January 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

wchnu · Jan 8, 2018

I just noticed that I have not gotten in a single shavette shave so far this month. I do not own any of that Jeeves stuff. I will drag out the LORD plastic shavette tomorrow maybe.

What I did do was have a fantastic shave from a great Schick Adjustable before work tonight. These things are not my favorite injector...but they do rock!!

RyX · Jan 8, 2018

wchnu said: ↑

As for the chunky red heads we can always hope!!
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SharptoothC · Jan 8, 2018

NCoxSTL said: ↑

January 2018

Shavettes and Jeeves January!

January 7 - Special Memorial Shave

Razor - Gillette Techmatic
Blades - Techmatic Cartridge Band (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Omega 10066 Boar
Post - Alum, Old Spice for Monday morning

January 7, 1928, the youngest of 5 boys was born in Rolla, Kansas. Now I know you all know exactly where Rolla is, right? No? Well, you know where the end of the world is? Rolla isn't the end of the world but you can see it from there. He was born to a hard working set of parents who stayed put in Rolla during the early days of the Depression and Dust Bowl, then moved to Colorado to survive the remaining Dust Bowl, and returned to Hugoton, Kansas. You know Rolla, right, where you can see the end of the world? Well Hugoton can see Rolla.

Skipping a lot of great old stories...........this young man grew up and met a local farmer's girl who was his exact opposite. He of the Indian motorcycle, cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve and all around trouble maker when he wanted to be. She of the church going, upstanding pillar in the community parents. They had three children of their own. The oldest a boy, James Otis, then two years later a girl, Myra Marie and, following several miscarriages seven years later, their youngest boy, Neal Frank.

The man's name was Gayle Frank Cox, and he mightily hated his first name. But, that's how he was known. He was one fine mechanic, truck driver, working stiff type of guy and believed in hard work and honesty. Lie to him and get caught.....well.....let's just say I remember well how he handled that the one and only time I tried. Sitting down became an adventure.

My Dad's razor of choice for most of the time I remember him was the Gillette Techmatic. He loved Gillette products and his earlier razor had been a Super Speed. In 1973 he actually switched to the radically new Trac II from Gillette. And, in July of 1973, he died at the age of 45. Well, now in 2018, it would have been his 90th birthday today. He's now been gone as long as he lived. I loved my Dad. I idolized my Dad, and I still, at times, miss him terribly. So, in honor of him, I chose to acquire a NOS Techmatic still brand new in the cardboard packing as well as one in the much fancier plastic case. The one in the plastic case will stay in my collection in his memory. The other one was released from its vintage prison and used tonight for his 90th birthday shave.

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I kept it simple, because that's the way he liked it. Arko and a boar brush. Dad used Gillette canned foam - a simple choice back then. I did two passes and touch ups which he would think was absolutely insane. Nobody needs to shave more than one pass at a time. Tomorrow morning I'll splash on the Old Spice because that was his aftershave of choice. Happy Birthday Dad! As crazy as you would think I am for my passion about something you saw as a chore, I know you're proud to see so many Gillettes in my den!

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Beautiful write-up, Neal. Thanks for sharing your memories.

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wchnu · Jan 8, 2018

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I have no idea what your talking about. Always classy....well usually....sometim......oh never mind.

Screwtape · Jan 8, 2018

NCoxSTL said: ↑

January 2018

Shavettes and Jeeves January!

January 7 - Special Memorial Shave

Razor - Gillette Techmatic
Blades - Techmatic Cartridge Band (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Omega 10066 Boar
Post - Alum, Old Spice for Monday morning

January 7, 1928, the youngest of 5 boys was born in Rolla, Kansas. Now I know you all know exactly where Rolla is, right? No? Well, you know where the end of the world is? Rolla isn't the end of the world but you can see it from there. He was born to a hard working set of parents who stayed put in Rolla during the early days of the Depression and Dust Bowl, then moved to Colorado to survive the remaining Dust Bowl, and returned to Hugoton, Kansas. You know Rolla, right, where you can see the end of the world? Well Hugoton can see Rolla.

