November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

November 1

Gillette NEW SC
Voskhod Teflon Coated DE (3)
30 Day Crew LE Poculi handle w/APShaveCo 28mm SynBad knot (flat top)
Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood
Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Floid Vigoroso & Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo EdT

I'll continue with last month's gear until the T&H cream is used up. I only have a few more shaves left. Three passes this morning for the win! I've really enjoyed using this gear. I hope you all have a great Friday.

 

Thank you, Jim!

 

Thank you, Perry!

 

Excellent start to the month Charlie.

 

Word on the street is that the Cartel has issued @jluc an official uniform as well. He's a Rising Star (he's been seen in BBQ joints all over STL), you know.

@NCoxSTL, is Jim getting the additional cookies as well?

 

I say why not? Gives you a reason to buy another one!

 

Great shave, Charlie!

 

Wonderful picture, Charlie! I hope things are going well for you and your bride.

 

Nice shave!

 

The Cartel neither admits nor denies that @jluc was seen in the company of our man in the Far East, @Keithmax and others with ribs involved. It might have happened. Maybe it didn't. We'll drink another shot of vodka and see if that clears things up.

 

I'd say yes, Joseph, if you really enjoy using the MWF. IMO, there's a sense of pride associated with finishing up a product. I think it also helps one learn to get the most from it. In addition, it gives the Fat Lady a chance to belt out a tune.

In the next few days, I plan to alternate between pucks of Mike's Hungarian Lavender and Jabonman Eufros Wet Earth until they're both used up. I look forward to some very luxurious shaves.

I hope all is well my operatic, Speedmaster wearing friend.

 

Yes he is. Well, I can't officially say that of course. Cookie distribution lists are highly sensitive documents around here. Ummm....this is the secure channel, right?

 

An wonderful tribute for your father.

 

No Repeat November 1
Fatboy Friday

Razor: Gillette Fatboy (E2) on 7
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Brush: Omega S-Brush
Soap: Razorock Gold Label
AS: Proraso Eucalyptus and Menthol

This was the first Fatboy I replated. I was going to send one to Razor Emporium, but this one had a bent TTO knob. Matt P said they would not straighten it. So I sent a different Fatboy in and replated this one on my own. With nothing to lose I straightened the knob on my own. Stripped the original plating as anode in Sulfuric acid and glycerin. Replated in vinegar and salt nickel acitate. It turned out very well and kicked off the hobby. The plating is thin as vinegar just isn't going to leave a thick even deposit without building up on corners and edges. But, it looks good and holds a special place as my first.

Great shave. The fatboy is heavier than the OC razors I've been using.



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SOTD 11/1/19

Great face and dome shave today. Broke out the new/old razor acquired at the Shave Collectibles Mtg in Cincinnati last month. It delivered a smooth DFS leaving me feeling clean and refreshed.

RAZOR: Barbasol Floating Head
BLADE: Bolzano Inox
PRESHAVE: Cold water rinse followed by PAA’s Charcoal/Menthol Preshave Soap
BRUSH: WCS Best Badger
SOAP: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
POSTSHAVE: Aqua Velva (Spanish Version) finished with John Frum’s Mysterium Serum

 

I enabled Cartel channel security yesterday in preparation for the November 30 DC party, Comrade.

 

Great tribute to your Dad Dale.

 

Thanks guys. All is well here other than it is too cold! I hope you all have a great weekend!

 

I hope you and your bride will have a great weekend!
I will probably have a horrible one, as the plan for tonight is to drink some kilju with a friend of mine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilju

 

ONE?......... Says the guy with suitcases of blades.

What about backups
What about forward planning
What about inventory
What about the future for our children