May 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Norcalnewb · May 9, 2017

Boojum1 said: ↑

Impressive Jim! the G3
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Thank you! Have a great day!

wristwatchb · May 9, 2017

RyX said: ↑

There are rules? I looked it up. Don't think rules apply.

may·hem ˈmāˌhem/noun violent or damaging disorder; chaos.
synonyms: chaos, disorder, havoc, bedlam, pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, commotion, maelstrom, trouble, disturbance, confusion, riot, anarchy, violence, insanity, madness;
"no one would confess to how the mayhem started"
"complete mayhem broke out"
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wristwatchb · May 9, 2017

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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May 9 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Wholly Kaw Jamestown Gentleman SS
Schick Type G3
Stirling Unscented PSB
Wholly Kaw Jamestown Gentleman AS

It was definitely a quick shave this morning, but the G3 gave me a DFS. I had to get on the road to catch a plane, as I am on travel the next few days. I hope everyone has a great day!
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Safe travels, Jim!

wristwatchb · May 9, 2017

Keithmax said: ↑

That is a better thought than No Country For Old Men.
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I had another movie in mind.

Screwtape · May 9, 2017

BaylorGator said: ↑

Yikes! I'd walk away from that evil razor and work on finger shaver 3.0 just to reduce your risk. Who knows, maybe that sucker is haunted razor #2 in this thread.
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Well, now we finally know the location of Christine the Car's evil twin brother...

jtspartan · May 9, 2017

Drygulch said: ↑

Mayhem SOTD 5/9/17
Razor: MD Barber shavette with no scales
Blade: Gillette 7 ‘O Clock Black
Brush: Envy White Badger in Troth Handle
Soap: Eufros Dama de Noche
Post: Cold water, Alum, swearing, Styptic pencil, more swearing, Thayer’s Toner, more Styptic pencil
Aftershave: Jabonman Dama de Noche Balm
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Two things I would like to discuss before getting to today’s shave. Both have a direct impact on the quality of your shave, and ability to adapt to multiple razors. The first is confidence. We have said many times that in order to shave with an open bladed razor, you have to approach the shave with confidence, and not be too timid in placing the open blade on your face. If you are too timid with a straight or shavette, you will not be able to get your whiskers cut, even if you do six passes. There is a certain level of pressure and force that is needed to remove whiskers, and being too timid will prevent you from getting this. The flip side of confidence is that sometimes you approach a shave with too much confidence. Things like placing a shavette on your face with a similar pressure, angle, and force as you would do with a straight razor. I had a not so gentle reminder that shavettes and straights are two different beasts. When you boast that you can shave with anything, sometimes that’s a good reminder.
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Second thing I noticed today might not make sense to those of you who haven’t joined the Dark Side yet. We talk about balance on a razor, but I hadn’t really thought of all the ways this impacts your shave. The shavette I used today does not have scales. For some strokes, I have the scales at a 90 degree angle, and for some I have them at a 180 degree angle. The balance of the razor allows me to use a lighter stroke than I would without them. It makes the natural grip on the razor a pivot, rather than a lever. It also makes it easier to see/feel/find the angle. When the scales are at a 90 degree angle, whether using it backhand or normal, the scales give a visual cue to the angle, and help maintain the delicate changes and balance needed to have the finesse to adjust it while shaving.

So how was the shave today? In two words, “Bloody hell.” So I picked up this razor last year, and remember not really liking the one shave I had with it. Still an accurate assessment. It was sold as a stripped down shavette, to be slimmer and more maneuverable. I found it to be difficult to control. I also forgot how less forgiving a shavette is than a straight. I started my N/S WTG pass. Put the razor down on my face. “Ow, oh yeah, corners on the blade. Have to watch those. No seriously, dude, watch those.” At this point I have seven bloody spots, three weepers behind/below each ear, and a puncture wound next to my sideburn that is starting to bleed quite a bit. Just have my jaw and chin left to do on this pass. Start to go along the left jawline, and the blade chatters because I don’t have it balanced correctly, and I attempt to power through it. No blood yet, but I can see a flap of skin an inch wide along the jaw line. “Hmm, this may not be a great shave.” Start to work on the chin, and set the blade down too hard and at an angle. “Welp, that was dumb. Wow, its already bleeding. Hey, the one on my jaw is starting to bleed now.” Carefully finished the pass under my lower lip, and just stopped. This shave was done. Not quite SAS, and not going any further.

