s) was that he remembers using several old razors and hated them. From the descriptions it sounded like one was a early seventies super speed and the other was "gold looking and opened and closed with a turn but not adjustable" so I was thinking maybe an aristocrat or something similar. He said he never really learned how to use them except well enough to get by. He turned to carts and then electric. He has assured me he is going to stick with the L6 long enough to get decent technique before going back to electric. TTT!

 

No need to waste time getting to the bloody ending, right?

 

We're selling sponsorships for challenges and trials now? Cool! That would cover ER expenses and buy lots of razors and blades!

 

Yup. Believe that!

I believe you'd be up first.

 

I have faith in you! Plus it couldn't be worse than the shave that shall not be mentioned . . . could it?

 

If you just share how it was for you on the L6, you'll help him master it.

 

I'm in, do I get a logo on the razor or on e brush?

 

Where I am from they are known as a posh one

 

Thank you Primo and yes I did manage to get myself in the photo.

 

Straights Focus February 9:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Johan Engstrom
Stirling Unscented PSB
Florida Water AS

A nice comfortable shave this morning, if not the closest. I would rate this a CCS, and I spent a little time cleaning up. I also had a little issue with the MWF drying out, which was disappointing, since I had never gotten so much lather from it. Still, it was a good way to start my Tuesday. Have a great day.

 

2/9/16

Gillette Old Type
Feather Hi-Stainless (1)
Vulfix Super Badger (660)
C.O. Bigelow cream
Georgetown G12 Scuttle
Pinaud Clubman Original



Gillette Old Type loaded for the first time with the feather. Continued with C.O. Bigelow cream. 2 full passes: Pass 1 XTG. Pass 2: ATG. Both with very good reduction. Followed up the second pass with some light touch up using the lather still on my face. A cool water rinse and a bit more touch up in a few of my trouble spots captured the baby. The Clubman stung a good deal, but settled down quickly. The C.O. Bigelow was slick and plentiful with enough left over for another pass or two.

A nice comfortable BBS delivered by the Gillette Old Type and the Feather with an assist from C.O. Bigelow cream.

Hope everyone has a terrific Tuesday!

 

Thank you, Keith! It has been fun learning. Having guys like you on this thread has really helped make this easier for me.

 

02/09/2016
AlumiGoose with Triad SS
Feather Pro (2)
Rubberset 400 with Omega 49 Boar
Chiseled Face Trade Winds
Witch Hazel
Myrsol F/Extra
Whipped Shea Butter


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A great 2 pass near BBS shave this morning. This combo is pretty much dialed in a near automatic great shave. I really like the AlumiGoose with the Feather Pro blade. It's almost as efficient as the Mongoose with a Super Pro but much less aggressive. The big boar whipped up the CF Trade Winds into a mountain of lather quickly. The soap is very slick but I'm still not sure about the scent. Finished off with Myrsol F/Extra. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

 

February 9
Edwin Jagger DE89
Feather (2)
PSO, Hot Shower, Nivea Face wash
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Route 66 The Black Pearl soap
Alum, Nivea Balm

Love the Route 66 soap, lathers really nice and slick. The Black Pearl smells really good too. Getting much more consistent shaves when I do skin stretching. Alum barely had any bite at all today, DFS, almost BBS except a bit on my neck.

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Soap: Tabac
Brush: B&B Essential Boar
Razor: The One Blade
Blade: Gem Stainless #8
Post: Tabac Aftershave