April 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Apr 1, 2018.

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Your plan for Arko Adustable April?

  1. Use Arko - DUH!!

    11 vote(s)
    29.7%

  2. Use an adjustable razor - DUH!!

    12 vote(s)
    32.4%

  3. Eat cookies. Lots and lots of cookies.

    11 vote(s)
    29.7%

  4. Use a straight razor - maybe with Arko?

    3 vote(s)
    8.1%

  5. I'll shave whatever way I want, thank you very much Mr. Nosey!

    25 vote(s)
    67.6%

  6. Mail some new survey ideas to Cartel HQ - those guys are dragging us down!

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%
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  1. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks John!

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    jluc, Apr 3, 2018
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  2. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    From days gone by, I had a customer who used to order: Kill it. Cut it. Pass over the fire on the way to my plate.
     
    Edison Carter, Apr 3, 2018
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  3. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Tuesday and back to the Tabac wars:

    This razor always delivers, easy to maintain, easy to handle and looks cool.

    Irritation A+ Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ +Sharpness A+

    Razor: Dovo Bismarck
    Strop: T. Miller
    Brush: Elite Razor Manchurian
    Pre: Nivea
    Soap: Tabac
    AS: Enhanced Alt Insbruk AS, Edwin Jagger ASB
    Scent: Zoologist Civet

    ID - 1.jpg
     
    Keithmax, Apr 3, 2018
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Dan!
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 3, 2018
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture!
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 3, 2018
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture, Keith!
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 3, 2018
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  7. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Gem Micromatic
    Gem stainless
    Semogue BC Mistura
    Arko
    Superior 70 Bay rum

    Blade is tired and needs to be changed. Otherwise a nice shave. Day 131 or something.
     
    PanChango, Apr 3, 2018
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  8. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    Definitely the Dorco STD-301.

    It's an interesting blade in that it seems to be unusually thin. As a result, it really needs a razor which can clamp it tightly.

    I used to think it was crap while Fuzzy kept saying it was great. Neal was the first one to notice the thinness and the rest fell into place from there.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Apr 3, 2018
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  9. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    How many shaves did you manage to get out of that blade?
     
    jtface, Apr 3, 2018
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  10. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Nice tub o' soap you got there!:rofl:
     
    jtface, Apr 3, 2018
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very Nice. :happy096:
     
    clint64, Apr 3, 2018
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Dan.
     
    clint64, Apr 3, 2018
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shaves, reports and photos Gentlemen. :eatdrink047:
     
    clint64, Apr 3, 2018
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  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks Clint!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 3, 2018
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    April 3, 2018
    Wolfman OC
    Feather
    DK7 with Druida Manchurian
    AOS Peppermint Cream

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    A great shave is a wonderful way to start the workday. The AOS Peppermint Cream was easy to lather with great residual slickness. Three passes and touchups ended just short of perfect shave. Not too bad for a Tuesday morning. A splash of Fine Lavender kept the peppermint theme going. I hope you have a great Tuesday.
     
    clint64, Apr 3, 2018
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  16. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    I normally get between 5 and 7 shaves per blade but rarely count any more. I'm sure this one falls in that range, just not sure of the exact number.
     
    PanChango, Apr 3, 2018
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Wonderful picture, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 3, 2018
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    April 3 SOTD:

    Razor: Gem MMOC
    Blade: Gem Stainless
    Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
    Lather: Stirling San Antonio
    Aftershave: M&L Florida Water
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    I kept myself to one pass this morning as I was feeling a little lazy again. I ended with a CCS with no irritation. It was actually a pretty nice shave, and the Florida Water just put the perfect cap on it. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 3, 2018
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  19. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    That seems like pretty good going compared to the 3-4 I get from my Astra SP DE blades. Is your beard pretty coarse? Or do you get roughly the same out of DE blades?
     
    jtface, Apr 3, 2018
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  20. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    I sometimes find that 1 pass is nice... Just because there'll be no irritation/burn etc. It sounds like a good plan if you are not so hot on the MMOC just yet!
     
    jtface, Apr 3, 2018
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