July 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Jun 30, 2017.

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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. RetLEO-07

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

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    2 July 2017 Blade Focus Shave

    Pre: Copious amounts of hot water, some soap from the puck and a hot towel
    Razor: 1966 Schick Krona
    Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Green
    Brush: Omega 10098
    Soap: Col. Conk's Bay Rum
    Post: Hot/Cold water rinse, alum block, cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
    After Shave: Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum. What else?

    Posting late 'cause it was a busy day here at stately RetLEO-07 manor.
    Slept in. Shave at 0700, out to the fleamarket by 08, back by 1130. Then it was off to the grocery store, then it was time to trim the Forsythia. Supper, more trimming. Finally at 1930 I said no mas. After a quick shower it was time to work on my newest acquisition, a 1911 Old. It cleaned up nice(see my thread in the "General"). Now on to the shave.
    Felt like Bay Rum, and Col. Conk's fit the bill. The big Omega took a short time make a great lather, that the Krona/7 o'clock Green took care of with alacrity. Splashed on some VIBR and headed out the door looking and smelling sharp.
    Now headed for the goosehair. See you gents on the morrow.
     
    RetLEO-07, Jul 2, 2017
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  2. Bookworm

    Bookworm Well-Known Member

    No, as I said, I managed to keep the soda off of the shaving stuff :p (Keep the rug moist, maybe?)

    Maybe it's just that I'm focusing more on the brush because the shave is a no-brainer, but I've been using one soap for a minimum of 4-5 shaves before trying another, and for the last... 30? shaves I've been pretty much on the VDH (to get rid of it). Once I get rid of that, I'm going to use the Arko once or twice, then change out blades and try the Wilkinson Sword blue bowl for a few weeks.
     
    Bookworm, Jul 3, 2017
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  3. riverrun

    riverrun Well-Known Member

    Where's my Waits? Ah- here... Let's see...
    Frame: rear hinge ✔️
    Guard fixed, pierced STAR ✔️
    y-tooth comb ✔️
    Blade adjustment: spring clip only ✔️
    Handle: various - definitely various ✔️
    Highest Paris 1900 Award logo ✔️
    Highest Pan American 1901 Award logo ✔️
    Patents match... ✔️

    Looks like another 1902 model HR-14B
     
    riverrun, Jul 3, 2017
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  4. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Bully!!!! I thought as much. Thank you. I guess I need to get a copy Wait's.
     
    wchnu, Jul 3, 2017
    #264
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  5. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much Andrew.

    Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 3, 2017
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  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great setup and picture Adam.

    Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 3, 2017
    #266
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  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I really like the lower loft. It has good backbone and very soft tips.

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    Douglas Carey, Jul 3, 2017
    #267
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  8. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    I'd recommend getting sample sizes. Maggards has them. I kinda like the Ghost Town Barber. The Chiseled Face Midnight Stag....well, I want to like it...but....
    My wife feels the same way. She kept sniffing it and saying "I feel like I should like it.". As far as the soap itself, it lathers nicely and provides good cushioning.
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 3, 2017
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  9. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Yep, the Chai Pani in Asheville is quite good. The hardest part when visiting Asheville is deciding where to eat - and it's tough to go wrong - unless, of course, you opt for chain restaurants. That would be a crime!
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 3, 2017
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    Jul 3 SOTD:

    Razorock Plissoft Brush
    Barbon SC
    Gillette Old Type
    Rapira PL (8)
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Barbon AS

    Shave 8 on this blade, and it was a two pass DFS. I really like this Barbon cream, and the AS is even better. Everything made for a great Monday morning shave. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 3, 2017
    #270
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  11. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Great photo!
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 3, 2017
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great setup and photo Jim


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    clint64, Jul 3, 2017
    #272
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 3, 2017
    #273
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thanks, Clint! Have a great Monday!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 3, 2017
    #274
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  15. SharptoothC

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

    Awesome. Thanks for the info!

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    SharptoothC, Jul 3, 2017
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  16. SharptoothC

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

    I may go that route because that is exactly what I am afraid of.

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    SharptoothC, Jul 3, 2017
    #276
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  17. RetLEO-07

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

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    3 July 2017 pre-Birthday Blade Focus Shave
    Pre: A really yuge amount of hot water, soap off the puck and a hot towel
    Razor: 1966 Schick Krona
    Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Green
    Brush: Omega 10098
    Soap: Catie's Bubbles "Sunrise"
    Post: Hot/Cold rinse, alum block, cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
    After Shave: Proraso Green Lozione Dopobarba

    Not my birthday, but our birthday!
    This morning, since it's Menthol Monday, broke out the Catie's Bubbles "Sunrise". And brother I needed that kick this morning! Didn't rack out 'til 0200. Up at 0545, lucky I didn't slit my throat. Anywoo, lathered up, 2.5 passes and I was smooth and awake! Some Proraso Green and Monday was on!
    See ya around the campus.
    Awesome Birthday post coming tomorrow in "How's Your Day". Stay tuned sports fans!!
     
    RetLEO-07, Jul 3, 2017
    #277
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  18. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    winning combination, that.
     
    blondblue, Jul 3, 2017
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  19. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Was interested in your Clubman statement about Barbershop "vibe". Were you comparing C-Man to the GTB?
     
    blondblue, Jul 3, 2017
    #279
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  20. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Monday, July 3, 2017

    The Varlet Everset K-2
    Stirling Soap Co. Margaritas in the Arctic
    Colonial Razors The General
    Feather Pro Super
    Stirling Soap Co MITA Witch Hazel & Aloe
    Barrister and Mann Arctique
    Pino Silvestre

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    Boojum1, Jul 3, 2017
    #280
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