July 2015 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Ah. @Drygulch does a lot. Didn't know about the soap...

 

I would never lead you astray. Glad it performed so well for you but I'm not surprised. The Voskhod will go past the usual 3 shaves for me as well. And, it seems to be even better on its second and third shaves. Welcome Comrade!

 

Saying that the Super Pro is not forgiving is probably an understatement. I've never used one and have no desire at the moment. Anything beyond the Pro just seems like a masochistic fetish to me.

 

30 Day Rule - July 2015
July 7th
Razor - CJB/Gillette New LC
Blade - (5) (2 2/3)
Brush - Omega Pro 48
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post - Cold Water splash, Alum, Nivea Original Post Shave Balm

Back at it today after a day off to let things heal a bit. Two days growth so should be interesting. I know some have said that helps on a straight shave but I didn't feel much help. Although, better than it has been. I left the Fat a bit thin today which wasn't my plan but it's what I got. Not enough work with it today. You really have to load the brush and I didn't get it quite right. So, a really nice lather but not great. It happens.

First pass was pretty good with no blood, though the result was disappointing. I had to remember it was a two day shave not a one. When I went to the XTG I realized I was gripping the razor like I thought it would jump out of my hand. Seriously tight grip.....no wonder I'm having issues with angle, maneuvering and too much pressure. Took a deep breath, relaxed my hand and grip and went back to it. Much better result. Smoother, more productive strokes and also clearly less irritating. So, I kept my attention on my hand and if I felt it start to tense up and grip I'd stop, take a breath, reset with a loose grip and get back to it. Finished the second pass with no issues other than I hadn't yet arrived at DFS. That's ok though. I picked up a bad habit in the making and corrected it.

Third pass to the New LC and Voskhod. Got the DFS and called it good. Now to the alum, which has been setting me on fire this month. Cold water rinse, alum.....no burn on the cheeks, some on the neck but nothing like I've been getting. Clearly part of my issue has been technique...too much pressure caused by too tight of a grip. Problem noted and will be dealt with until it's gone. The Nivea felt good, no extra bite and it's all good.

More rain here today so a quiet day at home for my day off. Anyone from California who needs water.....we've got it. I think all of yours is going down the Mississippi this year.

 

The Super Pro is a thicker and deeper blade than the Feather Pro blade so it changes both the blade gap and the blade exposure on the Mongoose. Being out of practice with the Super I am paying the price for sure.

 

Razor: Gillette Flare Tip (A3)
Blade: Feather (5)
Brush: WDC 5- Whipped Dog knot Boar/ Green Handle
Soap: Synergy Shaving Soap Bay Rum
A/S: Captain's Choice Bay Rum
Day 7.

Outstanding shave this evening. Love the smell of Bay Rum. whipped up a great lather with only one hair lose. good for a new brush. The different combination of soap and this boar brush is a learning experience. Very positive all the way around. The Flare Tip is an outstanding razor.
Captain's Choice Bay Rum is a great finish.

 

I like your scuttle. It looks kinda familiar

 

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Mongoose Shave #11
Shower, Stirling Soap – Clubman Smooth, Neutrogena Face Wash
B-3 Mongoose with UFO Titan Fine XL
Feather Professional #4
Doug Korn D-7 Florescent Blue Omega Boar
MDC Le Bol En Bois – Fougere
Alum Block, Stirling Black Ice Witch Hazel, Unrefined Shea Butter
Floid – Blue


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Thanks! It's a good scuttle!

 

Wednesday focus shave 6.
The Dovo is up again and today was a 3 pass with SR and 4th with DE. Just one small weeper today and less irritation than yesterday. 3 passes with the Dovo and then a final pass with a DE. Today I tried to make sure I used less pressure.

Homemade Pre Shave
Sterling Club Man soap
Rooney silver tip brush
Dove Bismark 2
Dry Gulch strop
Alum block to keep my fingers dry
Pinaud Clubman AS
Speick ASB
Amouage Opus VIII

 

July 7, 2015

30-Day Focus - Blade Trials for Gillette Tech

Weekly Trial for: Personna Red, Derby Green, Gillette Silver Blue, Voskhod
Hot Shower
Pre-Shave Oil: Gingers Garden
Soap: TSD SubZero
Brush: Omega Pro 48
Razor: Gillette Tech “Fat Handle”
Blade: Personna Red (3)
RazoRock Alum
After Shave: Florida Water



Nice two-pass shave today, no irritation. Stubble free except for my usual jawline trouble spot. (focus, fooocus!)

Stubble reappearance after 8 hours. Best shave was still a 3-pass with this blade. Still working the technique. New blade tomorrow.



Cheers!
- RT

 

Day 7 of Blade Trial

30 Days with Maggard and MITA!



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Next up, the SuperMax Titanium! Of all the blades so far, this was the worst performing. I was able to get a decent shave without irritation, but the shave is not as close as it is with the other blades. Will be giving the blade a second look tomorrow. The Alum was quiet tonight, and the AS of choice tonight was Brut Classic, an old one, but a good barbershop style scent. Cool, gloomy and smoke filled skies for a gray Tuesday. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Great photo!

6!6!6!6!6!

Is your brush starting to develop split tips?

...hold on loosely, and don't let go!

 

OMG Clint, I reacted the same way! I was halfway through my Myrsol Limon sample when I knew I had to have a full size! I also got the Blue as well. Not cheap but very nice. I love a lemon scent and when I shave, I like the scent and feeling as it follows an "iced" soap especially in the hot weather we're having. I wish the scent would last longer, but I don't like an overpowering AS. (FYI - I mostly see it advertised for over $30. But found their products for $25 at Straight Razor Design.) I think I may try lime, orange or other citrus products as well this time of year.

 

Ah ha! Manly men doing manly things! Man up Bro!

 

" if you cling to tightly, you're gonna lose control!"
- 38 Special

 

I just found one of those GP scuttles as well and look forward to using it!

 

Myrsol is on my "try sometime list". I have heard from @Darkbulb and others that it is worth it.

 

Thanks for the tip, I will check out SRD when I order Limon. I did the same thing with Myrsol F/Extra. After using the sample twice, I bought the full bottle.

I have not tried many different AS but I have Clubman, Captain's Choice Bay Rum and Sandalwood, Fine and the samples of Floid and Myrsol. I will say that the way Myrsol products make my skin feel is the best I have tried. I would suggest getting some samples to see what you think.

 

Phoenix Dbl OC Focus Day 7:

Homemade PS Oil
WD High Mountain Badger 30 mm
Stirling Glacial Spearmint
Phoenix Dbl OC
Stirling Unscented PSB
Tabac AS

A great shave this morning, you might even say shaving bliss. BBS and no irritation. Everything just went right. The razor really performed well. It was smooth and easy going this morning. This razor is quickly working it's way up on my list of favorites.