May 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

RetLEO-07 · May 17, 2017

wristwatchb · May 17, 2017

RyX said: ↑

MAYhem the 17th

Tabac, JR #130 Synthetic
Annie Eyebrow Trimmer
'59 Gillette #195 & Feather
Alum, Pinaud Lime Sec AS

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I've been waiting for a new Ladies Beauty Supply store to open for ten days or so. Caught them with the Grand Opening banners unfurled yesterday. Beelined to the Mens section where they have the full line of Bumpless shave powders, all scents of Lustray products, a couple Lucky Tiger thingies...There it was! Pinaud products set low at the end of the display. Lime Sec. I've found I'm partial to citrus scents & have wanted to sample this one, but all the other shops didn't carry it. With a bottle in hand I moved to the front counter. While waiting to speak to the proprietor who was having issues with all the new stock not yet entered into the computerized register, I scanned the glass display case.
View attachment 135440 Personna, Dorco ST-300 & 301, several choices for the Weck shavette, and Derby half DE's. Right in front of the register were a couple of display boxes full of eyebrow trimmers! My assumption being these are of the type that Brian @mrchick has tried, I chose an Annie brand in green instead of pink. The other two types seemed of a lower grade of disposable plastic one time use quality. When I finally got the cover off I could see the blade clearly.
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I don't know if it has a guard wrapped around the edge or if it's serrated. Caution to the winds of MAYhem, I lathered up a thick creamy slick bowl full of Tabac. Being cautious with a new*to*me razor my set-down was careful. A full WTG pass was tuggy but no blood. The handle of the Annie is comfortable, but that not quite DE blade didn't give a shavette like reduction. I think I could enjoy a kamisori. This was better than a Sayuri for the stainless steel blade over a carbon steel. Not something I'll shave with again. Might try straightening my eyebrows. Quick relather, Fat Boy set to number nine and took a redeaux WTG. The blade seemed chattery, loud. As I rinsed the extra wet lather out I noticed I needed to get that 1/4 lock down turn. Gillette now correctly adjusted I proceeded to finish my most MAYhem filled shave of the month (so far). Alum was not hotter than normal considering the Circus Show I'd just delivered to my face. Up came a long anticipated post shave treat! Pouring a goodly handful of Lime Sec, applying to cheeks and neck... huh. Light on scent, good alcohol burn. I was hoping for Jolly Rancher sweet candy flavor. There's a bit of lime. Not the Pinaud in your face scent parade I've come to expect. Oh, well. My delayed gratification reduced to just acceptance. Still got a DFS with no blood on steel. The Tabac/Pinaud left a smooth face feel.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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Awesome shop, Rick. I've been looking for Doall Corn Blades! With the right blade and maybe a 30 day focus, I could probably knock out a few more ears at dinnertime.

BaylorGator · May 17, 2017

BaylorGator said: ↑

Congrats to @RyX for the nomination in "Best Shave with the Item Least Suitable for Shaving Category. Once @mrchick names and uses his wire hanger shave contraption, the Academy will likely be announcing multipe nominations in multiple categories.
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Congrats to @RyX on today's Shavy nomination. In other news, the Academy is waiting in breathless anticipation on @mrchick 's next move!

John Ruschmeyer · May 17, 2017

RyX said: ↑

MAYhem the 17th

Tabac, JR #130 Synthetic
Annie Eyebrow Trimmer
'59 Gillette #195 & Feather
Alum, Pinaud Lime Sec AS

View attachment 135437
I've been waiting for a new Ladies Beauty Supply store to open for ten days or so. Caught them with the Grand Opening banners unfurled yesterday. Beelined to the Mens section where they have the full line of Bumpless shave powders, all scents of Lustray products, a couple Lucky Tiger thingies...There it was! Pinaud products set low at the end of the display. Lime Sec. I've found I'm partial to citrus scents & have wanted to sample this one, but all the other shops didn't carry it. With a bottle in hand I moved to the front counter. While waiting to speak to the proprietor who was having issues with all the new stock not yet entered into the computerized register, I scanned the glass display case.
View attachment 135440 Personna, Dorco ST-300 & 301, several choices for the Weck shavette, and Derby half DE's. Right in front of the register were a couple of display boxes full of eyebrow trimmers! My assumption being these are of the type that Brian @mrchick has tried, I chose an Annie brand in green instead of pink. The other two types seemed of a lower grade of disposable plastic one time use quality. When I finally got the cover off I could see the blade clearly.
View attachment 135441
I don't know if it has a guard wrapped around the edge or if it's serrated. Caution to the winds of MAYhem, I lathered up a thick creamy slick bowl full of Tabac. Being cautious with a new*to*me razor my set-down was careful. A full WTG pass was tuggy but no blood. The handle of the Annie is comfortable, but that not quite DE blade didn't give a shavette like reduction. I think I could enjoy a kamisori. This was better than a Sayuri for the stainless steel blade over a carbon steel. Not something I'll shave with again. Might try straightening my eyebrows. Quick relather, Fat Boy set to number nine and took a redeaux WTG. The blade seemed chattery, loud. As I rinsed the extra wet lather out I noticed I needed to get that 1/4 lock down turn. Gillette now correctly adjusted I proceeded to finish my most MAYhem filled shave of the month (so far). Alum was not hotter than normal considering the Circus Show I'd just delivered to my face. Up came a long anticipated post shave treat! Pouring a goodly handful of Lime Sec, applying to cheeks and neck... huh. Light on scent, good alcohol burn. I was hoping for Jolly Rancher sweet candy flavor. There's a bit of lime. Not the Pinaud in your face scent parade I've come to expect. Oh, well. My delayed gratification reduced to just acceptance. Still got a DFS with no blood on steel. The Tabac/Pinaud left a smooth face feel.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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Interesting... your eyebrow trimmer is the same brand as the Chinese SE blades I tried. At least yours must have been honed.

