April 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

The shaves just continue to get better day by day, more by osmosis than anything. Thank you guys for the 30 day thread. It takes a bit of discipline to not get caught swept away/sidetracked in the RAD, SAD, BAD thing, but so worth it. Today I tried a Sterling sample, but couldn't smell it as I am still getting my olfactories back from last weeks plague. Good performance. Looking forward to the soap pass around soon to be headed to FL! Off to make the ice cream...

 

SOTD April 17, 2017

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick J1 injector
Brush: Semogue 1520 boar
Lather: Proraso Green
Post: Witch hazel, Barbasol Pacific Rush aftershave
WTG, touch-up

The J1 worked quite well today. I just needed a mild razor due to less than 24 hours' growth. The J1 provided that for me with ease and efficiency. Good lather from Proraso and a nice finish from the Barbasol. Hope you all have a great day!

 

Gillette Tech Bulldog
Perma-Sharp Super
Semogue BC Texugo
Iced Orange Tea Arko

A very nice shave this morning. After spending a few days with the shavette, a quick fantastic shave is a nice way to start the week.

 

Dorian Grey?

 

17 April 2017 Post 3 Day Weekend Blade/Soap Focus Shave

This morning's shave is with the Cella. My 10098 whipped up a very fragrant slick lather. The VDH/Wilkinson combo delivered an okay WWS. I now remember why I bought my EJ DE89BL.
It's gonna be a long week knowing that my '52 Black Tip is waiting in the wings. But we shall persevere.
Splashed on some Cella A/S and smelling great(if I do say so myself) I was off to another day in the exciting world of corporate security.
Have a good 'un.

 

couple of cuts this morning-seems to happen the most on the final usage of a razor(usually 3rd day). Aqua Velva again for my aftershave.

 

Day 22 of 30 days of Henckel straights

I tried Shave Secret again today along with the 7/8 Henckel. I got another great shave.

Shave Secret
2 passes, WTG, XTG
Sampsons All Natural Aftershave Balm
Square Toe 7/8 Henckel 17

 

Fantastic photo Jim. You hit on a big point with good shaves on autopilot. I think that is when you know your technique is solid.

 

Lovely photo Perry. I guess you are in the home stretch with school. Good luck and hang in there.

 

Menthol Monday, April 17, 2017

WDC-8 Manchurian
Stirling Soap Co. Glacial Obsidian
Colonial Razors The General
Feather Pro
Barrister and Mann Arctique
Pino Silvestre


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Ok I'm working on the ticket

 

Fantastic photo Mark. The bowl looks great. Love the looks of the razor and brush together.

 

Yikes I don't have one either I don't have the veg... I'm defenseless.

 

You have some wicked looking Kamisori that will work in a pinch

 

I'm pretty use you could wield one of those big ol straights a la Sweeny Todd.

 

Very nice, Mark!

 

Obviously not!
BOOM! HOOAH! 36 "good" Tangos.

 

I know I have too many razors when I start to forget about them. I need to get this pile organized.
I pulled this beauty out and got an absolutely wonderful shave with it this morning. I'm keeping this one visible
Route 66 Bay Lime Twist Soap
Doug Korn Brush
Heart Columbia JWest Razor
Lucky Tiger
Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage, and Cedar AS
Have a great week!

 

SOTN April 16th


Ming Shi 2000S
Sputnik (3)
Ever-Ready 200T
Tabac
Aqua Velva Ice Sport

Another night with the Futur clone and another 3 pass BBS. This razor is performing very well considering it can be had for less then $10 and very well might take the place of my 34C on the dream team. This razor is delivering consistent, long lasting BBS shaves. Have a great day everyone!

 

Adorable, Andrew. He seems the right age start to learning about the "Dad Tax"