December 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Nov 30, 2016.

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What is your most decadent item/product in your collection?

  1. A vintage straight razor

    8 vote(s)
    18.2%
  2. A modern straight razor

    5 vote(s)
    11.4%
  3. A magnificent and hyper-expensive soap

    3 vote(s)
    6.8%
  4. A magnificent and cheap soap but man does it lather

    2 vote(s)
    4.5%
  5. A vintage DE razor

    12 vote(s)
    27.3%
  6. A modern DE - Stainless baby

    6 vote(s)
    13.6%
  7. An incredibly soft and luxurious brush

    8 vote(s)
    18.2%
  8. An incredibly stiff and scritchy brush

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%
  9. It's all decadent when I use it

    7 vote(s)
    15.9%
  10. Seriously, this poll just gets longer all the time. Pass the cookies and let's go.

    14 vote(s)
    31.8%
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  1. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Enjoy your long weekend Jim! ;)
     
  2. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    I've had that same feeling with the Slim and certain blades (Rapira Super Stainless comes to mind) where it just feels like there is no blade but the whiskers are magically disappearing.
     
  3. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    :happy097:
     
  4. RetLEO-07

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

    If by "interesting" you mean possibly painful and bloody, I think I'll pass.
     
  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Not what I meant, serious suggestion. Aggressive with proper angle and pressure is the gentle way. I know this sounds counter intuitive.
     
  6. RetLEO-07

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

    I got it, trying for humor. Guess I gotta work on my delivery more
     
  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Mark. My wife runs a giving tree charity that all the local churches participate in, so she will be busy all weekend long packing up donated gifts for that with my older kids. I will get to watch our baby. I won't see too much of my wife unfortunately, but a bad weekend at home beats a good day at work!
     
  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    It is really changing my opinion on the Slim. I guess it is evidence that as a newbie, I should have waited until I had my technique dialed in before I started experimenting with different razors. I would have made much more informed decisions about what to keep and what to get rid of and potentially saved a little money.
     
  9. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Sounds like a great razor for the BST. :)

    Seriously though, I will put it on the list. It falls somewhere right in between do it yourself tooth extractions, and volunteer ebola trials.

    There comes a point where you can't get any smoother. My focus is to find the most comfortable way to do it. If I want a challenge, that's what shavettes are for.

    You guys actually have got me stoked up for shaving with a shavette again. I PIFed away a couple, and sold my Artist Club, but today I just ordered an Irving Barber. I have been lusting after one for a long time, and I just sold a razor, so of course I had to buy one.....

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    This will be my January focus. Longer if need be, but I doubt it. I could get good shaves with my AC, once apon a time.
     
  10. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Red Tip A-4 1955
    Blade: Pol Silver Super Iridium (1)
    Brush: WDC-8 w/ TGN Finest
    Soap: First Canadian Shave Soap Co. Bay Rum/Lime (Sample)
    Aftershave: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

    Luckily ended up with a very close shave tonight after not getting a great lather. I don't think I added enough soap to the bowl and didn't realize it until I was almost finished. User error. :)
    I was however very happy with the blade and of course my Red Tip. Finished off with Captain's Choice Bay Rum.
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo Doug. :happy096:
     
  12. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thank you Clint. Tomorrow is Friday. Are you ready for that? :)
     
  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I get it! :happy102:
     
  14. RetLEO-07

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

    Glad I was able to provide you with a chuckle Doug. "I'll be here all ze veek!"
     
  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Oh you can't imagine how ready I am for Friday. :D
     
  16. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Keep building that skill set, and save a couple popsicle sticks! I hit a brick wall when it came to straights - honing. So I dropped back and punted; shavettes. By the time MayHem swings around I'll be ready :cool:
     
  17. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I chased the baby today, and I caught the little bugger. I did a N/S pass, an XTG in each direction, and a S/N pass, and another Diagonal pass on the neck. The razor was very smooth, and the alum was pretty quiet. I think I understand why @Keithmax does so many passes. I would not try this unless I had a great edge and a good razor.
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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good photo Adam. How do you like that aftershave? I don't think I've seen it before.
     
  19. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Thanks. I like this aftershave a lot. I wasn't chosen by the Veg, but this version was formulated without the animal urine scent I get from Veg. Long lasting scent I smell all day, and a pretty good skin feel. Masters also makes one call Topez I want to try. It's about $8 plus shipping for 16 oz. good stuff.
     
  20. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much Adam.
     
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