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

I think it is an excellent shaving soap. You must have done a very good job. It lathers very easily and has a very good scent. Finishing with the Captain's Choice Sandalwood A/S makes for a very good shaving experience IMO.
I have to qualify that by saying that the Captain's Choice products are good, but are not Route 66 products. I have found nothing that comes even close to Route 66 Shaving Soaps. IMO

 

Thank you!

 

Did he say dry sunny weather?

 

Just realized that I never posted last nights shave.

Mama Bear Black Code
Semogue Boar
Gillette Super Speed
Viking Sword (2)
Axe Sheild

The Viking Sword was just as smooth and sharp as it was the previous shave. I don't really have anything to say about it. 2 passes, ears to center and S/N with slide on the neck for a near BBS. If I had pushed for the Baby I would have caught it easy. Tonight will be day 3 on the Viking. When it is too dull for me to get a comfortable shave I will go back to straights.

 

I recently made some "suggestions" to members, so I'll either get blamed or thanked. I see you're a Sandalwood man. There is some of that in the Wm. Neumann samples I just bought.

 

that's the way it is in "Feee-Knocks, Arizona, if he's there(Phoenix).

 

I would say I'm more of a Route 66 man. I have Captain's Choice Sandalwood so I use it occasionally.

 

Baseball pattern:

Lather and shave one section at a time. We are SR noobs, and can't shave fast enough to lather the whole face.

Right field (lather and shave R cheek/jaw)

Left field (see above)

Center field (neck)

Infield (goatee/mustache, mouth area)

 

Ah, that makes sense, thanks! I don't have to worry about the infield, I have a goatee. But I will use that as well once I am ready. Next week or so.

 

The main difference....I usually know it's a bad razor when I pick it up. Hate surprises.

 

Maybe I can get the legendary Vin Scully to announce my shave tomorrow. But seriously, that's clever-this "baseball pattern".

 

Feb 24 Focus Shave 17

Today's razor is a Hart Steel 6/8 refreshed on Shapton 12/16k then followed by Dovo Red/Black paste, second shave.

I was surprised in the edge did not feel very smooth nor very sharp. It was not rough but not as smooth as the first shave. Four passes and when I applied the alum I was surprised, just a faint tickle, better than expected. A solid DFS but no close to BBS

Irritation A Closeness B+ Smoothness B+ Keenness B+

CF Cedarwood Sandalwood
Omega Elk Antler silver tip
Woodhead scuttle
Hart Steel 6/8
Harold Russian leather strop
Speick AS
L'Occitane ASB
Guerlain Habit Rouge

 

Now I am going to have Vin Scully doing a play by play of my shave in my head. Well, it may be Harry Doyle, but it will be play by play non the less.

 

Yes. Mr. Chick, safe travels, have a little fun if possible? And if all possible... Please support the local antique shops

 

Thank you. I'll have some time tomorrow afternoon to look for shops if I can talk my coworker into it. Wish me luck

 

Good luck!!

 

Thanks Paul! The idea and name come from Jim ( @Norcalnewb ), pretty clever and succinct.

 

Day 54 - 90 Day Intro to SR
SOTD - 23February 2016



Whipped Dog 5/8
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Route 66 - Lumberjack
Alum
Barbus

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Day 54...BBS. I chased it and caught in the baseball pattern. Tomorrow, back to the Aust. I had a super busy day again, and apologize for the short update. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Straights Focus February 24:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Gatlinburg SS
Frederick's Celebrated Razor
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stirling Gatlinburg AS

I had an interesting shave this morning. My new daughter had a rough night, so I am operating on just a few hours of sleep. I slept in a bit, so I was running a tad late. I decided to stick with the straight this morning, though, but committed myself to focusing on a safe shave. So I proceeded with a quick but deliberate shave. I never felt like I was unsafe or close to cutting myself, and I would say I ended up with a SAS, which was all I was shooting for. I was checking my watch as I was getting ready, and got this shave done under 15 minutes, which is probably the quickest I have done.

While this isn't my preferred way to shave, it is nice to know I can speed things up a bit if necessary. I hope everyone has a good Tuesday.

 

02/24/2016
Mongoose B2 with Triad Ti
Feather Super Pro (3)
DK7 with Druida Manchurian
Chiseled Face Trade Winds
Witch Hazel
Myrsol F/Extra
Whipped Shea Butter


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A excellent 2 pass with touch up shave this morning. I ended up with a near BBS which is about my normal. I think I am done with the Chiseled Face Trade Winds soap.

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Finished up with a splash of Myrsol F/Extra. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.