NOV 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

you aren't that far off with the candles. I'm only 28.

 

It looks like you tried to shave with a very, very upset cat.

On the plus side, if it was a Tom cat and you got him to spray you, you won't need to use any Veg.

 

Congrats to Seth!

 

Mo Variation November! Love it!

 

Resting the skin may be a good idea! You're right about lather building, you will just need to keep trying different water-soap ratios until it suits your needs.

 

My turn to spray coffee

 

P-O'd Feline 1, Mr. Chick 0, end of first (0:00).

 

I'll join you in that time honored cry. "Wait till next year!"

Or in my case as a Braves fan, "Wait till 2017 and we have to justify that new Stadium!"

 

After reading all these horror stories about using the Feather SS, I have to wonder why people use them as a gateway to a straight razor. I have never had anything more than a slight weeper with a straight razor due, I'm sure, to the size and stability of the blade. Now having said that I'll probably do a Van Gogh on myself the next time I use one.

 

Mark,

I hope you have a great Birthday and that the day brings you enjoyment!

 

Happy birthday!

 

Since this is No Change November, and I'm not a photographer, this is my setup pic for the month.

No significance to the Lone Ranger theme other than I grew up watching him on TV, and my grandfather worked for the Merita Bread Co. who were the sponsors for the show, at least locally.
Started with a hot shower while the Omega Pro 49 soaked in hot water. Prepped with MRGLO while I whipped up the Shave Den Floid Blue Type. I have had trouble in the past with this brush being a lather hog. I can make mounds of lather but cannot get it out of the brush and onto my face. Perhaps because I've always sleeved the brush while drying I have prevented it breaking in properly. I managed to get enough on my face for 3 passes and touch up with the Mongoose loaded with a fresh Feather Professional. I tried a different technique wherein I made short strokes followed by a long stroke. Worked well, but not enough difference to justify the extra time it took just making a couple of long strokes. Touch up was light buffing and j-hooking leaving one or two small stubborn patches on my neck, so I broke all protocol and gave a couple of strokes with far more pressure than I would normally use. Perfect. Smooth and very little irritation as proved by the alum giving only the slightest warming on the neck. A splash of Stirling Orange Chill WH/Aloe followed by some Floid Blue, and its off to my son's Honor Chorus concert.

 

So I just noticed the poll, and I have to ask: who is the brave dry shaver?

 

Happy Birthday and many more to come! 28 you say? you should be good for another 80 then!
:wave:

 

Charlie.

 

I should have guessed. I forgot Danger is his middle name.

 

With the avatar change, I may have to call you Speed Racer F.

 

I decided to try this thing because I heard it was the closest to shaving with a straight. I liked the idea of being able to try a straight without having to buy all of the other gear that goes with a straight. I can shave without having to hone and strop. Did I make a mistake? Who has used both and can offer a comparison?

 

Thanks Charlie. I do like using the Triad with the Goose. At only 2/3 the weight of the baby bomber, it changes the balance of the razor.

 

Nov 3 focus shave 3

Mike's has a great reputation but it has been hit and miss for me so it has been out of the rotation. It does seem do well when I travel and at my father's house it is amazing. I know it does terrible with hot scuttle so I used hot water to soak the puck and built the lather on the puck. The lather for the first pass was so-so a little to thin but with each pass the lather got better. 4 passes with my ATT H1 and new Super Iridium, this is one of my top combos so I expected greatness. The alum test revealed some light irritation and the shave was a long lasting BBS.

I know this razor and blade with the right software this razor can produce BBS with zero irritation so I am a little disappointed. I think I need to spend more time building the lather so the plan tomorrow is to use a SR.

Irritation A-, closeness A+

Mike's Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper soap
Rooney butterscotch with Heritage hair.
ATT H1 with Super Iridium (first shave)
Spieck Glasical AS
Edwin Jagger Aloe ASB
Davidoff Silver Shadow