30 Day Rule/Focus; Jan 2023. All are Welcome!

Very nice shave and setup Danny and a Happy New Year to you.

 

I would say the water/soap ratio was not correct because soaps usually don't go bad.

 

Thanks Joe. Looking forward to hanging around. Gotta get the names straight. I think I need an index...

Herm

 

You head shavers are brave IMHO. I think I'd rip my scalp off.

Herm

 

Lol! I have had a lot of practice because I have been doing it for over 13 years. I sometimes use a shavette or a straight to headshave, but I prefer safety razors to do the job.

 

SRS # 817 - “First” Razor Shave - SRS - Thiers-Issard Super Gnome

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Wolf Whiskers 24 mm Maggard Tux Synthetic
Lather: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Aftershave: Halston Z - 14
Additional Care:
Halston Z - 14 Cologne
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

A superb shave this morning with my first straight razor obtained in 2002. I have not used the MWF soap in a while. This shave reminded me how good it is. A load of about a minute of the puck followed by whipping it up in the Fine Accoutrement bowl produce a thick and slick lather.

The usual three pass shave ensued with ultra smooth results with a wonderful post shave feel. The post shave splash and cologne, the Halston Z14, was a Christmas gift from one of my daughters. I am smelling and looking good.

I hope you have had a great day gentlemen.

 

Absolutely great looking shave Gary. Hope all is well.

 

Thank you Joe

 

Wonderful shave Joe. Did you use the Shavette on the dome as well?

 

Good looking shave Myles. I think the soap is just trying to keep you honest.

 

Very nice couple of shaves Danny.

 

Hi guys. I haven't been posting videos for the last few months of me shaving or finding an informative and entertaining shave video. This is a video from The Razor Emporium owner Matt Pisarcik. Even if you aren't a straight razor shaver or you may be thinking of trying one, then I believe it is worth your while to check it out. Btw, I disagree with his take on spending 1000's of dollars on honing stones. I use lapping films and my complete set cost me approximately 100 dollars and I get excellent results.

 

Wonderful Wednesday Straight Shave Joe.

 

Hi Joe. If you read the entire post, then you would have seen that I used the Mühle R102 for my headshave. I know that I sometimes glance over posts and read to just get the gist of them and therefore, details are missed.

 

Jan 4 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Shavette Shave #423
Dovo
Personna Hairshaper Blade (2nd use)
Stirling Boar Brush
Stirling Frankincense and Myrrh SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 24 hrs



I decided to have a repeat performance with my Dovo Shavette because I had a good shave yesterday and I just was lazy to pick another razor. Although the holidays are over, I still picked the Stirling Frankincense and Myrrh set because I am trying to make a big dent in this tub. I have hit the bottom of the tub, but I still have a long way to go. It's why I will be using it more frequently throughout this month and next month.
I have experimented with several face lathering techniques. Today, I just wet my face and then loaded a pasty sample on my brush so that when I apply it to my face and neck, then it serves as a preshave. I wet the tips and load the brush to reapply to my face and constantly add water and soap until I have a nic, acceptable lather.
Did a 2 pass shave with a touchup on my right neck to give me a BBS shave. I did get a microdot weep that disappeared with the alum. Btw, the alum feedback was minimal. Splashed on the matching aftershave and I was pleased with this session. Take care.

 

thank you Joe.all is well.

 

absolutely fabulous shaving affairs gents.

 

mid week
r-3 super adjustable 84
spoiler
wcs lantern silvertip
crown shaving co



good evening gents
first outing with the super adjustable 89/spoiler combo.
fine 2 passer on 4,lovely shaver scored a few hours ago from a local antique shop.
quick clean up and good to go,no mechanical issues or plate loss.r-3 date code.1971,spoiler blade the go to of course.
glad i found one i could hold/handle before purchase as these can have internal corrosion issues
crown shaving provided the software
awesome.
have a fine evening gents.
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Congrats on finding a nice piece and that your inaugural shave with it was terrific Gary.

 

thank you Joe.got a bit of cash for christmas,so i spent it one something i didn't have..a nice day out with a good buddy,and proper fish and chips for a late lunch.sunny day,fresh air, and my first non work outing since late november.awesome day.