April 2015 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by Bama Samurai, Mar 29, 2015.

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What soap is Charlie gonna use in April?

Poll closed Apr 1, 2015.
  1. Arko!!!

    45.5%
  2. Arko!!!

    9.1%
  3. Arko!!!

    45.5%
  1. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Arko April Focus - CJB Kamisori
    April 30, 2015 - Week 5 Day 5
    Prep - Hot shower and towel
    Brush - Omega Pro 48
    Soap - St. Charles Shave Sandalwood
    Razor - '46 Gillette Aristocrat
    Blade - [​IMG] (2)
    Post - Alum, Nivea Replenishing Post Shave Balm

    Final day of April and I finished on the setup I used yesterday with the exception that I changed to my Omega Pro 48 to try and improve the St. Charles Shave lather. The first pass seemed like the lather was better. I used more water than yesterday and loaded more soap before face lathering. Second and third passes were ok but the amount of lather was significantly less by the time I finished. Very thin on the third lather. I will have to revisit this soap and try bowl lathering at some point. I really want it to work. Just have to dial it in.

    On to MAYhem. Hope everyone is ready for International Worker's Day tomorrow! Boil the potatoes and onions and stock up on caviar and vodka!

    April 30.jpg
     
  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    04/30/2015
    Razor – Mongoose B2 with Jürgen Hempel Ti
    Blade –Feather Super Pro (5)
    Brush –Shavemac Silvertip D01
    Lather – B&M Seville
    Post - Witch Hazel and Myrsol Limon Sample

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    Fantastic near BBS 2 pass shave this morning. Did manage to end up with one weeper but it was my fault. I really like the B&M Seville Soap. The scent has a very nice citrus note that is not over powering but does linger after the shave. Furthermore this soap is seriously slick. For any touch ups just a splash of water has enough residual slickness to prevent razor burn. Finished up with witch hazel and a splash of Myrsol Limon from my sampler pack. Between the soap and the aftershave, the post shave feel is great.
     
  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Just a recap of a great April. Looking forward to next month.

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  4. trey06dmd

    trey06dmd Arko eater

    Aggressive April - Day 21 (4/30/15)

    Prep: Hot shower
    Soap: Arko
    Brush: Omega 13522
    Razor: Cadet OC
    Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum
    Post: Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive Balm
    Scent: Tommy Bahama Very Cool

    Quick 1 pass shave this morning. XTG, decent shave. Exhausted today, way too much going on this week.
     
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I know the feeling. Hope you get some rest and have a great weekend.
     
  6. trey06dmd

    trey06dmd Arko eater

    Thanks! You too!
     
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  7. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    That is just plain awesome.
     
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    It amazes me what free apps on an iPhone can do. :)
     
  9. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I am just in awe that so many people's face can handle daily shaving. I shave every two days, and even with that, sometimes it is too much. My calendar would be more spotty.
     
  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I am blessed with tough skin I guess. I've shaved daily since I went through boot camp in 83 but never had a much fun doing it until now. ;) And to think I got into this thinking I would save money. Yea right! :D
     
  11. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Very cool pic!
     
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  12. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Late post for Wednesday

    Arko April!!

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    Getting better each day...still pondering May! Back to wrap up later!!

    Have a great Thursday!!
    :)
     
  13. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    April 30

    Stirling Sheep facial soap
    Merkur 37C slant bar razor
    Feather blade (day 1)
    Omega 98 Professional boar brush
    Arko & glycerin
    Two passes plus touch-ups
    Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Alt-Innsbruck


    I had another great, although rushed, work day shave with this set up. I am definitely an Arko fan now that I've used it consistently for the past month. Tomorrow will be my last shave with Arko for awhile. I will summarize what I've learned this month as well. I plan to begin my Mayhem shaves on Saturday.

    I have definitely enjoyed following everyone's progress this month. You all encourage me and help me learn more about this great hobby that we share.

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    Last edited: Apr 30, 2015
  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Charlie, what is the Alt-Innsbruck like?
     
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  15. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Clint, the Alt-Innsbruck is both a cologne and an aftershave. It is made in Austria, and I understand that the formula hasn't changed since the 1950s. It has a very subtle scent of menthol and tobacco flower. (It doesn't smell like tobacco to me, which is a good thing.) A little goes a long way (I use a very small amount), and it has more staying power than a typical aftershave. It is a classy scent and is my favorite overall aftershave. I work in an office environment, and I often use it before going to work. I would highly recommend it. I hope this helps.
     
    Last edited: Apr 30, 2015
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    That helps a lot. I just picked up a bottle of Mrysol F Extra. It was my favorite out of the Floid and Mrysol samples.
     
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  17. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Very good! I noticed you used Floid Amber. I use Floid Vigoroso, and it provides a nice barbershop/menthol scent that I really like. How would you describe the Amber?
     
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  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Amber was a weaker version of Vigoroso with less alcohol and menthol. The F Extra is also very similar to Vigoroso but a little less alcohol but with a little more menthol. I could only tell the difference between the 3 when I used them over several days.
     
  19. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I have always wanted to try Alt-Innsbruck, but I believe I am sensitive to tobacco EO. Alt-Innsbruck is probably not for me.
     
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  20. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    By the end of May I expect to see a CJB or Feather in there...at least. ;)
     
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