OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Thanks for asking Herm.

Today was my first shave with a Goodwill.
...and yes, the internal posts on the cap does provide another level of alignment. I do find that it certainly could reduce any "play" that might normally occur. I would also expect that if any of these near-100 year-old razors experienced a ding or was dropped, it could potentially cause some alignment issues.

My initial shave with it today provided no distinct alignment problems. I did notice that tightening down on the handle results in some blade "chatter" when shaving, but that mostly cleared up on the 2nd pass as I paid more attention to making sure I got the lather correct on my face. Also, the handle seemed to loosen up on me from time-to-time. I felt it when rinsing and flicking off the soap/water.

Those things aside, this razor reminded me of the New LC. All in all, the Goodwill gets close to the same results, but a few steps short, and nowhere near the smoothness of the LC.

YMMV, this was also my first shave and I hope to have a better feel for it at the end of the week.
Cheers!
RT

 

WD synthetic 20mm
Proraso red in the tub
ball end triangle hole tech(bic blade)
Y2 Super Speed (dorco 300)
Clubman AS
Nivia sensitive post shave balm
Jumbo styptic pencil

I did both a head shave and a face shave today. I did the head shave first. The dorco did very well on M head. I cut myself some and i missed a few spots but this was the first DE head shave ever for me so I think I did pretty good.

the face shave was next. The Bic blade was a bit harsh right out of the package. Felt like a feather to me in its harshness. I did 2 passes WTG and XTG with one bleeder on my neck where the hair changes direction and a minor burning feel all over. The club.an stung a little on my face and only yelped on the places I nicked myself on my head. I soothed it with the Nivia. This is probably the most I've used the styptic I one shave. I'll get the head shave down some day. It probably isn't going to be a permanent thing anyway. Maybe seasonal.

 

Yep, but it usually turns on after I say, "Doh!"

 

I look forward to you impressions. I've had two Goodwills (I believe #160) and noticed that the head had considerable play, meaning that I had to hold it in place when tightening or it could be severely skewed to one side or the other. I don't like having to be that cautious.

 

Mixed it up a little today as I wanted to test the Crown and Sword straight to see how good I did on the hones, and also wanted to try out the Feather Pro in the Mongoose in order to nail down my November Focus.
Prep: Face wash with MRGLO, hot towel.
Soap: Soap Commander Commitment
Brush: Stirling Kong
Razor(s) Crown and Sword ERN 1720, Mongoose B3 with Feather Pro (1)
Strop: SRD Lynn Abrams Modular Paddle.
Post: Stirling Orange Chill WH/Aloe.
After: Myrsol F/Extra.
Yesterday I honed up the C&S from a state that wouldn't even shave arm hair. I set the bevel with a Naniwa Chosera 1000, then progressed through the superstones 5000, 8000, 12000, and then stropped on a felt sprayed with .5 diamond spray, scrub leather, smooth leather. I did a cheek and jawline pass with the C&S and think I did a pretty good job. Very smooth, and efficient. I switched to the Mongoose and did a regular 3 pass and touch up shave. It may be me, but I felt like the Pro did a better job than the ProGuard. I didn't need very much touch up, and caught the baby with Zero irritation. Splashed on the Stirling, and 30 minutes later I have one of the smoothest shaves ever. I really want to use the Goose exclusively in November so to keep it interesting I may commit to using a brush and soap that aren't so automatic.

 

Today’s shave a 2 pass near BBS was very cold. Face lathered the Frostbite with the Red Druida brush. Jose O’Cana’s knots have quality equal to those made by Lee Sabini (Paladin & M.F.) and Aldo Sui (The Varlet). Krampert’s lathered cold and creamy in seconds. Mongoose gave me plenty of audio feedback, and some slight tugging so this blade will make an early exit. My icy Witch Hazel was overdosed with Menthol Crystals. Some “Menthol Maniac” went nuts with TSD Menthol Crystals. Had to take a ‘Menthol Break’ between the Mentholated Witch Hazel and the Gold Bond Menthol Moisturizer. Ended another Frosty Shave with a couple of generous handfuls of Frostbite Aftershave.
Hope your Monday is going great!!

