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. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Adam, Based on your pic I can see that the top cap is not closed all the way! No wonder you are struggling with the MonoBilt a little. It takes some good technique to pull off a shave with an uneven gap! Nice commentary on the lime scented products!
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 18, 2018
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  2. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Nice shave, Adam! Really like the looks of that brush.
     
    PLAla, Oct 18, 2018
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice, Adam!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Oct 18, 2018
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  4. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Well, that would explain why I have had such a struggle with this razor. I had one shave with it that was amazing. The rest of been challenges. I will run it again on Saturday, and actually trim the blade and oil it up before then.
    Thanks! That was turned by someone who only made brushes for a couple of months. Its a heavy handle, with a 24mm Envy White knot. Its one of two badgers I have, and it has a lot of backbone.
    Thank you!
     
    Drygulch, Oct 18, 2018
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful report and picture Primo.

    Great commentary on the lime soap and products. Wonderful photo.
     
    clint64, Oct 18, 2018
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 18, 2018
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  7. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    I'm quite happy with my ears and my nose thanks! In all seriousness... I'm not sure that I can be bothered with all of the hassle of maintaining a straight... They are beautiful, terrifying and wondrous (sounds a little like my wife!), but I quite like binning a blade and switching it out when it's done!
     
    jtface, Oct 18, 2018
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  8. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    It's not Palmolive though! 49p per stick!
     
    jtface, Oct 18, 2018
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  9. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    It's OK to call it blooming. ;)
    I vaguely recall searching for and finding out the discontinuedness of Stephen's Lime. I'm happy with my candy sweet Pinaud but I'd try others.

    I've been loading from pucks in tubs followed by this method. Maybe I need to try face loading from a stick, or a puck!
    Tallow, lanolin, glycerine - check. A review reads."It's very similar to the Palmolive, albeit with a different, more masculine scent." I like Palmolive stick lather. Can you describe the scent of Wilkinson Sword Stick?
    +1 Grade A enabling!
     
    RyX, Oct 18, 2018
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  10. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    You don't need anything other than Palmolive! Or is it PalmoLOVE?
     
    jtface, Oct 18, 2018
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  11. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    OCtober 1st choice OC

    RazoRock WTP Lime Burst
    The King badger brush
    Gillette NEW bar handle
    Rapira PL - 4th use
    Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC
    SOTD 10182018.gif Another lather with the new to me Lime soap. Better overall as I load heavily and gain skill at face lathering. The blade continues to give good smooth error free reduction. Three passes with little catch up clean up needed. DFS or better and no irritation from either the soap or blade. Tried my other lime scented AS - the citrus is there but the musk is quite forward. Described as "White Musk" meaning clean rather than dirty animal, and artificial instead of naturally sourced.
    Good Shaves Y'all!
     
    RyX, Oct 18, 2018
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  12. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Rick, to my nose its a very light herbal sort of scent, perhaps with the tiniest touch of bergamot.
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 18, 2018
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  13. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    PalmoLove is quite different and mostly used by unmarried men and teenage boys. :happy102:
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 18, 2018
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  14. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Excellent setup, Rick! Love me some lime scented products!
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 18, 2018
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  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I have and like Palmolive too. Although I think I paid the same price for my Palmolive stick as the Wilkinson Sword.
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 18, 2018
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice shave and photo, Rick.

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Oct 18, 2018
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  17. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    I sincerely hope Deck-lan is not nearby when you are typing this filth! :D
     
    jtface, Oct 18, 2018
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  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great lineup and photo Rick. Love the citrus products myself.
     
    clint64, Oct 18, 2018
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  19. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you my friends! :)
    Indeed!
     
    Primotenore, Oct 18, 2018
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  20. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Two things. Number 1 - not sure where that picture of me came from. (Searching for hidden cameras) Number 2 - Jennifer says you shouldn't make my head bigger. It's already over inflated. (Searching for divorce attorney)
     
    NCoxSTL, Oct 18, 2018
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