January 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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  1. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

     
    PickledNorthern, Jan 25, 2017
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you. :happy088:
     
    clint64, Jan 25, 2017
    #1682
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful travel setup Jim. :happy096:
     
    clint64, Jan 25, 2017
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  4. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    January 25, 2017

    Razor: W4 (1951) Gillette Black-Tip SuperSpeed
    Blade: Astra SP (3)
    Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
    Cream: KMF fragrance-free

    This is the second of ten razors from @Morman Bridge's recent PIF. For those who are not familiar with the Black-Tip SuperSpeed, they were made during the Korean War when a shortage of Brass forced Gillette to use alternative materials such as Steel and Aluminum. This particular razor is dated from 4Q51, but has the Aluminum handle which is more common on razors from 1952. The distinctive black knob is plastic. I've been curious to try one of these for a while; one of my favorite razors is an NDC Milord and the Black-Tip represents an interesting variant on the 40's SuperSpeed.

    My first impression of the razor is the light weight; it is definitely one of the lightest razors I own. The overall effect is to be very mild but with the efficiency of the 40's SS design. Two passes produced a very nice DFS with no irritation or blood.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Jan 25, 2017
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  5. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Route 66 Bay Lime Twist
    B-400 Brush by Tom
    Dubl Duck Dwarf
    Lucky Tiger
    Pinaud Clubman
    Have a great day![​IMG]
     
    mrchick, Jan 25, 2017
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jared!:happy088:
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 25, 2017
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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 25, 2017
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful razor, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 25, 2017
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  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    That is a great looking new. That is one razor I wish I would have kept. Great shaver.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 25, 2017
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Mark!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 25, 2017
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Fantastic brush. :happy088: Tom does great work.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 25, 2017
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  12. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    #32

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    -Kai Captain
    -Omega Pro
    -Stubble Trubble
    -Ogallala Bay Rum

    Gouged myself a bit on the first dam stroke of my shave this morning. Nothing more than a scratch really, but it put a bit of a damper on an otherwise really nice shave.

    I like the Kai a lot. I find it slowly creeping up on the Irving Barber in the shave count, as I reach for it more and more.

    Stubble Trubble once again gives me a perfect gloopy lather, that is slick enough to skate on, and holds up forever. A Pro loaded up with it is probably enough for twelve passes.

    Have a good day everyone.
     
    PickledNorthern, Jan 25, 2017
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great set of pictures. The collage really tells the whole story of your shave. The air bubbles on your brush make that picture for me.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 25, 2017
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  14. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Yes he does. This is my favorite brush.
     
    mrchick, Jan 25, 2017
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  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Brush looks great amigo. :happy088:
     
    Douglas Carey, Jan 25, 2017
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  16. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Thank you. I have tried to catch those bubbles a bunch of times, but today it the first time I actually got a good pic.
     
    PickledNorthern, Jan 25, 2017
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim. I love the Timeless OC razor. It is a wonderful shaver with a fit and finish that rivals or surpasses anything made.
     
    clint64, Jan 25, 2017
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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :signs011: I agree 100%.
     
    Douglas Carey, Jan 25, 2017
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  19. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Now THAT is a SOTD story. Never heard a better one. :happy097:
     
    PickledNorthern, Jan 25, 2017
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  20. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Everything went outstanding Charlie. :happy088: I ordered from Swiss Chalet, so dinner was ready when she got home. :)
     
    Douglas Carey, Jan 25, 2017
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