July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Jun 30, 2018.

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Any chance you're joining us for Cinco de Julio?

  1. Of course. In fact, I save my popsicle sticks for just this occasion!

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  2. Of course not. I'm sane.

    7 vote(s)
    31.8%

  3. I'll think about it but I'm too busy eating cookies.

    7 vote(s)
    31.8%

  4. I'll let you know when I get to St. Louis.

    2 vote(s)
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  1. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly


    Well, if it helps any, one of the guys in the Excalibur Club over on the B+B forum got over 120 shaves on a vintage British Wilkinson blade. I rather suspect that most of those shaves weren't as crisp and smooth as they could have been with a fresh blade though. I went for 42 shaves myself on a vintage Pal carbon steel DE blade, using a vintage blade sharpener to refresh it every half dozen shaves, and the shaves gradually deteriorated after the first dozen.
     
    Screwtape, Jul 7, 2018
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  2. Simon Smailus

    Simon Smailus Guest

    7th July
    Great shave today. The whole face is BBS and only a tiny amount of feedback form the Alum block. Really happy with the results. The foam video showed earlier was also a big help as I realised that my foam was still too dry.

    Thanks guys really appreciate the feedback, tips and support! Looking forward to how the rest of the month will play out.

    I'm at a conference all day so you might not hear from me till tomorrow.
     
    Simon Smailus, Jul 7, 2018
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats. You are making rapid progress.
     
    clint64, Jul 7, 2018
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  4. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    What a smile! Great setup and photo, Keith!
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 7, 2018
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  5. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Great setup and report, Neal! Hopefully you'll get some time to relax over the weekend - whenever your weekend is these days...
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 7, 2018
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  6. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member


    Congrats, Simon!! :happy088:
    That video is a great one. It puts things into perspective how much water (most) soaps can take.
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 7, 2018
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  7. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great looking shave Neal! Congrats on progress with the store and stay safe on the crazy streets!

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 7, 2018
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  8. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Jason, so far I haven't found a carbon blade that I liked.

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 7, 2018
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  9. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Congrats!! That's a big step forward!

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 7, 2018
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    July 7th
    Razor: Rex Ambassador (1.5)
    Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
    Brush: SOC boar
    Pre shave: Stirling mentholated
    Soap: B&M Reserve Lavender
    Thayers Lavender
    AS: B&M Reserve Lavender

    Good morning men!

    The wife and I have a wedding to go to this afternoon. To me that means a suit and tie. Most occasions in my life jeans and a t-shirt suffice. It has been almost two years since I've worn a suit. My one suit was too big on me so I bought a new one. I bought a lavender shirt to wear with it. Yup, really, me in a lavender shirt. Never thought a lavender shirt would be my style, but then I never thought lavender scents would be for me either. So today's shave was lavender themed.

    Two pass with touch up left me clean, smooth and smelling good!

    Have a great weekend! [​IMG]

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jul 7, 2018
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  11. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Looking sharp Jim!

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    Linuxguile, Jul 7, 2018
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  12. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Andrew!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jul 7, 2018
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Cue up "Sharp Dressed Man". I have a great time at the wedding.
     
    clint64, Jul 7, 2018
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  14. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I couldn't get much of the Capt. Choice onto my face today-but apparently it was enough to do the job. Remember, it's just a few "scoops". I may try again, as there is a little more. It appeared to dissipate a little(as Williams has been known to do). Nice soap, though.
     
    blondblue, Jul 7, 2018
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    July 7, 2018
    OneBlade Genesis V2
    Feather FHS
    ATG “Rowl” Shavemac D01 Flat Top
    Figaro Sapone Speciale
    Myrsol Antesol

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    After a couple of less than stellar shaves, I decided to simplify my life and put the SE-G aside. I commented on a post by @Primotenore concerning the Figaro Sapone Speciale soap. Very generously, Joseph reached out and sent me a sample of the soap. The fellowship and camaraderie of TSD never cease to amaze me. To my nose the Figaro had slight almond type scent but the overall impression was of a soap just smelling like soap which I found very pleasant. The soap was very easy to load and by adding water slowly, I had enough rich slick lather for a five pass shave. Thank you again Joseph for giving me the opportunity to try the soap. Now I might need to find a place to buy some. ;) I went with a 3 pass shave, ATG, XTG and ATG followed my buffing on my lower right neck. The little guy was caught with ease. A first class close comfortable shave. A splash of Myrsol Antesol and I am ready for a relaxing day ahead. I hope everyone has a great Saturday.
     
    clint64, Jul 7, 2018
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  16. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Excellent!

    Thank you

    Looking good, feeling good.
     
    Keithmax, Jul 7, 2018
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  17. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    This place rocks! :git:
     
    BaylorGator, Jul 7, 2018
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  18. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Wow, Jim!! Absolutely amazing photo today! You really hit home runs with your SOTD photos, and this one has gotta be at the top.
    Head out in style and have fun today, sir!!
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 7, 2018
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  19. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Great shave and photo, Clint! I hope you have a nice, relaxing Saturday!
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 7, 2018
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  20. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

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    I hope he had a good one. Great picture of Logan.
     
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    mrchick, Jul 7, 2018
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