February '16 - 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion Thread

Love that straight. They are definitely unrivalled in the cool arena.

 

Thanks for all the help guys

 

Wow, Mark! That's a beautiful razor, brush, and bowl!

 

I have to agree with everyone all of it is stunning.

 

Thanks buddy

 

Thank you Tom.

 

02/13/2016
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro (4)
Rubberset 400 with Omega 49 Boar
Chiseled Face Trade Winds
Witch Hazel
Myrsol F/Extra
Whipped Shea Butter


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It's the weekend, so I broke out the CC. With each use I am getting more comfortable with the handle on this razor. It's just so different and stylized that I feel I could easily drop it. I don't use Alum but I did rub my fingertips on a styptic pencil between passes which seemed to make a huge difference in controlling the razor. I went with a 2 pass shave, ATG & XTG, with very minor touch ups and almost caught the baby. Just didn't quite get one small spot on my neck. Finished off with a splash of Myrsol F/Extra. I am off to celebrate Valentines Day early with my wife. I hope everyone has a great day.

 

Nice haul Tom!

 

Have a Happy Valentine's you two.

 

Happy early Birthday, Tom! What a way to celebrate!

 

Thanks Tom. I like it a lot.

 

Thanks Mark.

 

Clint, great set up and result today! Have fun with your Bride.

 

Great pic Clint enjoy valentines with your wife.

 

Thanks guys

 

My goodness Tom, what an amazing haul buddy! Is that a Futur!? Enjoy my friend

 

Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Feather (1)
Brush: Omega 81230
Soap: Bath house Cuban cedar and lime
Post: Alum + Fine L'orange.
This has been my most enjoyable shave since starting. It was absolutely flawless. I'm at a loss for words regarding the Futur.... Well done Merkur. It is really solid and the finish is beautiful. It felt like I had been using it for ten years. The angle and pressure was instantaneous. I think it's impossible not to find the angle from the get go. I love the longer handle and the weight which was a concern when I first opened it. I'm so glad I ignored the negative reviews. I did 3 passes on setting 1 and touched up on setting 2. The easiest baby I've ever caught with zero irritation. This is testament to how good the Futur is, given I have a low skill set. First run with a feather, they certainly live up to the hype I will use them for this focus. The bath house Cuban cedar and lime is delightful and worth the price. You soap connoisseurs may want to put it on your list. Although my hard soap use needs work. I had to reload my brush 3 times. The omega was a nice surprise also it seemed rather stiff but softened up very nicely I'm happy with it. No sting at all from Alum and finished in just the right way with fine L'orange.
Enjoy the weekend all.

 

Thanks robby it is a Futur. I couldn't be happier

 

February 13
Edwin Jagger DE89
Feather (3)
PSO, Hot Shower, Nivea Face wash
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Chiseled Face Orange Creamsicle soap
Alum, Chiseled Face Orange Creamsicle AS
Mod Cabin Honeysuckle Beard balm

Very nice three pass with touch up. just the slightest trace of sting from the Alum block. Gonna call it BBS, very smooth. Orange Creamsicle smells exactly like the ice cream. Maybe a good summer scent, but probably wouldn't buy a tub. It's discontinued anyhow, so no worries. It's a beautiful day here in Colorado, off for a putt with my lady friend so she can put some miles on her new soft tail. Hope everyone has a great day!

 

Great write up Tom, I'm so happy the Futur worked so nicely for you. It's awesome when everything comes together for a perfect shave. Great results are always a product of forethought in my book. Even though my SOTD's look random sometimes, they never are. Everything has been planned. Well done