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

Wonderful shave and setup Barry. Feathers for the win.

 

Nicely done Chris.

 

fine way to start the weekend Barry.can't beat a brit fb tech..

 

fine HD shave Chris.there are 3 top tto non adjustables in this range that are my favorite in this order.1-4th gen aristocrat,2- #58 'crat jr,and 3- rocket HD.all british from the 1954-58 era,and all shave a touch differently with different blade exposures and handle weights.with a blue box platinum or nacet they are the bizz imho.

 

-The-Weekender-
efbt
semogue galahad
ethos
chiseled face



good morning gents
nice chilly tech shave
fabulous ethos lather built with the semogue galahad
smooth 2 passer,minor pick ups
natural splash to finish.
awesome
have a fine weekend everyone.
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Thank you, Gary. The brit fb tech are a superb vintage shaving tool.

 

Thank you, Joe. The feathers have performed superbly with my shaves in the last few weeks.

 

yes sir.

 

July 20 SOTM Head and Face Shave

Good morning.

Straight Razor Shave #563
Ralf Aust
Schick E-3 Injector
Ted Pella Injector Blade (10)
Hembree/Maggard Timberwolf Brush
TSD Barbershoppe SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 35.5 h hrs
Dome Turf: 4.5 days




Well, I guess that I have gotten into the habit of a longer time span between headshaves. 4.5 days is now my personal record. I went with the Schick E 3 Injector which is my most aggressive Injector Razor in my den. Did a great job on getting a smooth comfortable shave without any red leakage on 3 passes plus touchups.
On my face, I used one of my Aust Razors and on 3 passes got a close, smooth and error-free shave.



The soap was the TSD Barbershoppe and it gave a very slick lather. I purposely made it thin to see how little I can use to do a head and face shave. Although the lather was a little transparent, it did a great job.
Did have some feedback on the dome, but it was negligible everywhere else. Splashed on the witch hazel and the matching aftershave to finish this session. I am going to the gym and then going to a church picnic right after. Take care.

 

What began as a great shave turned a little ugly, but ended up fine. What do I mean. And how can something be A LITTLE ugly. 0:40 at the Loading Dock for the Stoylin "li'l brudder". A clean and clear shave on all points north of Cactus Nation(neck). Cactus became a struggle, as I saw a long streak of redness along the right side. How did THAT get there? I can only guess my technique trumped my tools. The cold water rinse and Clubman Gent's Gin A.S. calmed things down, but provided that tingly feeling of chill over redness. Tough to grade this one, as the "great" in all areas over Cactus(as I mentioned) and the "mediocre" at Cactus averages out to a Fairly Outstanding.

 

fine weekender shaves and pics Joe.

 

Thanks Gary.

 

21st July 2024.


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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Moisture Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi Naples 24mm Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Omega Eucalyptus Shaving Cream.
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless.(D2)
Razor: King C Gillette.

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./Proraso Eucalyptus & Menthol ASL/ Nivea Men Replenishing PSB.

Greetings,

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

The Omega shaving cream Omega shaving cream provided slick protective lather, the kick from the Eucalyptus oil has a wonderful cooling effect and a great morning wakeup call for my ageing face sensors.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Replenishing PSB.

My face is feeling cool smooth, & smelling divine.

Keep safe and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Hi Joe, thanks

Thanks Gary. Happy where I am atm with my little Rocket HD!

Stunning Gary

Lovely, Joe. Hope you had a great day out.

C'est la vie.

Cool shave and products Barry.

 

Thank you, Chris.

 

Sunday 21 Jul 2024



Usual hot water prep and PR pre-shave
Software: Triple Tabac, Tabac, Tabac
Hardware: Schick M adjustable, Blade Schick (1)
Passes: 2 +
Lovely thick lather from the Tabac. Interestingly the type M (M3?) does not seem to get clogged

The previous time that I used the M, the blade was not aligned, so it was not a good day

Today: fresh blade properly aligned, superb shave

It feels totally different to the HD shave of yesterday. Definitely gets closer, easy to find the angle, even around the chin area

Started at the lowest setting and it still did a great job. Up to setting 3 for the rest of the shave. Two passes only needed with some touch ups

ATG in front of the ears = BBS both way, scarily smooth

Alum was felt, but it didn’t protest too much

Delightful Tabac balm and lotion

I have more confidence in this razor now, and will be holding on to it

(Skipped the coffee this morning....)

Great Sunday to one and all

 

That's truly a refreshing shave Barry.

 

Thanks Chris, it was a great picnic. There was plenty of food and the weather wasnice.

 

Glad to see that you dialed in the razor to give you a fine shave Chris.

 

thank you Chris.