Oct 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Sep 30, 2017.

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What is your plan for OCtober?

  1. Shave with one or more really cool DE OC razors.

    13 vote(s)
    41.9%
  2. Shave with one or more really cool SE OC razors.

    4 vote(s)
    12.9%
  3. Shave with one or more DE and SE OC razors.

    4 vote(s)
    12.9%
  4. Durham Duplex counts, right?

    1 vote(s)
    3.2%
  5. All straight, all the time.

    5 vote(s)
    16.1%
  6. To find the freaking cookies I keep hearing so much about.

    14 vote(s)
    45.2%
  7. I'm just waiting until Halloween. I need candy!

    12 vote(s)
    38.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Congratulations!!! :bounce017::bounce017: :happy096:
     
  2. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Wednesday Shave:

    Another new razor up today, a CV Heljestrand, compared to yesterdays monster blade this feels almost like a toy. I do struggle with small light razors but this one was comfortable to hold and has a very nice edge. Zero irritation but short of BBS. This razor was on my must-try list, only time will tell if it can earn a place in the den.

    Irritation A+ Closeness A- Smoothness A+ Sharpness A

    Razor: CV Heljestrand MK6
    Strop: Dry Gulch Black Latigo
    Brush: Shavemac silver tip
    Pre: Proraso
    Soap: R66
    AS: Fine Snake Bite / Edwin Jagger ASB
    Scent: Dior Leather Oud

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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Doug!
     
  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Thank you, kind sir!
     
  5. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much Jim.

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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    OCtober 18 SOTD:

    Razorock Plissoft Brush
    Palmolive Classic SC
    Gillette Sheraton
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Clubman AS

    It was a really smooth shave this morning with the Sheraton. This is a great razor that performs well. The Palmolive Classic is always a good performer as well. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking Sheraton. I've always thought the OC TTO razors were very cool looking.
     
  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    OCtober 18, 2017
    Wolfman OC Ti (0.74mm)
    Personna 74 (3)
    Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
    Reef Point Test Depth
    Folsom & Co Capri

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    Even with the procedure moved back to later in the morning, it has been pretty busy getting ready. A great three pass shave this morning ending in a near BBS. Better still no weepers this morning and the blade was very smooth. Now that Folsom & Co is back in business, I am enjoying the Capri. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
     
  9. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD October 18, 2017

    Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Schick
    Razor: Schick I1
    Brush: Artisan badger
    Lather: Wilkinson Sword shave stick
    Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Baker Street aftershave
    WTG, touch up

    Nice shave with the Wilkinson shave stick. Easy and plentiful lather. Nice slickness and protection. My mother in law brought this shave stick back from Germany earlier this summer. I think it's pretty cheap in the drug stores over there. But its performance is quite good for an inexpensive product. Shaving doesn't have to be expensive!

    Now - a question about boar brushes. I have three boars, this beautiful Jayaruh version, an Omega 49 and a Semogue. The Omega and Semogue are nice and broken in and work great. But I can't seem to get this little Jayaruh broken in. It's stiff. I've used it a good bit and it should be softer by now. What should I do? I haven't done anything other than use it for shaving - no soaking overnight or lathering and leaving overnight, etc. Any tips to help break it in more?

    I've enjoyed this shave stick focus so far this month. My results with them are far better. Hope you all have a great day!

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  10. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Beautiful photo as always! If I were to start with one or two of the Folsom splashes which two would you recommend? I like the sound of all four but my budget is limited!
     
  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
    Beautiful picture!
     
  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Perry!
     
  13. RetLEO-07

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

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    18 OCtober 2017 Williams Wednesday Shave

    Stepped away from the creams for this morning's shave. It was either gonna be the Fat or Williams. Flipped a coin and it was Williams.
    This was only my second shave with this icon. First one lathered fine. I thought I'd replicated my effort this morning, but, ah no. Lathered up for the first pass and by the time I was done with the left side of my face the rest of the lather was going bye-bye.
    Got the first pass in and dropped in more water and really beat the hell out of it. Managed to get a good lather for the rest of the 2.5 pass shave.
    Obviously I have to put in more work
    with this soap.
    Bottom line was a DFS.
    Splashed on some Fine "American Blend" and it was off to another day of fun and frolic in the wonderful world of corporate security.
    Later!
     
  14. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Mama Bear Earl Grey Tea Soap
    B-400 Brush by Tom
    Eye-Gore Razor by Tom
    Gem Stainless Blade (2)
    Lucky Tiger
    Brut Dominant After Shave
    Have fun![​IMG]
     
  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Perry. I’ve only tried Shambala and Capri. Even though the descriptions sound different I thought both were very similar in being citrus forward. Of the two I preferred Capri. The Shady Past is calling my name this time around. I think Doug has tried some of the others and maybe he will chime in.


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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim.


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  17. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Congrats, Andrew! I hope for a great day for you both.
     
  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking lineup and photo.


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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    The brush and razor just pop against that background. Very cool looking cup.


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  20. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Jason!
     

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