30 Day Rule/Focus; Feb 2023. All are welcome!

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Trigger, Feb 1, 2023.

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  1. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Oh it’s been a ride for sure. Thanks Joe.


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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Feb 28. SOTA

    Good afternoon.

    Straight Razor Shave #438
    5/8 Dovo Best Quality
    Omega Pro 49 Boar Brush
    Razorock XX SS
    Pinaud-Clubman Classic AS
    Stirling Alum Block
    Beard Growth: 24 hrs

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    It's my last shave of the month so I wanted to end it with a straight razor shave. The Dovo Best Quality was my second straight razor. It's a small razor compared to my other ones. Every time I use a 5/8 or a 6/8 straight razor, it's like shaving with a toy. However, I know to still be focused whenever I use a straight.
    Anyway, the brush made a great lather. I bloomed the soap and then face lathered. It was quite easy.

    Did 2.5 passes that was just shy of BBS. Didn't damage my skin because there were no cuts or irritation. It was a nice, comfortable shave. There was some feedback from the alum, but it was tolerable. Splashed on a generous portion of the Pinaud-Clubman Classic aftershave and boy did I feel the burn. I feel clean and refreshed. Tomorrow starts a new month and I need to get busy on my intro. Take care.
     
  3. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

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    Shavette Shave # 193 - 3017 Weekdays - Proraso Aloe & Vitamin E

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Razor Retro Shavette
    Blade: Kai Captain Pro Titan Pro Touch MG
    Brush: Epsilon Horse Hair
    Lather: Proraso Aloe and Vitamin E
    Aftershave: Los Jabones de Joserra Gredos
    Additional Care:
    Omega Alum
    Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
    Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

    Another fine Proraso shave this morning. I decided to go with the AC type Shavette. It delivered a super smooth, irritation free shave.

    The Epsilon Horse hair brush whipped up a nice lather. As we end the month I am quite satisfied that I Edmund Fitzgerald the tub of Prairie Song and close to finishing off this tube of Proraso.

    I need to come up with a plan for the month of March. Since the month begins with the letter “M”, I may focus on using at least half of my shave with any of the soaps I have stored in a mug. Also, I will continue with my DG/CL soap usage on Mondays. Of course the Proraso should meet its demise by the end of the month as well.

    Have a great day gentlemen.
     
  4. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you. I do, it was very wet and heavy this morning. Give me 10 inches of powder vs. 2 inches of wet muck.
     
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  5. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Hope all is well Myles. Very nice pick up. You are going to have to beat back the ladies. :happy088: Nice problem to have.
     
  6. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Awesome shave Joe.
     
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  7. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    @Primotenore - I think you and others have offered this advice before.

    Come on Paul, you can do it- DE’s
     
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  8. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    A lot of people have offered it. I'll try someday, but all I can do is my best, given what HE gave to me. For the time being, I'll work on different ways(adding a pass, warm/hot lather, change the grain direction around some).
     
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  9. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    As always, it's a great shave Joe.
     
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  10. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Joe. I need to use my Dovo straights more often.
     
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  11. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    More like the older ladies


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  12. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    This has been a fun ride. Maybe March...
     
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I am glad you have enjoyed sharing your shaves.
     
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  14. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    2nd March 2023.

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    Shaving recipe for today.

    Prep: Warm shower:/ Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

    Pre:
    Cold wet flannel to my face.
    Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
    Brush: omega 10066.
    Face Lather.
    Lather: Arko + Palmolive Classic Shave Sticks. (Grated)
    Blade: Statum Platinum Chrome. (D2)
    Razor: Parker 55SL Semi-Slant.

    Post:
    Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse. / Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel. /Brut ASL + Splash-On Lotion./ Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

    Greetings,

    Early morning shave.

    An enjoyable shave to finish my slant razor, sub-continent blade focus & shaving week off superbly.

    Throughout the past month or so, my revisiting sub-continent blade focus has been a pleasure. All of the blades that i have revisited have gave me close comfortable shave.

    The Statum Platinum Chrome are my new favourite blade which are equal with the Treet 7-Day platinum. Both of these blades are incredibly smooth sharp & efficient and will add them to my blade rotation more regularly in my future SOTD set ups.
    Starting next week I'll be revisiting my Egyptian & Turkish made DE blades for the next month or longer pairing them up with various DE razors.

    A very comfortable 2 pass + pick ups shave with no errors to report.

    Finishing to the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

    My face is feeling smooth cool, & smelling divine. ;)

    Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen. :cool:
     
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  15. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    :happy088:
     
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  16. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    I didn't share all that much. But I did enjoy reading about everyone else.
     
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  17. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Thanks Joe....I really like the Bolzanos.

    Take care!
     
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