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

    Excellent shave and post John.


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    clint64, Oct 25, 2018
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Looks like you might convert to face lathering before this is over.


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    clint64, Oct 25, 2018
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo Perry. You’ve have a very nice collection of Gem razors as well.


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    clint64, Oct 25, 2018
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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Primotenore, Oct 25, 2018
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  5. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    PLAla, Oct 25, 2018
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    October 25, 2018
    Wolfman SS OC (.61mm)
    Feather
    Zenith B27 Boar 28mm x 55mm
    AOS Sandalwood Cream
    Captain’s Choice Sandalwood

    [​IMG]​

    Another excellent shave this morning with everything working well together. Three passes and touch ups ended in a perfect BBS shave. A weeper prevented the shave from being Epic. A splash of CC Sandalwood and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
     
    clint64, Oct 25, 2018
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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice shave, John. I agree, there is something about the mutton tallow.
    Great pic, Perry. Congrats on finishing a soap.
    Another stunning picture, Clint. Beautiful razor.

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    jluc, Oct 25, 2018
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  8. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

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    Two key things to notice about today’s SOTD:

    First, this was my first shave with a CJB pain stick which @Keithmax generously provided me almost two years ago after the Shavey awards. It has taken me that long to develop sufficient skills on the dark side to avoid a “filet-o-face” incident using it. Today was the big day, and the shave was relatively uneventful with the exception of a couple small weepers which showed I need to reduce pressure even more, and a small Nick from a clumsy setdown, which showed I need to not be an idiot when wielding a sharp implement.
    Second, note the bottom of the tin of my 1 oz. Oleo Shiloh sample. I don’t mean to brag or anything, but I’m closing in on the second 1 oz. sample I will have killed this year. If I keep this up, there may be a chance to get below 100 soaps in the den. OK, you got me, that’s just crazy talk.
     
    BaylorGator, Oct 25, 2018
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim


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    clint64, Oct 25, 2018
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great picture Randy. Congrats on knocking out some soap samples.


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    clint64, Oct 25, 2018
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  11. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    LOL....I wouldn't want to be in the aircraft when the carrier has to negotiate those "hairpin turns".
     
    blondblue, Oct 25, 2018
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  12. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I'm interested in how Deluxe Shavingsoaps softness might be comparable to something like Stoylin Sheep(or the Electric Sheep for that matter). Superior job of loading onto a brush.
     
    blondblue, Oct 25, 2018
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  13. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    OCtober 25th
    Gillette Bostonian w Nacet (1)
    TGN Finest / Maple
    Jeeves ‘30DC’ Blood on Steel SS&AS
    Thayers
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    First shave with my newly arrived New Improved. It came in its super cool Bostonian case from John and I spend an hour or two polishing it up. I posted before and after pics, and of the case, in The Haul thread. There is some plating loss on the head, but overall I think it is a real stunner.
    Loaded up the favourite Nacet and got the usual great Jeeves lather. The scent is ok and heck who am I kidding, it actually says 30 Day Crew on it...
    The razor is quite heavy. I didn’t weigh it, and can find the weights on Mr. Razor easily enough, but it is significantly heavier than it’s contemporary 3 piece OCs- the Old Type and Bar Handled NEW. Went with a full 3 pass shave. I am quite smooth. Not perfectly smooth, but no irritation it seems either. I will enjoy getting this razor dialed in.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, Oct 25, 2018
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  14. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Beautiful setup, Jason!
    Mmmm, Powdery goodness!
    Have a great day off, Neal! Long live the sheep!
    Very nice Keith!
    Mutton tallow is good! Very Good!
    Excellent shot, Perry! Congrats on another finish!
    Stunning setup, Clint!
    The bottom of a soap tin? :shocked003:
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 25, 2018
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  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Congrats! The Bostonian cleaned up very nicely!
     
    Linuxguile, Oct 25, 2018
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great pic, Randy. Congrats knocking out a soap.


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    jluc, Oct 25, 2018
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice, Jason!

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    jluc, Oct 25, 2018
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  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    OCtober 25th
    Razor: Blackland Dart
    Blade: Polsilver SI (1)
    Brush: Maseto Finest badger 30mm
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: PAA Will-O'-the-Wisp
    PAA Will-O'-the-Wisp balm
    AS: PAA Will-O'-the-Wisp

    Good morning!

    Went with the same software for today's shave. Really enjoying the performance and scent.
    First shave with the Dart. Great shave! Two pass with touch up near BBS result. I'll have to agree with Andrew @Linuxguile , in comparing the Blackbird to the Dart. Smoothness goes to the Blackbird, efficiency goes to the Dart. I'll go with the Dart for a couple more shaves before going back to the OC focus to finish the month. The Dart will be the razor of choice for no variance November.

    Have a great day! [​IMG]

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    jluc, Oct 25, 2018
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on the New Improved. It is gorgeous.
     
    clint64, Oct 25, 2018
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew.
     
    clint64, Oct 25, 2018
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