Skipping a lot of great old stories...........this young man grew up and met a local farmer's girl who was his exact opposite. He of the Indian motorcycle, cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve and all around trouble maker when he wanted to be. She of the church going, upstanding pillar in the community parents. They had three children of their own. The oldest a boy, James Otis, then two years later a girl, Myra Marie and, following several miscarriages seven years later, their youngest boy, Neal Frank.

The man's name was Gayle Frank Cox, and he mightily hated his first name. But, that's how he was known. He was one fine mechanic, truck driver, working stiff type of guy and believed in hard work and honesty. Lie to him and get caught.....well.....let's just say I remember well how he handled that the one and only time I tried. Sitting down became an adventure.

My Dad's razor of choice for most of the time I remember him was the Gillette Techmatic. He loved Gillette products and his earlier razor had been a Super Speed. In 1973 he actually switched to the radically new Trac II from Gillette. And, in July of 1973, he died at the age of 45. Well, now in 2018, it would have been his 90th birthday today. He's now been gone as long as he lived. I loved my Dad. I idolized my Dad, and I still, at times, miss him terribly. So, in honor of him, I chose to acquire a NOS Techmatic still brand new in the cardboard packing as well as one in the much fancier plastic case. The one in the plastic case will stay in my collection in his memory. The other one was released from its vintage prison and used tonight for his 90th birthday shave.

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I kept it simple, because that's the way he liked it. Arko and a boar brush. Dad used Gillette canned foam - a simple choice back then. I did two passes and touch ups which he would think was absolutely insane. Nobody needs to shave more than one pass at a time. Tomorrow morning I'll splash on the Old Spice because that was his aftershave of choice. Happy Birthday Dad! As crazy as you would think I am for my passion about something you saw as a chore, I know you're proud to see so many Gillettes in my den!

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Great writeup, Neal. Thanks for posting it. I just spent the weekend at my favourite uncle's funeral. He was 83, so in that same generation as your Dad, a farmer and oilfield geologist. From the sounds of it, he and your Dad would have gotten along like a house afire. That was a great generation of men.

Keithmax · Jan 8, 2018

Drygulch said: ↑

If you don't have the storyteller's album with Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, do yourself a favor and get it. It is some of the best either recorded.
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I’m a big fan of the man in black and Willie.

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View attachment 155774 First of all, thanks to tall of you who chimed in on my shave question of the day a couple of days ago. Took a day off of shaving to see if two days growth would make it easier to pick up on the subtleties of the whisker growth patterns. Nope. Two days growth basically just sticks up and is bristly from every direction. So I threw caution to the wind and went with a (mostly) ATG pass. One pass DFS, but a weeper or two and some irritation. I think @Linuxguile is spot on; the pass or passes prior to the ATG pass appear, in my case, only necessary to prepare for the ATG pass. It’s kind of like the approach shot that sets up the put, but the putt is where the money is.

Anyway, after reviewing many a fancy pants soap, I lathered up some Stirling pearberry and remembered why I love Stirling so much - great (and strong) scents, easy lather and super slick glide.

I also got to test drive my newly received Delta Echo custom Slim today. Love it!!!
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It’s the same for me, the first three passes get me on the on the green in regulation and the final pass, ATG is the money pass.

NCoxSTL said: ↑

January 2018

Shavettes and Jeeves January!

January 7 - Special Memorial Shave

Razor - Gillette Techmatic
Blades - Techmatic Cartridge Band (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Omega 10066 Boar
Post - Alum, Old Spice for Monday morning

January 7, 1928, the youngest of 5 boys was born in Rolla, Kansas. Now I know you all know exactly where Rolla is, right? No? Well, you know where the end of the world is? Rolla isn't the end of the world but you can see it from there. He was born to a hard working set of parents who stayed put in Rolla during the early days of the Depression and Dust Bowl, then moved to Colorado to survive the remaining Dust Bowl, and returned to Hugoton, Kansas. You know Rolla, right, where you can see the end of the world? Well Hugoton can see Rolla.

