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

    Good job, once you learn to tame an aggressive razor you can shave with anything!

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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    March 18 SOTD:

    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    Stubble Trubble SS
    Gem Junior Bar
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Avon Blue Blazer AS

    It was a nice Saturday morning shave with the Stubble Trubble and Gem Junior Bar. My son joined me for the shave, so it was that much better. I got a DFS on two passes requiring no clean up. My son did have to bring up that he was smoother than I was, and this time I couldn't argu. We each topped it with a little Avon Blue Btopped and then ran off to show mom how good we smelled. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Awesome razor and story, Jim. I can't wait to have those kinds of mornings with my son!

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  4. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Cool photo with a good looking razor.
     
  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew. He used to shave with me every weekend, now it is quite a bit more sporadic. It is amazing at how quickly kids change. Enjoy every moment with your boy, as it is a new experience each and every day.
     
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Doug!
     
  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo Jim . The Gem Jr is one cool looking razor. :happy088:
     
  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
  9. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: AlumiGoose w/ Hempel Ti
    Blade: Kai Titan (3)
    Brush: Los Tres Amigos Dos Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic LE Jade
    Soap: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
    Aftershave: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely photo Doug.
     
  11. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Awesome to shave with the kiddo. I miss those days.
     
  12. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Looks like you got a little nicer day. Mud is coming.
     
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  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    You are to kind Clint. Thank you!
     
  14. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

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    -Torrey 5/8
    -Razorock 400 HMW
    -Stirling Ben Franklin

    Today was my first shave using this nice old Torrey that was gifted to me by @Bama Samurai, which was cool. Thanks, Chris!

    It was also a good Shave School day for me because it was the first shave I ever had using a razor I had honed up from setting the bevel. It was sharp enough to get the job done, but wasn't the closest shave I ever had, nor the most comfortable, and needs some more work before I use it again. It did manage all three passes, I will get after it a bit this evening, and use it again tomorrow. All in all though, I am pretty stoked, and definitely that much closer to fully crossing over.

    Back this evening with a couple days of brush scorecards.
     
  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Nice shot Doug, I'm seriously considering getting a Simpson's synthetic.

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  16. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much. I guarantee you won't regret getting a Simpson synthetic.
     
  17. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    I would second Doug's vote of confidence on that.
     
  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great outdoor shot, Doug! Morning or evening?
     
  19. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jared! It definitely starts the day off right!
     
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I will offer Thirds. In the US, Straight Razor Design had the best price for the Ivory. If you are in no rush follow Simpsons on Twitter or Instagram and wait for a LE Synthetic to become available.
     

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