April 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL ARE WELCOME!

JACarbone · Apr 1, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

April Focus

MdC~~dubl duck~~Feather AS-D2/Polsilver~~Proraso
Hello DC denizens!
April is here and Primo's just boarded the Titanic.
This jar of MdC Fougère has been in my den for almost as long as I have been back
to traditional wet-shaving. Back then, I also had a "Brain Bowl", which I used for 30 straight days
then was so sick of it, I piffed it. (Got through half, btw.)
This jar is already well-below the halfway mark. I am going to sink it before we reach May.
The Feather was anything, if not efficient.
Kept the angle and with some buffing, succeeded in achieving
a BBS shave.

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What no FOTD? Slacker. Excellent shave Joe nonetheless.

JACarbone · Apr 1, 2021

Paul Turner said: ↑

This morning's shave was the first of 8 straight "Throwback Thursday" shaves(going through April 8, which of course IS "Throwback Thursday"). Today was a simple Clubman Shave Cream&Clubman Original A.S. I shook the bottle and held it under the warm/hot tap water as the sink was filling up. I didn't quite like the sound of the bottle when I squeezed out some cream into my hand for face&neck application. Made me think I have less in there than I thought originally. The shave was going well until I felt a tiny Knick at NW Porcupine, going South-to-North in that area. I'd better consider North-to-South for future shaves there. While I was generally pleased with the results of Cactus, I do need to focus a bit more on the NE side, near where the ingrown hairs are. If I don't, the ingrown area will increase-seems so anyway. This shave comes in at Most Excellent. Throwback Week is ON!
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Very nice start to the month Paul.

jluc · Apr 1, 2021

jgreenepa said: ↑

View attachment 248608
SOTD THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 1, 2021

Welcome to April Fool’s Day, but more importantly my daughter’s birthday! I never expected my “Wild Child” to blossom into the magnificent young woman and mother she’s turned out to be! My shave this morning is dedicated to her and her two children, Mike and Kevin, ages 7 and 9, both of whom like to shave with G-Pop in the morning. I lather the two of them up with whatever I’m using and provide each with a blade-less safety razor when they stay over. We’ll be seeing them later for their Mom’s birthday.

Instead of my usual MWF, I decided on a lime shave this morning. Castle Forbes Lime shaving cream is not for everyone, but I really like it. I fitted my Alpha Shaving T-400 with the 26mm Tuxedo Synth Ferrule and proceeded to generate gobs of rich, slick lather. The Riga Razor with its newly refined edge sailed through the clouds of lime goodness in three easy mug passes. The two pass ATG dome shave featured my LaResche 77, and completed an epic shave kickoff for the first day of the month. I feel refreshed, clean and porcelain smooth.

RAZOR: Riga Razor 15/16 (Mug), LaResche 77 (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 with 26mm Tuxedo Synth Ferrule
CREAM: Castle Forbes Lime
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Royall Lyme AS/Cologne
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Happy Birthday to your daughter, Jeff!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

JACarbone · Apr 1, 2021

Hembree said: ↑

View attachment 248603
Above the Tie Atlas handle, R1 plate.
Astra SP (fresh)
MrEE LE #011 brush with Dscosmetics synthetic knot.
Cella soap and aftershave splash

It is hard to believe that we are in the 4th month if 2021. I did not know what to shave with this morning so I put this together at the last minute. It is hard to choose when there are so many toys in the sand box.

#011 whipped up the Cella this morning with ease and was looking purdy while doing so.

The ATT setup was great for three smooth passes. I'd call this one an almost BBS.....close but not quite.

A little witch hazel and Cella splash and this one is on the bag.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday.
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Fabulous Cella shave this morning Danny. Hope you have a great day.

Trigger · Apr 1, 2021

clint64 said: ↑

April 1, 2021
Wolfman WR2 1.05mm
Feather
Shavemac Flat Top D01 2 Band
Mike’s Bay Rum
Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

Welcome to a new month already. My approach will be Anything Goes April. I plan on using whatever strikes my mood at the time. I felt like some serious scrub while face lathering today and the Shavemac Flat Top certainly has scrub in spades. The brush was a joy face lathering. Three passes and touch ups ended in a drama free BBS shave. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
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Great shave Clint!

JACarbone · Apr 1, 2021

myles wilson said: ↑

Early morning shave today, I've decided to bring this shave lineup with me while I'm down in Florida next week.
Go an excellent lather and slickness which provided some excellent blade glide. Smelling nice and fresh with some lime added. This week seems to have flown by very fast, but today feels like a Friday for me. Have a great day. View attachment 248598

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Excellent shave Myles. Enjoy your time in the Sunshine state.