Skipping a lot of great old stories...........this young man grew up and met a local farmer's girl who was his exact opposite. He of the Indian motorcycle, cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve and all around trouble maker when he wanted to be. She of the church going, upstanding pillar in the community parents. They had three children of their own. The oldest a boy, James Otis, then two years later a girl, Myra Marie and, following several miscarriages seven years later, their youngest boy, Neal Frank.

The man's name was Gayle Frank Cox, and he mightily hated his first name. But, that's how he was known. He was one fine mechanic, truck driver, working stiff type of guy and believed in hard work and honesty. Lie to him and get caught.....well.....let's just say I remember well how he handled that the one and only time I tried. Sitting down became an adventure.

My Dad's razor of choice for most of the time I remember him was the Gillette Techmatic. He loved Gillette products and his earlier razor had been a Super Speed. In 1973 he actually switched to the radically new Trac II from Gillette. And, in July of 1973, he died at the age of 45. Well, now in 2018, it would have been his 90th birthday today. He's now been gone as long as he lived. I loved my Dad. I idolized my Dad, and I still, at times, miss him terribly. So, in honor of him, I chose to acquire a NOS Techmatic still brand new in the cardboard packing as well as one in the much fancier plastic case. The one in the plastic case will stay in my collection in his memory. The other one was released from its vintage prison and used tonight for his 90th birthday shave.

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I kept it simple, because that's the way he liked it. Arko and a boar brush. Dad used Gillette canned foam - a simple choice back then. I did two passes and touch ups which he would think was absolutely insane. Nobody needs to shave more than one pass at a time. Tomorrow morning I'll splash on the Old Spice because that was his aftershave of choice. Happy Birthday Dad! As crazy as you would think I am for my passion about something you saw as a chore, I know you're proud to see so many Gillettes in my den!

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Amazing post, thank your for sharing.

Norcalnewb · Jan 8, 2018

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Razor: Q-Shave Merkur Futur clone (set at 1.5)
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Rockwell Synthetic shaving brush
Soap: Les Industries Groom Shaving Soap
A/S: Les Industries Groom Aftershave Balm
Bowl: Ceramic shaving bowl made by Québec artist Mélanie Ranger

I am new to wet shaving and still in the learning phase. This 30 day challenge will be good for me, because I have a tendency to "experiment" when something does not go like I planned it.
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Welcome to the thread, Steve!

Norcalnewb · Jan 8, 2018

NCoxSTL said: ↑

January 2018

Shavettes and Jeeves January!

January 7 - Special Memorial Shave

Razor - Gillette Techmatic
Blades - Techmatic Cartridge Band (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Omega 10066 Boar
Post - Alum, Old Spice for Monday morning

January 7, 1928, the youngest of 5 boys was born in Rolla, Kansas. Now I know you all know exactly where Rolla is, right? No? Well, you know where the end of the world is? Rolla isn't the end of the world but you can see it from there. He was born to a hard working set of parents who stayed put in Rolla during the early days of the Depression and Dust Bowl, then moved to Colorado to survive the remaining Dust Bowl, and returned to Hugoton, Kansas. You know Rolla, right, where you can see the end of the world? Well Hugoton can see Rolla.

Skipping a lot of great old stories...........this young man grew up and met a local farmer's girl who was his exact opposite. He of the Indian motorcycle, cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve and all around trouble maker when he wanted to be. She of the church going, upstanding pillar in the community parents. They had three children of their own. The oldest a boy, James Otis, then two years later a girl, Myra Marie and, following several miscarriages seven years later, their youngest boy, Neal Frank.

The man's name was Gayle Frank Cox, and he mightily hated his first name. But, that's how he was known. He was one fine mechanic, truck driver, working stiff type of guy and believed in hard work and honesty. Lie to him and get caught.....well.....let's just say I remember well how he handled that the one and only time I tried. Sitting down became an adventure.

