September 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I figured you'd have a "comment" about what ...er...."went down" here/ Man, was I embarrassed. As for the procedure, now that I am declared OK to get back to driving, I'll do some errrands today. It'll take a while to regain my strength(especially having done a 2-day clear liquid diet this time). However, emotionally I'm rather upset, annoyed, and worried. I just wish there was a more comfortable way to prepare for it. Thanks for your thoughts, though.

 

Just shaved with the MMOC that Uncle Screwtape @Screwtape sent to me. All I am saying is WOWZER! That thing is a monster. The way it mows down stubble is crazy, all in all, a pretty good first effort... A few weepers and little neck irritation, but a good close shave.

I found that keeping the head flat to the face on the north-south passes was much easier than south-north. Just something to practise! I'll be on to the Schick that he sent me next... Just want to try them before settling on another rule/focus!

Thanks John!

 

Congrats! The MMOC is definitely a beast. I had one for a short while and couldn't get it to cooperate much. Smooth shaving but always some irritation. I ended up selling it. I admire those of you who use it successfully.

 

I'm not exactly sure I'd call it 'successful usage'

 

September Focus

Mike's Barber Shop~~M&F Finest Beehive~~J2 Gillette Tech~~Personna Med Prep~~B&M Cool AS
Focus Gear: B&M Cool AS
Returned to the barbershop this morning with my FAVORITE barbershop scent: Mike's.
Mike really hit a homer with this soap. His soap base is right there at the top of the pile,
no nonsense marketing; fair prices; Wonderful scents (Vetiver; Pine & Cedarwood; Hungarian Lavender, to name just a few).
Bloomed, loaded a cracklin' good lather, super-hydrated and slick as...well, you know.
I have been hunting for a Varlet Beehive for a few years. I was on the waiting list forever and a day.
THEN the owner (can't recall his name...Aldo?) goes and changes his business plan to resemble the "Paladin" model.
I HATE THESE DROPS. What a PITA.
Then, today, after using my M&F Sabini finest, a light went off in my head:
"Primo, you already have one of the best beehives that has ever been produced, you don't need a Varlet!"
And do you know what? I don't. I am "officially" over it.
I chose a 1964 J2 Tech today. They don't get anymore basic than this razor,
but with my "advanced" technique , it matters NOT with what razor I shave,
I can---and most often do, get a wonderful shave.
Today was no exception. Med Prep played its "swan song" and went out like a champ at the top of its game.
Cracked open the last trio of B&M sample AS's and chose the Cool. Definitely the best of the three.
Floïd clone it is not. I pick up some Aqua Velva too. It may be even better than the Floïd Blue...
La Bohème premiere tonight...let's see if this tenor can sing the high C at the end of Che gelida manina.​

 

Excellent shot, Jim!

Fantastic photo, Jason!

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Beautiful setup Joseph!

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Wonderful photo and report, Joseph! Break a leg tonight!

 

Mickey Lee Soapworks The Drunken Goat
TOST LE Brush
Frederick Reynolds Razor
Lucky Tiger
Pinaud Clubman After Shave
Happy Friday!

 

Lovely report and photo Joseph. Good luck tonight.


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Love the warm tones in the photo Jason. Happy Friday


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Thank you, Andrew!

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Awesome, Joseph. Even better than Floid? That is sacrilege to some.
La Boheme...fantastic! My tiny little hand is not frozen, so we won't be doing a duet...

 

Nice setup, Brian! I keep looking at The Drunken Goat but haven't pulled the trigger. What do you think of it?

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Thank you, Gentlemen.
Happy Friday indeed, Clint!

 

Thank you, Andrew!

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Excellent picture, Jim!

 

Wonderful picture, Jason!