OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

The Myrsol F/Extra is a very nice aftershave just as you describe it. To me the scent is like a very classy barbershop scent without the powder note some have. I find it pairs well with many different soaps. If I have a less than great shave, it's the aftershave I reach for since the skin healing properties are so good.

If that deal is still running later this year, I am going to add some more Myrsol products to my den for sure.

 

Friday, October 16, 2015

iKon Short Comb with Triad Ti Rolling Hex
Feather #1
Simpson Classic 2 Best
Proraso Blue Cream
Alum,Witch Hazel+++ Menthol, CucumberMelon Shea Butter
Chilled Proraso Aftershave

Today's shave was a near BBS on two passes including clean up. The classic, my best travel brush had no trouble whipping up a mountain of Proraso Blue lather. The iKon Short Comb delivered a smooth comfortable shave. This was my last vacation shave. Finished up with a generous splash of Floid Blue Aftershave. I am ready for another day in paradise. Have a great weekend all.​

 

I shaved my head last night and used it, I was very happy with the results. Very healing, soothing. Yes! Classic barbershop, without the powder. That's the regular price $11.73 each. X2 with shipping came to $36 and some change.
Definitely a keeper!

 

That is a fantastic deal. When I order, I will be getting the Lemon and the Antesol which along with F/Extra were my favorites out of the sampler pack.

 

30 day focus - Day 16
Fat Boy set to 9
Sputnik Blade
MDC Face Lathered
3 passes

I had opened up the Fat Boy to 9 yesterday and got a very smooth shave and close even though I had a couple of weepers and some irritation. Today's shave seems just as close without weepers and most of the irritation. This is a very close shave, as good as I get with the Slim. I still have a little trouble getting the whiskers underneath my nose, but I am getting them.

After 16 days, I will say that the Fat Boy can be as good as the Slim Adjustable. Once a proper technique and setting are learned, either one can do a fine job.

BTW - I am still keeping track of exactly how much MDC I am using. At the start of the month I put exactly 20 grams of MDC into a container and have been using that daily. Anyone care to hazard a guess as to how much I have used in 16 days?

 

Basically we are saying the same thing, pull enough to just get it flattened out so that you have a smooth shave as opposed to dealing with the hills and valleys. I understand not pulling to tight especially if ingrown hairs have been an issue for someone. You don't want to do anything that would risk that getting worse. I paid attention to my stretching this morning, especially along the Adams apple area and I basically pull it tight to get it flat enough to get a good shave. My chin area is probably not pulled fully tight. I don't have any issues with ingrown hairs and this process has worked well for me.

 

It is. He is just another one that wants to be like Neal!

 

I'll be placing another order soon for some goodies they have. Great prices.

 

OCtober 30 Day Focus -- Cadet Open Comb

October 16

Razor – Cadet Open Comb
Blade – Gillette Silver Blue
Brush – VDH Boar
Soap – Stirling Gin and Tonic
Post - Cold Water Splash, Witch hazel, Clubman


GSB don't fail me now! After a couple of blades that did not live up to expectation, I returned to my tried and true GSB to make certain I had not forgotten how to use the Cadet. WOW what a difference a blade can make. Put the GSB in, got a great lather as always from the Stirling Soap (they are having a sale on some items and have a limited edition scent out, so may be worth checking out), and set out to do my usual 2 pass shave. Both passes just like I expect from the GSB, smooth and satisfying. The first had great reduction with no irritation. The second pass took care of pretty much everything that was left behind. No irritation at all, and definitely not the redness I had after the Personna shaves.

Cold water splash, witch hazel, and then the test. What would the AS do to me. The last couple shaves it set me on fire. Today, barely a whimper (and it could be left over irritation from yesterday's Personna shave). So much more satisfying than the last few shaves. Will use the GSB through the weekend because we have a wedding shower being thrown for us and then have engagement pictures Sunday evening.

Have a great weekend!

 

I thought we were. Sorry for the confusion but that is what happens when I have not had enough coffee yet.

 

October 16

20's Old Type
Astra SP (6)

Another nice, one-pass CCS. Decent alignment of the stars on this one.

JR

 

You are an enabler for sure. Of course it doesn't take much for me to find a reason to order something.

 

I assume you are talking about the Myrsol aftershave. Where did you find that price? I must have missed it in this thread or can't seem to find it. It is on my list of AS to try. Thanks!

 

I believe the deal is at Gifts and Care out of Spain.

 

That's them. Im amazed at some of the prices, check out Floid. Wow!!

 

Oh my $11.99 for 400ml Check out some of the prices on the shave soaps like Valobra. It's almost half the price of buying it here in the US

 

Check out the price of La Toja shave stick at $2.55. That would be great to throw in as an additional item with your order.

 

Yes!! I'm going to buy a couple of soaps, ABC maybe the Valobra, a cologne, another Mysrol aftershave.

 

That's darn near free.

 

Eighth of a gram?