My Dad's razor of choice for most of the time I remember him was the Gillette Techmatic. He loved Gillette products and his earlier razor had been a Super Speed. In 1973 he actually switched to the radically new Trac II from Gillette. And, in July of 1973, he died at the age of 45. Well, now in 2018, it would have been his 90th birthday today. He's now been gone as long as he lived. I loved my Dad. I idolized my Dad, and I still, at times, miss him terribly. So, in honor of him, I chose to acquire a NOS Techmatic still brand new in the cardboard packing as well as one in the much fancier plastic case. The one in the plastic case will stay in my collection in his memory. The other one was released from its vintage prison and used tonight for his 90th birthday shave.

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I kept it simple, because that's the way he liked it. Arko and a boar brush. Dad used Gillette canned foam - a simple choice back then. I did two passes and touch ups which he would think was absolutely insane. Nobody needs to shave more than one pass at a time. Tomorrow morning I'll splash on the Old Spice because that was his aftershave of choice. Happy Birthday Dad! As crazy as you would think I am for my passion about something you saw as a chore, I know you're proud to see so many Gillettes in my den!

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Nice write up, Neal. Happy birthday to your dad.

clint64 · Jan 8, 2018

Steve G said: ↑

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Razor: Q-Shave Merkur Futur clone (set at 1.5)
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Rockwell Synthetic shaving brush
Soap: Les Industries Groom Shaving Soap
A/S: Les Industries Groom Aftershave Balm
Bowl: Ceramic shaving bowl made by Québec artist Mélanie Ranger

I am new to wet shaving and still in the learning phase. This 30 day challenge will be good for me, because I have a tendency to "experiment" when something does not go like I planned it.
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Welcome aboard Steve.

clint64 · Jan 8, 2018

NCoxSTL said: ↑

January 2018

Shavettes and Jeeves January!

January 7 - Special Memorial Shave

Razor - Gillette Techmatic
Blades - Techmatic Cartridge Band (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Omega 10066 Boar
Post - Alum, Old Spice for Monday morning

January 7, 1928, the youngest of 5 boys was born in Rolla, Kansas. Now I know you all know exactly where Rolla is, right? No? Well, you know where the end of the world is? Rolla isn't the end of the world but you can see it from there. He was born to a hard working set of parents who stayed put in Rolla during the early days of the Depression and Dust Bowl, then moved to Colorado to survive the remaining Dust Bowl, and returned to Hugoton, Kansas. You know Rolla, right, where you can see the end of the world? Well Hugoton can see Rolla.

Skipping a lot of great old stories...........this young man grew up and met a local farmer's girl who was his exact opposite. He of the Indian motorcycle, cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve and all around trouble maker when he wanted to be. She of the church going, upstanding pillar in the community parents. They had three children of their own. The oldest a boy, James Otis, then two years later a girl, Myra Marie and, following several miscarriages seven years later, their youngest boy, Neal Frank.

The man's name was Gayle Frank Cox, and he mightily hated his first name. But, that's how he was known. He was one fine mechanic, truck driver, working stiff type of guy and believed in hard work and honesty. Lie to him and get caught.....well.....let's just say I remember well how he handled that the one and only time I tried. Sitting down became an adventure.

My Dad's razor of choice for most of the time I remember him was the Gillette Techmatic. He loved Gillette products and his earlier razor had been a Super Speed. In 1973 he actually switched to the radically new Trac II from Gillette. And, in July of 1973, he died at the age of 45. Well, now in 2018, it would have been his 90th birthday today. He's now been gone as long as he lived. I loved my Dad. I idolized my Dad, and I still, at times, miss him terribly. So, in honor of him, I chose to acquire a NOS Techmatic still brand new in the cardboard packing as well as one in the much fancier plastic case. The one in the plastic case will stay in my collection in his memory. The other one was released from its vintage prison and used tonight for his 90th birthday shave.

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I kept it simple, because that's the way he liked it. Arko and a boar brush. Dad used Gillette canned foam - a simple choice back then. I did two passes and touch ups which he would think was absolutely insane. Nobody needs to shave more than one pass at a time. Tomorrow morning I'll splash on the Old Spice because that was his aftershave of choice. Happy Birthday Dad! As crazy as you would think I am for my passion about something you saw as a chore, I know you're proud to see so many Gillettes in my den!

