November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thanks, Gary.

 

Thank you, James.

 

Beautiful, Clint! Enjoy your day!

 

Thank you Jim.

 

Good evening, gents!
So, i got the Rapira razor and decided to give it a go, even though the blade doesn't align perfectly. The plating is nice and crappy, completely missing from a few spots on the top cap. But it actually shaves very well! A bit more aggressive than what i'm used to, but i managed to get a very smooth and irritation free shave. Nicked the mole though, but i'll find a way to get around it with this razor.

Have a great day!

 

Have not had time to properly transcribe my recent showdowns, but here are the results.

Replaceable blade straights. Round 1, new blades.

#1 - Feather DX w/Feather Pro Super. I do not believe that I have ever shaved with a more capable tool. My other shavettes get close along with my best straight. The 2 things I'd like more would be better balance and less slippery scales. Effortless and smooth cutting action.
#2 - Focus R28 Slim Al w/GSB. This tool requires a bit steeper angle than I usually use, but that makes the stretching action of the design come in play. I love the balance and have adapted to the very low weight. Effortless and smooth cutting action. Almost.... as good as the Super DX combo.
#3 - Focus R21 Evolution w/half Feather DE. Great open edge shave. Better than most of my straights, but like most gear with a Feather on the first shave... toothy.
Be interesting to see how things go further on.

Supply Injector - Blade War

I went 6 good shaves with a Schick Proline. I'm sure it would go much further for an Excalibur participant, not me though.

#1 - Supply Personna. I whined about these things on my first tries, so to be objective I gave them another shot after reading a few complaints about the first blade from the dispenser. Nope, not one bit better. I changed out after a few strokes. I took special notice that I was not 'edge dragging' while loading. Maybe these would work for me with a 1 dot or a 3 dot plate, but I don't have them. Or maybe I got some of a bad batch. Prolly done with these.

#2 - Vintage Schick Injector. These blades came in the case with my I1a that I got for about $6. It was very lightly used but not a NOS specimen. I believe the blades are original since they have round holes rather than the oblong. Assuming vintage, they out age me. They certainly outshave the Personna, but not as good as a modern Chinese Schick, and certainly not a Proline. Finished the 1st pass and did a 2nd. The shave was still short of the mark. I have no nostalgic attachment here, so out it came. I saved it to try in the I1 someday.

#3 - Brand new Schick Proline. The blade brought the shave up to snuff. I must say, that the Supply with the 2 dot plate and Proline could beat out the Focus Dynamic R48 1/2 DE pivoting head razor for the coveted title of the 'Wedding Razor'



Disclaimer...... Tests such as these are my opinions only, for me. They do not conform to the 30DC philosophy and program here at Shave School where blade and equipment jumping is highly discouraged. One could easily learn to use any of the gear mentioned for the successful attainment of great shaving skills.

 

Well, the Stirling was nice I'm sure. I haven't met yet a CS de blade that I've liked. Fantastic outcome given the circumstances, Neal!

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Nice shave and great picture, Daniel!

Great report, Bill!

 

Thanks, Jim! You had a great looking shave today.

 

Nice shave Sir Fuzzy!

Beautiful shot Jim! These are the only CS blades I like, in any format.

Excellent shave Jeff! I think I will be breaking it the DLC Lupo for Decadent December. I also want to compare it to the aluminum Lupo.

Beautiful shot and great shave Joseph!

Excellent shave Gary and gorgeous New SC!

Stunning shot Mark!

Awesome shave Jason! Great way to end the month!

Great setup Tom!

Calendar worthy shot Clint!

Nice go Daniel! Sorry bout the Nick.

 

Excellent shave and post, Jeff!

 

Awesome shave, Paul! Looks like you got the knack for your neck!

 

Great shave, picture, and review, Joseph!

 

Fine shave, Gary!

 

Thank you, Andrew! Small nicks come and go, part of the hobby.

 

I need the second pass to have a shave that is up to my standards. I could do a one pass straight razor shave and look decent, but I go for one more pass so that the shave feels smoother and lasts longer.

 

SOTD Nostalgic November 29th


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Gillette New SC
Feather (10)
Paladin Chief (26mm, Frigate Class)
Van Yulay Smoking Hot Pineapple soap and AS

First if I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Or second Thanksgiving @Douglas Carey . We had a lot of family time and good food. We also found out this week that we are going to be having another boy. I guess I'll have to keep my eyes open for a new razor next year that will be his birth year razor. Had a nice shave this morning with the Van Yulay Smoking Hot Pineapple. Unfortunately the scent, though nice, is overpowered by the smoky element. I think I will be passing this dry along in my upcoming anniversary PIF(to make room for some Black Friday purchased) Great performance though and would you believe that after 10 shaves the Feather is able to deliver a DFS shave? I hope you all have a great day and relaxing weekend!

TGIF

-Olive Fingers

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Thanks, Daniel.

Thank you, Andrew!
The CVS blades are the only carbon steel blades I have. I'll steer clear of the others.

 

TGIF!!!

Olive fingers! Great picture of Logan and congrats on the news of another boy!

 

Great shave and post, Jason!