30 Day Rule/Focus; April 2024. All Are Welcome!

Great shave Barry. I like the Gillette Winner blades very much.

 

Awesome Oud shave Chris!

 

I had my Omega Pro 49 label come off my brush years ago. That's the only negative thing that I can say about the brush.

 

Thank you Joe. The Gillette winner are excellent blades.

 

I Absolutely agree with you on that. Both my Omega 48 & 49's Pro's where some of my first proper shaving bryshes, which will always have a place in my brush rotation.

 

DE Shave # 524

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Ming Shi Futur Clone
Blade: Suneko Amorphous Diamond SS (2)
Brush: Leo Frilot Custom NYR 26 mm Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Pears Transparent Soap
Lather: WTF Vintage Barbershop
Aftershave: Aqua Velva (Spanish)
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Another fine shave this morning. Fabulous WTF lather softened the whiskers and the Suneko blade took care of it in an efficient fashion. Three more shaves with the soap. Given my format for the month, it will meet the Edmund Fitzgerald Wednesday morning.

Hope you all have had a great day.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Wonder boar brush shave Barry.

 

I receive the Semogue brush as a birthday gift from my son in January. Great little brush. I will feature it in tomorrow’s shave.

 

Very nice shave Chris.

 

fine shave and pic Joe.

 

Terrific shave Joe.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

Great shave set up Joe. I'll have to give my Ming Shi Futur Clone a run I haven't added to my razor rotation for quite a while. + 1 on the Aqua Velva (Spanish) it's one of my favourite aftershaves.

 

05 APRIL 2024
Days growth = 1

Prep = cold water splash
Preshave = TOBS Jermyn street
Cream/Soap = TOBS Aloe Vera
Brush = Pura Setola
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = 37C
Blade = Astra Stainless (2), binned
Passes = 3+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Fine Latigo
Score = 9+++
Damage = happy to report no damage
Another Delightful 37C shave

Still liking the TOBS Aloe Vera cream

Have a great Friday one and all

 

Thank you, Joe

Thank you Joe

 

I came back with the Proraso team again for today. I began by squeezing out more foam than usual-trying to copy the video fellas(go ahesd, call me a copycat).It really makes a good differece when you do that, though. Fine shave overall. I did leave a little too much on the right sideburn. No other problems. I think with Prorasa, a LOT goes a long way. Probably true with most foams and creams. Nice finish with the aftershave. Most Outstanding.

 

April 5 SOTM

Good morning.

Straight Razor Shave #537
The Unknown Straight Razor
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
Stirling Spice SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 40 hrs



I decided to use another straight razor that was given to me by my anonymous benefactors. Unfortunately, I can't make out the brand on the tang because it's well-worn. Did a three pass shave that gave me a an in-between DFS and a BBS result without any red leakage. I will remove this blade to get it feeling smoother and sharper. Otherwise, it did a decent job.
I picked Stirling Spice because I haven't used it for some time. I usually shave with it when I have a social outing because it does smell nice. However, it's good to use it even on days when nothing is happening because this scent puts me in a nice mood and that's a great way to start any day. Here's my lather using the SharpShaver bowl:



I have used this bowl for an entire week and I am impressed with it. However, I will give it a rest because my Dumbo bowl needs to make some appearances for the next couple of days. Lol!
There wasn't any alum feedback. Splashed on the witch hazel and the matching aftershave. Take care.

 

Fabulous Friday shave Chris.