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

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.

 

SOTD February 24, 2016
Focus day 24
Day 8 of open comb use and comparison

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Razor: Maggard MR1 handle with V2 open comb
Brush: Trader Joe's synthetic
Lather: TSD unscented shave stick
Post: Witch hazel splash enhanced with drug store 'New Spice', Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Pretty good CCS again this morning. The soap stick lather is drying up on my chin and neck and I have rehydrate it or reapply lather from the brush. I don't have that issue with other soaps. I've got to do some more trial and error with the water and lathering of the stick. I reapplied some lather and got it in shape to shave and then followed up with the first pass with some touch-up. Nice shave all in all.

In any case, the quality of the soap and post-shave feel is first rate. I think TSD products are really exceptional.

The open comb razor continues to win me over. I think it has a great efficiency level compared to the closed comb. This could be subjective of course but the end products of my shaves with the open comb have all been great. I have enjoyed this comparison focus immensely.

I hope you have a great Wednesday!

 

SOTD
On the road today.
Palmolive shave stick
AoS Pure Badger travel brush
Schick type G
Chick blade (2)
MK Sport cologne
Have fun!

 

2/24/16

Gillette Old Type
Gillette Platinum Plus (3)
Vulfix Super Badger (660)
C.O. Bigelow cream
Georgetown G12 Scuttle
Pinaud Clubman Original



Another nice comfortable BBS from the Gillette Platinum Plus in the Old Type.
Went back to C.O. Bigelow today in the hopes that it might give me the same easy shave I had on my first day with the GPP. Did my typical 2 passes followed by a light touch up with some of the soap on my face. Then a cool water rinse, and more than average touch up captured the baby. The Clubman stung more today than yesterday.

The Gillette Platinum Plus was still smooth on its third outing, but had lost some of its sharpness. I needed to go over my trouble spots a little more each day. But it was able to deliver the BBS if I was willing to expend the effort. For that, it deserves a trial in at least some of my other razors.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday.

 

30 Day Focus February 24, 2016

Noxema preshave cream
Gillette Heavy Tech / Gillette Silver Blue
Omega / Proraso Blue
WH / Shea butter / Proraso ASB

We are on a roll! The GSB continues to shine. What an amazing blade. Still sharp and smooth. The Proraso Blue cream is also very nice....just like all Proraso products it provides plenty of thick lather and it is very slick. I love the post shave feel of this cream...a true pleasure.

 

Almost the same set up as yesterday.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Pre: Shower, Sterling Pre-Shave Soap, Noxema
Soap: Aqua Di Parma
Brush: Druida D-7 Manchurian
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Feather #2
Post: Witch Hazel, Unrefined Shea Butter, Fine Platinum

 

Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless (3)
Brush: Fendrihan Silver Tip
Soap: RazoRock XXX
A/S: Floid Vigoroso
Excellent shave today with this combination of products.

 

SOTD
February 24, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum
Lather: Route 66- Retro Spice
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH.
Aftershave: Route 66- Retro Spice
Great shave with Route 66 Retro Spice! RS is very slick, when I rinse my face in between passes I really notice the slickness in RS. Glass like. Oh, I ran out of Thayers Cucumber WH and I'm now using Rose Petal, I've got to say that I'm totally digging the Rose Petal. The BB was awesome as usual.
Never let the things you WANT
Make you forget the things you HAVE!

 

February 24
Edwin Jagger DE89
Feather (2)
PSO, Hot Shower, Nivea Face wash
Omega 10066 Boar Shaving Brush
Route 66 Retro Spice soap
Alum, Nivea balm,Pinaud Clubman AS
Mod Cabin Honysuckle Beard Balm

 

I am really liking the BB razor. Almost everyone reports great shaves with the BB. On the witch hazel, I have been adding menthol crystals to the drug store brand.

 

I won the Evahs PIF from @Darkbulb so I will be focusing on it when it comes I for at least 3 weeks of daily shaves. Today I'll go back for shave 3 of the Viking Sword. I never intended to be away from straights this long but I was impressed with the blade and want to see how well it lasts.

 

Greetings all,

I regret that I haven't been around much the past week or so, but my father passed away on Valentine's Day (at 90) and I've been traveling and tending to all the related affairs. He lived a full and remarkable life.

Knowing the great bunch of people on TSD, most all of you, especially on this thread, will send sympathy, condolences, etc. Your expressions are so deeply appreciated, but just by "liking" this post you'll convey those thoughts just as well to me and it will be just as warmly appreciated.
Best,
Vince