October 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus & Discussion. All are welcome!

you are most welcome Myles.glad things are going positive for you..would you say that the 30DC helped improve your shave journey?

 

It improved and expanded my journey.


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very cool Myles.

 

Oct 27. SOTN

Good evening, gents!

Shavette Shave #316
Dovo Shavette
Personna Hairshaper (4)
Hembree/Maggard Timberwolf Brush
Music City Suds Lavender SS and AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's WH
Whiskers: 36 hrs



I will be continue to use this wonderful setup through the end of the month.
I really made a nice, creamy lather with Danny's brush. I only needed one pass, but of course, 2 passes are my minimum for a shave. I am just amazed how well these hairshaper blades do an awesome job. I know that I have many great shaves with them, but this year, I really have improved my technique using them with this shavette. I did not get any cuts or irritation during my shave. Did get some alum feedback, but it wasn't an ooh, ouch moment. Witch hazel and matching aftershave topped off this nice evening shave. Have a nice evening!

 

I like the Stirling Bay Rum. Some people don't care for the clovey note, but I don't mine. PAA, Ariana and Evans and some other brands I would not buy for personal reasons. Glad you are adjusting well to military life.

 

fine shave and pic Joe.

 

Thanks Gary! Everytime I use my Dovo shavette with a Personna Hairshaper blade, it is like a beautiful symphony.

 

glad you have found some unique shaving implements..

 

hello gents.no pic.just did a 1 pass touch up shave for a dinner out.crabtree and evelyn lime shave cream and matching cologne..absolutely fabulous stuff.too bad it's discontinued....will use it again for the next shave..

 

Nice touchup shave Gary. I have heard of Evelyn and Crabtree soaps. They had a nice rep. It is a shame it has been discontinued.

 

28th October 2021.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar.
Brush: Semogue 1470.
Face Lather.
Lather : Eco Warrior Bergamot & lime Shaving Bar.
Blade: Parker Premium Platinum. (D4)
Razor: Parker 87r.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. / Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Osmanli Turkish Lemon Eau De Cologne./Wilko Fruits Lemon & Black Pepper Body Butter.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

The Eco Warrior soap bar provided a wonderful slick lather rubbing it directly into my stubble like a shave stick, then started to build up a lather with my damp Semogue 1470 adding water to the tips of the brush to get the lather to the consistency that i prefer.

A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a small dollop of Wilko Lemon & Black Pepper Body Butter.

My face is feeling smooth cool, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Very nice Myles

 

Wonderful shave Barry

 

Awesome shave Joe.

 

Very noce shave Gary

 

As always, great shave Barry! Next month Gary and I are doing a focus. I believe he will be using one of his Techs and I will be using my Van der Hagen safety razor. The good thing about a focus is that you are not committed to a gear for the entire month as if you're doing a rule. Doing a focus will improve your shave with one of your less frequently used razors. I just thought I put the suggestion of doing a focus out there for you and others in keeping what this thread is about. Of course, I also want to say you have the freedom to do whatever you decide.

 

Thanks Joe.

 

SRS # 584

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Razor: Drew Dick 7/8” Half Hollow Damascus
Brush: Sawdust Creation Studio Malle Burl
Lather: Razorock XXX 1508.5 Project)
Aftershave: Floid Genuine
Additional Care:
Nivea Cool Balm
Nivea Cool Balm
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

A cool morning here on LI. SWMBO has informed me that she would like me to turn on the fireplace tonight to heat the house. If it was up to me, since the house is currently at 65 degrees, I would wait. Then again…

I had a very nice shave with this razor although it was not as close as those previously. I had to do a little buffing. I believe it is time for a refresh. Today marks the 40th shave with this razor.

I did my usual three pass. Today, unlike yesterday, I did not have any mishaps. Just goes to show you that the technique and focus usually will trump a mishap any day.

Hope you all have a great day gentlemen.

 

Fabulous shave Joe! Btw, I would be in pajamas at 65°F. Lol!

 

Fine Throwback Thursday shave this morning. 2 passes. No Knicks/cuts. 0:40 to load the Weekend Rodeo onto the Crown King brush. That came in increments of 0:35 and 0:05. I've always been pleased with my Central Texas Soaps pucks. Lotsa leather in the Rodeo choice. The Crown King spread the Rodeo soap around in good fashion., allowing for a real nice shave all around. I forgot how "sticky" the aftershave feels upon application. It'll calm down though. This aftershave is my only CTS aftershave(I have 3 CTS soaps). Leather upon leather for this one. Outta This World Excellent.