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. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

    July 17th


    Frankenrazor- Maggard V3A & Utopia handle w/ Polsilver
    Simpson's Commodore Best
    Proraso green soap
    Witch hazel-pre & post
    Aqua Velva

    I guess this frankenrazor has become my de facto July focus.

    It was a rare day time pre work shave and it was really enjoyable! Have a great day ya'll!!
     
    MR41, Jul 17, 2017
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  2. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Since the V3A head is sold separately I'm not sure it's really a Frankenrazor..now if you switched the top cap that would be serious Frankenrazory.

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    jmudrick, Jul 17, 2017
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  3. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Thank you for the review!
    Of the Proraso line I enjoy the red (sandalwood) soap, white (tea tree) soap, and green (C.O.Bigelow menthol cream & Proraso Refresh AS balm). Haven't tried the Blue. I read it was anise/black licorice scented. That's a flavor I tend to avoid.
     
    RyX, Jul 17, 2017
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  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    First off, I would like to thank everyone for the thought and prayers for me and my family as we cope with the loss of my Grandmother. It is greatly appreciated.

    Awesome photo Perry, Stirling has so many great sounding scents. I can't wait to try them all.
    Amazing photo Clint!
    Coll shot Jim! are you going to continue using blades as long as they will go after this experiment ?
    Loving the Old!
    Nice setup, Brian!
    That is one stunning razor, Joseph!
    The me the difference between the Red tip and the normal SS is that the Red falls into the correct angle more naturally for me.
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 17, 2017
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew! I will try a couple of more blades, just to see how the go. I am missing my SE razors, though, so I am going to have to give them a go soon.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 17, 2017
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  6. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTD July 17th

    Gillette ABC Pocket Edtition
    Gillette Wilkinson Sword (3)
    Dirty Deeds Bay Rum & Lime
    Satin Tip The Purest

    I did a quick two pass shave this morning using the Dirty Deeds soap sample from Adam @Drygulch again. This time I loaded the soap until the brush was full of a thick paste. I then went into a face lather and only need to add a couple of drops of water to get to transform into a creamy, shiny lather. It must not be able to handle too much water before it becomes foamy and airy. Soap performance was much better, nice and slick with decent cushion. On its third use and with three days of growth the Gillette Wilkinson Sword felt a little tuggy but was able to pull off a two pass CCS which was all I was going for this morning. Have a great day my friends!
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 17, 2017
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew
     
    clint64, Jul 17, 2017
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  8. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    already the philosopher type :)
     
    blondblue, Jul 17, 2017
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  9. RetLEO-07

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

    Too cute.
     
    RetLEO-07, Jul 17, 2017
    #1429
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  10. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Good combo you used....Clubman and GTB.
     
    blondblue, Jul 17, 2017
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  11. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: ATT Bamboo SE1
    Blade: Captain Titan Mild (2)
    Brush: Oscar 11, w/Omega 10049 Boar
    Soap: Route 66 Frozen Margarita
    A/S: Folsom Capri
    Bowl: Junichi Tanaka Scuttle

    Made through another shave with the ATT SE1. That's it for me. If anyone is interested in this razor PM me.
    Focus this month is on my aftershaves and Folsom Capri is one of my favorites.

    17 07 17a.jpg
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 17, 2017
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Beautiful setting and photo Doug. Did you take a photo from the same spot during the winter. The background looked similar but then again it was covered in snow during the winter. Sorry the SE1 didn't work out for you but I know how you feel. Life is too short.
     
    clint64, Jul 17, 2017
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  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much Clint. I'm not sure if I took a picture from this spot in the Winter. I'll look over my pictures and get back to you.
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 17, 2017
    #1433
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    No worries. You certainly live in a very scenic area.
     
    clint64, Jul 17, 2017
    #1434
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  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    You where correct Clint.

    24 02 17a.jpg
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 17, 2017
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I thought so. Just amazing background year round.


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    clint64, Jul 17, 2017
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  17. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Tuesday shave:

    Sunday I did some honing and my PRC Chimera was rehoned on my usual progression, Naniwa SS 1,3,5,12 Shapton glass 16k. The edge looked great through the loupe and it was tree topping hair so I had great expectations going into the shave.

    By the second I knew it was another honing flop. The edge was just a little rough, it was sharp enough to cut but not sharp enough to get a close shave.

    Irritation A- Closeness B Smoothness B+ Sharpness B

    Razor: PRC Chimera
    Strop: Drygulch black latigo
    Brush: B400 WD silver tip
    Pre: Nivea
    Soap: R66
    AS: Florida Water
    Scent: Creed Royal Mayfair

    IMG_3774.jpg
     
    Keithmax, Jul 17, 2017
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  18. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    B
    Did @Salty Belle recently come up with Sea&Citrus?
     
    blondblue, Jul 17, 2017
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  19. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    It's been out for awhile.
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 17, 2017
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  20. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    ohhh ok. Must review it.
     
    blondblue, Jul 17, 2017
    #1440
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