April 2022 30 Day Rule/Focus and Discussion. All Are Welcome!

Happy Resurrection Day!

 

Shave 29/30. The Bic didn't shave as close, so I had already enough stubble to shave properly. No major issues, the blade has seen better days but it did the job. I'll try to squeeze one more shave with it, to complete the focus.

I used some sort of as gel for a change, it's decent but the scent is not really my cup of tea, still usable though.

Happy Easter, gents, and have a great day!

 

Lovely shave and pic Daniel. Happy Resurrection Day!

 

Joe.

 

Thank you, Joe!

 

Shave was passable with my Rose Gold Parker Semi-Slant using a Feather blade (3). I think the Fatip was a nicer shave. I got a bit of burn. This razor is more aggressive than the fatip. No leakers that the alum couldn't handle. Nice Lavender cream whipped with my Proraso synthetic brush. Land Ho balm. So, a Feather is not a perfect blade for me in this razor. I need more work perfecting my technique (obviously). I was careful but, not careful enuff...the burn!

 

Thanks, Daniel!

 

Thanks, Barry!

 

Thanks, Joe! Getting ready for our second and final service of the day.

 

Nice shave, Daniel!

 

Still had a decent shave Hogie. Feathers are great but I found that they degrade quickly compared to other blades. After the 3rd use is when it starts to lose its sharpness. I didn't get past 4 shaves with them. However it is a ymmv situation.

 

Great shave kit, commentary, and photos, Gary! Happy Easter!

 

Two services?

 

Agreed, as you know, I pretty much exclusively shave with Feather DE’s, and 4 is the limit for me!

 

Yup, we have a sunrise service and then the church lady I’m married to drags me off to the main one 2 1/2 hrs later! The married man’s burden every Easter!

 

Thank you Joe. I do enjoy the Snow Bliss. I think it will fit nicely for the warmer weather.

 

Very nice shave Jeff.

 

Yes, I really could change at 2 uses. These blades do cost more than most but, they are still less expensive than the $3 each carts I used to use. I paid $.50 a blade so, I will start tossing after 2 shaves like I do other blades. Now, I should let my face recover for a couple days and let the beard grow out for at least 2-3 days.

I must decide which razor to use next...maybe the Fatip again. That was a pleasant shave. Time to pull out a fresh Feather blade! Or back off and use up some of them other blades I have yet to try.

 

I got a reminder of how my shaves used to go when I was using them cartridge razors. I always got burn... but, I didn't prep like I do now.
I hate getting the burn! I used to put off shaving for a week at at time due to "The Burn". Shaving is so much nicer now.

Now, back to perfecting my technique!

 

DE Shave # 395

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dollar Tree DE
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block

Fabulous Easter Sunday Shave. For those of you celebrating Happy Easter and Happy Passover.

Another wonderful three pass shave with the shave stick and the Dollar Tree razor. You get what you pay for. The Dollar Tree has started to develop a little rust stains in the blade area. Approximately 40 shaves with it. I may eventually replace it.

I am smelling and feeling good for my day out in the Sun. Enjoy your day gentlemen.