August 2018 30 Day Rule/focus Pix & Discussion

If you keep your engine Arko clean you get all the hot chicks on Uber and Lyft rides!

 

Pretty close Jason.

 

So far...

 

Thanks Jim.

 

SOTD August 3, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: Jayaruh 'Woody' SE
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave

Terrific shave again with the Woody razor and the Fat Friday setup. I overkilled the prep this morning as an experiment. Went with cold water and Stirling pre-shave soap as usual. I run the soap in my hands and create suds and then scrub my face. I let it sit while I lather up the soap, then rinse it off, then face lather. Used the same process today but added some Proraso pre-shave cream right before face lathering. I found some at TJ Maxx last weekend for $6 and decided to try it. Not sure it did a whole lot and was certainly unnecessary. But I like the slight menthol tingle it provides. Unnecessary perhaps but I did enjoy it.

Fine shave overall. I'll likely use the Woody one more time before sending it on its way. It's been a fun razor to try out. Enjoy your Friday!

 

Happy Friday Perry. Excellent post and photo.


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August 3, 2018
Karve E Plate
Feather
DK 7 with Druida Manchurian
C&S Oxford and Cambridge
Fine Lavender Aftershave



A much better shave today. The E plate certainly a step down from the F plate in blade feel. I started out with a two pass shave beginning with ATG followed by XTG. I was so close to catching the baby that I went with an additional XTG pass that easily took care of my jawline and neck. A splash of Fine Lavender and I am ready for the day. At least I think I’m ready. I hope everyone has a great Friday.


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If the hat fits...

 

Thank you, Clint! Wonderful photo with the wood tones and the red handle of the brush. Really nice!

 

Neal, we're all thankful here that you take your meds.

 

Neal, I will enjoy following your P74 blade trials. I bet you'll catch a few more babies before this one is done.

 

August 3, 2018- Adjustable August

Razor: F2 Gillette 195 Adjustable
Blade: 7 o'Clock Permasharp Stainless (Indian Green)
Brush: VdH Boar
Soap: Der Vergulde Hand
Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

Back to the Fatboy for a traditional Fatboy Friday.

I seem to be out of superlatives. I need to pick up some more on my way back from the adverb store.

 

That's an interesting prep, Perry. Thanks for sharing it.

It's been fun reading of your shaves with the Woody. That's a particularly nice photo showing off how it's made. It's another one of @Jayaruh's masterful creations, for sure! When does school start?

Have a great day.

 

Great shave Rick!

Excellent shot Perry!

Superb shot Clint! I'm glad the E plate hit a home run this morning!

 

John, what setting did you have the 195 on?

 

Classy set up, Clint. The Karve just looks cool. Have a great day, my friend.

 

Nice set up, John. I also broke out a Perma-Sharp Super for my next Fatboy shave.

Here are a few adverbs beginning with "a" that might apply to the 30DC:

abnormally
abruptly
absentmindedly
absurdly
abysmally
accidentally
accusingly
adamantly
advertently
aggravatingly
agonizingly
alarmingly
allegedly
amateurishly
amuck
annoyingly
apathetically
arbitrarily
arrogantly
ashamedly
audaciously
awkwardly

Have a great Friday!

 

5 which is pretty much my norm.

 

Thanks, Charlie! The prep was overkill as I stated. Probably won't do that very often, but it didn't affect the shave adversely. Get in on the pass-around for the Woody if you'd like to try it. I'm the last one so far but Jayaruh made a last call in the thread.

School starts for the kids on Tuesday, August 7. We've been in teacher workdays since Wednesday and have another one on Monday followed by the onslaught on Tuesday morning.

Thank you, Andrew!