April 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Mar 31, 2017.

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Are you using a theme for April? And - which adjustable if you're going there?

  1. Arko baby!!!!

    3 vote(s)
    8.6%

  2. Arko and an adjustable - even better!!

    3 vote(s)
    8.6%

  3. Fatboy

    5 vote(s)
    14.3%

  4. Slim

    5 vote(s)
    14.3%

  5. Black Beauty

    3 vote(s)
    8.6%

  6. Futur

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  7. Soviet Ideal

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Soviet Consul

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  9. Schick Adjustable

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  10. No theme - just me, my razor and some COOKIES!

    27 vote(s)
    77.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    Couldn't say, 'cause the tub isn't that old. But I just load up until I see soap thru the knot.
     
    RetLEO-07, Apr 25, 2017
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  2. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    :happy097:
     
    RetLEO-07, Apr 25, 2017
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    That's what I do as well. Do you face lather or bowl lather?
     
    clint64, Apr 25, 2017
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  4. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

    I'm a bowler!
     
    RetLEO-07, Apr 25, 2017
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  5. Fly2High

    Fly2High Breaking Frugal

    bowl latherer as well. But I even go so far as to grab a demitasse spoon amount and press it into my bowl. This has worked well for me due to my brushes might be too soft to grab a reasonable amount of soap. Too much water or too little soap has been corrected by this.
     
    Fly2High, Apr 25, 2017
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  6. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Not a huge amount, no. It does have a fantastic pleasant cooling sensation, more so than a usual alcohol burn. The Cool is just a super product. I don't know how close it is to the Floid Blue it is based on as I never owned it.
    The Reserve Spice contains none, or at least feels like none...
     
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    jtspartan, Apr 25, 2017
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  7. ob1page

    ob1page Frozen in Phoenix

    Razor: Portland Razor Co Chimera / Supply Provision Custom 3 dot head
    Blade: Chick
    Strop: Drygulch 45
    Brush Handle: B-400 The Brush by Tom
    Knot: APShaveCo Tuxedo
    Soap: B&M Petrichor
    Post Care: Thayers Witch Hazel
    Alum
    Osage Rub
    Aftershave: B&M Petrichor

    Fantastic shave this morning. I really enjoy the scent of the Petrichor, it reminds me of quality time in the garden as a kid with my parents and grandparents. It smells exactly like wet dirt but there's a nice spicy background that peaks through every so often. Once the AS dries down that spicy scent becomes more pronounced, I can't place it but really enjoy it. Another full pass shave with the Chimera this morning. I love this razor, it is wicked sharp and easily maneuverable plus the western grind makes it easy to find the edge. One pass with the Supply and one with the Chimera and I ended up with a DFS. Have a great day folks!
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    ob1page, Apr 25, 2017
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  8. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Good luck, Andrew!
     
    jtspartan, Apr 25, 2017
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I tried bowl lathering in the beginning but it never really worked for me. I will say that I find Route 66 to be one of the easiest soaps to load and lather. It is not MdC easy. I am not sure anything else is that easy but it still easier than most if not all artisan soaps I have tried. I don't find Route 66 to be a thirsty soap but I have not found it to be finicky to dial in. Nothing like Mystic Water or MWF in that regard.

    Maybe @mrchick can chime in. He uses Route 66 with a bowl regularly.
     
    clint64, Apr 25, 2017
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  10. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Good luck!
     
    mrchick, Apr 25, 2017
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  11. BearCWY

    BearCWY Well-Known Member

    Hi there fellow wet shavers :bounce015:
     
    BearCWY, Apr 25, 2017
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  12. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    This thread has a track?
     
    mrchick, Apr 25, 2017
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Welcome back Bear.
     
    clint64, Apr 25, 2017
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  14. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Gents!
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 25, 2017
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  15. BearCWY

    BearCWY Well-Known Member

    Thanks!
     
    BearCWY, Apr 25, 2017
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  16. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Welcome back, Joe!
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 25, 2017
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  17. BearCWY

    BearCWY Well-Known Member

    Good to be back, thanks!
     
    BearCWY, Apr 25, 2017
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  18. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Arko by a ton.
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 25, 2017
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  19. BearCWY

    BearCWY Well-Known Member

    I have finally got a couple of new razors on their way. A couple of Schick repeaters, B and C model
     
    BearCWY, Apr 25, 2017
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  20. BearCWY

    BearCWY Well-Known Member

    Greetings sensi Bama!
     
    BearCWY, Apr 25, 2017
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