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Wonderful story Neal and a very nice way to remember your Dad.

clint64 · Jan 8, 2018

January 8, 2018
Colonial Razor “The General”
Feather Pro (1)
Thater Beehive White Boar
Fine Platinum

Hardware change for the new week. I will be using the General in brass along with my new Thater Boar brush. I did palm lather the brush last week about 7 times or so this morning was its first actually use. The big boar loaded and lathered the Platinum easily. The tips are already split enough that face lathering was enjoyable and should get better with more use. Loaded with a Feather Pro blade the General feels much like a super sized New LC. Three passes and touch ups ended in a near perfect shave. My lower right neck proving to be my nemesis as usual. A splash of Fine Platinum and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

Norcalnewb · Jan 8, 2018

January 8 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
Stirling Frozen Tundra
Classic Samurai Shavette
Stirling Unscented PSB
Barbasol Brisk AS

I take a few days off, and I am over 200 posts behind! I don't know if I will catch that up or not, but it looks like Charlie @wristwatchb had a great trip. I also saw quite a few nice pictures.

I took my son hunting with my dad as sort of a birthday present to my son. It was a lot of fun, and I saw my dad as excited about hunting as I have in a very long time. It was great to have some time with both of them. I didn't shave while out on the trip, but did as soon as we got back to my parents place on Saturday. It looked like this:

I did one pass as we were in a hurry. And got about a SAS put of it. Sunday morning, before heading to there church I shaved again:

It was the same set up, and so I went for a single XTG pass and got very near a BBS. It made for a nice wrap up to the trip.

This morning I shaved at the gym. I only needed a touch up again, so a single WTG pass, and I was somewhere between a SAS and CCS which is more than good enough for this Monday. I hope everyone has been doing well.

Norcalnewb · Jan 8, 2018

clint64 said: ↑

January 8, 2018
Colonial Razor “The General”
Feather Pro (1)
Thater Beehive White Boar
Fine Platinum

Hardware change for the new week. I will be using the General in brass along with my new Thater Boar brush. I did palm lather the brush last week about 7 times or so this morning was its first actually use. The big boar loaded and lathered the Platinum easily. The tips are already split enough that face lathering was enjoyable and should get better with more use. Loaded with a Feather Pro blade the General feels much like a super sized New LC. Three passes and touch ups ended in a near perfect shave. My lower right neck proving to be my nemesis as usual. A splash of Fine Platinum and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Monday.
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Terrific picture, Clint!

PLAla · Jan 8, 2018

SOTD January 8, 2018

Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM G-Bar
Brush: Stirling Kong synthetic
Soap: Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Post: Witch hazel, Pitralon Classic aftershave
WTG, touch up

Blade trial continues. Today is a PTFE blade for the G-Bar. Wow - felt great. I have no issues with the plain stainless blades from GEM but this one felt a good bit smoother. I had tried PTFE blades a while back but my technique is a lot better with the GEM razors now and I can tell these are good blades. Smooth and comfortable all around.

This Scots Pine sample has probably one more shave left. That will be Wednesday most likely. Tomorrow will be a tobacco-themed shave. Some great photos and posts happening in this thread as usual. Let's have a great day!

PLAla · Jan 8, 2018

NCoxSTL said: ↑

January 2018

Shavettes and Jeeves January!

January 7 - Special Memorial Shave

Razor - Gillette Techmatic
Blades - Techmatic Cartridge Band (1)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Omega 10066 Boar
Post - Alum, Old Spice for Monday morning

January 7, 1928, the youngest of 5 boys was born in Rolla, Kansas. Now I know you all know exactly where Rolla is, right? No? Well, you know where the end of the world is? Rolla isn't the end of the world but you can see it from there. He was born to a hard working set of parents who stayed put in Rolla during the early days of the Depression and Dust Bowl, then moved to Colorado to survive the remaining Dust Bowl, and returned to Hugoton, Kansas. You know Rolla, right, where you can see the end of the world? Well Hugoton can see Rolla.

