March 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Wonderful photo, Jason! Hope you get to feeling better quickly!

 

Thank you, Clint! So, the question that comes to mind, which I think is the crux of the conversation for me: why do some men insist that only aggressive razors are suitable for their beard? I think I full agree with your definition of aggressive. It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with efficiency. Somehow, though, aggressiveness has been tied to the idea that it somehow shaves a tough beard better, but I don't believe that to necessarily be true.

 

Jason, Hope a day of rest helps!

 

Thank you, Perry! Some good comments on more aggressive razors being able to do a better job than others. Maybe aggressive razors tend to also be efficient?

 

Great picture and report, Luke!

 

Great picture, Jason. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

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Finally, and engineering assessment!

Thank you, Charlie for your comments!

 

Great shave, Jason! Sorry you’re under the weather. Hope the rest does you well.

 

Thank you, Andrew!

 

Day 61.

Three passes with the Gravjura, and this was my best yet with a straight. I really only needed the tech for my lower neck. Mickey Lee is another soap that I'm using for the first time with a straight, and it's a definite keeper. I do get a slight burn from this particular scent. But not terrible, and I like the scent too much to get rid of it.

 

Excellent picture, Andrew! Awesome shot of Declan!

 

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I'm sorry you're not feeling well, Jason. Good idea to get some rest today. I'm hoping tomorrow will be a much better day. At least you completed a top shelf shave. Wonderful photo, as always, my friend. Take care of yourself.

 

Great shave, Robert! MLS Grand Havana is good stuff!

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Thank you all. I’ll be fine after a day of rest, I’m sure.

 

I'm not sure I agree with the "tough beard and sensitive skin" reasons for not getting a good shave. Properly hydrated hair is no match for razor-sharp surgical steel. However, I recognize that folks may have skin sensitivities to certain products, and conditions like Acne certainly make getting a nice shave more difficult. Aside from that, my experience is that a proper shave with a blade actually benefits the skin.

IMHO, it boils down to the skill of the person shaving and assumes there are no mechanical defects with the razor. Aggressive vs. non-aggressive razors is a secondary consideration at best.

This is an interesting conversation. This is all just my opinion. It's just shaving. To each his own. Party on !

 

This is better than work, isn't it Jason? Hope you feel better.

 

I had to be at work early to get some software upgrades done.

Gym at 5am, Shower at work at 6:15 AM.

Gem MM Clog Pruf
Gem Stainless
Barbasol Pacific Rush Canned Goo

1 Pass - Good enough to look presentable.....

 

Good job with the Parker, Charlie. And how was Robber Bridegroom? BTW, the song that was mine was called: Deeper in the Woods. I thought of that later.

 

It was free, Jim, and worth every penny.

 

Fantastic setup, Robert! I have three soaps from MLSW and they are all great!