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wristwatchb · May 17, 2017

Paul Turner said: ↑

Well, the man is here as we type, so he fixed it. Bathroom shaving from here on out.
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Congrats Paul! No need for Uncle Fester bathroom shaves, then. It's a little known fact (or maybe just my imagination), but I think Fester did Rise Shave Cream commercials. His dome looks BBS to me.

blondblue · May 17, 2017

wristwatchb said: ↑

Congrats Paul! No need for Uncle Fester bathroom shaves, then. It's a little known fact (or maybe just my imagination), but I think Fester did Rise Shave Cream commercials. His dome looks BBS to me.

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wow...he did, huh? The only 3 of which I'm aware was Dick Butkus, Jerry Lucas, and the late Andy Robustelli(NY Giants '50's-early 60's). I'll bet Festy had to say the same line as the others,

RyX · May 17, 2017

BaylorGator said: ↑

I was a bit shy about my male romper, but now that we are out in the open, I just feel so much better about things.
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I've worn Coveralls, not a comfortable clothing choice, but mine had full length legs. Apparently the male version of a Romper is now called a Romphim. The logistics of male bladder relief make it easier than what Ladies go through.

Boojum1 · May 17, 2017

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Paladin El Dorado
Panna Crema Nuavia Blue
Wolfman Guerrilla
Gillette Silver Blue
Gold Bond Green Lotion
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool
Aqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro

clint64 · May 17, 2017

Boojum1 said: ↑

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Paladin El Dorado
Panna Crema Nuavia Blue
Wolfman Guerrilla
Gillette Silver Blue
Gold Bond Green Lotion
Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool
Aqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro

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Great picture. How is the Guerrilla treating you?

RetLEO-07 · May 17, 2017

RyX said: ↑

I've worn Coveralls, not a comfortable clothing choice, but mine had full length legs. Apparently the male version of a Romper is now called a Romphim. The logistics of male bladder relief make it easier than what Ladies go through.
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cmorris357 · May 17, 2017

RyX said: ↑

I've worn Coveralls, not a comfortable clothing choice, but mine had full length legs. Apparently the male version of a Romper is now called a Romphim. The logistics of male bladder relief make it easier than what Ladies go through.
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A man could split himself in half bowling in an outfit like that.

jtspartan · May 17, 2017

Fup said: ↑

Hey everyone, just joined the Den! Figured I was going to keep to the reason that originally drew me to wet shaving about a week ago: not spend a ton of money on cartridge razors. So I was referred here by @RyX to do a 30 day...rule? I think.

This is my setup: Gentleman Jon Complete Wet Shave Kit | Includes 6 Items: Safety Razor, Badger Hair Brush, Alum Block, Shave Soap, Stainless Steel Bowl and Astra Razor Blades https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01221V6QG/?tag=thshde-20

And I've been using shea butter for pre and post shave. Except today, my third attempt I used the shea butter for pre shave and my really old Nivea for men aftershave balm...after I shaved. It smelled HORRIBLE so hopefully my face doesn't melt off in my sleep. I also used alcohol free witch hazel instead of the alum block. I liked it.

So May 10 was my first shave with the kit(and wet shaving) so 30 days will be June 8. 30 days of no spending any more money and using the kit. I already owned the shea butter and my girlfriend bought the witch hazel for me so those don't count lol.
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A belated welcome! Sounds like you are off to a great start.

BaylorGator · May 17, 2017

cmorris357 said: ↑

A man could split himself in half bowling in an outfit like that.
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Pretty sure he would deserve what he got on that one!

jtspartan · May 17, 2017

LevelupShaves said: ↑

My apologies I announced this as the wrong thing it's not a focus but a rule I'm going to be working on my technique using this set up for the month. The Murkur and Sharks will stay the whole time after a couple of weeks I may start changing out soaps and AS because I love variety but the hardware is locked down. I want to get better especially around my neck area I've gotten a lot more consistent lately but I figured why not use one thing and just get good with it.

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Welcome! Sounds like a good plan you've got there...

jtspartan · May 17, 2017

Corto said: ↑

After some careful deliberation (5 whole seconds) I want to ask to join this group with a 30-day focus on my newly arrived Asylum RX. I'll try Feather Pro, Feather Proguard, Kai Protouch and Schick Proline while in this focus trial to find the blade that goes better on my mug. The results shall be shared on this thread for general mockery or appraisal. Cheers and see you soon!
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Sounds like great gear, welcome aboard!

