January 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

SOTN January 29th


'48 Gillette Aristocrat
Bic Chrome Platinum (3)
Arko, Lemon Lime
Satin Tip The Purest
Crown King Scuttle
Homemade lime AS

Epic shave last night gents! @stingraysrock posted the video below to a thread in the shave school yesterday and I though I would give skin stretching another shot. I had given skin stretching a shot before and didn't really notice a difference but after watching the video I learned that I wasn't stretching nearly enough. After two passes WTG and XTG I was nearly BBS. I could have just done some touch up but I went for a 3 pass XTG the other direction. The result was the closest shave I've ever had without going ATG. BBS through and through and still very smooth 10 hours later. Also another new thing I tried was to put a drop of lime EO and a drop of glycerine in my scuttle before lathering. This turned the normally pleasant lemon pledge scent of Arko into a bouquet of lemon lime goodness and the glycerine helped keep the Arko from being overly drying. Finished off with a splash of my homemade lime AS and fell asleep rubbing my face! Have a fantastically wonderful day my friends!

 

Thank you Charlie. I have really enjoyed this month with the Timeless OC and Route 66 Soaps. I will finish out this week before moving on to other razors and soaps.

 

Irving on ice!

 

I will have to give it a try.

 

Little Ose is truly living his dream, and was unaware he was a legend. Good times.

 

Great set up, Andrew! I've also added glycerine to my lather. It allows the mixture to pick up more water, for sure. I may try adding EO to some of my unscented soaps. I started purchasing unscented products, but I've since found I prefer the scented varieties. Thanks for the idea!

 

Glad I could inspire, Charlie!

 

Route 66 Cranberry Citrus
B-400 Brush by Tom
D. C. Halsted Sheffield Razor
Alum
Lucky Tiger
Pitrulon Classic AS
Have a great week!

 

Thanks for the summary. It makes things easier to follow for this poor old broken down flatfoot.

 

January 30 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
Gillette SS
Stirling Frozen Tundra
B&M Artique AS

 

@Bama Samurai suggested it earlier this month. Sensei seems to know what he's talking about.

 

Another great picture. Adam really did a good job on the razor cover.

 

The 5 P's, prior planning prevents poor performance.

 

Thanks for the kind word! Glad to hear it works for you. It's one of those "stop trying so hard and just do it" moments I had that helped me get more comfortable shaves, especially with an open blade. What I can feel is far more important than what I can see.

 

For the win.

 

That Artique will freeze your cheeks off as a finisher. Have you ever tried the soap? I never have, but always wanted too.

 

Thank you, gentlemen.

 

January 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
This month I focused on using Route 66 soaps, Vintage Gillette razors, and on using brushes that I don't often use.
The results have been eye opening. I have in the works replacing the knots in four brushes. I have enjoyed using my Vintage Gillette's, which I usually do. I can honestly say that every Route 66 soap has performed outstanding. Thanks to all who have participated.
I will think about my focus for next month and post it on my first shave for February.

This picture will be my shave later today.
Razor: Timeless OC w/ Hempel handle
Blade: Gillette Platinum (6)
Brush: Rubberset #3 original boar
Soap: Route 66 Frozen Margarita
Aftershave: Route 66 Frozen Margarita Balm