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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. blondblue
    @Linuxguile , I join in with those who are late in finding out what happened. My best wishes to you and your family, sorry for the loss.
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  2. Drygulch
    Still trying to catch up on the thread. I am back to straights, and my soap rotation, with the exception that I am using TSD Yin Yang on every other shave, trying to use it up. Have been using my 30DCLE brush with the monster 10098 boar. It lathers like a beast and uses a lot of soap. No worries, I still have 25 tubs of soap. (Going to trade off my Awesometown soap as soon as I can.) have been doing more of 3.5 pass shaves rather than four. Following @Keithmax's advice and focusing on beard reduction rather than getting myself clean shaven. Very little irritation and great results.

    Last week's shaves:

    Monday July 10th: Dubl Duck Special #1.
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    Wednesday July 12th: Parker 510
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    Friday July 14th: Koraat 7/8 French Point
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    Saturday July 15th: Filarmonica Doble Temple 14
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  3. clint64
    The brush looks fantastic with the big boar.


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  4. Keithmax
    :signs011: I can get a great shave from all types of razors but straights are consistently the kindest to my skin.

    :happy096:
    When I started I just shaved my cheeks and finished the shave with a DE or SE. I went a little farther each shave until I could do the entire shave with a straight. Great post.

    Focusing on beard reduction and not trying to get BBS in 2 or 3 passes was a revaltion for me.
    Norcalnewb, RyX, SharptoothC and 7 others like this.
  5. Douglas Carey
    Razor: ATT Bamboo SE1
    Blade: Captain Titan Mild (1)
    Brush: Oscar 11, w/Omega 10049 Boar
    Soap: Synergy Bay Rum
    A/S: Fine L'Orange Noir
    Bowl: Junichi Tanaka Scuttle

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  6. jtspartan
    July 16th
    Gillette NEW LC w Astra SP (3)
    TGN Finest Fan
    Stirling Gin and Tonic
    Thayers
    Barrister's Reserve Cool
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    Day 10 with the NEW focus, 3rd day with this blade. Face lathered a nice Gin and Tonic lather and went to town on a pleasant 3 pass shave. Still focussing on skin stretching upward, and have passed on any touch up to truly judge a difference. I believe it is making a difference. A nice DFS finished off with the excellent Cool.
    Will be starting vacation tomorrow. Will be at the lake shaving with my Trailer set up (40s SS, Palmolive Stick, TGN Synthetic, Stirling Glacial Balm) and then travelling south coaching from Thursday to Monday. Will have my usual travel set up with me for that trip (Ball End Tech, Omega travel boar, etc.) . So, will be off the Focus for the next 8 days or so.
    Have a great week, all!
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  7. Douglas Carey
    Excellent photos Adam. The brush looks amazing.
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  8. Screwtape
    @Linuxguile, I am sorry for your family's loss, Andrew. My sister in law's mother died on Friday. It was expected, because she has had aggressively advancing and ultimately terminal ALS that has steadily been robbing her of all quality of life over the last two years. But the loss still hurts her loved ones. My prayers for you and your family.
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  9. clint64
    Beautiful boar brush. Oscar 11 certainly turned some great looking handles.


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  10. clint64
    Have a fun and safe trip.


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  11. wchnu
    Takes practice..and I had a good cigar going.
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  12. RetLEO-07
    My condolences Andrew. At least you got to see her one last time.
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  13. Keithmax
    Sunday shave

    Another social day requiring and close shave so I went with the big Koraat and some 'super lather'. Four passes and no blood. Just a tickle from the alum prevented an epic shave.

    Irritation A Closeness A+ Smoothness A Sharpness A

    Razor: Koraat 7/8 grind 3/4
    Strop: Tony Miller
    Brush: Simpson Chubby 2
    Pre: Proraso Pre
    Soap: Castle Forbes & AoS tallow
    AS: Joris Osage served cold
    Scent: Creed GIT

    Monday shave

    Given less than 18 hours after a very close shave I opted for my Cobra Classic. Off to work with after a nice shave.

    Irritation A Closeness A

    Razor: Cobra Classic with Feather Pro blade
    Brush: M&F blonde badger
    Pre: Nivea
    Soap: MdC
    AS: Enhanced Alt Insbruck
    Scent: Creed Himalaya
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  14. RetLEO-07
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    16 July 2017 OLD Blade Focus
    Shave

    Pre: Hot water, soap from the puck and a hot towel
    Razor: 1911 Gillette OLD
    Blade: Shark Super Chrome
    Brush: Omega 10098
    Soap: Razorock XXX
    Post: Hot/Cold rinse, alum block, cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
    After Shave: Cella Lozione Dopobarba

    This week, the audition will consist of the Shark Super Chrome. After my usual prep, lathered up with Razorock XXX. The 10098 loaded up after about 60 seconds on the puck. Did some swirling in my Lenox bowl and we were ready to rock & roll.
    2.5 passes and my two day growth was gone. The OLD has picked up right where it left off on Friday. Did some J hooking on my lower neck and wound up with a BBS. The Shark was smooth and is a worthy counterpart to the GSB.
    Splashed on some Cella Lozione Dopobarba and Sunday was underway. Monday will be here before ya know it.
    Have a great evening!
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  15. Douglas Carey
    Thank you Clint. His brushes are excellent and good looking to boot.
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  16. jtspartan
    Thank you, Clint. Will do so. We are headed to Bend, Oregon for a big tournament. It is quite a long trip for us and we are really excited.
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  17. SharptoothC
    Awesome!

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  18. SharptoothC
    Praying for you, my friend.

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  19. SharptoothC
    Good to see you back!

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  20. RyX
    +1!
    Did you have to reduce the glue plug to fit it in the 30 DC LE handle?
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