August 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Jul 31, 2017.

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Using an adjustable this month? Which one?

  1. Gillette Fatboy

    15 vote(s)
    34.9%

  2. Gillette Slim

    15 vote(s)
    34.9%

  3. Gillette Black Beauty

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%

  4. Gillette Toggle

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Gillette Executive

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%

  6. Merkur Futur

    4 vote(s)
    9.3%

  7. Merkur Progress

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%

  8. Russian Ideal or Mladost

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  9. The original adjustable - a straight razor baby!

    7 vote(s)
    16.3%

  10. Cookies....just cookies. Seriously, can we just stick with the stupid cookies?!?!?!

    17 vote(s)
    39.5%
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  1. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I would say you get all you mentioned. :)
     
    Douglas Carey, Aug 4, 2017
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  2. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Pretty sure everyone in this thread is at least on several watchlists, and possibly active surveillance, so I don't think our status has changed much since yesterday.;)
     
    BaylorGator, Aug 4, 2017
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Sounds like a great focus Charlie. Congrats on using up several shaving related products. They seem to hang around forever.
     
    clint64, Aug 4, 2017
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew! It is the Cashmere. I think it is my favorite knot, now.
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 4, 2017
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  5. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Headed on a plane back home as we speak. It was a work trip to Buffalo, but I had the family in tow to see the Falls and visit cousins in Canada. After yesterday's open door fiasco, I was not excited about today's shave, but the Slim on 6 gave me 2 smooth passes and a DFS+ shave without incident. Now back to the heat and humidity...
     
    BaylorGator, Aug 4, 2017
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Sounds like a great shave, Charlie! I think cookies are in order!
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 4, 2017
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  7. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    August 4th
    Gillette Black Beauty w Nacet (3)
    TGN Finest Fan
    Stirling Port-au-Prince SS
    Thayers
    Stirling Barbershop AS
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    Shaved earlier this morning and Adjustable August rolls on. Face-lathered a nice lather with the P-au-P. It is my only mutton formula Stirling (and my only Vetiver as well) and I find this sample to be a very heavily scented and 'sweetly' scented soap. Performance is excellent. This brush is my favourite for face lathering.
    Dialed the 109 to '9' for the first 2 passes, and down to 7 for the third. Am near BBS without touch ups and really can't do any better unless I go truly ATG on my lower neck. I believe my technique has improved substantially as I wasn't comfortable going 9,9,7 when I was focussing on this razor in the Spring.
    Splashed on some Barbershop and am ready to face the day.
    Have a great day, all!
     
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    jtspartan, Aug 4, 2017
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Gotta love some heat and humidity. When I stepped out of my house this morning at 4:30, it was a cool 82 degrees and my glasses became opaque.
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 4, 2017
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  9. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    There definitely is a way. I'm not sure what I did, but my appearance doesn't change from vintage whether I'm on my PC desktop, iPad or iPhone. What does change, ironically, is the information I see holding my phone horizontally vs vertically.
     
    jtspartan, Aug 4, 2017
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  10. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    To change it, go to the bottom of any page on here. Should be on the left side, just click what theme that's already on and a pop up will show with different themes.
     
    jimjo1031, Aug 4, 2017
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  11. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Glad to hear you're getting lots of good use from the brush!
    I've been spending some days using Palmolive (Classic Stick and Menthol cream) as well, Charlie. I'm loving it, actually. Probably my favourite 'mass market' soap/cream right now and I'd put the Menthol version ahead of a few of my Artisan products as well, to be honest.
     
    jtspartan, Aug 4, 2017
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  12. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTN August 3rd
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    RazoRock Baby Smooth
    Gillette Nacet
    Route 66 Cranberry Citrus
    Anchorset

    I love the scent of Route 66 Cranberry Citrus! Post shave feel is top notch as well. The Baby Smooth was fantastic with the Nacet, these really remind me of GSB's. Have a great weekend everyone.

    TGIF!
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    Linuxguile, Aug 4, 2017
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  13. ob1page

    ob1page Frozen in Phoenix

    Razor: Colonial Razor The General
    Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild
    Brush Handle: WildWest Brushworks
    Knot: Boss
    Soap: Nuavia Verde
    Post Care: Thayers Witch Hazel
    Alum
    Osage Rub
    Aftershave: Chatillon Lux La Forest de Liguest

    First try of the General this morning and I must say that I like it. The light weight is going to take some getting used to but it was enjoyable to use. The Kai blade did the job, three passes and I ended up BBS with zero irritation. The blade did tug slightly so I'm going to try one of the Feather blades next. I finished up with this wonderful scent from Chatillon Lux. How I wish he offered this scent in an EDP.

    For this month I'm going to work through the 11 blade sampler I got from Try a Blade. Once I find "the" best blade I'll order it in bulk. Have a great day folks!
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    ob1page, Aug 4, 2017
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  14. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Little guy looks very happy.
     
    Douglas Carey, Aug 4, 2017
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  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Excellent setup, Jason!
     
    Linuxguile, Aug 4, 2017
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  16. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Nice to see you back, Ben!
     
    Linuxguile, Aug 4, 2017
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  17. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Doug!
     
    Linuxguile, Aug 4, 2017
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  18. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Love the Friday 'Son pics', Andrew! If you need more of those Nacets, they are on sale at IB right now for $9 for 100. Cheap like borscht.
     
    jtspartan, Aug 4, 2017
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  19. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Jason! I just got that deal a few weeks ago. contemplating ordering more.
     
    Linuxguile, Aug 4, 2017
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  20. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Wow, he's growing fast, Andrew!

    Great looking bush, Ben! You can spot a WWBW a mile away. They are all gorgeous!
     
    BaylorGator, Aug 4, 2017
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