Nov 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

Screwtape · Nov 9, 2017

Thursday morning November 9 - still on the Rule

Rockwell 6s on plate #3 / Topaz Platinum ( 1 )
Semogue Owners Club cherrywood boar brush
TOBS Sandalwood Cream
Alum and TSD Milk Aftershave Sandalwood

Yesterday was TOBS Lavender, today the Sandalwood was up. Another good shave from all the components; great scent, including from the postshave TSD balm.

clint64 · Nov 9, 2017

RyX said: ↑

NOVember and I like it

STrop Shoppe London Morning
Omega #20248 boar brush
Osaka Suribachi bowl, cool water
Ming Shi and Astra SP blade
Alum, Proraso Blu Crema Liquida

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Three and done? I started with a Personna Lab Blue, then a Gillette Nacet. Fiddled with settings and settled at 4-1/2 for both comfort and effectiveness. So for my 7th use of the clone I shuffled through my blade stash. I don't recall stocking up on Astra Superior Platinums but there they were. Fortune & Chance and a couple of tucks convinced me I must have liked these else why would I have bought more? Taking my Inspired soap in hand I loaded the biggest and oldest brush in my den. Whipped up in the textured bowl; one mess of subtle scented lather. This stuff isn't just tallow, there's glycerin, Castor seed oil, Coconut oil, Cocoa seed butter, & Shea butter. Taking my 3+ passes, a little clean up, and a rinse left no errors. The alum was a little sparkly, but more important I felt no resistance from missed stubble. Rinsed the alum off as I cleaned up my gear and applied the balm and again felt no stubble. Somewhere between getting my technique, angle of attack and pressure, or the soap or the third type of blade - a BBS happened. I don't claim that often but this combo worked.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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Seems like you a dialing in the setup. It is always nice when things really work well.

clint64 · Nov 9, 2017

Keithmax said: ↑

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@NCoxSTL , Neal,didn’t you get the plane ticket we sent via the cartel courier? Here are some pics to to encourage you to improve the efficiency of your carriers.

Wow this thread goes quickly, hard to keep up.
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Looks like a great place to relax. Have fun.

clint64 · Nov 9, 2017

November 9, 2017
Colonial Razors General
Feather Super Pro (9)
Zenith B2 Boar
Nuàvia Rossa

Looks like we are in for a rainy, messy day today, so a good shave makes for better day. The Zenith Boar is a joy to use and makes short work of lathering the Rossa. Three passes and some touch ups left me with a near BBS. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

clint64 · Nov 9, 2017

Screwtape said: ↑

Thursday morning November 9 - still on the Rule

Rockwell 6s on plate #3 / Topaz Platinum ( 1 )
Semogue Owners Club cherrywood boar brush
TOBS Sandalwood Cream
Alum and TSD Milk Aftershave Sandalwood

Yesterday was TOBS Lavender, today the Sandalwood was up. Another good shave from all the components; great scent, including from the postshave TSD balm.
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TOBS really does make an excellent shaving cream. I find the easy to lather with very good performance.

wristwatchb · Nov 9, 2017

November 9

Weber SS
Astra SP (2)
Simpson Chubby 2 Super
MdC unscented
Thayers Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Alt-Innsbruck aftershave

wristwatchb · Nov 9, 2017

clint64 said: ↑

Great setup and photo Charlie. Big bonus on getting the bride's approval.
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Thanks Clint. We had a big laugh when I told her I was wearing Clubman.

I don't think it has done permanent damage to her olfactory nerve. She got used to me, so getting used to Clubman should be a piece of cake in comparison.

wristwatchb · Nov 9, 2017

SharptoothC said: ↑

I wish I were here to share lovely pictures of fantastic gear.

Nope.

Shaves have gone well. I am four shaves into Vlasta's ananymous shave cream challenge, and that's been fun. Razors as I wish, focus on the 30DC brush going well. The problem here is deodorant. Yes, I said deodorant.

Technically, my problem wasn't my current deodorant so much as it was what was beside my deodorant on my shelf. Right where my nice, safe, natural roll on deodorant always sits in its nice little white roll on container.

A little back story is needed. Stop here if you wish. I understand. A few years ago I tore my rotator cuff in my right shoulder. After months of worsening pain, loss of motion, loss of strength, and increasing trouble with everyday tasks, I went under the knife. Six months of physical therapy followed. I never did get full strength back in the shoulder. The doc told me I may have trouble down the road again, and well - I am. The pain is back and has been slowly getting worse. Cool weather setting in has not helped. Even putting on deodorant is uncomfortable. But that's not the real problem today. The real problem is that I asked my wife a couple of nights ago to put some Bio Freeze on the offending shoulder to numb the pain. Bio Freeze, which come in a little, white roll on container. A little, white roll on container that is the exact same size as my natural deodorant container. Same size, same shape, same color. In fact, it appears to be the exact same bottle, with a similarly colored lable. And she placed that little bottle of Bio Freeze on my shelf when she finished with it. Right. Beside. My. Deodorant.

