Nov 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

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What's YOUR plan for NOVember?

  1. A Rule with a DE razor

    1 vote(s)
    4.2%

  2. A Focus with a DE razor or razors

    7 vote(s)
    29.2%

  3. A Rule with a straight razor

    1 vote(s)
    4.2%

  4. A Focus with a straight razor or razors

    1 vote(s)
    4.2%

  5. Something like a Focus but not really a focused Focus

    12 vote(s)
    50.0%

  6. I'm just hanging out for Thanksgiving. Turkey baby!

    8 vote(s)
    33.3%

  7. Did someone say cookies?? Because I thought you had forgotten!

    7 vote(s)
    29.2%
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  1. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD November 2, 2017

    Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: GEM stainless
    Razor: GEM Featherweight
    Brush: Surrey badger
    Lather: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
    Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Sharp Dressed Man aftershave
    WTG, touch up

    Quite enjoyable shave this morning with the Featherweight and Stirling's Sharp Dressed Man. Classic scent and superb lather and post-shave qualities. Stirling never disappoints. Easy results overall.

    Have a great day!

    SOTD 11-2-17.JPG
     
    PLAla, Nov 2, 2017
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  2. SharptoothC

    SharptoothC I bite..........

    This. I was in your shoes a year ago. I just hit my one year anniversary, and I'm amazed at what these guys have taught me. At and how much shaving "stuff" I have accumulated. And I still ask "noob" questions. All fair game here, bro.


    Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
     
    SharptoothC, Nov 2, 2017
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  3. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    Lol congrats to 1 year an thank you
     
    jason koonce, Nov 2, 2017
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  4. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    November 2

    Weber SS
    Perma-Sharp Super (1)
    Simpson Chubby 2 Super
    C.O. Bigelow shave cream
    Thayers Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Floid Vigoroso

    I hope everyone has a great Thursday!

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    wristwatchb, Nov 2, 2017
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Perry!
     
    Norcalnewb, Nov 2, 2017
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Charlie! I like the clock.
     
    Norcalnewb, Nov 2, 2017
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  7. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    That's a fabulous setup Neal!
    Jason while your at it pick up a bottle of Witch Hazel. It feels wonderfully cooling after the sting of the alum. Be fore warned though that unscented Witch Hazel smells aweful so be sure to follow it up with a nice aftershave or do what Perry @PLAla does and mix a bit of Witch Hazel in your palm with your aftershave and apply them together.
    Absolutely gorgeous, Clint!
    Fantastic photo, Jim. I see it didn't many people long to get back to their SE razors.
    Great B&W Perry! Love seeing the reflection in the top cap.
    Charlie, you're really upping your photo game!
     
    Linuxguile, Nov 2, 2017
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew! I enjoy a good SE shave. Of course, I enjoy a good DE shave, a good SR shave...I just enjoy a good shave!
     
    Norcalnewb, Nov 2, 2017
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  9. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    TOVember SOTD
    TSD Bourbon Vanilla Shave Stick
    Doug Korn Brush
    SRD Gold Bug Razor
    Lucky Tiger
    Pitrulon Classic After Shave
    Have fun![​IMG]
     
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    mrchick, Nov 2, 2017
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  10. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Cool photo, Brian!
     
    Linuxguile, Nov 2, 2017
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great setup and photo Jim. :eatdrink047:
     
    clint64, Nov 2, 2017
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely B&W pic Perry. Which of the GEM razors do you like best?
     
    clint64, Nov 2, 2017
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely lineup Charlie. The Weber and Chubby 2 are both just timeless. ;) I see what you were doing with the clock. :D
     
    clint64, Nov 2, 2017
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great filter effect Brian.
     
    clint64, Nov 2, 2017
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  15. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    My focus for November is to try single-pass shaves with soaps. As I stated in previous posts, recent 2-passers resulted in some weepers-thus not meeting with my approval. I'll just be sure I'm spreading enough soap around for that first pass. Many times when I watch shave videos, I say to myself "He looks good enough" after the first pass, but he proceeds to do a second and third anyway. Well, it's his shave, his face, after all. I'll do a second if absolutely necessary, otherwise it's "Johny One-Note" for me this month.
     
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    blondblue, Nov 2, 2017
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  16. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    November 2, 2017

    Razor: Pre-War Fat-Handle Tech
    Blade: German Wilkie (1)
    Brush: 30DC LE/Pure Badger
    Cream: KMF fragrance-free
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    Day 2 of the a new month. Today's razor is the pre-War Tech. Somehow, despite devoting a fair number of shaves to my other Techs, I haven't picked this one up in a while. I'm not sure if I've ever paired it with the German Wilkie, but the combo ended up working very well. A BBS with no issues other than a little tingle from the Alum.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Nov 2, 2017
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  17. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thanks, Jim!
    Thanks, Andrew!
    Thanks, Clint! The Pushbutton is my favorite of the GEM razors, followed by the Featherweight and the 1912. The Featherweight is growing on me but the Pushbutton is the one I would choose first.
     
    PLAla, Nov 2, 2017
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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    1 November 2017

    Razor: Gillette Red Tip
    Blade: Personna Tungsten (1)
    Brush: Ever-Ready 100T w/ Tuxedo
    Soap: Nuavia Blu
    A/S: Floid Blue

    1 11 17.jpg
     
    Douglas Carey, Nov 2, 2017
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  19. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    That sure is a pretty Red Tip, Doug!
     
    Linuxguile, Nov 2, 2017
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  20. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thank you Andrew. :happy088:
     
    Douglas Carey, Nov 2, 2017
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