JACarbone · Apr 1, 2021

palmolive fox said: ↑

1st April 2021.

View attachment 248591

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men DEEP CLEAN Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien ~ PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Lider Turkish Boar.
Face Lather.
Soap : Derby Shave Stick.
Blade: Shark Super Stainless .(D2)
Razor: Weishi 2.0 Adjustable. (Settings) wtg 5, atg + pick ups 6.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. +3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel)./Aloe Vera Gel./ Gummy ~ Traditional Turkish Tobacco Cologne.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

"white rabbit white rabbit white rabbit!"

Last outing of the Shark Super Stainless blade to finish my shaving week & month off using various Lord DE blades...

The Silver Star Super Stainless & Lord Platinum Class are my favourite blades from the lord camp however, the Asco & Shark Super stainless are the smoothest out of them which is my preference in a blade over sharpness. The longevity of the Silver Star Super Stainless & Lord Platinum Class, which i am convinced are the same blade" in different covers? have a nice balance of efficiency & smoothness....Long story short, each of the blades from the Lord camp have gave acceptable shaving results with no intermittent quality problems throughout the month.

The Weishi 2.0 Adjustable/Shark Super Stainless blade duo was a real smooth efficient combo...The Weishi Adjustable performance on the higher settings work wonderfully.

Another enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...A great shave to finish my shaving week...Finishing the shave off in style with a generous splash of Gummy ~ Traditional Turkish Tobacco Cologne.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Fabulous shave Barry.

JACarbone · Apr 1, 2021

Dave in KY said: ↑

Thursday April 1, 2021
Razor: Gillette RFB SHaDE
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Oumo Boar
Soap: Palmolive Stick
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Palomolive Splash
Fragrance: Dragonsbeard EDP

Early out the door for 3 appointments for my FIL at VA in Lexington. Great shave although this tall Oumo Boar never seems to have enough lather for the 3rd pass. Easy fix with adding soap from a shave stick. Great Palmolive lather and the RFB is just sooooo smoooooth ! Have a stellar Day folks !
View attachment 248593
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Excellent shave this morning Dave.

Trigger · Apr 1, 2021

myles wilson said: ↑

Early morning shave today, I've decided to bring this shave lineup with me while I'm down in Florida next week.
Go an excellent lather and slickness which provided some excellent blade glide. Smelling nice and fresh with some lime added. This week seems to have flown by very fast, but today feels like a Friday for me. Have a great day. View attachment 248598

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Awesome lineup Myles! Smart to bring Cryogen with you to get a cool shave in the Fla heat! Enjoy!

JACarbone · Apr 1, 2021

ischiapp said: ↑

SOTD 20210401 Quarantotto
by IschiaPP @ Forio
•••
Institut Karité Paris Elixir de Beauté
(Huile de Karité & Pépin de Raisin)
---
Bat71 Chubby Plus
Prugno (Plum Wood), Frank Shaving, Finest 2-band, 26x50x110mm
---
Floris London Elite
Preshave Soap & Shaving Soap & EDP Vapo
---
Quattroquarti by Angelo Marin (aka Haza@ilRasoio)
New England Razor Co, England Carbon Steel, 19x65mm (6/8"), Spine 6mm,
Full Hollow, Square Point Shorted & Muted, No Jimps, No Deco, Mono Stab,
Blonde Horn Hamlet Custom Style
•••
#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan
#CutThroatRazor #StraightRazor #Custom

Full size:
https://imgur.com/uxYpGG8
Soundtrack:
Thievery Corporation - Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes

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Beautiful looking shave Pierpaolo.

Trigger · Apr 1, 2021

Hembree said: ↑

View attachment 248603
Above the Tie Atlas handle, R1 plate.
Astra SP (fresh)
MrEE LE #011 brush with Dscosmetics synthetic knot.
Cella soap and aftershave splash

It is hard to believe that we are in the 4th month if 2021. I did not know what to shave with this morning so I put this together at the last minute. It is hard to choose when there are so many toys in the sand box.

#011 whipped up the Cella this morning with ease and was looking purdy while doing so.

The ATT setup was great for three smooth passes. I'd call this one an almost BBS.....close but not quite.

A little witch hazel and Cella splash and this one is on the bag.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday.
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Terrific Cella shave Danny! I have the same dilemna when it comes to choosing my shave gear.

