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

Looks like my stash after my original pancreatitis attack in 2008. That was my morning dosage of everything as I remember.

 

March into Artist Club Blades

March 25

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (5)
Brush - BoS Omega 10066
Soap - Proraso
Post - Cold water, Alum, Nivea

Fifth and final day for the blade today. Not because of anything the blade has or hasn't done, it's just that tomorrow is D-day for the move. I don't plan to shave at all tomorrow and maybe not Sunday. Monday, we'll see. Lots to do and a short time to do it.

The blade gave me another DFS today. Maybe just a bit more problem of tugging but nothing severe. Just kind of seems to be wearing out very slowly. I think, though, I could go a couple more days so it looks like it would make a week like its counterparts from Japan, if just not as pleasantly. If the price is right on these blades I say add them to your stash if you have pain sticks. I wouldn't pick it above any of the Kai's or Feather's for a "first choice" blade, but it serves its purpose.

 

So while traveling I decided I needed an easy transport. @mrchick had a great Altoids tin case that he got off Etsy I believe. I decided since I love Altoids, they are like crack of you haven't tried them, I would give creating my own a chance.

I found some packing foam and an xacto knife and went to work. I made it to fit my tech. This is what I came up with.


I still need to figure out a place for the blades. I am thinking an angled slot that goes down under the razor but for now they just sit on top. Just thought I would pass it along.

 

Friday Shower/Shave

In Shower Prep- Noxzema for face, Old Spice Classic shower gel
Cold Water Shave
Pso-Homemade mint oil
Brush- RazoRock Plissoft
Razor-Gillette Slim on 5
Blade- Astra SP (3)
Soap- Colonel Conk Lime/Kiss my Face mint
Thayers Witch Hazel
ASB- Nivea Sensitive

My first shave with the Colonel Conk, not a fan. It lathered thick in the bowl but 5 seconds on my face and it disappeared. A squirt of Kiss my Face mint saved the shave. I really like the Slim and the Plissoft brush is great. I did 3 passes with a little touch up under my chin for a BBS shave. No Veg tonight because the wife hates it so I went with the Nivea, much more comfortable and a light scent. I'm searching for a new AS now.

I'm still trying to learn to shave with my left hand but it's not going well. I have almost no control with it. I'm going to keep at it though. Have a great day folks!

 

What happens when you go left handed?

 

Ever have one of those weeks? Several issues, mostly other peoples problems, have taken me off in three directions all at once and not by my choice. One even gave me a two day long headache, and I rarely get those. I'm glad I don't FaceBook because this must be what a drama filled life feels like.
Hoping to get back to life on my terms soon.

 

I have no control and I can't get the angle.

 

Keep going a little each day. It will just happen. I did it all of March last year, no right hand at all... It was rough at first, but it came eventually.

 

Whenever I get to that point, I remind myself that life can ALWAYS get worse, and remember to be grateful for all the average days that I cursed along the way. Other people and their problems do have a way a consuming large blocks of time. I hope you have a good weekend, and come out full strength on Monday.

 

Brilliant!

 

hang in there brother. if possible, do something for YOU this weekend.

 

March 25, 2016
During March I’m focused on two Schick E type razors:
a Canadian E and a US E2, while also trying out different blades with each.

Took time out from the Focus to honor the 102nd anniversary of the patent on the 1914 EverReady. I don’t own one so I used the closet thing I had yesterday - the 1912 Gem Junior. I’m using the 1924 EverReady ‘Shovelhead’ tonight.

Hot Shower
Razor: 1924 EverReady ‘Shovelhead’
Blade: GEM PTFE (2)
Soap: Nancy Boy Signature
Brush: Rooney 3/3 "Super" Silvertip
TSD Witch Hazel
Myrsol Limon



Two-pass shave - XTG, ATG

Yesterday the 1912 GEM left me clean enough for a two-pass today. These old SEs sure let you know they are working, even with a very shallow angle. The ‘ping’ of each whisker being sliced is a bit unnerving, but the cushion/glide of this great soap is an excellent match and results in a very close shave - 99% BBS.

Shaving at night due to an early start tomorrow to attend the Washington State presidential caucus. I’m sure I’ll still be close shaven, with absolutely no irritation…

…but I will still be ‘feeling the bern’ all day!

Cheers!
RT

 

Joan Jett doing AC/DC would have been cool.

 

Thank you Vince. Reality is that I was just too cheap to purchase the nice one off Etsy. Figured this works for what I need.

 

Smelling Salts? Disco!

 

perhaps being frugal today provides the treat of new gear tomorrow

 

Hmmmm. His buddy posts on SOTD, can't remember his handle.

 

Serious SE stuff going down here...

 

Welcome back, MacGyver!