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. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    IMG_1779.JPG The aftermath of a great shave with the 1922 New. The B&M Adagio is an interesting scent. Can't quite figure it out...
     
    BaylorGator, Jul 4, 2017
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  2. Bookworm

    Bookworm Well-Known Member

    Perhaps if it was Allegro, or Largo, it would be easy to understand?

    :scared003:
     
    Bookworm, Jul 4, 2017
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  3. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    So, you're a fortissimo type, huh!
     
    BaylorGator, Jul 4, 2017
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim.


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    clint64, Jul 4, 2017
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jason. Hope your day is going well.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 4, 2017
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic picture. I would have never noticed the green had you not mentioned it.


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    clint64, Jul 4, 2017
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Perfect pairing of soap and aftershave for the day.


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    clint64, Jul 4, 2017
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great looking razor, Randy. I've wanted to get one of those myself.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 4, 2017
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great picture Jim. What so you think is the OT?


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    clint64, Jul 4, 2017
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thanks, Clint! The Old Type is a great, efficient shaver. I definitely enjoy it!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 4, 2017
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  11. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Thanks, Jim. The look of it makes me feel like The Great Gatsby could have shaved with it. It's a good comfortable shaver too!
     
    BaylorGator, Jul 4, 2017
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great lineup and photo Randy.


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    clint64, Jul 4, 2017
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  13. SharptoothC

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

    Ahhh, the Braille of psychiatry.

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    SharptoothC, Jul 4, 2017
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  14. cmorris357

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

    Yes. Unless of course you're a Vulcan. In that case go for lime.
     
    cmorris357, Jul 4, 2017
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  15. Fly2High

    Fly2High Breaking Frugal

    I agree as well. All those rounded curves begs for a bulb shaped knot to me. YMMV
     
    Fly2High, Jul 4, 2017
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  16. SharptoothC

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

    I've already been slack this month about posting shaves.

    Sunday:
    Gillette Black Beauty
    Astra SP
    Maggard Plissoft
    Haslinger Schafmilch
    Lisa's Natural Gentleman's Lavender balm

    Monday:
    Schick Krona
    Astra SP
    Maggard Plissoft
    Stirling Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo
    Stirling Sharp Dressed Man AS

    Today:
    Dovo shavette
    Personna blade
    Omega 10049 boar
    Lisa's Natural Absinthe
    Fine American Blend

    Today was the first shave with the Dovo I received in a recent PIF. It's a very light plastic. I wasn't sure how the blade grip would hold, but it worked surprisingly well. I felt that the way it covers the tips of the blade makes it a kinder, gentler shavette. It doesn't leave a lot of blade exposure, but it does provide for a very intuitive shave. I felt like I would really have to work to harm myself with it. That said, I got a very nice, close shave with little effort. This is the razor I will be taking to youth camp with me next week. It is light weight and I know that the blade will easily last. It was my first use of the Absinthe as well. It's the usual good performance and the scent is nice and spicy. My wife said it smelled like Christmas, but not in a Christmas tree sense. It was more like Christmas potpourri. Regardless, it easily gave up a huge yield of lather. Two passes on the face and and a head shave with soap left over.

    In another first, my wife came in while I was shaving and asked me to shape up her eyebrows. I took this as a vote of confidence and a "win" in general.

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    SharptoothC, Jul 4, 2017
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  17. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Thanks, Clint!

    I like how you're changing out the gear daily, Chris!
     
    BaylorGator, Jul 4, 2017
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  18. SharptoothC

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

    My focus on not focusing is really winning so far, Randy. My brush rotation is down to two until my 30DC LE comes in. I PIF' a starter set to a friend who is down on his luck and trying to save some money. He has to shave daily for work and was tired of paying carts, and when I told him about traditional shaving he expressed interest so he got my Merkur 34c, my RazoRock Big Bruce, some Voskhods and some Arko. I hope he will take to it.

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    SharptoothC, Jul 4, 2017
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  19. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    I'm about to give away a second starter set to my second convert. That's one way to keep the AD's at bay (or feed them, I'm not sure which)!
     
    BaylorGator, Jul 4, 2017
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  20. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Another great four pass shave with USA made gear on Independence Day. I worked in the yard this morning and found this shave to be very refreshing. Time for a BBQ
    Independence Day SOTD
    Route 66 Bay Lime Twist Soap
    B-400 Brush by Tom
    Portland Razor Company Siren
    Lucky Tiger
    Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage, and Cedar
    Have a wonderful and safe holiday![​IMG]
     
    mrchick, Jul 4, 2017
    #420
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