March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Feb 28, 2017.

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Rule or Focus this month?

  1. Rule! It's all about solid technique!

    7 vote(s)
    21.9%
  2. Focus on soaps/creams

    6 vote(s)
    18.8%
  3. Focus on blades

    6 vote(s)
    18.8%
  4. Focus on a razor or razors

    11 vote(s)
    34.4%
  5. Focus on brushes

    5 vote(s)
    15.6%
  6. Cleaning house baby - stuff's gonna PIF!

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%
  7. Shenanigans

    9 vote(s)
    28.1%
  8. Focus? On cookies!

    9 vote(s)
    28.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Ohhhh, nice piece of unobtainium you have there Jim!
     
  2. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I would love to see a razor produced that uses the AC style head (set angle and tight clamp on the blade, no flexing) that uses a 1/2 DE blade.
     
  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Lovely brush!
     
  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    That's why I like to hang out here! Always some good information on how to keep buying new products.
     
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  5. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I agree completely you need a reference for what a properly honed razor feels like. All my razors I sent to Glen came back oh so smooth and sharp.
     
  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

  7. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I've seen the Rocnel, and I think it still bends the blade a little and also the blade just slides into the head and doesn't really get clamped down. On top of that the head is massive! I'm thinking of something a little sleeker.
     
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  8. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Look at this hunk of steel that they call a razor head!
    http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/rocnel-se-review-s.50659/
     
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I am not a fan of that razor either. ATT is developing a 3 piece GEM razor that I hope comes to fruition.
     
  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew! This one of the few Injectors I plan on keeping.
     
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  11. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

     
  12. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Then a few years in you are giving it away, scooping by the tablespoon into salad bowls to make lather, and and buying ridiculous cartoon sized Kent brushes to load more soap.
     
  13. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    First time with this razor and got a very nice shave. I like it
    Stubble Trubble Pirate Cowboy Soap
    B-400 Brush by Tom
    Joh. Engstrom Frame Back Razor
    Lucky Tiger
    Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage & Cedar AS
    Have fun![​IMG]
     
  14. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    From that picture Charlie, you can almost see how dense that knot is. Tens of thousands of hairs. So cool.
     
  15. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Makes me wonder if you can have much blade exposure without any flex. Not stiff enough? Just thinking out loud.
     
  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you. :happy088:
     
  17. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn


    I would like to see it. This might sound stupid, but unless somebody else started making a new blade for it, I would be out.

    I just never felt like I was shaving with a really sharp blade when I used the old SEs. I know a lot of it is perception too, but the one test for me is ATG on my lower neck. The hair grows straight flat to the north. With a really sharp blade and some care, I can go ATG with no irritation or weepers, with any razor. I never once, not one time was able to shave comfortably there with a Gem style.
     
  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I can only use the coated Gem blades. I can get excellent shaves that rival even my Cobra from the Gem razors. I would like to see a piece that held the blade more rigid. I would consider buying one if he makes it in the Aluminum line and drops the price.
     
  19. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Jim.
     
  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Jim. Have a wonderful day, my friend.
     
  21. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Clint. Hope you're having a great day. I really like the Shavemac flat top brush you received this week. It's a great add to your rotation.
     

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