OCtober 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I fit the description, I think. What was the description?

 

"Silly, irresponsible, scatterbrained".....yeah if that's part of the definition of those deserving the title/membership.....gonna be a crowded room around here.

 

Flibbertigibbet

 

I don't think your avatar is odd or terrible.....

.... well.....

I did at first but now I have grown fond of it.

 

"You gotta get up to get down"

-Bootsy Collins

Sometimes I think one might solve the mystery of the universe whilst pondering 70s soul lyrics.

 

Edge? Angle? Both?

 

You haven't heard anything about some Eastern Bloc types hijacking a truck load of carpet blades down in Jefferson City recently?

Me neither. Just saying.

 

I'll get Yuri right on that.

 

So many blades, maybe the cartel should muscle in on the home improvement market. So many blades...

 

See we did learn everything we need in high school. I remember seeing them live... I can't believe I remember anything at all from that period in my life.

Up for the down stroke

I give up on being able to embed a link

 

I think it might be angle. The face was clean. My jaw and neck were lacking. I will try again tonight.


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SOTN OCtober 31


Merkur 15C
Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless (2)(Green Russian)
Satin Tip The Purest
La Toja (Loaded from bowl)
Crown King Scuttle
Homemade Lime AS

Good morning friends, after a weeks vacation I'm glad to be back! Last night I had my second shave with the Merkur 15c / 7 O'C SS combo. I must say I really really like this blade. It is very sharp and smooth. It works well in the mild 15C but I bet in a more aggressive razor it would be even better. La Toja as always made a very nice super slick lather and the fact that it stays warm in my scuttle is even better. A great finish to a relaxing week+ off. Have a great day my friends!

 

Okay, these will be my NOVember steadies.

I had probably the best shave I have had in months with this set up so far.

The FaTip Piccolo- played in Zinc
The Shark Super Chrome blade. Didn't expect how well it shaved in the Piccolo. Might need to acquires a few more of these.
The old reliable English made small badger brush.
RPS Dragon's Blood soap. Lathered up so nicely and has quite a pleasant smell.
Alum block to gauge how well the shave went. Hopefully not too much blood in November. This was my first Piccolo use and it was perfect. Followed up with a cold water rinse and a splash of the Clubman.

Hoping the rest of you gents have a month of great shaves.



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Link worked!

 

You should try stropping those blades, and see if it helps.

 

October 31st SOTD
Razor: Geo. W. Korn The Real Fixed Blade
Strop: Drygulch Leatherworks Chromexcel Horse/ Linen
Brush: Troth Handle with 24mm Envy White
Soap: Barrister & Mann Lime, Lavender, & Cedarwood
Post: Cold Water, Alum, Thayer’s Lavender
Aftershave: The Shave Den Iced Yin Yang (Lime Lavender)

Last day of the month, used The Real razor with no guard. I didn't realize but the guard made easier to keep a shallow angle, so I had to adjust that. Ended up with a smooth shave, but bit my chin pretty good when my wife walked in. Overall a DFS.

This month I have used only edges I have done. It's a pretty good feeling to just have your own edges. I have a much better feel for how to maintain my razors now. It's not difficult, it just takes some time.

 

I will give that a try.