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

02/12/2016
AlumiGoose with Triad SS
Feather Pro (5)
Rubberset 400 with Omega 49 Boar
Jabonman Citricos
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Co Shambala
Whipped Shea Butter


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This morning was a really nice shave. Starting with the Jabonman Citricos soap that @Drygulch was kind enough to send my way. Lathering with the big boar was super easy and the scent was intoxicating. It has a citrus base with other notes that blend into a long lasting well rounded scent. The AlumiGoose delivered a near BBS 2 pass shave this morning. My time limit goal for a week day shave is around 10 minutes from start to everything cleaned and put away. This set up allows me to achieve that goal with ease. Finished off with a splash of F&C Shambala. Happy Friday everyone.

 

30 Day Focus February 12, 2016

Noxema Preshave
Gillette Heavy Tech / Gillette 7 o'clock Sharp Edge
Omega / Proraso Blue
WH / Shea butter / Proraso Blue ASB

This is day 6 with the mellow yellow 7'o'clock blade. Enjoying this very much. This could be a contender for the King of the Castle blade choice. Will it upset the reigning King Astra SP...only time will tell. On Day 6 the blade has retained its sharpness and is now very smooth. A pleasure to use. The Proraso Blue is also a pleasure...great cream and ASB. TGIF!

 

Those bags are great. I want one for my tools as my shoulder strap snapped. Not sure how practical it would be for tools but it does look cool

 

SOTD February 12, 2016
Focus day 12

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (1)
Razor: Maggard MR1
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Lather: VDH luxury scented
Post: Witch hazel splash, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, XTG, touch-up

A decent shave this morning. Not great, or good, just decent. No irritation or nicks/weepers, but it took me two passes plus touch-up to get to CCS when I normally need just one pass with touch-up. I'm going to blame the blade! The Astra SS felt tuggy and not too smooth from the start. I have used Astra SPs before with great success but this blade was not up that standard. This is the first blade for me where the tugginess has been evident and it's not too pleasant.

The large Omega brush whipped up some amazing lather from the VDH soap. The last time I used VDH I had a terrible shave with lots of irritation and nicks, but today's performance is most likely related to the blade.

It was inevitable that after a long string a good shaves I would encounter a bump in the road. But that's life! I'll take solace in no irritation or nicks and weepers and move on to tomorrow.

Have a great Friday all!!

 

Congratulations! What a wonderful gift from God. Glad Lily and mama are doing well and the other kids are enjoying the excitement! You are truly blessed!

 

What a special day for you and your family!!!

 

Have a great time. Safe travels.

 

February 12
Edwin Jagger DE89
Feather (2)
PSO, Hot Shower, Nivea Face wash
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Route 66 Lumberjack soap
Alum, Reef Point Dragons Blood AS balm
Mod Cabin Honeysuckle Beard balm

Nice three pass DFS. Almost nothing from the Alum. Just got the Reef Point balm yesterday, like it a lot. Happy Friday everyone!

 

No shave today. Still hurting from my rib pull that I repulled on Sunday. This is extremely tiring...

 

Sorry to hear you're sore. Hope your feeling better soon.

 

February 12

Today was shave #12 with the Persona Lab blade and I think it may have been the best shave yet!

Prep: warm wash
Lather: TSD Coconut
Brush: Elite Razor E7
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Persona Lab (12)
Post: cool rinse and Old Spice

2 passes and near BBS!

 

Thanks, Mark! I'm taking steroids and antibiotics as precaution, all the test I've done have ruled out kidney stones, maybe it's a pull and an infection?

 

Is the E7 the one standing upright? Killer SOTD!

 

Your picture caught me off guard. When I first saw it I imagined you lathering up with one brush in each hand and then straight razor shaving with an open DE blade. And then I saw the Blackbird...it is stealthy...

 

Kerry, I hope you get some relief soon with the meds. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

 

Friday, February 12, 2016

Soap: Aqua Di Parma
Brush: Simpson Chubby 3 Super
Razor: King Cobra
Blade: Kai Captain Mild #3
Post: Chilled Floid Blue Aftershave

 

Thanks, Clint! If I'm not better by next Wednesday (that's when my med treatment runs out) I'm going to the ER and force them to admit me.

 

Stunning!

 

Thanks Kerry!

 

Fantastic photo. The bowls in your photos are just stunning.