July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 142

Linuxguile · Jul 27, 2018

FaceScraper said: ↑

Woo hoo! There is our little guy, which means it's Friday!!!!
Great setup and photos, Andrew! I'm glad you're getting along with the Dart. They're beautiful razors. And, Satsuma is a wonderful scent. Probably one of my favorites from Stirling.
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Thank you Bruce!

FaceScraper said: ↑

See the empty dish? That’s where the VDH soap was. I finally finished my first full puck of soap this morning.

I kinda stayed with my focus for the month. I mostly used the Rockwell 6S, and I did finish a soap (my two goals). I did stray from the Rockwell a little, since I got some Gem razors at the local flea market, and, well…you gotta try ‘em out, right? And, I didn’t claim that I’d use the Rockwell exclusively - just mostly. Always leave a little wiggle room.

We still have a few days left in the month, so I’ll stay with the Rockwell - and it’ll probably see a fair amount of use in August (since it’s billed as an “adjustable). I’d classify it as “interchangeable”, but I digress.

Rockwell 6S
Astra S/P
Stirling Kong
VDH soap
Chatillon Lux “2018” A/S

Shave was great….a couple of small weepers around my Adam’s Apple. The one side seems to be my nemesis. The hair grows at odd angles there, and sometimes - if I get greedy- there will be weepers. Overall, a close, comfortable shave.

Have a great Friday, gents!

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Excellent photo! Congrats on finishing off your first soap!

FaceScraper · Jul 27, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

Thank you Bruce!

Excellent photo! Congrats on finishing off your first soap!
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Thank you Andrew!

Bama Samurai · Jul 27, 2018

Hi guys! We've had a lightning strike disable the DSL in my neighborhood. I am around, but only on a phone with a marginal signal. Hopefully by Monday, I can use internet again. Internet helps me make a living, so Monday would be great!

Other than that... All is quiet in Colorado.

jluc · Jul 27, 2018

FaceScraper said: ↑

See the empty dish? That’s where the VDH soap was. I finally finished my first full puck of soap this morning.

I kinda stayed with my focus for the month. I mostly used the Rockwell 6S, and I did finish a soap (my two goals). I did stray from the Rockwell a little, since I got some Gem razors at the local flea market, and, well…you gotta try ‘em out, right? And, I didn’t claim that I’d use the Rockwell exclusively - just mostly. Always leave a little wiggle room.

We still have a few days left in the month, so I’ll stay with the Rockwell - and it’ll probably see a fair amount of use in August (since it’s billed as an “adjustable). I’d classify it as “interchangeable”, but I digress.

Rockwell 6S
Astra S/P
Stirling Kong
VDH soap
Chatillon Lux “2018” A/S

Shave was great….a couple of small weepers around my Adam’s Apple. The one side seems to be my nemesis. The hair grows at odd angles there, and sometimes - if I get greedy- there will be weepers. Overall, a close, comfortable shave.

Have a great Friday, gents!

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What an awesome photo! Congrats on finishing a soap!

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RyX · Jul 27, 2018

Dregs of July shave

Palmolive Stick soap
Oceans boar brush
Suribachi bowl
Cool water
'55 Red Tip
Astra SP blade
Osage Rub AS

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I didn't feel like getting too creative. Just went with some old friends for this shave. The shave stick was mushed into an appropriate container, loaded into a wet brush and bowl lathered. Face lathering is not my preferred method. Easy no error three pass that caught all but a little stubble on the earward corners of my lower jaw. Fighting the heat with a simple dose of menthol to finish.
It's been a while since I had to prep my children for the new school year. Last couple days involved setting alarm clocks, stomping around making lots of noise, and applying an ice cube to the granddaughters feet. Can't wait for school to actually begin so I can wake 'em up, get their mom moving, and send me back to bed for a short nap before work.
Good Shaves Y'all!

Linuxguile · Jul 27, 2018

RyX said: ↑

Dregs of July shave

Palmolive Stick soap
Oceans boar brush
Suribachi bowl
Cool water
'55 Red Tip
Astra SP blade
Osage Rub AS

(no pic)

I didn't feel like getting too creative. Just went with some old friends for this shave. The shave stick was mushed into an appropriate container, loaded into a wet brush and bowl lathered. Face lathering is not my preferred method. Easy no error three pass that caught all but a little stubble on the earward corners of my lower jaw. Fighting the heat with a simple dose of menthol to finish.
It's been a while since I had to prep my children for the new school year. Last couple days involved setting alarm clocks, stomping around making lots of noise, and applying an ice cube to the granddaughters feet. Can't wait for school to actually begin so I can wake 'em up, get their mom moving, and send me back to bed for a short nap before work.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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Sounds like a great shave, Rick! Having a little peace and quiet to yourself in the morning will be a welcome change I'm sure!

clint64 · Jul 27, 2018

jluc said: ↑

July 26th
Razor: Timeless .95 SC
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless(3)
Brush: Rick Montalvo mixed
Pre shave: Stirling mentholated
Soap: Timeless Razor by Oleo
Lucky Tiger face tonic
AS: Fine Platinum

Shave three of thirty.

Near BBS shave this evening. Slight improvement with my left hand. I did end up with a couple of weepers on my neck. The .95 Timeless may not have been the best choice to go lefty with but I'm going to continue on.

Have a great night!

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Love the photo. The brush is stunning.