I don't dawdle when I put on deodorant. I shower, open it up, left arm, right arm, boom, done. About the time I started putting the cap back on, I got a whiff of something unsettling. Menthol. Which, by the way, is not an ingredient in my deodorant. I picked said bottle back up just as the deep, icy burning of Bio Freeze started settling into my armpits.

I immediately ran to the bathroom, wet a towel and vigorously scrubbed my pits. Too late.

Two hours later, the burning finally stopped. I am sporting bright red armpits. The bright side? My pits smelled nice and menthol-y all day.

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Chris, I trust you have relegated the Bio Freeze to:

But sometimes you just gotta be resourceful and make due with what you have!

PanChango · Nov 9, 2017

Gem Clog Pruf
Gem Stainless (5)
Semogue 2000
Iced Mandarin Arko

wristwatchb · Nov 9, 2017

Keithmax said: ↑

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@NCoxSTL , Neal,didn’t you get the plane ticket we sent via the cartel courier? Here are some pics to to encourage you to improve the efficiency of your carriers.

Wow this thread goes quickly, hard to keep up.
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Enjoy your vacation, Keith. It looks like you're having a blast!

Don't let @NCoxSTL mislead you. He's already had a vacation.

wristwatchb · Nov 9, 2017

NCoxSTL said: ↑

NOVember!!!

November 8 - Qshave Focus
Razor - Qshave Futur Clone
Blade - (3)
Pre-Shave - Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Soap - Truefitt & Hill 1805
Brush - Jayaruh #46
Post - Alum

After last night's wide open shave on the razor I backed it down to 4 tonight. My plan is to work it back up to 6 and see if there's a sweet spot somewhere under "setting me". Truefitt & Hill 1805 with the JR46 and I nailed the lather. Got the water right and had more than enough for the shave, for tomorrow's shave and for the rest of you as well.

The Wilkinson feels just like it did on its first shave. These blades really don't get enough love. Smooth and very effective, or as effective as the razor allowed. While the shave felt great and did end up being a very nice DFS it just took a lot of effort, or so it seemed. Somehow back at 4 I found the angle a bit restrictive. I did three passes to get DFS and it's close to the baby but not there. My thoughts on the razor at 4 after being all the way to 6? I'm not as impressed as I was the first time on this setting. I'll take it up a half notch tomorrow and see if I can tell a difference.

The final two items arrived this week for my original plan for the month. As I said, I'm sticking with the Qshave at this point. I'll put my original plan into play in a future month. I think you'll like it. It's so..............me. And I don't mean that in a narcissistic way. Some of you will know what I mean.

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RyX said: ↑

NOVember and I like it

STrop Shoppe London Morning
Omega #20248 boar brush
Osaka Suribachi bowl, cool water
Ming Shi and Astra SP blade
Alum, Proraso Blu Crema Liquida

View attachment 151043
Three and done? I started with a Personna Lab Blue, then a Gillette Nacet. Fiddled with settings and settled at 4-1/2 for both comfort and effectiveness. So for my 7th use of the clone I shuffled through my blade stash. I don't recall stocking up on Astra Superior Platinums but there they were. Fortune & Chance and a couple of tucks convinced me I must have liked these else why would I have bought more? Taking my Inspired soap in hand I loaded the biggest and oldest brush in my den. Whipped up in the textured bowl; one mess of subtle scented lather. This stuff isn't just tallow, there's glycerin, Castor seed oil, Coconut oil, Cocoa seed butter, & Shea butter. Taking my 3+ passes, a little clean up, and a rinse left no errors. The alum was a little sparkly, but more important I felt no resistance from missed stubble. Rinsed the alum off as I cleaned up my gear and applied the balm and again felt no stubble. Somewhere between getting my technique, angle of attack and pressure, or the soap or the third type of blade - a BBS happened. I don't claim that often but this combo worked.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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I have really enjoyed following your adventures this month with the Qshave/Ming Shi. It looks like you've tamed these beasts and are getting some really fine shaves.

Norcalnewb · Nov 9, 2017

SharptoothC said: ↑

I wish I were here to share lovely pictures of fantastic gear.

Nope.

Shaves have gone well. I am four shaves into Vlasta's ananymous shave cream challenge, and that's been fun. Razors as I wish, focus on the 30DC brush going well. The problem here is deodorant. Yes, I said deodorant.

