January - Route 66 month

I've been following this thread since you Gents started it. I want to start using soaps as well as creams. I have a couple of pucks of Aramis soap. I'm using one as a practice aid. Anyway, I got home from work today and decided to order some Rum Runner soap. I'm thinking of using it in February as part of the Focus I will be doing for the Parker 99r I got unexpectedly from my neighbor. I also after reading up on it here and other places, ordered a Omega 10098 brush. Looking forward to using both next month.

 

I don't know much about the soap, but you'll love the 10098.

 

I am sure you'll love the soap and the brush. Both are excellent choices.

 

It looks like you are off to a good start. We look forward to seeing you in the thirty day focus threads. Have fun!

 

Rum Runner is a good choice! The soap base, I believe, is the same regardless of the scent. It doesn't get much better than Route 66 for slickness, glide, cushion, and post-shave feel. Thanks for following along with us this month and glad we could convince you to try some Route 66!

 

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Have a great evening!
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January 26, 2017
Timeless OC .95 Gap
Feather (2)
BSB-2 with Vie-Long Two Band Fan
Route 66 Lumberjack

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SOTD January 26, 2017

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick G8 injector
Brush: Artisan badger
Lather: Route 66 Sweeney Todd
Post: Witch hazel splash enhanced with TSD Energy, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Incredible lather this morning. Rich, slick, shiny, and all the other good qualities you look for. The badger whipped it up in no time and felt so luxuriant when face lathering. One big pass and touch-up on the neck and jaw and call it a day. Nice and smooth shave. I am quite impressed with Route 66 and it's been a lot of fun to focus in on it this month.

Have a great day!

 

My Rte 66 is next in my rotation, and it will come up before the month is over.

 

I'll be joining you in Feb. as a "Focus Man".

 

Frozen Margarita today.

 

Apologies for being MIA from this thread for a couple of days. What I thought was a cold, turned into a massive wallop from a flu that has flattened me for a couple of days. Anyway, on the mend and catching up in the shop starting today. Can't wait to get back on here later today to catch up with all your posts. You guys are awesome!

 

I hope you are well soon Kathleen.

 

Thanks Doug

 

Feel better! Glad you're back on your feet.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Razor: Gillette Super Speed Black Handle Flare Tip (P1)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Brush: WDC-7 Olivewood Handle, Silvertip
Soap: Route 66 Casablanca
Aftershave: Floid Blue
To my understand the Route 66 Casablanca is no longer available. To bad in my opinion. I really like this soap. I started off with the Olivewood Silvertip, but as there was more hairs flying than in a cat fight I switched to Tom White's Nylon 3D Printer brush with the Faux Horsehair Extra Dense Synthetic, which whipped up a great lather. I recently changed the knot in this brush and the AP Shave Co. Faux Horsehair was the only 22 mm knot that I had.
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Welcome back. I'm glad you are doing better!

 

Great picture Doug. Looks like the Floid Blue was well chilled.

 

Thanks very much Clint. I really like Floid Blue.