May 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

jtspartan · May 24, 2017

NCoxSTL said: ↑

MAYhem!!!

May 23

Back in STL shave!!

Razor - Fatip Piccolo
Blade - View attachment 136094 (1)
Soap - Stirling Sandalwood
Brush - WSC Synthetic
Post - Alum

Talk about a month of mayhem! I'm back from a quick three day out and back to South Central Kansas. My Mother's birthday is May 13th, and this will be her final birthday. As I was unable to get away that weekend, I did a quick road trip to spend a couple of days in Wichita with her. It also gave my sister and I the opportunity to make some final plans. My mother is 87 years old this year, has survived two rounds of breast cancer, lived through a few other health episodes she wasn't supposed to, but we now have her in hospice. It's not an "any day" thing, but we know this is likely her final trip around the sun. Unless she takes after her mother, my grandma, who decided to stick around for 3 more years after the doctors said she was done. These old-time farm women - can't count them out.

Anyway, that's where I've been so my month of May has continued to be unpredictable, unexpected and just plain chaotic. That's ok. Out of chaos comes order!

Got home this evening and hadn't shaved since Saturday. Head shave time, then the Fatip and a Permasharp for a two pass near-BBS the easy way. I've given up catching up here but.....glad to see it's going strong and I'll read what I can. This next week is another fun one as it's Memorial Day which, for may of you, means the lake, bbq, family time, etc. For me....it's the BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!!! So my hours will be long and hopefully so busy I can't see straight! Here's to a great Wednesday tomorrow!!

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So sorry to hear about your mom, Neal. That and your health have made this a challenging month. We're thinking of you.

RetLEO-07 · May 24, 2017

NCoxSTL said: ↑

MAYhem!!!

May 23

Back in STL shave!!

Razor - Fatip Piccolo
Blade - View attachment 136094 (1)
Soap - Stirling Sandalwood
Brush - WSC Synthetic
Post - Alum

Talk about a month of mayhem! I'm back from a quick three day out and back to South Central Kansas. My Mother's birthday is May 13th, and this will be her final birthday. As I was unable to get away that weekend, I did a quick road trip to spend a couple of days in Wichita with her. It also gave my sister and I the opportunity to make some final plans. My mother is 87 years old this year, has survived two rounds of breast cancer, lived through a few other health episodes she wasn't supposed to, but we now have her in hospice. It's not an "any day" thing, but we know this is likely her final trip around the sun. Unless she takes after her mother, my grandma, who decided to stick around for 3 more years after the doctors said she was done. These old-time farm women - can't count them out.

Anyway, that's where I've been so my month of May has continued to be unpredictable, unexpected and just plain chaotic. That's ok. Out of chaos comes order!

Got home this evening and hadn't shaved since Saturday. Head shave time, then the Fatip and a Permasharp for a two pass near-BBS the easy way. I've given up catching up here but.....glad to see it's going strong and I'll read what I can. This next week is another fun one as it's Memorial Day which, for may of you, means the lake, bbq, family time, etc. For me....it's the BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!!! So my hours will be long and hopefully so busy I can't see straight! Here's to a great Wednesday tomorrow!!

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Hang in there brother Neal! Spend as much time with her as you're able. She sounds like a tough one so you may have more time with her than the docs predict.
Prayers Out!

clint64 · May 24, 2017

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Beautiful picture, Clint! It is a little hilly, but I have an urge to hit a putting green when I see that setting.
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Thank you Jim. It would be hard putting in this setting. It is actually a moss covered boulder the rock garden outside our master bedroom.

clint64 · May 24, 2017

LevelupShaves said: ↑

Shave 6 good to go irritation free! Put a little too much pressure on the jaw line but I caught myself and confirmed my call when I used the Alum block. It's been about a week since the last time I actually felt the sting from that guy.

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Great news on the continued string of good shaves. It is nice when you catch yourself and make a correction before any damage is done.

