September 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Sep 1, 2018.

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Single Edge Plans?

  1. Gems baby! 1912, 1914, Lather Catcher

    12 vote(s)
    32.4%
  2. Some more Gems baby! OCMM, Clog Pruf, you know.....the Micromatics.

    12 vote(s)
    32.4%
  3. Schick Injectors baby! Click 'em and stick 'em to your face for that close shave.

    12 vote(s)
    32.4%
  4. Shavettes baby! Because I'm a boss like that!

    6 vote(s)
    16.2%
  5. Dark Side baby! Straights. The original single edge.

    9 vote(s)
    24.3%
  6. Gonna eat cookies until my ears bleed. Mmmmmm.....cookies.

    13 vote(s)
    35.1%
  7. Nope. Not playing with the SE's. I'm cool enough I'll stick with DE!

    8 vote(s)
    21.6%
  8. Buzz off Mr. Poll Man. I don't have time for your foolishness.

    4 vote(s)
    10.8%
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  1. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    September 1st
    Razor: ATT S1
    Blade: Polsilver SI (3)
    Brush: Switchback/TGN Finest
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: Stirling Spice
    Stirling unscented mentholated witch hazel
    AS: Stirling Spice

    Good morning! Happy September!

    Only my third use of the S1 since my March focus. I'm going to stick with it for the month. Nice smooth shave, no irritation. I did my usual two pass with touch up. I didn't get as close on my neck and chin as I have been, still DFS. I'm sure my results will improve as the month goes on.

    Have a great weekend! [​IMG]

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  2. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I look forward to getting back to my Stoylin Spice A.S./shave soap. Should be around October, or late this month(depending on when we can kick this heat&humidity out the door).
     
  3. SharptoothC

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

    Starting off right.[​IMG]

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  4. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Cool picture!

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  5. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    That is a truly beautiful razor! I haven't really seen you post any pics of vintage stuff before! This is super cool!
     
  6. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Awesome shot! I really like Platinum with Iced Pineapple.
     
  7. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thanks, Clint!

    Great post as usual, Joseph!

    Very nice, Clint! What a beautiful razor.

    Paul, Clint is right. You don't want to interfere with college football. You also want to play the game and get the weekend started, particularly with the holiday weekend that we have right now. It was a tough decision regardless.
     
  8. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Wonderful photo, Jim!
     
  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Perry!

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  10. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD September 1, 2018
    A Stirling SEptember

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: GEM PTFE
    Razor: GEM G-Bar
    Brush: JR #142 black badger
    Soap: Stirling Piacenza
    Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Piacenza aftershave

    Great shave this morning. Piacenza is a wonderful scent. It dries down to a clean and soapy finish for me. Very refreshing. The G-Bar worked quite well and was a nice choice to begin SEptember. Going to be a great month of shaves.

    Have a great day!

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  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Terrific picture, Perry! Piacenza is one of my favorites.

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  12. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Jim!
     
  13. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Is there anyone on here who would be interested in trading one or two GEM SE style razors for a 6 month old, mint condition Merkur 34c?... I only ask because it's murder trying to find GEM razors here in the UK. Offering the option here first because it's you guys :)

    Edit: I could always throw in a couple of sticks of Palmolive or a tube of Ingrams!
     
  14. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Looks like you and Wilson had a great time despite the weather.
     
  15. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    We made the best of it!
     
  16. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    What kind of Gem SE are you looking for? 1912? 1914? 1924? MMOC? G-Bar? I have most of them and don't really like shaving with any of them. In particular, though, I have at least one spare of both the 1912 and the 1924. PM me if you want to chat. :)
     
  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo Jim. I really like the style of your pictures


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  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very cool.


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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you James. I have a few vintage razors but prefer the modern stuff.


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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Perry. Asha is having a culture shock. Football is not nearly as big a deal at Arizona State. She has found a local Alabama Alumni group and their hangout to watch the game.


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