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26 October 2015

30 Days with a Gillette Fat Boy

Menthol Monday Style


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The days work is done, and I am really looking forward to this all menthol setup! Proraso Green is a top performer, and I really enjoy the eucalyptus and menthol scent, slick lather and great skincare. Will finish with TSD ISZ under Osage, it's the super cold feel that's hard to beat. Osage will also be tonight's hair tonic. Fall breezes and orange leaves! Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

Have a terrific Tuesday!
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Seasonal? You want your head smooth in the cold weather months?

 

Razor: Gillette Red Tip (A3) 1955
Blade: Gillette Platinum (7)
Brush: Black Badger Wood Handle (Grandfather's) Whipped Dog 20/65
Cream: Nivea
Bowl: Yokohama Studio
A/S: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Day 26

Busy day. Good shave tonight. The Gillette Platinum blade made it through the week and still made for a DFS. New to the Nivea cream, and it worked very well. Aqua Velva Ice Blue is still a great A/S.

 

You can ask them, but I didn't see the head by itself on their website. I'd like to get one of these razors too. Hopefully this year. They offer a 2 piece handle in their travel kit that adds some length and extra weight, but it also adds $10 to the cost. These seem pretty reasonably priced to me, but I can understand going for the head alone since you already have the handle.

 

Thank you. Winter is coming so indoor pictures will be coming.

 

OCtober 30 Day Focus -- Cadet Open Comb

October 25

Razor – Cadet Open Comb
Blade – PolSilver Super Iridium
Brush – VDH Boar
Soap – Tabac
Post - Cold Water Splash, Witch hazel m-bombed, TSD ISZ


The Tabac was amazingly better than the Arko for me! Great lather and great slickness. Like the Arko I face lathered and it worked great.

Unfortunately I chose poorly on the blade this time. The Super iridium just was not smooth at all. First pass went OK but it felt like it was struggling to cut and the end result bore that out. It did not do a good reduction for my first pass. Second pass was definitely rougher than usual. Ended with a DFS- shave that in terms of appearance was more than acceptable. Unfortunately I also ended with a couple weepers and some definite redness and irritation.

I made certain on technique after the first pass. As a result this blade is getting the heave after one shave. Just not worth doing another with it. Going back to some of my favorites for tomorrow's shave. GSB and Stirling Gin and Tonic. I owe it to my face to give it a nice comfortable shave.

 

October 26 Focus Shave 17

Lather was exception and the first passes felt good but irritating, On the fourth passes and it seemed to be going well so I tried to take it farther and gave my self a small cut. Applied the alum and almost no irritation, that was a relief because I thought I would have some irritation. Very close and almost BBS but for a few spots so I can call it BBS, but oh so close.

Irritation A-, closeness A-.

Proraso sensitive pre-shave
'Etsy' silver tip
LASS Fougére
Hart Steel 6/8 Round Point
SRD strop
Speick AS
Edwin Jagger ASB
Dior Patchouli Impérial

 

Thanks for the info. Haven't had time to check out timely website yet. It not real "viewable" on a phone. I'll check with them. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?

 

Very cool pic!

 

Well, there you go. Tabac for travel! Glad it worked. Cool pic today!

 

Guys, I may have found the perfect combo. Phoenix DOC, Feather, and Shave den lanolin. I keep producing incredible shaves effortlessly. Taking my only around 10 minutes for a DFS+. I can't wait to get ahold of some shave den soaps. I absolutely love them.

 

Thank you! I definitely liked the Tabac and it will be travelling with me. Looking forward to getting the La Toja to give it a try as well.

 

Eventually, laziness (disguised as efficiency) ruled the day, and I dispensed with the bowl altogether. Shave sticks are my super fave!

 

If possible could you post a pic, side view, of the razor head, next to your Tech? Science.....