Norcalnewb · May 24, 2017

jtspartan said: ↑

May 24
Schick 'G' w vintage PAL (3)
TGN Boar
First Canadian Maximo Gomez Cuba SS
Thayers Unscented
Barrister's Spice AS
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Day 3 of the Schick G/PAL combo in my on again/off again Injector focus. A first class lather with this excellent soap, coupled with a some confidence in this razor & blade led me to be more aggressive this morning. Went X,X, ATG on my 3 neck passes. As you know, ATG on my neck is usually iffy. Today resulted in a near BBS, but I do have some irritation on my neck. Also got my first 2 weepers with any Injector this morning, on my neck. They didn't even survive the AS. Overall, a very nice shave finished off with this excellent splash.
Have a great day all!
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Beautiful brush, Jason!

clint64 · May 24, 2017

Fup said: ↑

Shave 6 here too! Pretty good shave except when I used my razor like an axe on my upper lip and took a big chop. Maybe that's an exaggeration but that's what it felt like when it happened. Got a nice blood lather on my upper lip the next pass! The alum block fixed that and only had a little stinging on the neck. I've also decided I'm going to lay off the neck a little because I'm starting to get the red bumps from shaving it everyday. I just don't want the chest hair growing up that far. They always warned me the stuff I like will put hair on my chest.
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Great job on the sticking with the plan. Wise move on the neck. If you don't have to have a near perfect shave for work then I would not get too concerned with the neck.

clint64 · May 24, 2017

jtspartan said: ↑

May 24
Schick 'G' w vintage PAL (3)
TGN Boar
First Canadian Maximo Gomez Cuba SS
Thayers Unscented
Barrister's Spice AS
View attachment 136120
Day 3 of the Schick G/PAL combo in my on again/off again Injector focus. A first class lather with this excellent soap, coupled with a some confidence in this razor & blade led me to be more aggressive this morning. Went X,X, ATG on my 3 neck passes. As you know, ATG on my neck is usually iffy. Today resulted in a near BBS, but I do have some irritation on my neck. Also got my first 2 weepers with any Injector this morning, on my neck. They didn't even survive the AS. Overall, a very nice shave finished off with this excellent splash.
Have a great day all!
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Great photo Jason. Looks like you are figuring out the injectors.

Fup · May 24, 2017

clint64 said: ↑

Great job on the sticking with the plan. Wise move on the neck. If you don't have to have a near perfect shave for work then I would not get too concerned with the neck.
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Yep, just got my 100 pack of Astra SPs. I also got a bottle of Lucky Tiger since I've read a bunch of good things about it and the shea butter is a little much for the warmer weather.

mrchick · May 24, 2017

Wonderful shave this morning. I really like this razor.

Mickey Lee's The Drunken Goat
Wolf Whiskers Brush
Portland Razor Company Siren
Lucky Tiger
Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve
Have fun!

Fly2High · May 24, 2017

Bama Samurai said: ↑

Jump in. Hold my beer...
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wchnu said: ↑

Shouldn't he be in a Mustang fast back and sitting on the other side ofthe car?
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there you go, I put him in the American version driving on the correct side !!!

John Ruschmeyer · May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

Razor: Clix Bakelite
Blade: German Wilkie (4)
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
Cream: KMF fragrance-free
Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

Today's razor is a bakelite Clix which I received as a generous gift from a coworker who found it at a flea market. I don't know which of the various Clix models is which so, suffice it to say that it is the version with a metal three-pin cap and a bakelite baseplate and handle. I've been curious about the wartime bakelite razors for a while (I really want to get one of the bakelite Tech razors one of these days) so I was definitely looking forward to this experience.

First impression- looking at the razor with a blade in it, it appears to have a mild-looking gap and exposure. This is borne out by the actual shave. Overall, I'd say the experience was comparable to shaving with a Tech. Two passes to as near a BBS as I get from any razor.

This one is definitely a keeper. I just wish I knew more about it.

