30 Day Rule/Focus; June 2023. All Are Welcome!

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

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  1. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    Thanks Joe. Yes it is, the green tuck. It feels similar to the Astra SP. I have lots of these left and will be happy to use them both. It pairs well with the Rocket HD and feels sharp enough and safe enough.
     
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  2. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    09 June 2023

    yesterday was an early morning pre-work shave. Up at 5:30 @swarden43 will be pleased to hear, enough time to enjoy my shave.
    Similar set up with the Stirling British leather timeless shaving bowl and Omega boar brush.

    Gillette rocket HD and 2nd use of Gillette 7 o'clock blade.
    Face prep was my usual HWS and still using my bar hair conditioner as a pre-shave. Seems to work ok but does make the hands a bit slippery.
    Lovely slick Trigger-esque lather.
    3 passes and touch ups for a superb shave.
    Post: rinse, Brut ASL and proraso balm followed by the remains of my sample of Jo Malone orange bitter cologne.

    Blade was fine on day 2 but I am going to bin it anyway, 2 days works fine for me.

    Have a great weekend guys.
     
  3. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    10 June 2023

    Up at 5 AM for an early start to the day.

    Gillette Rocket HD again but this time I slipped in a Feather and can feel the extra level of care needed. Nevertheless no damage done.

    Lather was sub-par. The bowl still had British leather left over from the previous day so I bloomed that and did the usual. Bit thin on the 2nd pass so I added some Tabac from a tube to top this up. The lather was disappointing but workable nevertheless.

    Lesson learnt: don't bloom old lather.

    Closer shave than y"day but still need to work on my difficult zones 4, 6, 7 and 8.

    Happy to report great results despite less than optimal lather, I must be doing something right:cool:

    Rainy day here in Perth, quick lunch time post, nope not shopping, the PC is fine Lol! Just tapping away on the mobile (cellular) is a bit slow for these old fingers. Have a great Saturday!!!
     
  4. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    Superb Joe. Lovely looking lather again.
     
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  5. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you Gary. Have a fabulous weekend as well. :happy088:
     
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Awesome shaves Chris! I experimented with reusing lather for the next day's shave. I covered the bowl with another bowl ( inverted ) so that dust wouldn't contaminate the lather. I added water and the lather was restored.
    It was slick, but it wasn't as creamy as a new lather. I use the excess lather for an unecessary 3rd pass or just rewash my face to get an extra dose of the scent before I apply the alum. Of course I rinse off the soap before I use the alum. Enjoy your day.
     
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  7. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Awesome shave and setup Barry! Enjoy your afternoon!
     
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you Chris.
     
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  9. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Very good shave this morning. 2 passes. Zero Knicks, Cuts, Polka-dots. That Razorock soap(Gold)is quite good. I'm glad I chose the Hub City A.S. to combine with it(Pages, from Pasteur's Pharmacy.) Makes me look forward to getting the matching soap, from the HC website later in the year. The one area I really would like to improve on is the top of Cactus, just to the left of the Ingrown Swamp. I'll keep at it. Super Duper Outstanding.
     
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  10. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you Joe. Have great start to the weekend.
     
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  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    June 10 SOTA

    Good afternoon.

    Gillette Heritage Razor
    Gillette Platinum DE Blade (5)
    JR #290 Cashmere Brush
    Stirling Spice SS, AS and EdT
    Stirling Alum Block
    Beard Growth: 32.5 hrs

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    I just wanted a quick and easy shave so I brought out the Gillette Heritage Razor. It really is a nice travel razor and does a great job. I am going out this evening so the Stirling Spice set got the call. I just love this scent. I do get a slight tingling that's probably due to the fragrance, but I can deal with it. Lol! Stirling products will always be in my den. Here is my lather:

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    Did 3 passes for an error-free BBS shave. U just love how a nice shave comes together. Alum feedback was present on my neck, but that's par for the course when I do 3 passes. Splashed on that wonderful matching aftershave to end the session. I will spritz on the matching EdT before I head out the door. Take care.
     
  12. brit

    brit in a box

    fabulous shaves and pics gents.:bounce017:
     
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    Weekend Shave
    new sc/kcg
    yaqi silvertip
    sv felce
    brut edt

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    good afternoon gents
    late post ,morning shave.
    fougere heaven
    awesome.
    have a fine evening everyone.
    :eatdrink047:
     
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Gary!
     
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  15. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Wonderful setup and shave Gary!
     
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  16. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

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    SRS # 899 - Gemini Shave - Marten’s HDW - Lather Bros. Calle Ocho - Aqua Velva Musk

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Martens HDW Co. 11/16” Kingwood scales
    Brush: Opus Shaving Brushes “Underdog”
    Lather: Lather Bros. Calle Ocho
    Aftershave: Aqua Velva Musk
    Additional Care:
    Omega Alum
    Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
    Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

    Superb shave this morning prior to a busy day cooking. We had a beautiful day to compliment the great food and company.

    Awesome three pass shave with some wonderful lather.
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    I hope you all had a great day.
     
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  17. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Great shave to start your weekend Barry.
     
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.:):eatdrink047:
     
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome lather Joe.:cool:
     
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  20. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Very nice shave Chris.
     
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