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. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thanks, Jim!
     
    PLAla, Sep 7, 2018
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    SEptember 7, 2018
    Blackland Sabre Level 2
    Gem PTFE
    SOC Mistura Taj
    Stirling Bay Rum
    Dominica Grand Bay Rum

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    Happy Friday Everyone! I had a wonderful mail call yesterday with a new soap and razor. @PLAla Perry was kind enough to send me a sample of Stirling Bay Rum. I scored a good deal on a used Blackland Sabre Level 2 razor on The Nook BST that arrived as well. Since I have zero patience, both were on deck right away. This is my first use of Stirling soap since December 2014. I found the soap easy to load and lather with very good performance. The scent was fantastic with an interesting take on Bay Rum with a different note I can't place. Thanks again Perry for sending the sample. Three passes and touch ups just let the baby escape. As usual my lower right neck, aka"My Nemesis" spoiled a perfect shave. A splash of Dominica Grand Bay and I off to work. I hope everyone has a great Friday.
     
    clint64, Sep 7, 2018
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  3. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD September 7, 2018
    Fat Friday Detour of a Stirling SEptember

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Schick
    Razor: Schick G5 injector
    Brush: Omega 10049 boar
    Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
    Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave

    Nice and easy shave this morning with The Fat and the Schick G5. This is a recycled photo from early May. Ain't gonna hide it! Got in after midnight last night after an 18+ hour day and got a little more than four hours of sleep. So I needed a shortcut this morning. Smooth and comfortable overall. Have a great day!

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    PLAla, Sep 7, 2018
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  4. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Good to hear, Clint! Nice photo as usual. Glad the Stirling worked out for you this morning.
     
    PLAla, Sep 7, 2018
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  5. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    The screw on the back of the razor head pushes that roller-type guard in front of the blade in and out. I am pretty sure that's the blade adjustment. Also the handle tightens or loosens a rod tip to let the head flop up and down. I think you can tighten it with the rod set slightly off centre to change the angle of the head itself to the handle if you want. (I have a few models of Wilkinson Sword razors in my collection but have never tried shaving with them.)
     
    Screwtape, Sep 7, 2018
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  6. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    I am a huge fan of Stirling soaps, but the bay rum does have an off note that, to me, smells like dill pickles. I get that same note in their Ben Franklin scent. Not my two favorites in their line, but I’m also not a big bay rum guy, so I’m not sure I would use me as a litmus test.
    P.S. I recognize that sample... Shaveys - the gift that keeps on giving!
     
    BaylorGator, Sep 7, 2018
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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Beautiful, Clint!
    I like the Stirling Bay Rum. The addition of clove and cinnamon make it different than my other bay rums.
    Congrats on the new razor!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Sep 7, 2018
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Hopefully you have an easier day to coast into the weekend.

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    jluc, Sep 7, 2018
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    September 7th
    Razor: ATT S1
    Blade: Permasharp (3)
    Brush: Switchback/TGN Finest
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: Stirling Mountain Man
    Stirling mentholated witch hazel
    AS: Stirling Mountain Man

    Good morning!

    Yet another great shave to start the day! Two pass with touch up resulted in a DFS. I either have the S1 dialed in or it's forgiving of errors in technique, maybe a combination of the two.

    Happy Friday! [​IMG]

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    jluc, Sep 7, 2018
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Happy Friday Perry. Love the color of the G5.


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    clint64, Sep 7, 2018
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Perry and thanks again for the soap.


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    clint64, Sep 7, 2018
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I don’t get dill pickles but something like a sharp nutmeg citrus note I can’t place. Thank goodness it doesn’t remind me of Ben Franklin. That scent made me nauseous.

    Thanks indirectly for the Shavey. It’ll be staying here.


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    clint64, Sep 7, 2018
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  13. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Jim! Wonderful photo and shave.
     
    PLAla, Sep 7, 2018
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim. It could be the cinnamon. I’m so happy I picked up the Sabre.


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    clint64, Sep 7, 2018
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  15. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Clint, and you're most welcome.
     
    PLAla, Sep 7, 2018
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful photo Jim. Happy Friday!


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    clint64, Sep 7, 2018
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  17. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Haha, that's right! The Shaveys moving on down the line for the 30DC.
     
    PLAla, Sep 7, 2018
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  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Perry!

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    jluc, Sep 7, 2018
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Clint! Happy Friday to you as well.

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Sep 7, 2018
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  20. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    I won't tell, Perry. :shocked002:
     
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    Primotenore, Sep 7, 2018
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