July 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. All are welcome!

Excellent soothing scented have Joe.

 

Thank you Jeff. It is fine safety razor tht just delivers smooth and comfortable shaves. It sings very nicely s well.

 

Oh so now I m the culprit. Great shave Joe

 

Sunday July 18, 2021
Razor: SNMIRN Adjustable Setting 8
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Trotter Handcraft Black Locust
Soap: 1508.5 Haslinger Schafmilch
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CFG Ghost Town Barber
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 984
This bargain razor gives a smooth and close shave fully clocked at setting 8. New toys coming to the Den. A user grade Gibbs and a Brass handle is being made for it as well as a Pearl Flexi Adjustable and a Cased 2 piece Raised Flat Bottom. Dave needs to take a break from purchases for awhile. Have a Stellar day !

 

Nice setup again Barry, love that brush!

 

Slow down purchases!?! WHAT? That’s a no can do attitude Dave, and we just can’t have that here on the 30DC….



Great combination this morning. Cool grain patterns in that brush handle.

BTW…..it’s not allowed to post images of steaks marinating with no after flame images…..

 

Thanks Blair and you're right about the purchases, I'll correct my attitude. Also I got busy with when the company arrived and failed on the after flame pics.........sorry. Have a great day !

 

SOTD SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 18, 2021

Today marks my return to two handed straight razor mug shaves! And what better razor for the debut than my sweet little Boker cast steel French Point 5/8. After its touch up on the jasper stone and consequent run through Howard Schecter’s Constroption, Madame Boker swept away my mug whiskers like the Romans through the Sabine women in three very careful passes! Although my left hand did cramp up a bit, requiring the shave to be a bit more drawn out, the Traveling Wilbury’s “Handle With Care” was definitely an appropriate background refrain.

The long handle on my 1920 Gillette Big Fellow was just the ticket for my recovering left hand and arm enabling me to get at the back and sides of my noggin and complete my usual two ATG passes with no compromises. Just a shout out to my sweet smelling beautiful young physical therapist, Dr. Jenna! Despite my grousing and complaining, I’m truly grateful to this wonderful young woman! As she kept saying, put in the work, and you’ll get the results! I feel cool, clean and velveteen!

RAZOR: Boker Cast Steel French Point 5/8 (Mug), Gillette Big Fellow (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute with 26mm Two Band Badger Ferrule
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Osage Rub and Cremo Cooling Post Shave Balm.

 

Fabulous adjustable shave, Barry! Enjoy your Sunday!

 

Thanks, Joe!

 

Awesome shave Barry! Enjoy your day!

 

Great shave, Dave, and congratulations on the new acquisitions! Enjoy your Sunday!

 

Thanks Joe!

 

Very nice my friend! Enjoy your day!

 

Wonderful shaves Jeff! Happy that you are back with using 2 hands. Have a super Sunday!

 

Ever try a No-Buy Pact?

 

July Focus

Valobra Patchouly~~Simpson 57~~Dovo 91~~Vintage Givenchy Gentleman
Sunday shaver seemed the obvious choice for today's focus shave.
This tool has a vicious point, and although I came through the shave unscathed,
nevertheless, one must exercise extreme caution---especially around the ears.
The Valobra Patchouly is a tallow-based, discontinued product, which is nothing short of excellent.
The lather, when created properly, is shiny and slick and extremely protective.
Looks good on the brush as well.


Three passes and a nice result all over, even the neck was reasonably well shaved.
The fragrance is a throw back to 1974 and this bottle dates from then.
It also has a very similar scent as the Valobra. I don't look for a soap/fragrance match anymore,
but this one works well.






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So glad to hear of your continued recovery.

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July 18th
Razor: Karve Aluminum G
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Brush: Riva Italian Heather Briar
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: B&M The Full Measure of Man
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
B&M The Full Measure of Man Balm
AS: B&M The Full Measure of Man

Good morning!

Awesome shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

The initial plan was to use FMM on Tobacco Tuesday. Couldn't wait. Powerful boozy tobacco that I can actually pick up most of the scent notes in the description. Probably not for everyone but I love it!

From the Barrister and Mann website:

It was inspired by photos of richly appointed libraries, peppered with winged leather armchairs, a glass of fine whiskey, and the smell of aging teak and mahogany wafting from the shelves. Genteel and smooth, the fragrance combines notes of cured tobacco, sandalwood, Mousse de Saxe (whose inky tang suffuses the entire scent like a whispered promise), citrus, vanilla, resins, myrrh, and geranium. This is one of our best "classic" masculine fragrances ever, one to make you feel like enjoying a glass of aged brandy in a bespoke suit before a roaring fire. Simply put, it smells awesome, and so will you. Take advantage of that at your discretion.

Have a great day!



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