March '16 - 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion Thread

My prewar tech was really bad. Its was too mild and was really hard to shave with because it hardly cut hair. I ended up using terrible technique and pressing to make it work with fewer than 6 passes. I'm thinking it might have been damaged since no one else has had any trouble from it that I've seen. I would try one again if I ever saw one come up for sale ultra cheap or if I win one in a PIF. It would leave me in a PIF if it acted the same way as my last one.

 

Razor: Gillette President Y 1, 1953
Blade: Wilkinson (6)
Brush: Simpsons CH1 Chubby Best Badger.
Soap: KnockOut Shave Cool Blue
A/S: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Still very busy. This is my projected shave sometime today. Probably won't be until later to night. It is sunny here today and I saw a Robin a few days ago. All good signs.

 

Feel Better Soon!

 

I could probably take a cue from you! I have been trying to spend more time reading my Bible as well, especially with my 5 year son. He needs to see me doing that more often.

 

Straights Focus March 12:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
MdC
Ralf Aust 5/8
Stirling Unscented PSB
Brut Classic AS

I had a nice one pass with my son this morning. I got a CCS with the Ralf Aust, and the MdC was slick as ever. My son picked out the Brut for me, which is nice because I always associate it with my Dad. Have a great Saturday.

 

Great set up Doug. What do you think of the CH1 brush?

 

I purchased the CH1 with your generous gift card at Italian Barber. I like it very much. It holds a lot of lather and applies it evenly. Great brush. Thanks.

 

My gift card only covered a small portion. I was just curious as I want to at a Simpsons brush at some point.

 

3/12/16

Gillette Birth Quarter Tech (Y3)
Feather Hi-Stainless (3)
Vulfix Super Badger (660)
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Georgetown G12 Scuttle
Pinaud Clubman Original



Final outing for the Feather in my Birth Quarter Tech this morning and last Tech shave of the month. Wound up with another near BBS. Even though I chased the baby (and thought I'd caught him) I found some stubble after the Clubman dried. I haven't been as impressed with the feather in this razor as I was in my Old Type or Phoenix DOC. Not sure why it didn't seem to be able to a produce a BBS in the Tech. None of the other blades this month missed the BBS every single time. I'm going to switch to my Birth Quarter Super Speed tomorrow. Hopefully the Feather will perform better in that razor.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

It's the thought that counts. I think you would like a Simpsons brush. I know it's Doug's fault if you purchase a Simpson brush.

 

SOTD March 12, 2016
March focus shave 11

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick G1 Injector
Brush: Escali badger
Lather: Country Club for Men Cahaba Blues shaving soap
Post: Witch hazel splash, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up



Shaved earlier this morning but haven't been able to post until now. This was a really close shave with the Schick injector. Nice DFS results. The Cahaba Blues soap from Country Club is really nice stuff. Complex scent and terrific performance.

I am continuing with a cold water trial. It's been almost a week now. My face has felt really good this week and the irritation has been at a minimum. I did have a few more weepers than normal this week but I think that was due to the blade. I'm going to continue the cold water regimen and see where it leads.

No nicks or weepers today, but I did have a little irritation on my chin area, but it cleared up in a just a little while. This was a nice, close, enjoyable shave.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

 

Saturday Shave

Cold water
Pso-Homemade mint oil
Razor-Gillette Flair Tip SS
Blade- Rapira Platinum Lux (1)
Brush- RazoRock Plissoft
Soap- Arko stick
Thayers Witch Hazel
ASB-Nivea Sensitive

For my first go with the Rapira I am happy. I threw a two day beard at it and it mowed it down. I tried a new pattern today, I first went WTG. For the second pass I went from right to left on the right side of my face and left to right on the left side. My third pass I flipped it and went left to right on the right side and right to left on the left. I really like the results, a DFS bordering on BBS if not for two problem areas. There was some irritation but not enough that the Thayers didn't calm it down. Finished up with the Nivea ASB. The Arko lathered like crazy in my new bowl but I'm unsure about it's protection. I'm going to do the same shave next time but try another soap.
I'm continuing my introduction to bowl lathering. I'm really liking the results I'm getting by first building the lather in a bowl then face lathering. I may have to find another focus to finish the month. I might take another pass at hot water shaving. Have a great day folks!

 

Thus past week, we have turned off the TV early and read the Bible together. It is surprising, but he is really enjoying it and actually wants to turn off the TV so far.

 

Hi all haven't been around much no drama, I've just been busy with work I've worked away for over 3 weeks and haven't been shaving. I'm also lacking internet in most areas I visit. I return to normality and my family Monday so will pick back up with TSD and my blade focus @Bama Samurai and @PLAla thanks for enquiring I hope all are having a successful focus.

 

Love this.

I use the Bible Gateway site also, and the "You Version" app for iPad, in addition to the actual book.

"study to show thyself approved"

 

Glad to see you! Welcome back.

 

Day 73- 90 Day Intro to SR
12 March 2016




Whipped Dog 5/8
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
Route 66 - Lumberjack
Alum
TSD ISZ AS Splash
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

Have a great evening!
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March into Artist Club Blades

March 12

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (5)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Tabac
Post - Cold Rinse, Alum, Nivea Original Balm, The Veg

After yesterday's slice and dice festival I approached day five with a bit of caution. Not afraid of anything but just made sure I had a couple extra minutes to avoid reopening the slice or making any other "SSE's" (stupid shaving errors). Lathered extra thick with the Tabac and BoS and went lightly on the WTG on the right side especially. No issues with the slice and I finished the pass with decent results. Went XTG on the second pass but avoided going over the slice as that would have put the edge into the cut a bit. Added an ATG pass on the neck and called it good. Finished near DFS which was fine for the day. Alum produced a pretty good burn on the neck from the ATG but the rest was pretty quiet. Not bad considering I was trying for a damage control shave with a result good enough for work. Nivea to cool off, Veg to just be that sexy. Good day.

 

Thank you Charlie for encouraging me to study the Bible more. I try to read some every day but sometimes I let things get in the way of spending as much time as I'd like. I use Biblegateway.com on my PC and the ESV Bible on my phone and tablet, and like to listen to it during my commute. I also enjoy hearing lectures I've downloaded. Right now, I'm going through Reformation & Modern Church History. Very interesting and helpful.

 

Nice work on avoiding the flap! It's always a little dicey the day after a good cut. Three days until pain stick....