I am bloodier from this shave than all my shenanigans in the last month, heck, in the last year. Wife opens the door. Laughs at me. Closes it. I count 13 bloody spots. Three of them are bleeding a lot, and running down my face. I do a cold water rinse, and it burns in some spots. It actually closed up several of the weepers. Grabbed the alum bar. Stopped the blood on all but the cuts by my sideburn, jaw, and chin. It actually didn’t burn or sting on the bad cuts, but did everywhere else. My theory is that the blood flow prevented the alum from actually getting into the cut. Grabbed the styptic pencil, and went to work on the cuts. That stung. Gave that a few minutes to set up, while I cleaned the gear. Rinsed my face with cold water and Thayer’s. Grabbed the styptic again, and got the blood stopped. Finished getting dressed with white casts on the cuts. Carefully cleaned most of the powder off my face, applied the balm. Should have used the Veg. I look like I tangled with a tom cat, might as well smell like it.
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Boy, that has me rushing to join the dark side...

jtspartan · May 9, 2017

May 9
Schick I1 w Chick (1)
TFS Mastro Miche SS
WD HM Badger
Thayers Unscented
Barrister's Cool

Well, changed the blade from yesterday. Definite improvement. So, either had a dull blade from the case, or from user loading error. Today was just ok, though. I still feel this is quite a bit more tuggy than what I am used to, and I've heard from everyone about how sharp the Chicks are. Maybe I'm still brushing the blade guard on loading.
4 passes to a CCS- more passes and not as good as results as I am used to.
I might load another of these Chicks in my Injectomatic tomorrow to see if it is any different. If it feels sharper in the PAL, then I'm obviously rubbing the blade edge loading this I1. I'll get to the bottom of this, one way or another.
Have a great day all!

wristwatchb · May 9, 2017

mrchick said: ↑

It's been a long time since I went to work looking like I just hugged a feral cat.
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RetLEO-07 said: ↑

Waking up is always a good thing
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BaylorGator said: ↑

"operation ice the ice cream man"
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Bama Samurai said: ↑

Maybe our Powerball pool hit, and he's waiting in El Paso to cut up the money in
a seedy hotel before we jump the border for good. Like Steve McQueen in The Getaway.
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Bama Samurai said: ↑

Carol is waiting. She likes Mexico. Handy in a gun fight too.
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RetLEO-07 said: ↑

Enjoy the gunfight.
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wchnu said: ↑

I am wondering if I made a shorter version of the stivette and taped that to my finger if that would be considered a finger razor. Or do the rules stipulate the blade must be taped to the finger.....hummmmmm.
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RyX said: ↑

There are rules?
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Keithmax said: ↑

Oh yeah that's more than crazy enough to qualify.
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clint64 said: ↑

Today is my first trip into the city since the crack head burned down the interstate.
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Linuxguile · May 9, 2017

jtspartan said: ↑

May 9
Schick I1 w Chick (1)
TFS Mastro Miche SS
WD HM Badger
Thayers Unscented
Barrister's Cool
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Well, changed the blade from yesterday. Definite improvement. So, either had a dull blade from the case, or from user loading error. Today was just ok, though. I still feel this is quite a bit more tuggy than what I am used to, and I've heard from everyone about how sharp the Chicks are. Maybe I'm still brushing the blade guard on loading.
4 passes to a CCS- more passes and not as good as results as I am used to.
I might load another of these Chicks in my Injectomatic tomorrow to see if it is any different. If it feels sharper in the PAL, then I'm obviously rubbing the blade edge loading this I1. I'll get to the bottom of this, one way or another.
Have a great day all!
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You may never pick up the I1 again after using the PAL, LOL

Douglas Carey · May 9, 2017

Razor: Gillette TV Special (D2) 1958
Blade: Feather (3)
Brush: Oscar 11 w/ Omega 10049
Soap: Route 66 High Mountain Mist
Aftershave: F&C Shambala

BaylorGator · May 9, 2017

Doug, I look forward to these pics every day. Can't wait for spring to spring in Canada.

Douglas Carey · May 9, 2017

BaylorGator said: ↑

Doug, I look forward to these pics every day. Can't wait for spring to spring in Canada.
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Thanks. I can't wait for Spring to spring also.

wchnu · May 9, 2017

Drygulch said: ↑

The only rules about taping a razor blade to your finger say that you shouldn't do it. Be a rebel. Do it however you want.
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I got an idea for later in the week.....hold meh beer....

That shavette shave was tough. I started to take the plastic scales off the Lord disposible. I figure the shave with the little japenese thingie and injector blade covered that.

I work tonight so will catch up more later.

mrchick · May 9, 2017

Drygulch said: ↑

Mayhem SOTD 5/9/17
Razor: MD Barber shavette with no scales
Blade: Gillette 7 ‘O Clock Black
Brush: Envy White Badger in Troth Handle
Soap: Eufros Dama de Noche
Post: Cold water, Alum, swearing, Styptic pencil, more swearing, Thayer’s Toner, more Styptic pencil
Aftershave: Jabonman Dama de Noche Balm
View attachment 134658
Two things I would like to discuss before getting to today’s shave. Both have a direct impact on the quality of your shave, and ability to adapt to multiple razors. The first is confidence. We have said many times that in order to shave with an open bladed razor, you have to approach the shave with confidence, and not be too timid in placing the open blade on your face. If you are too timid with a straight or shavette, you will not be able to get your whiskers cut, even if you do six passes. There is a certain level of pressure and force that is needed to remove whiskers, and being too timid will prevent you from getting this. The flip side of confidence is that sometimes you approach a shave with too much confidence. Things like placing a shavette on your face with a similar pressure, angle, and force as you would do with a straight razor. I had a not so gentle reminder that shavettes and straights are two different beasts. When you boast that you can shave with anything, sometimes that’s a good reminder.
View attachment 134657
Second thing I noticed today might not make sense to those of you who haven’t joined the Dark Side yet. We talk about balance on a razor, but I hadn’t really thought of all the ways this impacts your shave. The shavette I used today does not have scales. For some strokes, I have the scales at a 90 degree angle, and for some I have them at a 180 degree angle. The balance of the razor allows me to use a lighter stroke than I would without them. It makes the natural grip on the razor a pivot, rather than a lever. It also makes it easier to see/feel/find the angle. When the scales are at a 90 degree angle, whether using it backhand or normal, the scales give a visual cue to the angle, and help maintain the delicate changes and balance needed to have the finesse to adjust it while shaving.