Skipping a lot of great old stories...........this young man grew up and met a local farmer's girl who was his exact opposite. He of the Indian motorcycle, cigarettes rolled up in his sleeve and all around trouble maker when he wanted to be. She of the church going, upstanding pillar in the community parents. They had three children of their own. The oldest a boy, James Otis, then two years later a girl, Myra Marie and, following several miscarriages seven years later, their youngest boy, Neal Frank.

The man's name was Gayle Frank Cox, and he mightily hated his first name. But, that's how he was known. He was one fine mechanic, truck driver, working stiff type of guy and believed in hard work and honesty. Lie to him and get caught.....well.....let's just say I remember well how he handled that the one and only time I tried. Sitting down became an adventure.

My Dad's razor of choice for most of the time I remember him was the Gillette Techmatic. He loved Gillette products and his earlier razor had been a Super Speed. In 1973 he actually switched to the radically new Trac II from Gillette. And, in July of 1973, he died at the age of 45. Well, now in 2018, it would have been his 90th birthday today. He's now been gone as long as he lived. I loved my Dad. I idolized my Dad, and I still, at times, miss him terribly. So, in honor of him, I chose to acquire a NOS Techmatic still brand new in the cardboard packing as well as one in the much fancier plastic case. The one in the plastic case will stay in my collection in his memory. The other one was released from its vintage prison and used tonight for his 90th birthday shave.

I kept it simple, because that's the way he liked it. Arko and a boar brush. Dad used Gillette canned foam - a simple choice back then. I did two passes and touch ups which he would think was absolutely insane. Nobody needs to shave more than one pass at a time. Tomorrow morning I'll splash on the Old Spice because that was his aftershave of choice. Happy Birthday Dad! As crazy as you would think I am for my passion about something you saw as a chore, I know you're proud to see so many Gillettes in my den!

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Poignant post, Neal. Really enjoyed reading it.

Steve G · Jan 8, 2018

RyX said: ↑

If you are reading along and see something you'd like to comment about - use your cursor to highlight the text and click on the "QUOTE" bubble. If you have done it a couple times before you reach the end of your reading all the snippets of quoted text will be available as a Mulitquote when you use the Reply box
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Oh nice! Didn't trealize we could do that...

RyX said: ↑

If you are computer savvy, pretend I'm mumbling to myself and move on
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I've been working in the IT industry for the past 25 years or so. But I still didn't see the multiquote option!

RyX said: ↑

There will be occasions where members of the 30 DC may commit acts of Sport Shaving, Malarkey, and Shenanigans. First rule of 30 DC is don't talk about 30 DC, right? If some of these guys wives found out about their extensive soap, razor, brush and aftershave hoards they's be knocking on your door asking to sleep on the couch. I'm happily divorced so no worries. But when you are told to save Popsicle sticks, just do it. We'll tell you why, later.
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I've seen a lot of reference to these subjects, but still don't fully comprehend the ramifications of them.

As far as shaves go:

I shaved last night (decided to shave at night, so if I get a red face, I don't have to wear it at work and I can take my time to do my shave).
New blade, setting at 1.5 and I tried to "ride the cap" as much as possible. This was my third shave. Much, much more smooter than my first two shaves.

If had to rate them, I would say that my first shave was a 4 out of 10 (had a 3 day stubble), my second shave was a 3 out of 10 and my last one was a 6 out of 10.

I still had some burning sensation but no bloodletting. The shave was not as close as my second one, where I scrape about half an inch of skin in the process ... but I did have a BBS shave (I am slowly getting the shaving lingo I think...)

