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. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 22, 2018
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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Wonderful picture, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 22, 2018
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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent travel shave, Jason!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 22, 2018
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jason!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 22, 2018
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Andrew! I am looking forward to seeing more of your experience blackbird and dart.
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 22, 2018
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent report James.


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    clint64, Oct 22, 2018
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Glad to see you got the razor sorted out. Great looking photo.


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    clint64, Oct 22, 2018
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim


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    clint64, Oct 22, 2018
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  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Doug!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 22, 2018
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Glad it is working better for you. Those look like such great razors.
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 22, 2018
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great report! The G is probably my favorite injector.
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 22, 2018
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  12. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Exactly. Any razor can be tamed into a puppy with the right technique. A few, like the OCMM, can suddenly revert to killer wolf status without it!
     
    NCoxSTL, Oct 22, 2018
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  13. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    Tonight’s choices

    Razor: Gillette milord
    Blade: voskhod teflon coated
    Soap: johs mountain rain
    Brush: jr147
    As: Nivea psb

    Since I only have three oc razors I decided to take one that I haven’t used before, so why not pair it with a blade that I have no experience with either. Even with making choices that kind of stack the odds against me, I had a wonderful shave. The voskhod gave the closet first pass to date for me using a de razor. The Milord also has a very good and balanced feel in the hand. 78A0E90E-EB8E-4321-95B4-5CEE8552F029.jpeg
     
    Paul76, Oct 22, 2018
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  14. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    My mmoc has always treated me pretty good, but I can tell its waiting for me to let my guard down for its moment to go for the jugular.
     
    Paul76, Oct 22, 2018
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  15. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    And yet again, the Voskhod demonstrates its awesomeness! Makes a Czar proud.
     
    NCoxSTL, Oct 22, 2018
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  16. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    OCtober oddball soap & OC

    Frankensoap Deluxe
    The King badger
    Gillette NEW LC
    Rapira Platinum Lux
    Clubman Whiskey Woods

    Unknown mix of bits and pieces in the Casual Elegance stoneware sugar bowl gave a "the sum of the parts is better than any one contributor" lather. The RPL blade starting to show its age but did admirable duty tonight. No complaints for the DE. Three passes, and with the lather still flowing some touch-up. A comfortable DFS with no blood spilt.
    Good Shaves Y'all!
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    RyX, Oct 22, 2018
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  17. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    OCtober Oleo and Odd Balls!!

    October 22

    Razor - Fatip Piccolo
    Blade - sharp-star.jpg (1)
    Soap - Oleo El Caballero
    Brush - The Canuck
    Post - Alum

    Change up time again. Back to the Fatip Piccolo. One awesome OC razor with a bite to remind you it tries to be the OCMM when it can. Great shaver, though, once you have it under control. I paired it with the incredibly terrible and yucky Sharp Star. Another one out of the supply chain to save you the horror. For the lather, Oleo El Caballero and The Canuck. (This is where I'd usually gloat about winning that bet with the guys again, but I'm much too mature and good hearted to keep bringing THAT up.) This soap really does perform very well. Above average definitely, and I keep thinking I should try a couple more scents. It's just that growing stack of soaps on my shelves in my den that keep me from pulling the trigger.

    Three passes and the alum stayed quiet, the baby showed up and all is well in the Lou. Well, ok, so the general vicinity of the Lou. Close enough for government work. Have a great night and a better Tuesday!

    October 22 2018.jpg
     
    NCoxSTL, Oct 22, 2018
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  18. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Barbasol
    Fatip Grande
    Sharp Star
    Osage Rub

    Ever just put on your best Bluetooth headphones, walked outside, pressed play...looked up at Rigel, and wished for just a second... That it was 1997?



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

    Have a great Tuesday

    :)
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 23, 2018
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  19. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Sorry guys, no time to keep up with this thread these days. Just checking in.

    Irritation A+ Closeness A Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

    Razor: Dovo Master’s 6/8
    Strop: T Miller
    Brush: Simpson Tulip 3
    Pre: Proraso
    Soap: AoS cream
    AS: Lucky Tiger AS
    Scent: The Different Company Rose Poivrée

    IMG_5700.jpg

    Should be able to finish this one off in November
    IMG_5694.jpg
     
    Keithmax, Oct 23, 2018
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  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    30 day crew portrait.jpg
     
    wristwatchb, Oct 23, 2018
    #2560
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