Fup · May 17, 2017

Browsing Stirling Soap Co and reading stuff about their product on these forums really makes me want to throw money at them. Must be...strong...30 days...so.......long...

PickledNorthern · May 17, 2017

PLAla said: ↑

Thanks, Clint. The Pushbutton and Featherweight are very similar. I think the Pushbutton has a little more heft, especially in the handle, but overall they operate almost identically. I'll be using the Featherweight next week and can give some better comparisons then.
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How many razors are you up to now?

clint64 · May 17, 2017

Fup said: ↑

Browsing Stirling Soap Co and reading stuff about their product on these forums really makes me want to throw money at them. Must be...strong...30 days...so.......long...
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Be strong. There are so many soaps to try that you can spend a lifetime trying them all. Reach out to Perry @PLAla about the Soap Pass Around http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/soap-pass-around-volume-ii-2017.54093/

wchnu · May 17, 2017

Drygulch said: ↑

I was quite confident in my ability to wow the Mayhem this year. Then @wchnu comes waltzing in like a chubby fuzzy redhead at a comicon and steals the show. My hat's off to you, sir. I have a few more stunts planned before my third attempt this month of taping a razor blade to my index finger, but I am pretty sure you are winning.
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Your the man. You are taping blades to body parts...not gonna try that. I am looking forward to the hangerblade though.

RyX said: ↑

MAYhem the 17th

Tabac, JR #130 Synthetic
Annie Eyebrow Trimmer
'59 Gillette #195 & Feather
Alum, Pinaud Lime Sec AS

View attachment 135437
I've been waiting for a new Ladies Beauty Supply store to open for ten days or so. Caught them with the Grand Opening banners unfurled yesterday. Beelined to the Mens section where they have the full line of Bumpless shave powders, all scents of Lustray products, a couple Lucky Tiger thingies...There it was! Pinaud products set low at the end of the display. Lime Sec. I've found I'm partial to citrus scents & have wanted to sample this one, but all the other shops didn't carry it. With a bottle in hand I moved to the front counter. While waiting to speak to the proprietor who was having issues with all the new stock not yet entered into the computerized register, I scanned the glass display case.
View attachment 135440 Personna, Dorco ST-300 & 301, several choices for the Weck shavette, and Derby half DE's. Right in front of the register were a couple of display boxes full of eyebrow trimmers! My assumption being these are of the type that Brian @mrchick has tried, I chose an Annie brand in green instead of pink. The other two types seemed of a lower grade of disposable plastic one time use quality. When I finally got the cover off I could see the blade clearly.
View attachment 135441
I don't know if it has a guard wrapped around the edge or if it's serrated. Caution to the winds of MAYhem, I lathered up a thick creamy slick bowl full of Tabac. Being cautious with a new*to*me razor my set-down was careful. A full WTG pass was tuggy but no blood. The handle of the Annie is comfortable, but that not quite DE blade didn't give a shavette like reduction. I think I could enjoy a kamisori. This was better than a Sayuri for the stainless steel blade over a carbon steel. Not something I'll shave with again. Might try straightening my eyebrows. Quick relather, Fat Boy set to number nine and took a redeaux WTG. The blade seemed chattery, loud. As I rinsed the extra wet lather out I noticed I needed to get that 1/4 lock down turn. Gillette now correctly adjusted I proceeded to finish my most MAYhem filled shave of the month (so far). Alum was not hotter than normal considering the Circus Show I'd just delivered to my face. Up came a long anticipated post shave treat! Pouring a goodly handful of Lime Sec, applying to cheeks and neck... huh. Light on scent, good alcohol burn. I was hoping for Jolly Rancher sweet candy flavor. There's a bit of lime. Not the Pinaud in your face scent parade I've come to expect. Oh, well. My delayed gratification reduced to just acceptance. Still got a DFS with no blood on steel. The Tabac/Pinaud left a smooth face feel.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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Awesome!!! Woo. You might like the citrus musk more then the lime sec.

In other news back at work. Go me.

@Paul Turner glad they are getting that sorted out.

Keithmax · May 17, 2017

Thursday Shave:

Today's razor is my Rasurpur western grind kami. It had a micro chip on the edge so this is the first shave after honing it. The razor was smooth and sharp, four passes no blood but some feedback from the alum. My face was smooth and pleased that this honing job was better than my attempt to hone my PRC kami. This razor is very easy to maneuver and a pleasure to shave with.

Irritation A- Closeness A Smoothness A Sharpness A

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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?

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

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

blondblue Well-Known Member

RyX DoH!

Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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

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

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

Fup Well-Known Member

PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

clint64 Blind Squirrel

wchnu Duck Season!

Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

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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?

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

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

blondblue Well-Known Member

RyX DoH!

Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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

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

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

Fup Well-Known Member

PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

clint64 Blind Squirrel

wchnu Duck Season!

Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

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