So how was the shave today? In two words, “Bloody hell.” So I picked up this razor last year, and remember not really liking the one shave I had with it. Still an accurate assessment. It was sold as a stripped down shavette, to be slimmer and more maneuverable. I found it to be difficult to control. I also forgot how less forgiving a shavette is than a straight. I started my N/S WTG pass. Put the razor down on my face. “Ow, oh yeah, corners on the blade. Have to watch those. No seriously, dude, watch those.” At this point I have seven bloody spots, three weepers behind/below each ear, and a puncture wound next to my sideburn that is starting to bleed quite a bit. Just have my jaw and chin left to do on this pass. Start to go along the left jawline, and the blade chatters because I don’t have it balanced correctly, and I attempt to power through it. No blood yet, but I can see a flap of skin an inch wide along the jaw line. “Hmm, this may not be a great shave.” Start to work on the chin, and set the blade down too hard and at an angle. “Welp, that was dumb. Wow, its already bleeding. Hey, the one on my jaw is starting to bleed now.” Carefully finished the pass under my lower lip, and just stopped. This shave was done. Not quite SAS, and not going any further.

I am bloodier from this shave than all my shenanigans in the last month, heck, in the last year. Wife opens the door. Laughs at me. Closes it. I count 13 bloody spots. Three of them are bleeding a lot, and running down my face. I do a cold water rinse, and it burns in some spots. It actually closed up several of the weepers. Grabbed the alum bar. Stopped the blood on all but the cuts by my sideburn, jaw, and chin. It actually didn’t burn or sting on the bad cuts, but did everywhere else. My theory is that the blood flow prevented the alum from actually getting into the cut. Grabbed the styptic pencil, and went to work on the cuts. That stung. Gave that a few minutes to set up, while I cleaned the gear. Rinsed my face with cold water and Thayer’s. Grabbed the styptic again, and got the blood stopped. Finished getting dressed with white casts on the cuts. Carefully cleaned most of the powder off my face, applied the balm. Should have used the Veg. I look like I tangled with a tom cat, might as well smell like it.
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I feel much better about yesterday's bloodletting. Thank you

Drygulch · May 9, 2017

mrchick said: ↑

I feel much better about yesterday's bloodletting. Thank you
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Glad to help, Brian.

Norcalnewb · May 9, 2017

wristwatchb said: ↑

Safe travels, Jim!
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Thank you, Charlie!

Norcalnewb · May 9, 2017

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Razor: Gillette TV Special (D2) 1958
Blade: Feather (3)
Brush: Oscar 11 w/ Omega 10049
Soap: Route 66 High Mountain Mist
Aftershave: F&C Shambala

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Great picture, Doug. Your TV Special looks pretty.

Douglas Carey · May 9, 2017

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Great picture, Doug. Your TV Special looks pretty.
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Thanks very much Jim. You have some great shave products also.

RetLEO-07 · May 9, 2017

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Razor: Gillette TV Special (D2) 1958
Blade: Feather (3)
Brush: Oscar 11 w/ Omega 10049
Soap: Route 66 High Mountain Mist
Aftershave: F&C Shambala

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That bowl and brush combo is beautiful!

Norcalnewb · May 9, 2017

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Thanks very much Jim. You have some great shave products also.
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May 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

What is your plan for MAYhem?

Gonna get crazy with the group using less than fine Japanese shavettes!

Can you say blade on a finger? I'm in!

I have other ideas/plans that will definitely fall into the MAYhem category.

I'm sane. I'll be doing a rule or focus and loving every minute of it!

I'll be watching the MAYhem like watching a train wreck....is that all the blood you could manage?

Cookies. Where are the cookies?

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

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wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Douglas Carey Wildman

BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

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wchnu Duck Season!

mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

Drygulch Snowballs

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

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May 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

What is your plan for MAYhem?

Gonna get crazy with the group using less than fine Japanese shavettes!

Can you say blade on a finger? I'm in!

I have other ideas/plans that will definitely fall into the MAYhem category.

I'm sane. I'll be doing a rule or focus and loving every minute of it!

I'll be watching the MAYhem like watching a train wreck....is that all the blood you could manage?

Cookies. Where are the cookies?

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Douglas Carey Wildman

BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

Douglas Carey Wildman

wchnu Duck Season!

mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

Drygulch Snowballs

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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Douglas Carey Wildman

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

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