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

SRS # 1069

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Frederick Reynolds 5/8”
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2 Sovereign Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Pears Transparent Soap
Lather: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Aftershave: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

 

Thank you Joe

 

Thank you Joe.

 

The crowd is chanting, “Dumbo!” “Dumbo!”

 

So for back and fix the right side burn. Geez Louise!

 

Excellent shave Chris

 

Thank you much Barry.

 

Good technique information. Thanks, Joe. I will try that next shave -- I plan to use this brush for most of April to learn its quirks.

 

Bergamot Lavender sounds like a simple but interesting scent combo.

 

fine weekend shave and pic Joe.

 

Wonderful shave Joe. I was given a Reynolds razor that was included in my major haul last month. I knew the brand had a great reputation and I finally experienced it first hand last Monday.

 

Lol!

 

7th April 2024.


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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Bulldog Original Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega S10018.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Ultra-Calming Liquid Shaving Cream.
Blade: Astra SP. (Russia) (D2)
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89. (Kelvin)

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, /Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Brut ASL./ Wilko Men's ASB.

Greetings,

The Astra SP/EJ DE 89 duo paired together wonderfully feeling smooth & efficient.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Wilko Men's Moisturiser.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

07 APRIL 2024
Days growth = 1 +

Prep = cold water splash
Preshave = None
Cream = TOBS Jermyn Street
Face Lathering
Brush = Omega
Razor = 37C
Blade = Astra Superior Stainless (2)
Passes = 2+
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayers,
ASL = Pinaud Lime Sec
Scent = Malak Perfume spray

I skipped my usual prep and went straight to a face lather. It his high time I practised this more
I still needed to load more of the cream into the brush for each pass, and then top up with more water else there was not enough left in the brush for each subsequent pass
I miss having more than enough lather in the bowl for the shave
It did feel a bit rough after 2 + passes so I called it a day and need to rethink the face lathering strategy
It worked fine but not as well as with a full prep and a bowl full of lather

No damage, and a very socially acceptable shave
Personal satisfaction score only an 8

 

very nice write up John.
If I read between the lines and understand you correctly, are you saying you prefer a synthetic brush for face lathering?

Thanks Joe

 

Well, this was a tough week-end for me, as Knicks&Cuts dominated. This morning, I had 4 Knicks, two on each side of Porcupine. The cold-water rinse and Bay Rum A.S. helped ease the discomfort, but I still had'em. No problems anywhere else-all went well on the cheeks and neck. I had the same paraphernalia as yesterday, but for the brush-Razorock Plissoft 400. Fine brush, but I should have squeezed out more water fr0m it before going to work with the shave. Super Duper Mediocre.

 

I'm ALMOST there, muhself.

 

fine shave Chris.not used the jermyn st before but i'm sure it's similar to others tobs.with these brit creams i always smear a bit on a wet face and let it sit while i build a lather in a bowl .i only face lather with arko from my old scuttle these days

 

80+ soaps?

 

-The-Sunday-Shave-
46-7 aristocrat
omega
cpt fawcett
#89




good morning gents.
fine sunday shave with the 46-7 aristocrat
this razor was purchased new in canada in 1946
and used a fair bit.purchased from original owner's grandson.
it was worn but looked after,i replaced
the barn doors after long thought,just to improve it's looks..
it shaves wonderfully like these earlier'crats are known for..smooth but very efficient.
lovely fawcett lather,smooth 2 passer with minor pick ups
thayers and floris to finish
awesome
have a fine sunday everyone
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