November 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Oct 31, 2018.

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So what is your "NO" plan for this NOVember?

  1. No Variation. Gonna RULE like a BOSS!!

    5 vote(s)
    13.2%

  2. No Repeat. Gonna run through gear like it's my last month to ever shave!

    9 vote(s)
    23.7%

  3. No Plan. Gonna wing it big time. Just do what seems right!

    22 vote(s)
    57.9%

  4. No shaves for me. Gonna be heretical and follow the rest of the world.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. No clue. Seriously. I don't know, and won't know until it happens.

    9 vote(s)
    23.7%

  6. I'm just excited to have Donuts!!!!! Yummmmmmmmmmm!!!!

    7 vote(s)
    18.4%

  7. I'm just going to say NO to anything you ask. NO! NO, I say!

    3 vote(s)
    7.9%
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  1. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Excellent photo and setup, Jim! How do you like the Green Ray brush? It has a cool vintage look to it (which it's supposed to!).
     
    FaceScraper, Nov 8, 2018
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  2. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Stunning photo, Jim!! And, congrats on the new gear! Have you ever used the same soap and aftershave more than once? :happy102:
     
    FaceScraper, Nov 8, 2018
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  3. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Excellent setup the shaving gods selected for you, Neal! The Old Type looks to be in excellent condition. Lots of love goin' on in here for Soap Commander recently...for good reason...
     
    FaceScraper, Nov 8, 2018
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  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Thursday morning November 8

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    Gillette English Aristocrat Jr. / Rapira Swedish Supersteel (1)
    JR #276 white ash (Louisville Slugger stub) and Omega 49 boar knot
    TSD Lavender lanolin soap
    Alum and TSD Lavender Milk Aftershave

    Today I moved to using my TSD Shop products. I thought I had four tubs of soap - Lavender, Sandalwood, Bay Rum and Sensitive (unscented) - but I can only find three. I have a horrible feeling that when I PIFed some sandalwood soaps and creams to another 30DCer, I included my tub of TSD Shop lanolin soap. Of course, that was before the Shop closing was announced and the soap became unobtainium... Anyway, today I went with lavender soap and milk aftershave.

    Lovely pure lavender scent, great lather easily face lathered by the boar brush, and the usual good face feeling common to lanolin products.

    The English Aristocrat Jr is a solid, finely finished razor that always delivers a close, consistent shave. I am honestly not sure why it was labelled a "Junior" razor, because the result it provides is all grown up. Two passes with the fresh Rapira blade and I am BBS with no irritation. The aftershave milk wasn't really necessary for skincare, but I used it to extend the scent.

    I am cleanshaven, refreshed and all ready to go meet the dentist to have a broken filling replaced...
     

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    Screwtape, Nov 8, 2018
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  5. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, gents!
     
    PLAla, Nov 8, 2018
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Hey now! I just did a week straight with the same soap and aftershave!

    Thanks for the compliment, Bruce.

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    jluc, Nov 8, 2018
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  7. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Wonderful photo, Jim!

    Jim - just terrific! So the Vector is a single edge razor? I'm quite ignorant of the new gear offerings!
     
    PLAla, Nov 8, 2018
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great report and photo, John! Good luck at the dentist.

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    jluc, Nov 8, 2018
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Perry!
    Yes, the Vector is an SE that uses Artist Club blades

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    jluc, Nov 8, 2018
    #1149
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and shave Jim. It takes time to get used to the width of an AC razor.
     
    clint64, Nov 8, 2018
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  11. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Nice photo and shave, John! Hope all goes well at the dentist.
     
    PLAla, Nov 8, 2018
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and shave John. Good luck at the dentist.
     
    clint64, Nov 8, 2018
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    November 8, 2018
    Blackland Sabre Lvl 2
    Gem PTFE
    Thäter Boar
    Proraso Cypress & Vetyver
    Cream and Balm

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    I am moving a little slow this morning which is not necessarily a bad thing. Excellent two pass shave to start the day. With touch ups, I just missed the baby which is more than good enough. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
     
    clint64, Nov 8, 2018
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  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Clint. I was especially careful not to clip the corners of my half grown mustache off.

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    jluc, Nov 8, 2018
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Beautiful picture, Clint!

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    jluc, Nov 8, 2018
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  16. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Thanks, gentlemen!

    I don't think I will need luck at the dentist. It's just a simple filling replacement and he's very competent so I am sure there won't be any surprises or problems. Well, almost sure. Pretty sure. Sort of sure. Okay, I hate visiting the dentist and I 'll take all the luck I can get... :(
     
    Screwtape, Nov 8, 2018
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  17. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Before I shamble off, I just wanted to say that this morning's crop of photos so far have been absolutely spectacular! Well done, gentlemen!
     
    Screwtape, Nov 8, 2018
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  18. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Excellent setup and photo, John! Sorry to hear of your "missing soap". Good luck at the dentist!
     
    FaceScraper, Nov 8, 2018
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  19. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Well, it went to someone whose girlfriend absolutely adores sandalwood scent on him, so I am sure it's in good hands at least.
     
    Screwtape, Nov 8, 2018
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  20. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Absolutely beautiful photo, Clint! :happy088:
    Good luck with the commute...hope you have a great day!
     
    FaceScraper, Nov 8, 2018
    #1160
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