July 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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Which of the following will you use during July?

  1. Traditional Straight Razor

    13 vote(s)
    27.1%

  2. DE Safety razor

    37 vote(s)
    77.1%

  3. SE razor

    21 vote(s)
    43.8%

  4. Popsicle Stick Razor

    9 vote(s)
    18.8%

  5. Sharpened Ax

    1 vote(s)
    2.1%

  6. Katana sword

    1 vote(s)
    2.1%

  7. Slightly sharpened butter knife

    2 vote(s)
    4.2%

  8. Cookies. I'm here for the cookies. Why, oh why do you torment us this way?

    10 vote(s)
    20.8%

  9. Pain Stick

    6 vote(s)
    12.5%

  10. Shavette

    7 vote(s)
    14.6%
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  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    The soap has worked well for me. Like you said it takes more of the product to whip up a good lather. The scent of the Arroyo Cactus is a pleasant mix of floral on a citrus like background. I would say the scent strength is on the low side but that is not a bad thing. Overall the soap works well and I enjoy using it. Thanks again Adam.
     
    clint64, Jul 2, 2017
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  2. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Well...I decided to leave the Rise A.S. Cooling balm for the colder months. It was good to use it today, as it certainly contributedwell to my shave, but it's better when the days are colder. I guess there is something to that picture in the website of the guy climbing a mountain with the words showing "A Top Of The World Feeling".
     
    blondblue, Jul 2, 2017
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  3. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    July 2, 2017

    Razor: Thick-Cap Ball-End OT
    Blade: Treet Platinum
    Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
    Cream: Simpsons Luxury
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    Still no idea for a focus, so I just decided to use what caught my fancy. I've been seeing lots of references to OTs lately and realized I hadn't taken one for a spin in a while. Two passes to an effective BBS. No real noise from the Alum but one minor weeper. Nothing to complain about, though.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Jul 2, 2017
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  4. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    The visualization of you walking back and forth like a model made me laugh
     
    mrchick, Jul 2, 2017
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  5. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    This is rapidly becoming my favorite razor and it's one I honed.
    Another stellar four pass shave for BBS. This may be my best straight shave yet. I think I finally have this straight razor shaving thing figured out
    Route 66 Twisted Tweed Soap
    Oscar11 Brush
    Frederick Reynolds Razor
    Lucky Tiger
    WSP Gaelic Tweed After Shave
    Have a blessed Sunday![​IMG]
     
    mrchick, Jul 2, 2017
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  6. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

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    Post shave photo of a truly enjoyable shave of firsts. After an initial whiff the tub of Ghost Town Barber I wasn't so sure about it, but after whipping it up for the first run of the Stirling best badger knot newly mounted in the 30DC LE handle it produced an incredible scent which stayed with me through the morning. Fatboy on 7 cooperated nicely. Clubman reinforced the Barbershop vibe. Shave on, gentlemen!
     
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    BaylorGator, Jul 2, 2017
    #186
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  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much amigo.

    Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 2, 2017
    #187
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  8. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent picture and gear amigo.

    Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 2, 2017
    #188
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  9. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great looking picture Clint.

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    Douglas Carey, Jul 2, 2017
    #189
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Fantastic picture, Mark!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 2, 2017
    #190
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific black and white pic, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 2, 2017
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  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    Jul 2 SOTD:

    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    Spiek SC
    Gillette Old Type
    Rapira PL (7)
    Stirling Glacial Unscented PSB
    Old Spice Fresh AS
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 2, 2017
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  13. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Nice setup today!
     
    mrchick, Jul 2, 2017
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  14. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Just purchased some Aqua Velva from local CVS. Shipping free(drove it home muhself lol). It had the "100th Aniversary" marker on it. Whether it began as an aftershave AND mouthwash or just a mouthwash 100 years ago, I still don't know for sure, but they made it aftershave only in 1935, so that's 82 years ago. Good enough.
     
    blondblue, Jul 2, 2017
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  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    What a looker Brian!

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    Linuxguile, Jul 2, 2017
    #195
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  16. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Thanks, Brian. I didn't realize it until I shaved with it. The scent came alive when lathered, and the combo of the Stirling best badger with the 30DC handle is spectacular! What's not to love!
     
    BaylorGator, Jul 2, 2017
    #196
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  17. SharptoothC

    SharptoothC I bite..........

    Awesome! Mine is my favorite razor. They give an awesome shave and the looks are right up my alley.

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    SharptoothC, Jul 2, 2017
    #197
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  18. SharptoothC

    SharptoothC I bite..........

    Indian street food sounds amazing. If you have recipes don't hesitate to share!

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    SharptoothC, Jul 2, 2017
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  19. SharptoothC

    SharptoothC I bite..........

    Very cool pic. The arrangement, colors and effects work together nicely.

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    SharptoothC, Jul 2, 2017
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  20. Bookworm

    Bookworm Well-Known Member

    To hear my Indian customers talk about Hyderabad, I'd be terrified to try street food there.
     
    Bookworm, Jul 2, 2017
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