Screwtape · Jan 8, 2018

Steve G said: ↑

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Razor: Q-Shave Merkur Futur clone (set at 1.5)
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Rockwell Synthetic shaving brush
Soap: Les Industries Groom Shaving Soap
A/S: Les Industries Groom Aftershave Balm
Bowl: Ceramic shaving bowl made by Québec artist Mélanie Ranger

I am new to wet shaving and still in the learning phase. This 30 day challenge will be good for me, because I have a tendency to "experiment" when something does not go like I planned it.
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Welcome to the 30DC, Steve! I joined in late Octoer 2016 so just over a year ago. I was fairly incompetent at all aspects of wetshaving then and now I get good shaves and quite enjoy it. Plus the company here is great!

I have a PIF running right now in the Freebies section of the Marketplace part of the board. (PIF= Pay It Forward, i.e. A free giveaway of some sort to fellow TSD members). Mine is for new members so you would be eligible . If you're interested, pop over there and throw your name in the virtual hat for the draw.

Norcalnewb · Jan 8, 2018

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD January 8, 2018

Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM G-Bar
Brush: Stirling Kong synthetic
Soap: Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
Post: Witch hazel, Pitralon Classic aftershave
WTG, touch up

Blade trial continues. Today is a PTFE blade for the G-Bar. Wow - felt great. I have no issues with the plain stainless blades from GEM but this one felt a good bit smoother. I had tried PTFE blades a while back but my technique is a lot better with the GEM razors now and I can tell these are good blades. Smooth and comfortable all around.

This Scots Pine sample has probably one more shave left. That will be Wednesday most likely. Tomorrow will be a tobacco-themed shave. Some great photos and posts happening in this thread as usual. Let's have a great day!

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Great picture, Perry!

PLAla · Jan 8, 2018

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Great picture, Perry!
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Thank you, Jim!

Norcalnewb · Jan 8, 2018

Steve G said: ↑

Oh nice! Didn't trealize we could do that...

I've been working in the IT industry for the past 25 years or so. But I still didn't see the multiquote option!

I've seen a lot of reference to these subjects, but still don't fully comprehend the ramifications of them.

As far as shaves go:

I shaved last night (decided to shave at night, so if I get a red face, I don't have to wear it at work and I can take my time to do my shave).
New blade, setting at 1.5 and I tried to "ride the cap" as much as possible. This was my third shave. Much, much more smooter than my first two shaves.

If had to rate them, I would say that my first shave was a 4 out of 10 (had a 3 day stubble), my second shave was a 3 out of 10 and my last one was a 6 out of 10.

I still had some burning sensation but no bloodletting. The shave was not as close as my second one, where I scrape about half an inch of skin in the process ... but I did have a BBS shave (I am slowly getting the shaving lingo I think...)
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Sounds like a good third shave, Steve. You may have heard, but the Futur and the clones can be aggressive. They are terrific razors. Personally, I rarely shoot for BBS, as it helps reduce the chance of irritation. A nice Close Comfortable Shave (CCS) or Darn Fine Shave (DFS) is perfect for me. Thanks to this thread, I am able to get a minimum of this level with ease and comfort. Stick around and listen to some of masters on here, and I am sure you will get there too.

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January 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Any New Year's Resolutions for your shaves?

Go Dark Side and learn straights this year.

Purchase your dream razor and live happily ever after.

Use up some of the excess soaps/creams I've been stockpiling.

Limit purchases of shaving gear to less than 25% of my gross income.

No Buy 2018!

Cookies. Just going to eat cookies.

I solemnly resolve that I am up to no good.

wchnu Duck Season!

RyX DoH!

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

wchnu Duck Season!

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

clint64 Blind Squirrel

clint64 Blind Squirrel

clint64 Blind Squirrel

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

Steve G Active Member

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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January 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Any New Year's Resolutions for your shaves?

Go Dark Side and learn straights this year.

Purchase your dream razor and live happily ever after.

Use up some of the excess soaps/creams I've been stockpiling.

Limit purchases of shaving gear to less than 25% of my gross income.

No Buy 2018!

Cookies. Just going to eat cookies.

I solemnly resolve that I am up to no good.

wchnu Duck Season!

RyX DoH!

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

wchnu Duck Season!

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

clint64 Blind Squirrel

clint64 Blind Squirrel

clint64 Blind Squirrel

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

Steve G Active Member

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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