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. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Thank you Jason! :happy088: It's been hot here lately. The Glacial and the Arctique :smiley freezing: put the brakes on the heat for awhile.
     
  2. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I missed most of the fun discussion yesterday. Here's my take on it:
    1. I agree, every brand of blade is slightly different. This makes some work better for some people, because:
    2. Everybody has a little different skin and hair properties. Some cut easier than others, some are very dense, some are not.
    3. You are missing another variable: The razor makes a difference. Since blades in DEs are not held flat, they are curved. Each razor (or setting on an adjustable) creates a unique angle of the blade (in relation to the handle,) a unique blade gap, and a unique amount of tension on the curve of the blade.
    4. How we use the razor makes a difference. (Technique.) The angle of the blade on the face is what is important. I don't look at the handle angle to the floor, I look at where it is on my skin. I find this by feel and sound, based on my experience. (We haven't even touched skin stretching or lather preparation.)
    5. Experience is what allows me to make minor adjustments to my technique, lather, angle, pressure, and direction of passes to optimize my shave based on the tools I am using. This to me is why I can get a good shave with just about any blade or razor combo. It’s not that any piece of equipment is better per say, but that I am able to identify what adjustments are needed to maximize the performance. That's why I won't give anyone an answer on what blade is better. I know what my preferences are, but not everyone agrees.
    I will also mention one perfectly functional razor I could not dial in was the Weishi razor. The range of angle is limited to a very narrow range on that razor, and I couldn't get the angle to my sweet spot that cuts cleanly with little irritation. I normally shave at a very shallow angle, (blade to face) and not all of the mild DE razors are engineered to allow me to do that. This is part of what moved me to injectors, an open comb razor with the comb removed, shavette (with and without bumps,) and straights. Safety razors are engineered to remove some of the variables in shaving. I personally enjoy the variables, and the skill of adjusting my technique to overcome them.

    In conclusion: Driving a Studebaker, shooting a 911 with a Glock for back up, shaving with a straight, while listening to the Star Wars soundtrack. YMMV.
     
  3. COMPNOR

    COMPNOR Well-Known Member

    St. Louis is actually pretty cool with a lot of neat history.

    - Voltron was born here. Created for local KPLR 11 way back when. Still based out at Westport.
    - We have Forest Park, home to the 1904 World's Fair and Olympics, which is bigger than Central Park
    - We have a #1 rated Zoo.... and its FREE!
    - Art Museum, History Museum, Science Center, all free.
    - Lots of great hiking within an hour of the city, and one of the best park systems in the nation
    - Chess capital of the USA

    We aren't perfect but I like where I live.
     
  4. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Just in the spirit of the game I will break out a adjustable and arko shave later in the week.
     
  5. COMPNOR

    COMPNOR Well-Known Member

    Don't hide. Go out and get one! if you ever find yourself in St. Louis look me up. We'll go shooting. ARs, 9mm, M1 Garands, loads of fun. Offer open to anyone else too.
     
  6. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    I took my high school band to St. Louis a year ago. It was a fun trip! I could have spent the whole day in the zoo. We were there three hours and it wasn't near enough time. Day after tomorrow we are going to Chicago with the group. Fun times!
     
  7. COMPNOR

    COMPNOR Well-Known Member

    That is so great about the zoo. Since it is free, you can go for an hour or two, come back later. Yeah you have to pay for parking (if you do the lot), but it is worth it. They also do concerts during the summer.
     
  8. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Very nice summary! And, of course, the Cardinals and the Blues who are on their way to the Stanley Cup. (Ok, so it's first round but we'll get it....I have faith!)
     
  9. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    We were on charter buses, so we got dropped off and picked up. I would definitely go to that zoo again.
     
  10. COMPNOR

    COMPNOR Well-Known Member

    Let's not talk about the Cardinals right now...

    The Blues on the other hand, only first round but 3-0 lead. Fun game to watch, but they were playing defense too much in my opinion.
     
  11. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    They do have a tendency to try and sit on a lead. They seem to be breaking out of that some though.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
     
  12. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Taking I-55? I grew up in a little town half way between Chicago & Joliet. Not Far from Argonne National Laboratory where Manhattan Project research happened.
    yeah science.jpg
     
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  13. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    BBQ and guns I'm on my way.
    :transport015:
     
  14. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Not sure of the route! The bus drivers take care of that for me!
     
  15. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Better idea than my R41 with a Feather blade.
     
  16. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Executive Gold Adjustable Fat Boy (F 1) 1960
    Blade: Personna 74 Tungsten Plus (17)
    Brush: El Druida Te Vigilo w/Manchurian
    Soap: Jeeves Soap Turkish Bath
    Aftershave: Fine Platinum
    Excellent 3 passes with a clean up. Everything working well together with this combination of tools. I also like Fine Platinum very much.

    17 04 17.jpg
     
  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Judging by your photos you live in a beautiful area. Great photo as usual. The Executive looks mint. :happy088:
     
  19. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thank you Clint. I wouldn't say the Executive is mint, but it is in good shape. Lots of water this year in the Spring run off.
     
    Last edited: Apr 18, 2017
  20. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Doug! I like how the brush stands out.
     

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