Linuxguile · May 24, 2017

wchnu said: ↑

So back to shaving. As I understand it the original MAYhem was to use products we normally would not use. I know @Bama Samurai loves him some Barbasol in a can sooooooo today for the first time in atleast 10 years I shaved with can goo. It's kinda a let down my face did not melt off. I got just as good ofva hi end DFS as I always expect from a 1924 and PAL. What's up with that! I did not enjoy the shave as much, did not even do any prep, but the shave itself was great. So do not blame the canned goo for technique problems folks. It works fine.

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What does Cooling Blue smell like?

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Linuxguile · May 24, 2017

Keithmax said: ↑

Wednesday day shave

Today is the inaugural day of a special new brush, a B-400 requiring a big shout out to Tom, @twhite I finally acquired a knot and Tom was kind enough to make a video, "Setting Knots for Dummies." The knot is from Whipped Dog.

Now for the shave, today's razor was a PRC Damascus, 4 passes and no blood, a little tickle from the alum and just short of dolphin smooth.

Irritation A Closeness A Smoothness A- Sharpness A
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That's one hell of a bushy tail on that bunny!

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Linuxguile · May 24, 2017

NCoxSTL said: ↑

MAYhem!!!

May 23

Back in STL shave!!

Razor - Fatip Piccolo
Blade - View attachment 136094 (1)
Soap - Stirling Sandalwood
Brush - WSC Synthetic
Post - Alum

Talk about a month of mayhem! I'm back from a quick three day out and back to South Central Kansas. My Mother's birthday is May 13th, and this will be her final birthday. As I was unable to get away that weekend, I did a quick road trip to spend a couple of days in Wichita with her. It also gave my sister and I the opportunity to make some final plans. My mother is 87 years old this year, has survived two rounds of breast cancer, lived through a few other health episodes she wasn't supposed to, but we now have her in hospice. It's not an "any day" thing, but we know this is likely her final trip around the sun. Unless she takes after her mother, my grandma, who decided to stick around for 3 more years after the doctors said she was done. These old-time farm women - can't count them out.

Anyway, that's where I've been so my month of May has continued to be unpredictable, unexpected and just plain chaotic. That's ok. Out of chaos comes order!

Got home this evening and hadn't shaved since Saturday. Head shave time, then the Fatip and a Permasharp for a two pass near-BBS the easy way. I've given up catching up here but.....glad to see it's going strong and I'll read what I can. This next week is another fun one as it's Memorial Day which, for may of you, means the lake, bbq, family time, etc. For me....it's the BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!!! So my hours will be long and hopefully so busy I can't see straight! Here's to a great Wednesday tomorrow!!

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Neal, I hope that you many more quality moments and memories with your mom. I pray that you both find peace in each other's company.

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Linuxguile · May 24, 2017

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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May 24 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
La Toja Shave Stick
Phoenix Dbl OC
Stirling Unscented PSB
Stetson AS
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Very nice, Jim!

clint64 said: ↑

May 24, 2017
Colonial Razors “The General”
Feather Pro
BSB-2 with Vie Long 2 Band
Mystic Water Lavender Lime
Fine Fresh Vetiver

The brass General such a smooth razor that it is a joy to use. I went with a 3 pass shave followed by touch ups ended in my normal near BBS. In an effort to mix things up a little, I used a splash of Fine Fresh Vetiver. I love this scent and it really ended the shave on a high note. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
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Cool shot, Clint!

PLAla said: ↑

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SOTD May 24, 2017

Blade: GEM Stainless
Razor: GEM Featherweight
Brush: Semogue 1520 boar
Lather: Williams Mug Soap
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Mountain Man aftershave
WTG, touch-up

Williams Wednesday!! Soaked the soap and the brush while showering and then loaded and loaded and loaded. Added water very slowly at the top of the knot and continued loading. Then I moved to bowl lathering. Some vigorous swirls and a little more water led to some excellent lather. Very stable - no dissipation at all. Also pretty darn slick.

