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. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave report and photo Rick.


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    clint64, Sep 5, 2018
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  2. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great setup, Rick!
     
    Linuxguile, Sep 5, 2018
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  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Thanks Jason.
     
    Primotenore, Sep 5, 2018
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  4. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Clint.
     
    jtspartan, Sep 5, 2018
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  5. GADback

    GADback Well-Known Member

    September 5 - Still using my same set up with no changes (Ever Ready 1912, GEM PTFE blade, Dr. Jon's Classic soap, WSP synthetic, and Clubman Pinaud AS).

    Just a reminder--I've never devoted much time to the Gem style SE (I have some Feather AC style), but the 1912 is my favorite of the three I have. Today was the first day I didn't get any weepers. The shave is getting better (it's 6:30 PM and there's not much stubble at all), and less irritation. There was still a little sting from the AS, but nothing like the burn the first couple of days. Results are better, and I'm getting better understanding how it handles differently than my normal daily driver (Gillette Sim). I'm still on the first blade--and today's shave went so well that I see no reason to change it out, yet. I'm glad I decided to give this a try so I could learn to use a different razor better.
     
    GADback, Sep 5, 2018
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on the progress. Gem razors are a different beast and require sometime to dial in.


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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Perry. I like the scent of the soap, so it sounds like the it might be similar to the AS. I'll have to look into it.
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Doug!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture, Jim!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Nice travel set up, Brian!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  12. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Jim!

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    jluc, Sep 5, 2018
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful razor, Andrew!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Joseph!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  15. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Thursday Shave

    What the heck? A nick and small cut?!?! This has not happened in a long time. I think I lost focus while using an unusually sharp blade. Maybe it because of my cold?

    Irritation A Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A++

    Razor: Riga Razor 6/8 full hollow
    Strop: Herold Russian leather
    Brush: Thäter 2 band
    Pre: Proraso
    Soap: DR Harris
    AS: Speick AS, Stirling ASB
    Scent: Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur

    IMG_5361.jpg
     
    Keithmax, Sep 5, 2018
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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Wonderful picture, Jason!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jason. My supply of AS is getting dangerously low.
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great shot, Rick!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  19. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Pretty picture, Keith!
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 5, 2018
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  20. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Hope you ended with a pretty cool shave Keith. You will heal quickly I hope.
     
    Douglas Carey, Sep 5, 2018
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