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. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful photo and lineup Jim.


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    clint64, Oct 22, 2018
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and lineup. I thought the Ascension would make the favorite list.


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    clint64, Oct 22, 2018
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  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Ahhh!!!! Another LE I missed out on:angry032:. I wonder if Rod had any leftovers that will be hitting the website.
    Fantastic shot, Perry!
    I'm glad you are enjoying the MonoBilt, Jim! You've been taking some very spectacular photos of it!
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 22, 2018
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  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Cool photo, Jim!
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 22, 2018
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  5. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I'll get yesterday's shave posted in a bit, but that did help quite a bit. Was able to get the cap closed after trimming the tabs down. Made the razor much less bitey.
     
    Drygulch, Oct 22, 2018
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    October 22, 2018
    Wolfman Ti OC with Hempel Ti
    Feather
    Zenith B27 Boar
    Soapy Science Lollipop Citrus
    Myrsol Agua de Limón

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    A very good shave this morning. Everything just worked well together. A 3 pass near perfect shave. I really can’t ask for better on a Monday morning. I hope everyone has a great day.


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    clint64, Oct 22, 2018
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  7. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    OCtober 22nd Travel Shave
    Canadian NEW LC w Nacet (1)
    Omega Boar / Walnut
    First Canadian Maximo Gomez SS
    Thayers
    Stirling Gentleman Balm
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    Hotel shave this morning. Brought the NEW LC to keep the focus going. Love this soap and love this razor. Knot needs several more shaves still, but it will get there. Great two pass shave to start the day and finishing with the Gentleman isn't bad either.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, Oct 22, 2018
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  8. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

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    Drygulch, Oct 22, 2018
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  9. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I thought for a minute you were posting a new find. That is one of my white whales too. I was going to be very, very, jealous....
     
    Drygulch, Oct 22, 2018
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  10. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Great pic, Perry! We are about two weeks into nighttime frosts here. Golf courses closed this past weekend.
    If you were taking pics for the Cooper catalogue, they may still be around, Jim. Outstanding.
    Great to hear the razor is a keeper, Jim! It certainly is a unique looking shaver.
    Another stunning photo, Clint. Have a great Monday, and I hope the commute wasn't too horrible today.
     
    jtspartan, Oct 22, 2018
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful travel lineup and photo Jason.


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    clint64, Oct 22, 2018
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jason. The commute was about normal. A little over a hour for 20 miles.


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    clint64, Oct 22, 2018
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Clint.

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    jluc, Oct 22, 2018
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  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Andrew! It's a great little razor.

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    jluc, Oct 22, 2018
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Beautiful photo, Clint.

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    jluc, Oct 22, 2018
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  16. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good picture Clint. :happy096:
     
    Douglas Carey, Oct 22, 2018
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great picture, Jason. Whenever I see Gentleman in your pic I automatically assume it's a travel shave.
    Thank you. I used your composition for today's photo.

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    jluc, Oct 22, 2018
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  18. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTD OCtober 22nd
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    Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
    Blackland Blackbird OC
    Blackland Dart
    Gillette Silver Blue
    Simpson's CH2 "The Soap Destroyer"(27mm, Destroyer Class)
    Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood :sick013:
    Nivea Sensitive PSB

    On this fine Monday morning let us observe a moment of silence for the sample of Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood that has departed us. I got eight great shaves from it, thus using up a whopping 3.75 grams of soap per shave. @Drygulch

    My shave this morning featured the Blackland Blackbird on loan from Jim @jluc to which I am going to compare it to the Dart and maybe a few of my other SS razors over the next couple of weeks. To make the comparison fair I loaded up a brand new GSB in both razors. I set to loading up the last few grams of my Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood soap into The Soap Destroyer into which I made a silky smooth, creamy, goopy, slick lather. The stage was set for this epic duel.I shaved the left side of my face and neck with the Blackbird and the right side with the Dart. First few strokes with the Blackbird were taken to find the optimum angle which was very intuitive because you can basically use the flat of the cap as a guide. Reduction was good and audible feedback was moderate. On to the Dart. The Dart requires a slightly steeper angle and has you coming off the cap and into a more of a neutral-guard riding angle. Audible feedback on the Dart is much louder then the Blackbird and it has slightly more blade feel as well. After the second pass (ATG) on the third pass (XTG touchups) I could hear more whiskers still being cut by the Blackbird, On the Dart side the pass was nearly silent. After the shave there was no irritation to speak of and the finish was identical on the face, BBS. On the neck where I only do one pass WTG the Dart was slightly closer. Round one efficiency goes to the Dart. Where the Blackbird excels over the Dart is smoothness. You get the distinct feeling with the Dart that if you aren't paying attention it will bite you, the Blackbird feels much more forgiving. I think this is primarily due to the Dart having slightly more blade exposure while having very minimal blade reveal, this makes for a very rigid blade clamping. Happy Monday my friends!
     
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    Linuxguile, Oct 22, 2018
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  19. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Fantastic photo, Clint!
    Very nice, Jason!
    Thanks, Adam!
    Don't I wish!
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 22, 2018
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  20. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Excellent report and photo, Andrew! Congrats knocking out a soap! I'm going to pick one of my Stirling samples next month and use it daily just so I could say I finished a soap this year.

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    jluc, Oct 22, 2018
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