January 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Dec 31, 2017.

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Any New Year's Resolutions for your shaves?

  1. Go Dark Side and learn straights this year.

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%

  2. Purchase your dream razor and live happily ever after.

    4 vote(s)
    10.5%

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

    14 vote(s)
    36.8%

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

    10 vote(s)
    26.3%

  5. No Buy 2018!

    5 vote(s)
    13.2%

  6. Cookies. Just going to eat cookies.

    13 vote(s)
    34.2%

  7. I solemnly resolve that I am up to no good.

    19 vote(s)
    50.0%
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  1. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Stirling says their samples are all at least 1oz. They aren't measured precisely and he claims it's generally more than what is on the packages or tubs. He packs it in there. So, yes, I would claim it to be more than one. Glad to be on the list!
     
    PLAla, Jan 11, 2018
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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Mark!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 11, 2018
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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Dan!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 11, 2018
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  4. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    BBQ in STL is a no brainer!

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
     
    NCoxSTL, Jan 11, 2018
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  5. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Video can be altered you know.

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    NCoxSTL, Jan 11, 2018
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim. :happy088:

    Dan, thank you. The General is my favorite all around Artist Club razor.
     
    clint64, Jan 11, 2018
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  7. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Go for it! It's inexpensive and the pucks are only 1.75 ounces so they won't last forever like other tubs of soap.

    Nice report! I think I remember @Primotenore doing the same thing with some Fat when he got down to smaller pieces. Rubbed it on like a shave stick and then lathered away.

    Post a couple here, please!

    I think the G1 and G4 are pretty similar. Love the G1. That’s my favorite all-time injector.
     
    PLAla, Jan 11, 2018
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  8. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I will be praying for Bob and Kathy.
    This is awesome news Adam!
    Congrats on reeling in the epic shave, Keith!
    Very Nice, Neal!
    Awesome shot, Rick! I dont feel bad about rinsing excess lather down the sink anymore! Too much soap to use up!
    Congrats Brain! When do you move in ?
    Awesome photo, Clint!
    13 shaves of heavy loading, imagine how many you could get if you were a soap miser. Probably double that!
    Great photo, Jim! I bet if you relocate all of the soap to the middle of the dish you can resume bowl loading it just fine!
    Stirling samples are listed at 1oz, but I bet they are truly more like 1.5 oz. I have a digital scale coming in tomorrow and will weight a few just for fun!
    Fantastic photo, Mark! That little bottle of cream looks familiar :signs002:
     
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    Linuxguile, Jan 11, 2018
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  9. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I forgot to add about this morning's shave-another difference from yesterday was using the Jayaruh #59 brush.
     
    blondblue, Jan 11, 2018
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    That "66 " is a great looking razor. :happy088:


    Great picture Jim. Sorry about the cut.

    Great photo Amigo.
     
    clint64, Jan 11, 2018
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  11. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    January 11th
    GEM Jr w GEM Stainless (3)
    30DC LE
    Stirling The Lounge
    Thayers
    Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender
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    3rd day with this razor, 1st with this soap that came via trade. The usual excellent Stirling lather with a scent that I’d describe as Tabac-esque. Not a straight up dupe, but a similar tobacco scent. Less Old Lady’s purse, and more Old Man’s club chair. It is very well named. This CL A/S seems to be a nice compliment as well.
    Another nice, smooth shave with this razor and blade. This one is staying in the rotation for sure.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, Jan 11, 2018
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  12. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Nice photo, Jason! I really liked the scent of the lounge, but one of the FO's didn't agree with my face.
     
    Linuxguile, Jan 11, 2018
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew. @Boojum1 and I got the Proraso Single Blade cream and needed a tube to put the cream in for daily use. Mark found one that worked and sent me the link on Amazon.
     
    clint64, Jan 11, 2018
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  14. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thanks, Clint!
     
    PLAla, Jan 11, 2018
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  15. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Andrew. I got a bit of a tingle from it myself, actually. Almost like it was lightly mentholated, but it isn’t. No redness or anything, though. I do get a worse reaction from SDM. Can’t use it.
     
    jtspartan, Jan 11, 2018
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  16. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Another great vintage look, Rick!
    Looks like that brush is starting to break in nicely, Clint!
    Yup, love the ‘66’!
    Ouch, sorry for the red, Jim! Great filter effect, though.
    Another beautiful combo, Mark.
     
    jtspartan, Jan 11, 2018
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Love the B&W photo. You are very good at describing scents in a way that I can actually understand. :happy088:
     
    clint64, Jan 11, 2018
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  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jason. This thing is getting softer by the day.
     
    clint64, Jan 11, 2018
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  19. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    January 11, 2018

    Razor: English FB Tech
    Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum (2)
    Brush: Semogue 620
    Cream: Simpsons Luxury Cream
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    A new brush has entered my den. The Semogue 620 was a generous PIF from @MR41. It actually arrived on Tuesday but, with everything going on, I didn't have it in my hands until yesterday. It was a pleasure to use a boar brush that wasn't trying to fall apart in my hand.

    Yesterday, @Linuxguile asked me how the Flat Bottom Tech compared to the US Pre-War one. My initial reaction was to say that it was a bit milder; upon reflection, I'd say that "smoother" is more the correct word. Looking at the two side-by-side, it's clear that the FB Tech is a bit heavier and has a thicker baseplate. In that regard, it is more like a New than a Tech. It's definitely worth finding one if you are a Tech fan.

    BBS or close enough with no issues.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Jan 11, 2018
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  20. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the description of Lounge. I'm wondering if people have compared it to Gentleman in any way.
     
    blondblue, Jan 11, 2018
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