March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Well I think we understand what drives your AD's.

 

Wonderful photo Charlie.

 

Lovely photo Jim. The colors of the filter make the razor pop.

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Cool pic effect. Look at Epsilon for horse. Same brand, just GMC/Cadillac. I just got that flattop in, and it is a stupid nice brush. For the price, I kind of don't believe it.

*Fixed a typo.

 

beautiful photo. Love where you live. very scenic and appears relaxing.

 

March 9, 2017

Gillette SA w Astra (3)
Stirling Barbershop
TGN Finest Fan/ Maple Handle
Thayers
Stirling Barbershop splash

Day 6 of the SA focus, day 3 with the Astra. Went 6,5,3 on the 3 passes. Another close, smooth shave. The only downside is that my neck is a little raw. Started yesterday and continued today. Might have to dial back the XTG and ATG passes a bit. Could be technique at this setting, or just too much for my skin. I'll spend the next several days finding out!
The soap and brush whipped up the usual fantastic Stirling lather, and I finished off with the matching splash. It is one of my wife's favourites. After using the Gentleman yesterday, which she doesn't care for, I decided to not put an addition on my doghouse and went with the Barbershop.
Have a great day all!

 

Day 15 of 30 days of straights

Great shave today. I ended up with a BBS, only the second time I have done that with a straight.

DIY Pre-shave Oil
MDC
30mm High Mountain White set an extra 10mm deep
3 passes, WTG, XTG, XTG
6/8 Square toe Parker 320

 

Pro-Tip, if you "don't want to waste soap" you will end up with a soap inventory that never seems to diminish and therefore might be delayed in trying something new.

 

Is it just me or is there no curvature to the blade in the Asylum Evolution ?

 

Ohhhh, nice piece of unobtainium you have there Jim!

 

I would love to see a razor produced that uses the AC style head (set angle and tight clamp on the blade, no flexing) that uses a 1/2 DE blade.

 

Lovely brush!

 

That's why I like to hang out here! Always some good information on how to keep buying new products.

 

I agree completely you need a reference for what a properly honed razor feels like. All my razors I sent to Glen came back oh so smooth and sharp.

 

I think this might be what you are talking about.

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/rocnel-se-half-de-blade-razor.54136/

 

I've seen the Rocnel, and I think it still bends the blade a little and also the blade just slides into the head and doesn't really get clamped down. On top of that the head is massive! I'm thinking of something a little sleeker.

 

Look at this hunk of steel that they call a razor head!
http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/rocnel-se-review-s.50659/

 

I am not a fan of that razor either. ATT is developing a 3 piece GEM razor that I hope comes to fruition.

 

Thank you, Andrew! This one of the few Injectors I plan on keeping.