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

Great pics and reports, gents!

You use Ted Pella injector blades, Joe? I always thought Ted Pella made and sold blades that were more "industrial" grade and intended for labwork...

In my mental ranking of injector blades for sharpness and smoothness, I have vintage US-made Schicks at the top, then maybe Supply Japanese-made Black Label, then Chinese Schicks, then Personna white cartridge and Supply White Label (made by Personna), and finally Ted Pella at the bottom.

 

Thanks John. I agree that Ted Pella blades are not as smooth as the Chick's when in my E-3. However, they feel much better in my milder I-1. Would I buy them again? Probably.

 

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Thanks Joe, I am in good company then

Thanks John. Just interesting to find where my limits are, more attention needs to be paid. I will push the Slim to 9 at a later date with better face prep, better lather and definitely a better blade
Not having much joy with the Shark Super Chromes lately, but need to finish the tuck

Good tip about the adjustables...no points awarded for any effort on my part at manliness, even my avatar is no contest!
And then there's the SE guys, that's a step up again!

 

06 May 2024
Much better today, back on track

To the rescue came:
Proper prep/hot water/Proraso preshave

Rocket HD
Gillette Platinum (2)
Cella
Pura Setola

for a wonderful simple smooth shave

Cella ASL and Black Oud had me all set for the day

 

fine start to the week gents.

 

-Luna-
new LC
bbj custom
waves



good morning gents
time to get serious with this 3017..
spread out the soap in a bowl,big boars will help.



smooth 2 passer with the canuck new lc
waves splash to finish
will pic an edt if i go out,maybe..
have a fine monday everyone.
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Starting Monday off right, gents!

 

Thanks.

 

Great comeback Chris!

 

March 6 SOTE

Good evening.

Straight Razor Shave # 544
6/8 Ralf Aust
Hembree/Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
PAA/ King R Emporium SS
Gentlemen's Nod Zaharoff Signature Series AS
Stirling Alum Block
Personal Care Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 26 hrs



Did an error-free three pass shave. It was close and comfortable. I picked the PAA/King R Emporium because it has a nice, mild barbershop scent and it lathers well. It also is quite slick. Here's my lather:



I had zero feedback from the alum block. Splashed on the witch hazel to help tone down the skin. I don't have the matching splash so I used the Zaharoff Signature Series aftershave. I have plenty of it so why not use it because it does pair will with this soap despite it being a cologney frag. Take care.

 

Thanks Gary.

 

Marvelous Monday shave Gary. I give your lather a grade A score. Bravo!

 

thank you Joe.

 

cool straight shave and pics Joe.

 

Thanks Gary.

 

Thank you Charlie

 

SE Shave # 383 - DECLARATION GROOMING MICROMATIC MONDAY -Darkfall

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Whipped Dog Butterscotch 24 mm
Pre-Shave: Pears Transparent Soap
Lather: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Additional Care:
Declaration Grooming Darkfall EdT
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Declaration Grooming Aftershave Liniment - Darkfall

 

7th May 2024.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Bulldog Original Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 10005.
Face Lather.
Lather: La Barbiera Summer Fruit Shaving Soap.
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum. (D3)
Razor: Ming Shi 2000s Futur clone. (Settings) 3-wtg,4-atg,+pick ups.

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & Head 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./Nivea Men 2 Phase + P&G Old Spice Original ASL Mixture + Replenishing PSB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

(Face & Head Shave)

Another smooth performance from the Ming Shi 2000s Futur clone/Dorco Prime Platinum duo.

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

My face & precious swede are feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

thank you Gary

Wonderful shave and pic

Thanks John

Indeed, thanks Joe

High praise indeed