Regular pass with clean-up and a nice shave was had. That was the best Williams lather I've ever had. It just takes some extra work and a little prodding.

Graduation is this afternoon for the seniors at my school. Last day with students is tomorrow followed by a teacher sign-out day on Friday. Then REST!

Have a great Wednesday!

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School gets out for us on Friday. And then the busy time for me begins.

jtspartan said: ↑

May 24
Schick 'G' w vintage PAL (3)
TGN Boar
First Canadian Maximo Gomez Cuba SS
Thayers Unscented
Barrister's Spice AS
View attachment 136120
Day 3 of the Schick G/PAL combo in my on again/off again Injector focus. A first class lather with this excellent soap, coupled with a some confidence in this razor & blade led me to be more aggressive this morning. Went X,X, ATG on my 3 neck passes. As you know, ATG on my neck is usually iffy. Today resulted in a near BBS, but I do have some irritation on my neck. Also got my first 2 weepers with any Injector this morning, on my neck. They didn't even survive the AS. Overall, a very nice shave finished off with this excellent splash.
Have a great day all!
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I'm glad you are getting along with the injector better, Jason!

RetLEO-07 said: ↑

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24 May 2017 Hump Daaaaay!
MAYhem Blade/Soap Focus Shave

Pre: Hot water, hot towel with some soap I got off the puck
Razor: 1952 Gillette Super Speed Black Tip
Blade: Voskhod Teflon Coated
Brush: Omega 10098
Soap: Route 66 "Rum Runner"
Post: Hot/Cold rinse, alum block, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
After Shave: Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum.

Going to keep the Caribbean vibe going for the rest of the week. Up today, "Rum Runner" by Route 66. @Salty Belle gave me the skinny on this soap. There's no Bay, but there is sugar cane Rum. Close enough for me!
Using the 10098, I got a great lather. Nice and slick. The Black Tip/Voskhod continues to deliver fantastic shaves. Today if I just did two passes I would have had a DFS. By doing the half pass on my neck I got another BBS! So far this is the difference between the Voskhod and the Shark. I've gotten more BBS with the Russian steel. Either blade however would be fine in this razor. I just may alternate blades.
Splashed on some Clubman VIBR and off I went. May your Hump Day run smoothly. See ya!!
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Russian steel in American razors, doesn't get much better!

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RetLEO-07 · May 24, 2017

Linuxguile said: ↑

Very nice, Jim!

Cool shot, Clint!

School gets out for us on Friday. And then the busy time for me begins.

I'm glad you are getting along with the injector better, Jason!

Russian steel in American razors, doesn't get much better!

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Da!

Norcalnewb · May 24, 2017

Linuxguile said: ↑

Very nice, Jim!

Cool shot, Clint!

School gets out for us on Friday. And then the busy time for me begins.

I'm glad you are getting along with the injector better, Jason!

Russian steel in American razors, doesn't get much better!

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Thank you, Andrew!

Bama Samurai · May 24, 2017

Bookworm said: ↑

There's always this bunch of yobbos.

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Resolved: Road House is the finest piece of Shakespearean story telling ever put to celluloid.

Discuss.

/thread hijack

Feels like Williams Wednesday. I heard @PLAla say it might become a thing.

RetLEO-07 · May 24, 2017

Bama Samurai said: ↑

Resolved: Road House is the finest piece of Shakespearean story telling ever put to celluloid.

Discuss.

/thread hijack

Feels like Williams Wednesday. I heard @PLAla say it might become a thing.
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clint64 · May 24, 2017

Linuxguile said: ↑

Very nice, Jim!

Cool shot, Clint!

School gets out for us on Friday. And then the busy time for me begins.

I'm glad you are getting along with the injector better, Jason!

Russian steel in American razors, doesn't get much better!

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Thank you Andrew

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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?

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

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

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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?

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

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

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

Fly2High Breaking Frugal

John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

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Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

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

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

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

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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