Technically, my problem wasn't my current deodorant so much as it was what was beside my deodorant on my shelf. Right where my nice, safe, natural roll on deodorant always sits in its nice little white roll on container.

A little back story is needed. Stop here if you wish. I understand. A few years ago I tore my rotator cuff in my right shoulder. After months of worsening pain, loss of motion, loss of strength, and increasing trouble with everyday tasks, I went under the knife. Six months of physical therapy followed. I never did get full strength back in the shoulder. The doc told me I may have trouble down the road again, and well - I am. The pain is back and has been slowly getting worse. Cool weather setting in has not helped. Even putting on deodorant is uncomfortable. But that's not the real problem today. The real problem is that I asked my wife a couple of nights ago to put some Bio Freeze on the offending shoulder to numb the pain. Bio Freeze, which come in a little, white roll on container. A little, white roll on container that is the exact same size as my natural deodorant container. Same size, same shape, same color. In fact, it appears to be the exact same bottle, with a similarly colored lable. And she placed that little bottle of Bio Freeze on my shelf when she finished with it. Right. Beside. My. Deodorant.

I don't dawdle when I put on deodorant. I shower, open it up, left arm, right arm, boom, done. About the time I started putting the cap back on, I got a whiff of something unsettling. Menthol. Which, by the way, is not an ingredient in my deodorant. I picked said bottle back up just as the deep, icy burning of Bio Freeze started settling into my armpits.

I immediately ran to the bathroom, wet a towel and vigorously scrubbed my pits. Too late.

Two hours later, the burning finally stopped. I am sporting bright red armpits. The bright side? My pits smelled nice and menthol-y all day.

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At least you didn't go nuts with it. Sorry to hear about the trouble, Chris.

Norcalnewb · Nov 9, 2017

Keithmax said: ↑

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@NCoxSTL , Neal,didn’t you get the plane ticket we sent via the cartel courier? Here are some pics to to encourage you to improve the efficiency of your carriers.

Wow this thread goes quickly, hard to keep up.
Click to expand...

Looks like a great vacation, Keith!

Norcalnewb · Nov 9, 2017

clint64 said: ↑

November 9, 2017
Colonial Razors General
Feather Super Pro (9)
Zenith B2 Boar
Nuàvia Rossa

Looks like we are in for a rainy, messy day today, so a good shave makes for better day. The Zenith Boar is a joy to use and makes short work of lathering the Rossa. Three passes and some touch ups left me with a near BBS. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
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Beautiful picture, Clint!

Norcalnewb · Nov 9, 2017

wristwatchb said: ↑

November 9

Weber SS
Astra SP (2)
Simpson Chubby 2 Super
MdC unscented
Thayers Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Alt-Innsbruck aftershave

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Wonderful picture, Charlie!

wristwatchb · Nov 9, 2017

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Wonderful picture, Charlie!
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Thanks Jim! Have a fantastic day!

PLAla · Nov 9, 2017

SOTD November 9, 2017

Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick L1 injector
Brush: JR #60 synthetic
Lather: Soap Commander Passion
Post: Witch hazel, Pitralon Classic aftershave
WTG, touch up

Enjoyable and easy shave this morning. Soap Commander is foolproof to lather and provides a great backdrop for a shave. Nice lather and a fairly mild razor led to cruise control shaving. Still using the pre-shave soap with good satisfaction. All came together quite well.

Have a great Thursday!

mrchick · Nov 9, 2017

Keithmax said: ↑

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@NCoxSTL , Neal,didn’t you get the plane ticket we sent via the cartel courier? Here are some pics to to encourage you to improve the efficiency of your carriers.

Wow this thread goes quickly, hard to keep up.
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Nice!

mrchick · Nov 9, 2017

TOVember SOTD
Mystery Soap F
Lancaster Razor Works Brush
Koraat Razor
Thayers WH
Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage & Cedar
Have fun!

NCoxSTL · Nov 9, 2017

wristwatchb said: ↑

Enjoy your vacation, Keith. It looks like you're having a blast!

Don't let @NCoxSTL mislead you. He's already had a vacation.

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Now that's living!

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Nov 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

What's YOUR plan for NOVember?

A Rule with a DE razor

A Focus with a DE razor or razors

A Rule with a straight razor

A Focus with a straight razor or razors

Something like a Focus but not really a focused Focus

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

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

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

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Nov 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

What's YOUR plan for NOVember?

A Rule with a DE razor

A Focus with a DE razor or razors

A Rule with a straight razor

A Focus with a straight razor or razors

Something like a Focus but not really a focused Focus

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

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

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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