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. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Ahhh, I dunno...one problem I have is I can't show it on here...(I am the King Of "Pics Or It Didn't Happen".)
     
    blondblue, Apr 18, 2018
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  2. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Is that a fresh bottle of the Veg I see in that pic? Nice brush too btw.
     
    9nein9, Apr 18, 2018
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and thank you for the review of the soap and brush.
     
    clint64, Apr 18, 2018
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jason. The Rover has a finished loft of 24mm x 48mm which is really a great all around size of brush. However, after using some other monster brushes it fills very small my comparison.

    I have three aftershaves that are nearing completion. So I will be ordering some Chatillon later this summer for sure.
     
    clint64, Apr 18, 2018
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic classic shave Rick. Thank for posting your thoughts on the preshave.
     
    clint64, Apr 18, 2018
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  6. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Clint!
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 18, 2018
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  7. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

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    Williams Wednesday/ adjustable April
    Face shave:
    Gem FW
    ASR blade
    William's
    Dads brush
    Dickinson WH
    Aqua Velva blue
    Nice 2 pass wtg- xtg . Smooth as can be ( for an hour or so) with a splash of the blue stuff.

    Head shave:
    Rockwell 6c gunmetal setting 4
    Rockwell blade
    Dads brush
    Williams soap
    1 xtg pass. No drama no problem. Smooth as a beach ball
    Hope everyone is having a great evening!
     
    9nein9, Apr 18, 2018
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  8. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Back to my battle with AoS tallow:

    I worked it liked it owed me money and was avoiding my calls. The brush still needs some breaking in but it made some excellent lather. The Riga Razor is on of my favourites, big, round point, thumb notch and half hollow, plus it looks cool. A nice shave and off to work.

    Irritation A Closeness A Smoothness A Sharpness A+

    Razor: Riga Razor
    Strop: T. Miller
    Brush: Handle by Jason knot Omega boar
    Pre: Nivea
    Soap: AoS Tallow
    AS: Enhanced Alt Insbruck AS, Edwin Jagger ASB
    Scent: Tauer L’Air du Desert Marocain

    IMG_4765.jpg
     
    Keithmax, Apr 18, 2018
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    The 6c gunmetal is really a great looking razor Patrick. :happy088:
     
    clint64, Apr 18, 2018
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I agree Keith. The Riga Razor is a very cool looking razor. Very classy.
     
    clint64, Apr 18, 2018
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  11. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Without the WSP Pure Badger Brush now, that leaves me with 4(unless I pick up a Burma Shave):

    Jayaruh #59
    Stoylin "li'l brudder"
    Stoylin "Pro Handle"
    Crown King 26 mm Spindle Duro Tali.

    I've been happy with all 4.
     
    blondblue, Apr 18, 2018
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  12. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Thanks and thanks! The bottle is a month or two old. @jtspartan takes the blame for my daily brush handle. :)
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 18, 2018
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  13. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thanks Clint. Thats the razor that got me started into all this . Almost went for chrome but changed my mind at last minute . Glad i did .
     
    9nein9, Apr 18, 2018
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  14. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Selecting a new "Teaches of Peaches" vid now! ;)

    YouTube fun search stuff

    Sunny Peaches 77
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 18, 2018
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  15. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Tonight's Pearl Before Swine...

     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 18, 2018
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Good afternoon gentlemen! I got a decent amount of sleep today while you guys were busy! Took me a while to catch up. Great reports, setups and photos!

    I have missed a couple of shaves. Slept a little too long and didn't want to rush my shave. Night shift still going. Tonight marks three weeks. Latest update, possibly 6am Saturday, nighttime coverage will be over. Who knows?

    I think I'll try and get a shave in before going to bed tomorrow morning.

    Happy shaves all!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 18, 2018
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  17. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Stay safe . Its a long haul. Been there!
     
    9nein9, Apr 18, 2018
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  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks Patrick! On a positive note I have been adding some goodies to the arsenal with some of the overtime pay. :)

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 18, 2018
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  19. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    That makes all those long hours worth it .
     
    9nein9, Apr 18, 2018
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  20. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    SOTD 4.18.2018
    Pre-shave: hot shower
    Brush: Barburys synthetic
    Soap: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
    Razor: Shaving Factory TTO
    Blade: Wilkinson-Sword (German) (1)
    Post-shave: Assured WH, Aqua Velva Sensitive 5 in 1 AS Balm, Aqua Velva Musk AS / Cologne

    Quick little shave this morning with Williams and the Shaving Factory TTO (purchased at Sallys). The Williams lathered up very nicely and provided an excellent layer of protection. The razor is effective, but mild. While I could easily do 2 passes on my face and be done, I had to do a couple of clean-up passes on my stubborn neck whiskers.

    Happy shaves everyone!
    sotd 4.18.2018.jpg
     
    sdguero, Apr 18, 2018
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