30 Day Rule/Focus, May 2025. All Are Welcome!

Thanks, Gary. I notice you avoided any comment about the shave itself. Wise. The less said, the better -- other than, at least there was no razorburn or blood; probably because the blade wasn't capable of causing any...

 

Great pic, Gary. Interesting that that Razorock soap includes the scent of marijuana in its profile. Is that going to be a new trend, I wonder?

 

Great setup, pic and report, Barry! You can never go wrong with the old classics...

 

06 May 2025

2 Days growth

Soap = Stirling Bergamot and Lavender
Brush = Omega 10049
Bowl = white plastic
Razor = Gillette Aristocrat No 15
Blade = Vintage Henckels (1)
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayer’s rose petal, L’Occitane ASB
ASL = Clubman Pinaud’s
Scent = Prada Ocean Luna Rossa
Score = 9 + / 10

Fuss free and damage super smooth shave

Lovely fresh sunny day in Perth. Have a great Tuesday everyone

 

Thank you John.

 

Thank you Gary

Liking the 400.

Well, it happened to me once with one of my SE's. Better results next time John.

Still liking the 400!

 

Real good shave today(Tues, 6). I'm getting to luv this Suave unscented soap(from West Man, although I recently read that West Man now has a different name, dunno what it is. I'll just keep saying West Man until I learn the new name). Zero cuts, Knicks, Polka-Dots, Red-ball sunsets). Well done all over, but I feel I should have done a little better around N. Cactus Nation(just below the jawline). Will work on that tomorrow. That Caswell Massey A.S. is great. I need to watch the pour spout, though. JFK loved Jockey Club, thus we see some history with it. Super-DuperOutstanding.

 

i didn't feel the need to comment on your shave quality as you had commented enough yourself in it not being adequate..as i haven't used your supply razor before i wouldn't know how to help improve on it,..and as your friend i respect the fact that you are well versed in using said razor ..and don't require any additional coaching..

 

thank you John.it does have an interesting scent..

 

lol thank you Chris..

https://www.italianbarber.com/

look under shaving brushes.they are quite inexpensive.available with the black knot also if you schroll down a little..

 

awesome tuesday shaves gentlemen

 

-Tech-Tuesday-
brit fb tech
simpson
twenty nine
burberry



good morning gents
splendid tech shave
lovely 29 lather built with the mighty simpson
smooth 2 passer with the 1948 ish brit fb tech,minor pick ups..
this shave soap has excellent post shave qualities..
thayers and burberry edt seal the deal
awesome
have a fantastic day everyone
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Thank you Gary.

 

May 6 Head and Face Shave
Good afternoon.
1955 Gillette RedTip
Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum DE Blade (3,4)
Hembree-Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
Captain's Choice North SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 3 days
Dome Turf: 4.75 days



Did 2 passes on the dome and face for a smooth, close and comfortable shave. However, did get a weep on the back of my neck because I didn't fully extend it so that I hit the crease. No biggie because the cold water took care of it. Did a face and head lather by loading off the puck to produce a slick, lather. The only alum feedback was at the back of the neck. Splashed on a generous portion of the matching aftershave 2 finish on a high note. Take care.

 

fine red tip shave and pic Joe.

 

SE Shave # 448

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Yaqi SE Chrome
Blade: Perma-Sharp
Brush: Sawdust Creation Studio Working Man Blues
Lather: Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux Nefertiti
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Nerfertiti
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

 

fine chrome SE shave Joe.

 

Thanks Gary. I will hold out for any more brushes atm!

Thanks Gary.

 

Very nice

Too bad about the weep Joe. It happens, just blame the Red Tip!

fine setup and shave Joe

 

07 May 2025

1 Days growth

Hot Water Prep and Preshave = Palmolive Shave cream
Soap = Stirling Bergamot and Lavender
Brush = Omega EVO synthetic
Bowl = face lathering
Razor = Gillette No 66
Blade = Vintage Henckels (2)
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, rinse, pat dry, Thayer’s rose petal, L’Occitane ASB
ASL = Clubman Pinaud’s
Scent = Prada Ocean Luna Rossa
Passes = single multidirectional pass followed by 2 touch up passes for a damage free super smooth shave. The No 66 never fails to impress
There was significant Alum feedback: sign of a job well done!

Have a lovely Wednesday everyone