October 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Sep 30, 2018.

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Which open comb razors are you planning to use?

  1. Old school Gillette Old Style. Because I'm tough like that

    15 vote(s)
    39.5%

  2. A modern replica of the Old Style. Because I'm almost tough like that

    5 vote(s)
    13.2%

  3. Fatip. Because I'm even tougher than you know

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%

  4. MMOC. Because I'm even tougher than those DE boys who think they're tough

    11 vote(s)
    28.9%

  5. A vintage Aristocrat or something similar. Because I'm tough like that.....and classy too!s

    10 vote(s)
    26.3%

  6. Who needs to act tough with OC razors. I'll stay with straights, thank you very much.

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%

  7. Pain sticks because combs of any kind are for sissies.

    2 vote(s)
    5.3%

  8. Can I please just have some cookies and you can stop asking questions?!

    2 vote(s)
    5.3%

  9. I'm sick of cookies. Can we have donuts for a month?

    16 vote(s)
    42.1%
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  1. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    3 October 2018

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    Staying true.

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

    Have a terrific Thursday!

    :)
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 4, 2018
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  2. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Is that a Fatip?
     
    Screwtape, Oct 4, 2018
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  3. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Two asides regarding the Jaws ....there were some fairly common QC issues from Pearl early in the production of the top cap, causing many to swap caps out to avoid Death by Misalignment. I trust you've verified you are ok there....and speaking of caps, the SLOC top cap has proved to be a particularly good match with the Jaws/Pearl bottom plate.
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    jmudrick, Oct 4, 2018
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    hello folks wednesday night shave..tried the military set fluted handle with the rfb tonight.as with the early techs ,changes the weight and balance. great shave.. i need to find a way to make the thin or fat handles heavier as i love their look.used the canadian blade co. prairie cedar soap. nice stuff,thick and slick,nice scent.nacet blade and the wilki brush.worked a treat ,lost a hair or 2, but thats a new wilki. going to use the rfb a few more times then maybe the new lc. proraso sandalwood splash to finish. nice 3 pass dfs shave, no drama.have a great day, gary 20181003_222031.jpg
     
    brit, Oct 4, 2018
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  5. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    You leave the OCMM out of this! It's a nice, mild and smooth shaver! Particularly when you palm strop the PTFE blades for that placebo effect like I do!

    It is! It's a Fatip Grande I remember it making Chris' list of the best of each kind of razor!
     
    jtface, Oct 4, 2018
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  6. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD October 4, 2018

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Schick
    Razor: Schick H1 injector
    Brush: Zenith B02 boar
    Soap: Mystic Water Irish Traveller
    Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Sharp Dressed Man aftershave

    I was inspired by @Primotenore to use some Mystic Water soap this morning. Pretty nice shave with this combination other than some tingle or burn on my neck while the soap was waiting to be shorn away. Upper face felt fine but a little tingle on the most sensitive part of my neck (lower right). Didn't see any irritation and the shave came off quite well otherwise. I know Rod from Stirling says that Sharp Dressed Man is a controversial product because some people have an adverse reaction to it. I've never had that with the Stirling version but Irish Traveller is also a Green Irish Tweed clone. I've only used this soap one other time and don't recall the tingle, so further experimentation is necessary.

    Have a great day!

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    PLAla, Oct 4, 2018
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Good looking razor. With shaves like that, I don’t blame you for leaving it alone.


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    clint64, Oct 4, 2018
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Sounds like a great shave Charlie.


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    clint64, Oct 4, 2018
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  9. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Clint. I appreciate the kind words. Have a great day!
     
    wristwatchb, Oct 4, 2018
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Perry!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 4, 2018
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave and photo Perry. Hope the soap works out for you.


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    clint64, Oct 4, 2018
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  12. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Perry,
    I had a similar experience with WSP Gaelic Tweed. There is definitely a common ingredient across the manufacturing board, which many of us find irritating. (no pun intended). ;)
     
    Primotenore, Oct 4, 2018
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great shaves and photos, fellas!

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    jluc, Oct 4, 2018
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    October 4 SOTD:

    Razor: Gillette Sheraton
    Blade: Rapira Swedish Super Steel
    Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
    Lather: Stirling British Leather
    Aftershave: Stirling British Leather
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 4, 2018
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    OCtober 4th
    Razor: Blackbird OC
    Blade: Sharp Star (1)
    Brush: SOC Taj Mistura
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: B&M Bay Rum
    Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
    AS: B&M Bay Rum

    Great shave to start the day! Two pass, light touch up. DFS.

    Randy @BaylorGator was making some room in his den, I had some room in mine resulting in today's software. I'm a fan of B&M and a fan of bay rum. Happy to have these.

    Not much to report.

    Have a great day! [​IMG]

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    jluc, Oct 4, 2018
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Another beautiful picture, Jim!

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    jluc, Oct 4, 2018
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  17. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Nice Sheraton...(you know how I feel about the OC TTO's). Purchased a Sheraton once...turned out to be a Senator. (You can tell by what kind of screw is on the inside of the handle, thanks to @PLANofMAN for that info).
     
    Primotenore, Oct 4, 2018
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  18. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Jim!

    Thank you, Clint!

    Right, I think that's what Rod at Stirling meant when he talked about Sharp Dressed Man and how some people just don't get along with it. He mentioned an ingredient that must be included for the scent to be right, and I guess that ingredient can cause irritation for some. Anyway, I'll try the soap again soon and see if it does it again.

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    PLAla, Oct 4, 2018
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  19. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Terrific shaves and photos, Jims!
     
    PLAla, Oct 4, 2018
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  20. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Perry!

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    jluc, Oct 4, 2018
    #540
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