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

Oct 1 SOTA

Shavette Shave #492
Dovo
Personna Hairshaper Blade (fresh, 2)
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
Lakewood Lard Lass SS
Fine Accoutrements Platinum AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 23 hrs Dome Turf: 3 days



I decided to do a head and face shave with my Dovo shavette. I went with a fresh blade to start the month in a daring way, LOL!






These Personna Hairshaper Blades are extremely sharp, especially when they are fresh. I only needed two passes on my face to get a very smooth, close shave. I did 2 passes on the dome, but I nicked myself on my second pass. I don't use mirrors to shave my head so it's quite tricky to do it with an open blade vs a safety razor and so the probability of cutting myself is higher. Therefore, I took out my Mühle R102 OC to get the hard places. I didn't need to cut myself any further. Lol! Ended with cueball smooth dome.
As expected, I did get alum feedback on my neck and it was a real zing and on my dome where I nicked myself. Splashed on the witch hazel and the Fine Accoutrements Platinum AS to end the first shave of the month. Take care.

 

I’m going to use this setup for the month with the intent being every other day face shaves. I received this OC from @chazt and he thought it might be a Fatip rebrand to SV. I just know it works for my face but only have about 6 or 7 shaves with it. I really like the weight and glide it gives.

It put it to work today with a 3 day stubble and it did just great for a Sunday shave.

Prep: shower and face wash
Lather: Bigelow
Brush: synthetic
Razor: SV OC
Blade: Personna (1)
Post: cool rinse, alum (little feedback) and TSD Lime. I think that bottle has about a week left in it.

2 passes and socially acceptable results. My passes are from top to bottom then bottom to top. Basically WTG and ATG.

I forgot to add - I will be diverting from the OC when the Gillette Toggle I purchased arrives. I'll use it for at least once during OCtober. It's supposed to be tomorrow. Maybe it will be my Tuesday Toggle!

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thank you Joe.

 

more great starts to the month.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Nah, about 1.5 miles away

 

Thanks Gary!


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I used my new to me Gillette NEW LC to mow down 5+ days of scalp stuff. Popped an Astra in it and 2 passes were sufficient. Ought to be good until Wednesday. Zero touch up needed. We'll see what tomorrow feels like.

 

Enjoy your shaves @Troy M

 

Very nice shave and setup Troy. Congrats on getting a Gillette toggle. They are quite rare.

 

Thanks Gary.

 

Absolutely wonderful Gary.

 

Outstanding Lakewood soap dual shave Joe. Fantastic start to the month.

 

Excellent start to the month Troy.

 

Thanks Joe.

 

thank you Joe.

 

-Monday-
brit new rfb/platinum
semogue
henri et victoria
whiskey woods



good day gents..
OCtober starts now..
awesome
have a fine day everyone
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Great shave Gary. It's a beautiful razor.

 

Oct 2 SOTA
Good afternoon.
Shavette Shave #393
Dovo
Personna Hairshaper Blade (3)
Omega Pro 49 Boar Brush
Cella SS
Fine Accoutrements Platinum AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 24 hrs



I went with my Dovo once again. The only change from yesterday's setup was the brush and soap. Although the soap's scent is gone, I still like it because of the lathers protective qualities. Here's today's lather:




I only needed 2 passes because this blade is über sharp and my stubble was shorter than usual from yesterday's shave with the Personna Hairshaper. There wasn't any blood and achieved a BBS shave. The alum gave some slight feedback. Finished with the application of the witch hazel and the FA Platinum aftershave. Take care.