Trigger · Apr 1, 2021

Paul Turner said: ↑

This morning's shave was the first of 8 straight "Throwback Thursday" shaves(going through April 8, which of course IS "Throwback Thursday"). Today was a simple Clubman Shave Cream&Clubman Original A.S. I shook the bottle and held it under the warm/hot tap water as the sink was filling up. I didn't quite like the sound of the bottle when I squeezed out some cream into my hand for face&neck application. Made me think I have less in there than I thought originally. The shave was going well until I felt a tiny Knick at NW Porcupine, going South-to-North in that area. I'd better consider North-to-South for future shaves there. While I was generally pleased with the results of Cactus, I do need to focus a bit more on the NE side, near where the ingrown hairs are. If I don't, the ingrown area will increase-seems so anyway. This shave comes in at Most Excellent. Throwback Week is ON!
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Nice one Paul! Enjoy your day!

Trigger · Apr 1, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

April Focus

MdC~~dubl duck~~Feather AS-D2/Polsilver~~Proraso
Hello DC denizens!
April is here and Primo's just boarded the Titanic.
This jar of MdC Fougère has been in my den for almost as long as I have been back
to traditional wet-shaving. Back then, I also had a "Brain Bowl", which I used for 30 straight days
then was so sick of it, I piffed it. (Got through half, btw.)
This jar is already well-below the halfway mark. I am going to sink it before we reach May.
The Feather was anything, if not efficient.
Kept the angle and with some buffing, succeeded in achieving
a BBS shave.

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Great shave Maestro! Looking forward to the sea burial!

jluc · Apr 1, 2021

April 1st
Razor: Blackland Tradere SB
Blade: Ladas SuperStainless (2)
Brush: Heritage Collection dubl duck/ gelled boar
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA Astra Planeta
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Astra Planeta Star Jelly
AS: PAA Astra Planeta

Good morning!

Day two of my Astra Planeta, gelled boar, Ladas blade focus. Absolutely wonderful shave!
The gelled boar loaded with no issues and the Ladas blade felt smooth and sharp. I lather my entire face even though I'm only outlining my beard because I really enjoy how silky the CK6 leaves my skin feeling.

Have a great day!

Recycled picture

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Trigger · Apr 1, 2021

jgreenepa said: ↑

View attachment 248608
SOTD THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 1, 2021

Welcome to April Fool’s Day, but more importantly my daughter’s birthday! I never expected my “Wild Child” to blossom into the magnificent young woman and mother she’s turned out to be! My shave this morning is dedicated to her and her two children, Mike and Kevin, ages 7 and 9, both of whom like to shave with G-Pop in the morning. I lather the two of them up with whatever I’m using and provide each with a blade-less safety razor when they stay over. We’ll be seeing them later for their Mom’s birthday.

Instead of my usual MWF, I decided on a lime shave this morning. Castle Forbes Lime shaving cream is not for everyone, but I really like it. I fitted my Alpha Shaving T-400 with the 26mm Tuxedo Synth Ferrule and proceeded to generate gobs of rich, slick lather. The Riga Razor with its newly refined edge sailed through the clouds of lime goodness in three easy mug passes. The two pass ATG dome shave featured my LaResche 77, and completed an epic shave kickoff for the first day of the month. I feel refreshed, clean and porcelain smooth.

RAZOR: Riga Razor 15/16 (Mug), LaResche 77 (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 with 26mm Tuxedo Synth Ferrule
CREAM: Castle Forbes Lime
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Royall Lyme AS/Cologne
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Fantastic shaves Jeff! I would think any lime scent would be appreciated by most shavers. Lime is such a classic scent. Enjoy your daughter's birthday and the grandkids.

Trigger · Apr 1, 2021

JACarbone said: ↑

View attachment 248609

SRS # 482

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: AA Gen Takahashi Tokusei
Brush: Strike Gold Shave Minion 24 mm Badger
Lather: Loose Screw Uncomfortably Numb (1508.5)
Aftershave: PAA Sangre de Drago
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Stirling Tea Tree Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
Fantastic shave this morning. The Japanese razor easily delivered a smooth crimson free shave that has left my face extremely smooth. The PAA Sangre de Drago splash has longevity that I shall experience throughout most of the day.

My April focus will continue with the 1508.5 Project with a modification. Every second rotation of the Project will feature a random drawing of the remaining three soaps selected to attain the goal of five soaps binned for the year. Therefore, the next 1508.5 soap will feature either Fuzzy Face Bonsai, Ginger’s Garden Obsession Type or Uncle Jon’s Gravity.

I am looking forward to see the great shaves you gentlemen will put forth this month. Have a great day gentlemen.
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Excellent shave, pic and post Joe! Enjoy your day!

jgreenepa · Apr 1, 2021

palmolive fox said: ↑

1st April 2021.

