Oct 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

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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%
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  1. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Fantastic photo and set up, Clint! Asha and Maya are quite talented! What a great way to end OCtober.

    :happy096: on your OCtober focus. You have a great trio of OC razors!
     
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  2. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Clint. I'm partial to warm lather, so I use this brush scuttle for most of my shaves. It's also handy for soaking the brush prior to the shave.

    We've already had weather in the 30s. I'm usually the last guy you'll see wearing a jacket, but I've had mine on a couple of times already. :Animatedfrozensmily:
     
  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Charlie!
     
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  4. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Jim! Have a great day, my friend!
     
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    OCtober 31 SOTD:

    30DC LE Brush
    MWF
    Gillette Sheraton
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Clubman Special Reserve

    Wrapping up this OC Focus with the Sheraton. It has been a great razor, as has the Aristocrat. I've always enjoyed OC, but these TTO OC are a lot of fun. I've definitely enjoyed this month. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
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  6. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD October 31, 2017

    Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Schick
    Razor: Schick G8 injector
    Brush: Jayaruh #142 black badger
    Lather: Wilkinson Sword shave stick
    Post: Witch hazel, Pitralon Classic aftershave
    WTG, touch up

    Final shave of the month and another shave stick shave. The Wilkinson stick has made terrific lather all month. I've been really pleased with the results of this month's focus and now feel quite confident that I can get serviceable and even terrific lathers from shave sticks. That makes traveling a little easier! The key for me was a "less is more" approach and not rubbing in too much soap initially. Then keeping the brush nice and hydrated as you work up the suds was the next step.

    Nice shave today and a good month all around. I've enjoyed the addition of the pre-shave soap and will continue using it.

    Have a great day!

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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Perry!
     
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  8. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thanks, Jim!
     
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  9. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    OCtober 31st
    Gillette Old Type w Astra SP (4)
    Stirling Gentleman
    30DC LE
    Thayers
    Pinaud Clubman
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    Last day with the OT. Went with one of my favourite scents, and got a great Stirling lather. 3 1/2 passes later I am pretty close to smooth, but I had to chase it a bit. Finished with the Clubman and am feeling good.
    I enjoyed a month of OCs with 2 different Old Types and a NEW LC. Got very good shaves with the NEW and my first OT; the NEW LC is pretty close to the top of my razor list.
    Not sure yet what I'm going to do for NOvember. I'll probably keep some gear together a week at a time. I've got today to work it out, I guess.
    Have a great day all!
     
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Charlie. The girls did have a blast. Too bad it was a short visit for Asha but better short than not at all.

    We are getting a snap of cold weather followed by days in the high 70s. It has been a crazy fall here.
     
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  11. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    You are most welcome! I'm always relieved when things arrive.
     
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great picture Jim. Do you prefer the Sheraton or Aristocrat?

    Great picture and lineup Perry. You've really mastered the shave sticks this month.

    Great B&W photo Jason. The New LC might be one of the best razors Gillette ever made.
     
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  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Pumpkin looks great young lady.
    Looks like the blade held up pretty well.

    Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
     
  14. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    OCtober 31, 2017

    Love Your Shave Two Band
    MDC Agrumes
    Rhodium & Gold Gillette New LC
    Personna 74 Tungsten
    Fine Italian Citrus
    Terre D'Hermes


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  15. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Another great picture recap and synopsis, Clint.
    I have also enjoyed your daughter's artistic pumpkins- very coo!
     
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  16. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    31 OCtober
    +3 Shave



    Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
    Brush: 28mm Faux Finest Badger, Frank Shaving(FS)
    Soap: Smolder, Blades Grim homemade shave stick
    Razor: Valet VC2, Autostrop
    Blade: Feather FAS-10 Carbon Steel(CS), Feather Seikan (11)
    Strop: Amish made
    Post-Shave: Cold Waterrinse and Wild Country After Shave, Avon, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States Decanter
    Photo:
    SOTD 31 Oct 2017.jpg

    Today is the last day of Open Comb OCtober. I have spent the last month minus 5 shaves using my Autostrop Valet VC2 with a carbon steel blade. Today's shave was another very good 3 pass shave. You could classify it either a very high DFS or a low BBS. Stropped the blade fifteen time before and another ten after the shave. Finished the shave with some vintage Avon Wild Country AS.
     
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  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great looking picture with a beautiful brush Mark.
     
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  18. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Jim. I'm happy with how they've turned out.
     
  19. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    What a great shave this morning. I really like the way Jason’s bowl lathers. This was fun
    Mama Bear Green Irish Tweed Soap
    TSD LE 30DC Brush
    RigaRazor
    Lucky Tiger
    WSP Gaelic Tweed After Shave
    Happy Halloween![​IMG]
     
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  20. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Charlie.
     
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