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. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Clint.

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    jluc, Oct 20, 2018
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful report Joseph. Very informative.


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    clint64, Oct 20, 2018
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  3. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Timeless .95 OC w/ Pinapple handle
    Blade: Feather Professional
    Brush: Semogue Owners Club Mistura Badger and Boar Taj Handle.
    Soap: Oleo Frankie & Myrna
    A/S: Fine Platinum

    Excellent shave this morning. This combination of products provide a close comfortable shave.
    Oleo Frankie & Myrna has scent notes: Egyptian Amber, Frankincense, Gourmand Myrrh, Oakmoss, Smoke, Pink Pepper
    A traditional hot process handmade shaving soap formulated especially for wet shaving poured into low profile container to allow for easy brush loading.
    Ingredients
    Canard Base: Stearic Acid, Water, Kokum Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Palm Kernel Oil, Duck Fat, Sodium Hydroxide, Castor Oil, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil & Sodium Lactate
    Vegan Base: Stearic Acid, Water, Shea Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Kokum Butter, Coconut Oil, Glycerine, Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance & Sodium Lactate

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    Douglas Carey, Oct 20, 2018
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  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Saturday morning OCtober 20

    Gillette NEW LC with Durham handle / Astra SP (4 or 5)
    Vlasta T-400 badger brush
    Italian soft almond frankensoap
    Thayers Witch Hazel Rose Petal and Clubman VIBR

    The brush and soap performed in their usual reliable fashion. Actually, all of my brushes are now ones that work well and I enjoy using... (possibly because they work well?)

    Today's razor was one of the Gillette NEWs I recently cleaned. The head has a worn lacquer finish; the handle is a solid one-piece steel or more likely nickel-plated brass one that other Denizens have identified as coming from a Durham razor. It makes the razor heavier than with a Gillette ball-end handle but the weight is neutrally balanced in the centre of the palm. Two passes have me a DFS. I didn't bother testing for errors with the alum. I finished with a bit of witch hazel for skin conditioning followed by the bay rum splash for the scent.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend!
     
    Screwtape, Oct 20, 2018
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Just fantastic Amigo.


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    clint64, Oct 20, 2018
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent report and shave John.


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    clint64, Oct 20, 2018
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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great picture, Douglas. I enjoy your informative reports.

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    jluc, Oct 20, 2018
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  8. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks so much Amigo.
     
    Douglas Carey, Oct 20, 2018
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  9. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :thanks: very much Jim.
     
    Douglas Carey, Oct 20, 2018
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    I got a new smoker this week, a Masterbuilt 40" electric. It was the years of service award that I chose. Maiden voyage today. I just finished loading ribs and pork belly and in the middle of doing this I found the time to order a new razor. Look at me being productive today.

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    jluc, Oct 20, 2018
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  11. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Nice, Jim! I love smoking meats but haven't had the time lately. Your offerings sounds good!
     
    PLAla, Oct 20, 2018
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  12. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you Perry. It should make you want to try the Asylum. That's the great soap.
    Thank you gents!
    :eatdrink020:
     
    Primotenore, Oct 20, 2018
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  13. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Razor: Gillette Flat Bottom Tech (Fat Handle/Made in England)
    Blade: Feather (1st use)
    Brush: Ever Ready w/ 24mm Tuxedo knot
    Soap: Palmolive
    Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive

    A rather unremarkable shave. 3 passes left me smooth - this smoothness did take a lot of shaving on the last pass though! The Tech tamed the Feather as expected. All in all, DE razors don't shave/feel as good as SE razors with GEM PTFE blades. That is of course my experience and my face!

    Enjoy your shaves gents!
     
    jtface, Oct 20, 2018
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  14. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    What razor did you order Jim?
     
    Douglas Carey, Oct 20, 2018
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very nice award. You have been very productive. Any hints on the razor? Maybe something from Blackland?


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    clint64, Oct 20, 2018
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Since I am a University of Georgia alumni and I live adult beverages, I just had to buy this at the festival today. It’s made with flattened beer caps. I think it’ll look great in our wet bar.

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    clint64, Oct 20, 2018
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Perry. I eat low carb and smoked meats fit the bill perfectly. I make my rub without sugar and use sugar free sauce.
    Yeah, I ordered the polished Dart from Blackland. I like shiny.

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    jluc, Oct 20, 2018
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  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Very cool, Clint!

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    jluc, Oct 20, 2018
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I thought that might be the one. I am holding out for the Blackland Vector which is reported to be released next month.

    Thank you. I just couldn't help myself.
     
    clint64, Oct 20, 2018
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  20. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    It looks great Clint.
     
    Douglas Carey, Oct 20, 2018
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