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.
  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Stay safe, Brian!
     
  2. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    I have had both, (still have a clone) and to be honest I couldn't tell them apart if the NT Vigour clone wasn't black. It also doesn't have a positive stop on the adjustment, so it can be cranked up to infinity. As if anyone could possibly need it to go past six, lol. It is nearly a devette by that point anyway.
     
  3. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    April 6, 2017

    Razor: F2 Gillette 195 Adjustable (4)
    Blade: Gillette Platinum Plus (5)
    Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
    Cream: KMF fragrance-free
    Post: Alum, Listerine

    I have switched back to the Fatboy to close out the week and a good shave was had by all.
     
  4. Fly2High

    Fly2High Breaking Frugal

    I would just get rid of the watch :)

    Stay safe.
     
  5. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Now there's a solution
    Looks like the warning has been pulled. All is good
     
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  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent setup Adam. Good idea using a spreadsheet to track your shaves. I'll have to look into that. It doesn't surprise me that @clint64 also uses that method. :)
     
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  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Budden down the hatches. Be safe!
     
  8. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Fat Boy Adjustable (G3) 1961
    Blade: Personna 74 Tungsten Plus (6)
    Brush: Elite Razor Tres Amigos Desert Ironwood Beehive w/Envy White
    Soap: Arko
    Aftershave: Myrsol F/Extra

    First day of The Masters shave. Everything worked well together for a 3 pass with a clean up near BBS shave.
    6 04 17a.jpg
     
  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Crazy weather this week for the Masters should make things even more interesting. Love the photo with the rain drops. Stay dry Amigo.
     
  10. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much Clint. Have you ever heard of a Manchurian Hybrid knot? I've been communicating with Javier of El Druida. Got a call today from the owner of our golf club. He going to let a few of us play Sunday, and the course will open Monday. :happy093:
     
  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    No I have never heard of a Manchurian Hybrid knot. I know you are happy about the course opening. Enjoy playing Sunday. You've earned it with the winter you have had.
     
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  12. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I'm trying to get more information on this knot. When I do I'll post it.
     
  13. Fly2High

    Fly2High Breaking Frugal

    I left out one thing. After the shave and rinsing out my brush, Dark Chocolate took a hit. The knot came out
    IMG_3745.JPG
    Maybe I shake too hard!!!
     
  14. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    At least you found a rock without any snow on it to take a pic.
     
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  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :happy102:
     
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  16. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    I am pretty sure Jayaruh uses silicon or something less permanent than two part epoxy to set these so that they can be changed, but boy dude, you are hard on knots.

    Really hot water maybe? I could see that softening up a thin layer of silicone enough to shake free. I have been using an electric glue gun. Never had one come out, but I can steam one loose in seconds.
     
  17. RetLEO-07

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

    Look in the Brush thread on the third page for "Repairing Broken Brush". There's some good info there. Best of luck!
     
  18. Fly2High

    Fly2High Breaking Frugal

    Yeah already lived this. I have a thread there on reknotting an Etsy brush!!!

    Will check with the boss(Jim) on the glue that was used and best way to clean it out.

    Thanks for the suggestion though.
     
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  19. Fly2High

    Fly2High Breaking Frugal

    Nope. Always use Luke warm water. When it came out it looks like the silicone did not dry. It was still wet and sticky. Had this happen when I used the GE silicon caulk as well. Not sure it is all that good for our use. Might need air to harden.
     
  20. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Great organizing skills!
    It's was a techo triumph for me to stuff all my STOD photos in a folder. Now I'm thinking I need to separate them by year and maybe month.

    Not the caulk, try the 100% silicone sealant. Mold and mildew resistant & years long warranty.
     

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