What did we learn from our last shaves?

Congrats...and welcome

 

Gentlemen, from my last shave...

Softer water makes for better lather than the mineral rich water of the plains of Colorado.

 

Learned that a fantastic combination for me is a Rapira Swedish Supersteel blade in a EJ DE89 razor!

 

That both the "30 day rule" and the "30 day focus" pays great dividends if you stick with it..

 

Been there and feel for you. Once I got going with Feathers in my FHT I decided to try one in a Cadet open comb. I looked like I came out on the losing end of a fight with Edward Scissorhands.....

Aggressive razors plus Feather blades are a great way to humble yourself quickly.

 

After a mail call yesterday, I learned that Arko is a darn fine soap for the money. The sticks will certainly become my go to travel soap at the very least. Wish I didn't wait so long to try it.

 

While on my last business trip, I learned that a to go coffee cup lid can work as a lather mug.

 

That I wish the Schick Super Stainless DE blades were still in production. There were a handful of them in a passaround box, and I had to try one. Popped one into my Fatboy cranked all the way open, and they were very nice. It was a 24 hour after shave, and it felt almost as smooth as one of my 48 hour after shaves (which are usually WAY better for reference).

 

With proper technique, I can shave ATG.

 

Today I used Williams puck for my SR shave I am seeing it to be a water hog so far I believe arko is a better soap for myself.

 

+1,000,000

30 day rule was one of the best things I ever did. It developed my technique, and put the brakes on my acquisition disorders.

 

Gentlemen, from my last shave...

I didn't really learn anything, but had a great shave!

 

+ 1,000,001

This took a while for me as I was having too much fun trying new things, but it is definitely the way to go when you calm down.

Shave #2 with the Arko was sublime. I think I will be getting 2 pass BBS shaves with this stuff by about day 15. It definitely seems worth investing a month.

Twenty eight more to go, then on to the Razorock.

I hate to say it, but all of the chatter about MDC is starting to stick in my head. At least I have 58 days to save up

 

FEB 2015 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic and Discussion Thread

 

Good job dude IMHO that less is better I just sold some inexpensive straights and some barber's hones kept the better straights and one quality B.hone. I c can look for a nice vintage shaver for restore.

 

Being the enabling ....err a supportive type of guy, the exchange rates right now are very favorable. 10-15 bucks cheaper even adding in the shipping to buy from France than the supplier here in the USA....at least that's how I justified it to myself.....

 

Oooohhhh. Ok if I jump in late with the arko ????

 

You're already the head MDC enabler over in your other thread lol.

 

It's your gig, run it any way you like!