View attachment 248591

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men DEEP CLEAN Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien ~ PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Lider Turkish Boar.
Face Lather.
Soap : Derby Shave Stick.
Blade: Shark Super Stainless .(D2)
Razor: Weishi 2.0 Adjustable. (Settings) wtg 5, atg + pick ups 6.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. +3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel)./Aloe Vera Gel./ Gummy ~ Traditional Turkish Tobacco Cologne.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

"white rabbit white rabbit white rabbit!"

Last outing of the Shark Super Stainless blade to finish my shaving week & month off using various Lord DE blades...

The Silver Star Super Stainless & Lord Platinum Class are my favourite blades from the lord camp however, the Asco & Shark Super stainless are the smoothest out of them which is my preference in a blade over sharpness. The longevity of the Silver Star Super Stainless & Lord Platinum Class, which i am convinced are the same blade" in different covers? have a nice balance of efficiency & smoothness....Long story short, each of the blades from the Lord camp have gave acceptable shaving results with no intermittent quality problems throughout the month.

The Weishi 2.0 Adjustable/Shark Super Stainless blade duo was a real smooth efficient combo...The Weishi Adjustable performance on the higher settings work wonderfully.

Another enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...A great shave to finish my shaving week...Finishing the shave off in style with a generous splash of Gummy ~ Traditional Turkish Tobacco Cologne.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Great shave, photo and recap, Barry! If you ever get to the states, and are in the Philly area, let me know! Enjoy your day!

jgreenepa · Apr 1, 2021

Dave in KY said: ↑

Thursday April 1, 2021
Razor: Gillette RFB SHaDE
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Oumo Boar
Soap: Palmolive Stick
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Palomolive Splash
Fragrance: Dragonsbeard EDP

Early out the door for 3 appointments for my FIL at VA in Lexington. Great shave although this tall Oumo Boar never seems to have enough lather for the 3rd pass. Easy fix with adding soap from a shave stick. Great Palmolive lather and the RFB is just sooooo smoooooth ! Have a stellar Day folks !
View attachment 248593
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Great shave, Dave! Glad the modified RFB is pushing all the right buttons for you! Enjoy your day! I used to hate VA visits. I now only go there for my service-connected scripts! Have a great day!

Trigger · Apr 1, 2021

jluc said: ↑

April 1st
Razor: Blackland Tradere SB
Blade: Ladas SuperStainless (2)
Brush: Heritage Collection dubl duck/ gelled boar
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA Astra Planeta
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Astra Planeta Star Jelly
AS: PAA Astra Planeta

Good morning!

Day two of my Astra Planeta, gelled boar, Ladas blade focus. Absolutely wonderful shave!
The gelled boar loaded with no issues and the Ladas blade felt smooth and sharp. I lather my entire face even though I'm only outlining my beard because I really enjoy how silky the CK6 leaves my skin feeling.

Have a great day!

Recycled picture

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

Fine shave Jim! It looks as if you have tamed the DD HC gel boar.

jgreenepa · Apr 1, 2021

ischiapp said: ↑

SOTD 20210401 Quarantotto
by IschiaPP @ Forio
•••
Institut Karité Paris Elixir de Beauté
(Huile de Karité & Pépin de Raisin)
---
Bat71 Chubby Plus
Prugno (Plum Wood), Frank Shaving, Finest 2-band, 26x50x110mm
---
Floris London Elite
Preshave Soap & Shaving Soap & EDP Vapo
---
Quattroquarti by Angelo Marin (aka Haza@ilRasoio)
New England Razor Co, England Carbon Steel, 19x65mm (6/8"), Spine 6mm,
Full Hollow, Square Point Shorted & Muted, No Jimps, No Deco, Mono Stab,
Blonde Horn Hamlet Custom Style
•••
#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan
#CutThroatRazor #StraightRazor #Custom

Full size:
https://imgur.com/uxYpGG8
Soundtrack:
Thievery Corporation - Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes

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Great shave, PierPaolo! I love those honey horn scales! Great-looking frameback!

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April 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL ARE WELCOME!

What are you shaving plans for April?

I am going to exclusively use an adjustable razor.

I am going to exclusively lather with Arko.

I am going to exclusively lather with Arko AND use an adjustable razor.

I am going to exclusively make fun of the shavers, who lather with Arko.

I am going to exclusively shave with whatever suits me.

I abhor exclusivity, therefore I am going to sulk and eat cookies.

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April 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL ARE WELCOME!

What are you shaving plans for April?

I am going to exclusively use an adjustable razor.

I am going to exclusively lather with Arko.

I am going to exclusively lather with Arko AND use an adjustable razor.

I am going to exclusively make fun of the shavers, who lather with Arko.

I am going to exclusively shave with whatever suits me.

I abhor exclusivity, therefore I am going to sulk and eat cookies.

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