September 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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Which SE will you be using this month?

  1. Schick Injector

    19 vote(s)
    51.4%

  2. Pal Injector

    7 vote(s)
    18.9%

  3. A vintage Gem of some sort

    17 vote(s)
    45.9%

  4. Mongoose

    2 vote(s)
    5.4%

  5. Shavette

    4 vote(s)
    10.8%

  6. Artist Club

    3 vote(s)
    8.1%

  7. Traditional Straight

    8 vote(s)
    21.6%

  8. Fooled you - no SE here!

    5 vote(s)
    13.5%

  9. Cookies. Either let me have some or let me out.

    6 vote(s)
    16.2%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wow. I can only imagine. I hope things get better for you soon.
     
    clint64, Sep 15, 2017
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  2. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD SEptember 15, 2017
    Fat Friday detour of A Stirling SEptember

    Blade: Schick
    Razor: Schick L1 injector
    Brush: Omega 10049 boar
    Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
    Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave
    WTG, touch-up

    Great shave with The Fat. Tremendous lather and a smooth ride with the L1 injector. Topped off with the finish from American Blend and I'm ready to go. Excellent way to start a Friday.

    Enjoy your day!

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    PLAla, Sep 15, 2017
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  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    You make the CB soap very tempting Chris. :happy088:
     
    Primotenore, Sep 15, 2017
    #923
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  4. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    That Drygulch leather looks goooooood
     
    blondblue, Sep 15, 2017
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  5. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thanks. I really like this strop. It travels with me.
     
    mrchick, Sep 15, 2017
    #925
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  6. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Is it horse saddle leather???
     
    blondblue, Sep 15, 2017
    #926
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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, my friend.
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 15, 2017
    #927
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    :signs154:
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 15, 2017
    #928
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  9. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I actually don't remember. Let's ask Adam. Calling @Drygulch
     
    mrchick, Sep 15, 2017
    #929
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  10. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Beware, Paul! You start making comments about strops and the next thing you know you'll have a straight razor starter kit waiting on you. These guys love the dark side! ;)
     
    PLAla, Sep 15, 2017
    #930
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  11. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Nice setup, Keith. The blade and brush are real standouts!
    Hope you get to feeling better soon, Neal!
    The scent of lilac is one I just can't abide. More for you, Chris!
    Great photo, Rick! The venerable G1 never fails to perform!
    Absolutley stunning photo, Clint. I love the reflection!
    So sorry for your loss John, our pets are family members and losing them is just as difficult.
    Fabulous photo, Jim
    Your L1 is a looker Perry, and what a great shaver! My two best shaves so far this month have come from my L1 and my Pal Adjustable.
     
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    Linuxguile, Sep 15, 2017
    #931
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  12. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    SEptember 15th
    Schick E3 w PAL
    TGN Finest Fan
    Stirling Gin and Tonic
    Thayers
    Aqua Velva Ice Sport
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    The good shaves keep coming with the E3. Nice lather and 3 1/2 pleasant passes. The blade is feeling a little tuggy, but I'm not actually sure how many shaves are on it. At least the 5 this week, plus at least that many from using it before. Probably time for a change. Finished with the AV. Out of my 2 drug store purchases, I'd put this one ahead so far.
    I'll be gone for the weekend and then I'll swap out the E3 for my I1 for Monday's shave.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, Sep 15, 2017
    #932
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  13. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    That strop is Laitgo leather, which is a cow leather that has been vegetable tanned, then treated with oils and waxes to be a little water resistant. Latigo is used quite a bit in straps for saddles and outdoor gear. I do make horsehide strops, but I've never seen a saddle with horsehide. I imagine putting the tanned skin of a horse on another horse would be a little much.
    Say the word, Paul. I have a pair of starter razors and a loaner strop I can send your way on loan to see if you like straight razor shaving.
     
    Drygulch, Sep 15, 2017
    #933
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  14. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    SEptember 15, 2017

    Colonial Razors 'The General'
    Feather Pro Super
    Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
    Mike's Natural Barbershop
    Barrister and Mann Seville aftershave
    Brooks Brothers 1818

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    Boojum1, Sep 15, 2017
    #934
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  15. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    That is always tough. I'm sorry for your loss.
     
    mrchick, Sep 15, 2017
    #935
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  16. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    (Insert evil laugh here)
     
    mrchick, Sep 15, 2017
    #936
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  17. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    So sorry, John. Losing pets are some of the absolutely worst times.
     
    jtspartan, Sep 15, 2017
    #937
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  18. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTN Stirling SEptember 14th
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    Ever-Ready 1924 "Shovel Head"
    Gem Stainless (6)
    Simpsons CH2 Synthetic Faux Tortoiseshell "The Soap Destroyer"
    Stirling Baker Street
    AV Ice Sport

    For some reason the Shovel Head felt hyper aggressive last night. Maybe the blade was on its last legs, but I really had to focus on a light touch and staying on the cap. In the end I ended up with a DFS, no nicks or weepers with just a spot or two of irritation. Followed up with a splash of AV Ice Sport which had a little bite to it, then the menthol kicked in and all was good. Have a good weekend my friends and

    TGIF!
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    Linuxguile, Sep 15, 2017
    #938
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  19. RetLEO-07

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

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    15 SEptember 2017 R E D Friday Blade Focus Shave

    If it's Friday that means two things. I'm wearing red and shaving with Route 66 "Rum Runner". Last shave of the week with the GEM Blue Star. It took all of my limited skills to coax a WWS out of this blade. Apparently six shaves is its limit. So off to the bin it went. Treet is on deck for Sunday. JJ#1 gets a well deserved rest and my Omega 6212 Silvertip will be going next week.
    Heard from my son this morning as he headed into Ft. Hood to check back in at Battalion. He'll be home the first week in October.
    Even though he's back, 1/5 CAV and 2nd ABCT is still deployed so I'll be wearing red until they're home.
    That is all.
     
    RetLEO-07, Sep 15, 2017
    #939
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  20. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great photo Jason! Interesting observation, look at the size difference between the US and Canadian versions of the AV Ice Sport bottles.
     
    Linuxguile, Sep 15, 2017
    #940
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