August 2018 30 Day Rule/focus Pix & Discussion

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What's your choice of an adjustable for August?

  1. Fatboy

    10 vote(s)
    30.3%

  2. Slim

    8 vote(s)
    24.2%

  3. Black Beauty

    6 vote(s)
    18.2%

  4. Toggle

    1 vote(s)
    3.0%

  5. Schick "M"

    5 vote(s)
    15.2%

  6. More than one

    10 vote(s)
    30.3%

  7. Something else

    12 vote(s)
    36.4%

  8. Dedicated Dark Sider - straights all the way!

    6 vote(s)
    18.2%

  9. Arko with whatever I use.

    5 vote(s)
    15.2%

  10. Cookies. They're real. We saw them. There's proof.

    12 vote(s)
    36.4%
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  1. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Good points on Adjustables. In the end, I guess the main question to ask is ‘Am I getting an exceptional shave from it?’. If the answer is yes, at that point, it becomes just a great razor, and the fact that it is adjustable/cool/good engineering etc becomes secondary.
    I think most of us are to the point where we are going to get a good shave on most settings on most of these. I do enjoy playing around with mine each August for the focus, and will continue to use them for that fun purpose.
     
    jtspartan, Aug 10, 2018
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  2. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    With MWF, Yes. It performs better when it's hydrated and will actually swell to fill the container. You'll understand what I mean when you get it!

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    Linuxguile, Aug 10, 2018
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  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Jim!

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    Linuxguile, Aug 10, 2018
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  4. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    So it's best to buy the container and the puck, as opposed to just the puck?
     
    jtface, Aug 10, 2018
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture of your shave and Logan, Andrew!
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 10, 2018
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  6. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Jim!

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    Linuxguile, Aug 10, 2018
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  7. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Lots of Mitchell’s love on here lately! Sounded like a great start to the day, Perry. Enjoy your weekend!
    Cool photo, Jim. Have the PAA splashes just about become your favourites?
    Sorry about the commute, Clint. Hopefully the one home is going/went well. Love the B&W affect on the quarter sawn oak!
    Another stunner. Your photos look professional, Jim. What do you think of the Mudder Focker? IB has the Boelis Panama that it is based on in soap bowls now. Quite pricey, though.
    Your ‘whimsical’ posts have become a highlight of the thread, Joseph. Great stuff!
    Good to see you posting pics again, Bruce!
    Hope the trip went well, Brian! Have you finished unpacking all your shaving gear at home yet?
    Yup, TGIF! My son tries to plug his ears when I talk as well...:)
    Yup, lots of Mitchell love. Great to hear you don’t have the issues with it that others seem to, John. A great, classic razor as well! Canadian model?
     
    jtspartan, Aug 10, 2018
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  8. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    You can stick it in any container you like, but I think it looks better in SOTD photos when it's in its own ceramic container. The diameter of the regular puck is just a little bigger then 3 inches and I think the inner diameter of the ceramic container is about 3.5 inches and the puck will swell to fill the gap when it is well hydrated. there is a thread that I will look for you that you may find helpful.

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    Linuxguile, Aug 10, 2018
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  9. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Here you go:
    PLANofMAN's MWF Hydration Method
     
    Linuxguile, Aug 10, 2018
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  10. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Thanks for sharing this Andrew. Your input is, as always, gratefully received and appreciated!
     
    jtface, Aug 10, 2018
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  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    That's a very nice compliment, thank you, Jason!
    I like the performance and post shave feel of the Mudder Focker but the scent is just ok, imho. As of right now I'm saying it won't be replaced when it's gone.

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    jluc, Aug 10, 2018
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  12. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you Jason.
     
    Primotenore, Aug 10, 2018
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  13. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    The loose top heavy feeling was with "brand spanking new" FatBoys from back in the day. ;) As far as the shave goes, Gillette could have quit once they designed and manufactured their 47' Superspeed and the 47' Aristocrat. fwiw
     
    MacDaDad, Aug 10, 2018
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  14. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    The trip went well. Thanks. I still haven’t got it all unpacked
     
    mrchick, Aug 10, 2018
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  15. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Thank you Jim!
     
    FaceScraper, Aug 10, 2018
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    You did have an exciting morning.

    Logan has made it an official Friday.


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    clint64, Aug 10, 2018
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Don’t give her any ideas.


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    clint64, Aug 10, 2018
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  18. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    TGIF!!! What is it you were saying that he didn’t want to hear? ;)

    Great photos and report, Andrew! Glad everything is well with your wife, too.
     
    FaceScraper, Aug 10, 2018
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful shave and write up.


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    clint64, Aug 10, 2018
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jason. The commute home was even worse. However the day in between was excellent.


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    clint64, Aug 10, 2018
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