NOV 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

Congrats Pops! Nothing like it!
(though I could make some witty connection with "catching the baby!" I think, this time, I'll use a little discretion and keep my mouth shut. I know, I know - first time for everything!)

 

Angle and pressure. Angle and pressure. I just keep repeating to myself. Angle and pressure.

 

Congrats! Beautiful little baby girl! Glad everyone is healthy.

 

November 30, 2015

(as posted on the SOTD thread)

SOTD - No Variation NoVember
This month is perfect for me to learn skills with new-to-me equipment.

60 yo newbie’s intro to traditional shaving. (Week 29 AC*)

Razor: Mongoose B3
Blades: Feather Artist Club Professional (5)
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Manna
Brush: Omega 31025 Scarlatti Boar
AS: Changes at will. Today: Myrsol Plastic Shave



My mid-morning shave yesterday (Sunday) was so close that I decided that I would do a one-pass ATG shave this morning. Face-lather.

This was the last day of my month-long intro to the Mongoose - my first use of a non-vintage razor. Between a design totally different than what I was used to and the sharpest most unforgiving blade I’ve ever used - this month challenged and ultimately further developed my skills.

Simply, this combo is capable of incredibly close shaves that requires sharp focus at all times (for me). Whereas I can get away with a mental lapse now and then with other razors without needing a transfusion!

It will definitely find a place in my rotation, though with so many razors yet to try - getting to a set rotation may take awhile!
Why oh why did I wait sooooo long to dump my carts!

Added for 30DC
I'll echo many here who have already said great things about this thread. I've been on this thread since I first started this type of shaving in May of this year.) It is amazing to look back on some of my old posts and progress since. Could not have done it without Chris, and without the feedback from all of you - experienced shavers to newcomers as well. Chris makes this all work so fine and you all have responded to it amazingly!

See you all again in December!
Cheers!
RT

*AC = After Carts

 

Gorgeous! Congratulations. Glad that all are happy and healthy.

 

Congrats on the new family member - she's cute

 

Congratulations! She's beautiful.

 

This is weird. I had the same thought last night. Brotherhood of December Birth has formed

 

oh no, i feel an odd photo is in my future...

 

Adam, she's a beauty! Praise the Lord that mom and Juliet are healthy and safe!

 

An odd, terrible photo...

 

Congratulations papa! I'm very happy for you and that Juliet and mom are both healthy. The Lord deserves praise for that and for everything else!

 

Now there's an idea I hadn't thought of! And, it might be a better option than the one I'm considering!

 

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Congrats!!! I raised two daughters. So I sympathize empathize and pity rejoice for you! Seriously.....many congrats, and get ready to build an extra bathroom all to yourself in a few years.

 

Whoa!
First you find that photo of my Mom, now one of me!!
Of course I'm the one on the far right, I still have some color left in the little hair that remains on my head!

(Can't tell for sure, but probably Mr.C on the left, and Clint in the center (note the string for his motorcycle glasses attached to his neck!)

 

@Bama Samurai are you working on the Dec thread?

 

Well November is coming to a close and I decided to throw out the usual shave and, since I won't be shaving tomorrow, start December a day early. I used my Vie-Long horse with olive wood handle, whipped up some MWF, and grabbed my straight. I've been wanting to take my Boker Red Injun for a full test ever since I received it in less than shave ready condition and put it to the hones. If I do say so myself I did a pretty good job. I did a full NS pass followed by a full SN pass. Both very smooth and efficient. I would have called it DFS at that point, but grabbed my Phoenix and caught the baby with a little neck touch up. I'm calling this one of my top 3 shaves ever.