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clint64 · Jul 27, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

Friday July 27 - old friends Friday

Delta Echo Ink black Gillette Black Beauty on 4 / Nacet ( 1)
30DC LE Maple Cashmere synthetic brush
KMF Lavender Shea Cream
Alum and Supply Co Lost Provence balm

For today's shave I picked out components that are comfortable old friends I haven't used in awhile. The result was a great shave. I squirted one pump of the KMF directly onto my brush and quickly had a face covered with excellent creamy lather. The Nacet blade in the Gillette adjustable was both sharp and incredibly smooth. In fact I enjoyed the whole process so much that I went for a very rare (for me) third ATG pass. I ended up with both a BBS shave and alum that was a little bit warm everywhere -- the reason I usually don't chase the baby with that third ATG pass. However the balm quickly cooled everything down again while providing a wonderful smelling finish.

Every time I use these products, I wonder why I don’t use them more often...
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Great report John.

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Drygulch · Jul 27, 2018

No shave today, but figured I would add a picture of my spawn, because I’m proud of them.

clint64 · Jul 27, 2018

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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July 27 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Speick Shave Stick
Aftershave: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill
Additional Care:
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB
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Wonderful photo Jim. Happy Friday.

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clint64 · Jul 27, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

SOTD July 27th

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Blackland Dart
Astra SP (3)
Stirling Boar (24mm, Frigate Class)
Stirling Satsuma soap and Glacial Satsuma AS

The more I use the Dart the more I appreciate it aggressiveness/efficency. This razor is not for the faint of heart, it is just as efficient and aggressive as the ATT H, Fatip OC, RazoRock Wunderbar, Futur (Clone). It demands your full attention and a feather light touch. I am doing two passes with the Dart WTG and then ATG with some light buffing in the trouble spots and it just annihilates any and all stubble, BBS finish. No burn from the AS and no detectable irritation. The post shave from the Stirling products is amazing and my skin is soft and smooth. Have a great weekend my friends!

TGIF!!
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TGIF and it’s Logan as cute as ever.

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clint64 · Jul 27, 2018

FaceScraper said: ↑

See the empty dish? That’s where the VDH soap was. I finally finished my first full puck of soap this morning.

I kinda stayed with my focus for the month. I mostly used the Rockwell 6S, and I did finish a soap (my two goals). I did stray from the Rockwell a little, since I got some Gem razors at the local flea market, and, well…you gotta try ‘em out, right? And, I didn’t claim that I’d use the Rockwell exclusively - just mostly. Always leave a little wiggle room.

We still have a few days left in the month, so I’ll stay with the Rockwell - and it’ll probably see a fair amount of use in August (since it’s billed as an “adjustable). I’d classify it as “interchangeable”, but I digress.

Rockwell 6S
Astra S/P
Stirling Kong
VDH soap
Chatillon Lux “2018” A/S

Shave was great….a couple of small weepers around my Adam’s Apple. The one side seems to be my nemesis. The hair grows at odd angles there, and sometimes - if I get greedy- there will be weepers. Overall, a close, comfortable shave.

Have a great Friday, gents!

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Great photo and congrats on finishing the soap.

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Linuxguile · Jul 27, 2018

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No shave today, but figured I would add a picture of my spawn, because I’m proud of them.
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They are a pair of cuties, Adam!

FaceScraper · Jul 27, 2018

jluc said: ↑

What an awesome photo! Congrats on finishing a soap!

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Thank you Jim!

jluc · Jul 27, 2018

clint64 said: ↑

Love the photo. The brush is stunning.

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Thank you, Clint.

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clint64 · Jul 27, 2018

RyX said: ↑

Dregs of July shave

Palmolive Stick soap
Oceans boar brush
Suribachi bowl
Cool water
'55 Red Tip
Astra SP blade
Osage Rub AS

(no pic)

I didn't feel like getting too creative. Just went with some old friends for this shave. The shave stick was mushed into an appropriate container, loaded into a wet brush and bowl lathered. Face lathering is not my preferred method. Easy no error three pass that caught all but a little stubble on the earward corners of my lower jaw. Fighting the heat with a simple dose of menthol to finish.
It's been a while since I had to prep my children for the new school year. Last couple days involved setting alarm clocks, stomping around making lots of noise, and applying an ice cube to the granddaughters feet. Can't wait for school to actually begin so I can wake 'em up, get their mom moving, and send me back to bed for a short nap before work.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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I know you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet when school starts.

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clint64 · Jul 27, 2018

Drygulch said: ↑

No shave today, but figured I would add a picture of my spawn, because I’m proud of them.
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Just too cute Adam.

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jluc · Jul 27, 2018

Drygulch said: ↑

No shave today, but figured I would add a picture of my spawn, because I’m proud of them.
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Beautiful daughters, Adam!

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clint64 · Jul 27, 2018

July 27, 2018
Karve D Plate
Feather
Thater 4125
Reef Point Tranquility
Fine Lavender Aftershave

Another very early morning shave. The Tranquility soap was a joy to use with the peppermint adding a nice cooling effect. Two passes and touch ups ended a near prefect shave. I hope everyone has a great Friday.

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jluc · Jul 27, 2018

clint64 said: ↑

July 27, 2018
Karve D Plate
Feather
Thater 4125
Reef Point Tranquility
Fine Lavender Aftershave

Another very early morning shave. The Tranquility soap was a joy to use with the peppermint adding a nice cooling effect. Two passes and touch ups ended a near prefect shave. I hope everyone has a great Friday.

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Great picture, Clint.

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

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

Of course not. I'm sane.

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

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