January 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

So.... What's up 30DC?

I will shave later, but first, I feel like everyone needs a Friday Funk Break.

Have a great weekend!

 

Thanks, I needed that.

 

Glad to help! That one picks me up too.

 

I thought that Golden Glow might be from a hot wire, rather than a swirly tube of poisonous gas.

 

It's got a certain Zappa-esque vibe about it.

 

It's supposed to be safer. Go figure!

 

Guitar is really Hendrix sounding to me.

 

January MMXVIII - Shavettes with the 30DC!!!!



Finally... All is quiet in Colorado.

Have a super Friday night!

 

The sad part is that, in the name of energy efficiency, we've replaced a relatively recyclable item (mostly just some glass and metal) with something that, when it fails, is a chunk of e-waste.

 

Wonderful photo, Doug! Stay warm!

I used to watch Wild, Wild West when I was a kid in the 60s. Loved the show... rather silly now, but fun to watch once in a while. How do you like the soap?

Thanks, Jason. I hope you enjoy your weekend as well.

I had not used my E-4 #195 for a couple of weeks until today.... nearly forgot what a great razor it is!

Thanks, Andrew!

Wonderful pic of your shave gear today.

That is very impressive lather.

Thanks for sharing a picture of your son. My bride loves babies so every time someone shares a photo I have to show her.

Thanks, Jim! She is really, really good. Her work helps to "pretty up" my shave gear.

Thanks, Clint. I nearly forgot about Fatboy Friday until @wchnu reminded me. Back to the shavette next time.

Excellent photo, Chris!
What other shavettes do you own, if any? I'm thinking about acquiring another one.

 

Dan, I like the soap overall.

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Dan, I like the soap a lot overall.

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Besides this Magic? I have a Parker SRX and and Leopard. My suggestion would be SRX if you don't have one. It approximates the feel of SR most faithfully of the ones I own.

 

It's the razor that most often makes me loose Focus. My desert island if I could only take one razor.

 

Williams gives great shaves every week my friend.

You have just started the SE journey you know!

That Jr. Is a 1912. They made them a long time and with different markings.

No need to buy to try...your friends with the King of TOST you know.

That goes for anyone here that wants to try a Vintage SE.

Cold here again tonight. Just freezing now. Down to upper 20's tonight. I know that is balmy in some parts of the works. Pretty cold down here though.

 

I agree here. Love my SRX.

 

January 2018

Shavettes and Jeeves January!

January 12

Razor - 1918 Gillette Old Type
Blades - (2)
Soap - Oleo Soapworks El Caballero
Brush - Jayaruh #46
Post - Alum

Taking a mini-break from the theme and focus to give a few other things a chance. Stayed with the 1918 to give it another go in its 100th year and used the Rapira PL for its second day. This blade is a great option. Smooth, sharp, normally does a great job. I grabbed the El Caballero soap to give it another run as I haven't used it much yet. Great scent and lather with the JR46 and no issues with it at all.

If there was a negative in my two passes and touch up it was my handling of the razor. Clearly didn't stay up on the cap like I normally do and got just a bit heavy handed. Alum punished me a bit but I survived and all's well. Not my best effort but I did get a very nice DFS. Can only blame the operator.

If you haven't been over to the discussion thread for the meet up the link is in my signature. Trying to get a reliable head count of how many would like to attend and what month is best. In about a week I'll narrow it down further as we work through the discussion. I know several have already indicated their preference and added some cool ideas to the mix too. Nothing is set in stone yet but we'll keep working through the process. Have a great weekend!

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Your Father in Law and your entire family is in my prayers Andrew.