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

3/17/16

Gillette Birth Quarter Super Speed (Y3)
Gillette Platinum Plus (2)
Vulfix Super Badger (660)
Chiseled Face Sherlock
Georgetown G12 Scuttle
Alum
Pinaud Clubman Original



Second shave with the Gillette Platinum Plus in my Birth Quarter Super Speed. Typical 2 passes, good reduction. Good amount of touch up with lather on my face since had so much. A cool water rinse followed by a light amount of touch up gave me a DFS+. I tried not to chase the baby today, but apparently I didn't stop early enough because the Clubman burned strongly. It feels BBS everywhere except the spots that show themselves when I put my chin to my chest. I only used the alum during my first pass to stretch the skin. Thought perhaps I'd left it on a little too long yesterday and it might have caused some irritation.

I hope everyone has a nice Thursday.

 

Well said, Chris.

 

SOTD
March 17, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89lbl
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Lather: MWF
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Floid Black
The Edwin Jagger DE89lbl works so well for me, the other day I did a head shave with it and my results were pretty good. MWF is good. Not great IMO. Lacking slickness.
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try

 

03/17/2016
Wolfman OC with Hempel Ti
Feather (1)
WDC-6 “Bear” with Sunrise Synthetic
Jabonman Citricos
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Co Shambala
Whipped Shea Butter

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A great shave this morning. The WDC-6 Bear is a heavy brush but feels wonderful in my hand providing a secure grip even when wet. I think I will reset the knot this weekend, increasing the finished loft from 50mm to 52mm. This should help the brush splay more naturally and still maintain good backbone. The Jabonman provided a slick and protective lather for the shave. Going with my usual 2 pass shave and minimal touch ups produced a near BBS shave. Finished with a splash of F&C Shambala. Off to work and more tax returns. I hope everyone has a Happy St Patrick's Day.

 

SOTD March 17, 2016
March focus shave 15

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Personna lab blue (3)
Razor: Maggard MR1 with V2 open comb
Brush: Satin Tip 'ThePurest' synthetic
Lather: Proraso Red shaving soap
Post: Witch hazel splash enhanced with Fine American Blend, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up



Pretty good shave this morning. There were a couple of spots I probably should have touched up a little more, but I have a good CCS so it's all okay. Proraso Red has been a joy to use the past three days. The combo of it with Fine American is a great choice.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone!

 

Straights Focus March 17:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
PdP SS
Ralf Aust 5/8
Stirling Unscented PSB
Clubman Vanilla AS

Another nice one pass shave this morning. I am really appreciating this razor, as it is very smooth. The PdP started it off right, and the Clubman Vanilla was the right finish. I am off to Houston this morning. Have a great day.

 

The Derby dash continues on St. Patrick's Day. Day 5 with this blade was not quite as smooth but the shave results were outstanding, DFS bordering on BBS. The Blackbird can do it with this blade, however, the Derby is simply not as smooth as Astra, GSB or Persona in this tool. I'm going to try and stretch this blade through Saturday, but if not, I can pop a new blade in mid-shave.

 

Very well said!

 

No problem Kerry and don't believe the negative reviews regarding grip and safe loading it's complete rubbish I handle mine with wet hands and it never slips I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.

 

I never buy into negative reviews on any product until I try it first. Thanks!!! Tom.

 

Razor: Gillette President Y 1, 1953
Blade: Gillette Platinum (4)
Brush: WDC-6, The Bear, Brass Handle, TGN, 24/65 Premium Silvertip Badger.
Soap: Jeeves Soap, Private Study
A/S: Myrsol Formula "C"

 

Finding razors in the wild is FUN! Restoring them to usefulness keeps me away from casinos and bingo halls. Shaving with them is lagniappe

 

I got in a Tabac shaving stick today from the postman so I took a one day detail from my use crap up focus to try it.

CJB Painstick
Kai Mild blade
WD Synthetic
Tabac Shaving Stick
Tabac AS

As soon as I opened my mailbox I smelled a lovely smell. I got it inside unwrapped it and was amazed at how good it smelled. So I decided that I needed a shave. I gave this stick the Arko treatment. I wet my face and rubbed it in until each hair had a tiny ball of soap hanging off of it. I then dipped my WD brush in hot water shook it out and started whipping up a good face lather. I think this stuff is like Super Arko. Right away I had massive amounts of rich slick lather with a smell that can only be described as amazingly manly. I did one pass N/S with some Scything strokes all over. I relathered and did a S/N pass also with some scything. I then did some touchups on my neck towards the center strokes and ended with a burn free near BBS. I could touch up the few places on my neck that made me miss BBS but I am happy with a DFS on my neck for a daily shave. I finished it up with Tabac aftershave I got in from Garry's sample shop and now I'm feeling good.

Since today is the day let me share some Saint Patrick's day images with you.



Both old and new.

 

I forgot to post the shave picture.

 

I absolutely love tabac the scent is possibly my favourite and the lather is easy and plentiful. How is the A/S? I'm seriously considering it but I'm slightly worried it will be to strong as my wife isn't overly keen

 

Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Personna platinum
Brush: Omega 81230
Soap: Tabac
Post: Alum, Witch hazel and Fine L'orange.
Second run on the Personna platinum blade it was still smooth but reduction has suffered somewhat. I would say I'm DFS but very close to BBS. I hope to find a blade that will deliver 3 head shaves with a fighting chance of BBS and at the moment the feather has come closest. The Personna was superb on its first run so I'm disappointed it gave up so quick. I still have many brands to try so there is hope yet. Enjoy paddy's day all.

 

Great pic by the way @Douglas Carey, makes me glad I'm back.

 

Thank you for your kind words.

 

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