June 2018 30 Day Rule/focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, May 31, 2018.

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What was your first razor when you saw the light?

  1. Weishi/Van der Hagen/ Microtouch

    5 vote(s)
    13.5%

  2. Gillette TTO (Super Speed, Aristocrat)

    7 vote(s)
    18.9%

  3. Gillette Adjustable

    7 vote(s)
    18.9%

  4. Cheap 3 piece or TTO found online or in a store

    15 vote(s)
    40.5%

  5. SE of some kind

    4 vote(s)
    10.8%

  6. Straight razor - because I was manly like that

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%

  7. I was eating a cookie, minding my own business, and was given a razor.

    3 vote(s)
    8.1%

  8. I was eating a cookie, minding my own business, woke up with no memory of the first shave.

    7 vote(s)
    18.9%
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  1. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Thank you for that, Clint. Since I'm known to make my soaps last a pretty long time,(as I'm sure many do), that does indeed make it worth it. Do you and Wade buy from the regular site, or from the "Mystic Water 4 Men" section?. I don't recall Jeff's Lavender being in the 4 Men.
     
    blondblue, Jun 4, 2018
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    All the shaving soaps are ordered on the 4 men section. I just checked and Jeff's Lavender is listed.
     
    clint64, Jun 4, 2018
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  3. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Right, OK. Michelle has some pretty classic choices there.
     
    blondblue, Jun 4, 2018
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  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Everything was basic, except the finish!
    Beautiful blade, Keith!
    Fantastic photo, Clint! I'm glad you are enjoying the New SC! I'm not shy about saying that it is my favorite Gillette DE!
    Fantastic setup Jim! Interesting handle on the Chatsworth!
    Man that's a shiny New!!
     
    Linuxguile, Jun 4, 2018
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew. I have SS and Slim from my birth year that I really don't enjoy using. Honestly, I have not tried a TTO razor I like. I enjoyed the New LC and only sold it to fund another purchase. I like the SC better than the LC.
     
    clint64, Jun 4, 2018
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  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Wish it was original...:cool:
     
    Primotenore, Jun 4, 2018
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  7. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Those two crack me up.
     
    9nein9, Jun 4, 2018
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  8. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    June 4, 2018

    Razor: B4 Gillette Red Tip
    Blade: 7 O'Clock Permasharp Stainless (3)
    Brush: VdH Boar
    Soap: FrankenMarvy
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    Just a quick repeat of yesterday's satisfying shave. :)
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Jun 4, 2018
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  9. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    We'll be seeing them again :).
     
    blondblue, Jun 4, 2018
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  10. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Already to far behind to catch up. I am almost always with the basics gear. I will pick up a VDH or some such razor to use too. Mostly always use Dorco blades from the Dollar Sto so that is covered. Viva La Revolution!! The basic guys are taking over......
     
    wchnu, Jun 4, 2018
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  11. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    No I am not! The test came back negative.
     
    Bama Samurai, Jun 4, 2018
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  12. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    58 could be a push button. Beautiful razor.
     
    wchnu, Jun 4, 2018
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  13. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    That right there is funny!
     
    wchnu, Jun 4, 2018
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  14. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    :sexe:
     
    Primotenore, Jun 4, 2018
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  15. SharptoothC

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

    I haven't experienced lather issues with Mystic Water either. I found it to be a very nice soap.

    Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
     
    SharptoothC, Jun 4, 2018
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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 4, 2018
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 4, 2018
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  18. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD June 4, 2018

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: vintage Personna Chrome
    Razor: Schick E2 injector
    Brush: Artisan badger
    Soap: Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum
    Post: Witch hazel, Epsilon Blue Mediterranean aftershave

    Bit of a rough shave this morning. First of all, Wilson was running around like a loon and we were going to meet my wife's aunt for lunch. So we were rushing to get ready some and it affected the shave. Went too fast and got several weepers. This razor isn't all that smooth to me like the other Schicks. It needs time and attention. Lesson learned.

    Good news is that the Jeeves soap is on its last legs. It's been a fun time using it to extinction.

    Have a great day!

    SOTD 6-4-18.JPG
     
    PLAla, Jun 4, 2018
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  19. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Nice photo and report, Joseph. I have Mystic Water Irish Traveler and don't find it difficult to lather. It's not a full tub (my CT doesn't allow me to own full pucks :rofl:) but in my little use with it I haven't detected difficulty in lathering.

    Same thing with Mitchell's Wool Fat. I was anxious to use it because I had heard it was so difficult to lather. Now I use it once a week and have never had problems lathering it. Goes to show you we need to use the products and form our own opinions.
     
    PLAla, Jun 4, 2018
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  20. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    @PickledNorthern, @clint64, @Boojum1, @BaylorGator, and maybe some others.

    What are the scents like for Soapy Science. I looked at them last night and would've chosen Doc's Special Blend if I were going to order. I'm not too big on citrusy soaps and have that area covered pretty well by Stirling.

    I also thought about getting the unscented soap.

    Anyway, what are your takes on the scents? I can see from all of your rave reviews that the soap performance is outstanding.
     
    PLAla, Jun 4, 2018
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