January 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Dec 31, 2018.

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What is your New Year shaving related resolution?

  1. I'm going to do the hardest of all - a No-Buy '19

    9 vote(s)
    17.6%

  2. I'm going to try shaving with straight razors (pain sticks included)

    9 vote(s)
    17.6%

  3. I'm going to reduce the number of soaps in my den

    14 vote(s)
    27.5%

  4. I'm going to buy everything in sight and build an addition to hold it all!!

    6 vote(s)
    11.8%

  5. I'm going to shave. Simple, right?

    30 vote(s)
    58.8%

  6. I'm going to eat more cookies. Or donuts. Or ice cream.

    17 vote(s)
    33.3%
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  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave Patrick.


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    clint64, Jan 24, 2019
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  2. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Nice shave, Patrick!
     
    Linuxguile, Jan 24, 2019
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  3. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thanks guys !
     
    9nein9, Jan 24, 2019
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  4. Rob206

    Rob206 Well-Known Member

    #5
    I thought it was a good shave until some time passed and my neck turned red and blotchy. Not sure if it was my doing or time for new blade. That was number 5 shave on an Astra.
    Also first shave with coniferous scented soap. Stirling products smell exactly how they're supposed to. I love them. Have a good day gents [​IMG][​IMG]

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    Rob206, Jan 24, 2019
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  5. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Looks like classic razor burn on your neck. Angle and pressure are key terms. Light pressure and maintain the shallow angle. Don’t overshave. One or two passes and let it go. Glad you enjoy Stirling! It’s amazing soap.
     
    PLAla, Jan 24, 2019
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  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Happy anniversary to you both, Douglas. :eatdrink047:
     
    Primotenore, Jan 24, 2019
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  7. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    :)
     
    Primotenore, Jan 24, 2019
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  8. Rkep01

    Rkep01 Well-Known Member

    Congratulations, Patsy & Doug. Our 50th was last June. Couples like us are becoming a rarity, anymore.
     
    Rkep01, Jan 24, 2019
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  9. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Happy anniversary to you both :).
     
    blondblue, Jan 24, 2019
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  10. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I'm looking at some purchase ideas from the Williamsport Barber Supplies,catalogue in the near future. I chose a nice barber hair brush and a Master aftershave. More details when I officially make the purchase.
     
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    blondblue, Jan 24, 2019
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  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    January 24

    Parker SRX
    Lord Super Stainless (1)
    JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot
    Soap Commander Love
    Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Pinaud Clubman & Aramis
    23rd focus shave

    Two passes for a nice shave where everything worked well together. The infamous doughnut hole appeared in the Soap Commander container. Cartel apparatus and parade crews have been placed on standby.

    Have a terrific Thursday!

    SOTD_012419.jpg
     
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    wristwatchb, Jan 24, 2019
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  12. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    It appears Doc Charlie wrote his post the EXACT same time I did. His showed up first in the "New Posts". Gonna get you back for that one!!! :)
     
    blondblue, Jan 24, 2019
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  13. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Nice setup with the Stirling soap, As a blade starts to lose it edge we have a tendency to apply more pressure to compensate. As you work though your first month of shaving with a DE it is a good practice to ditch the blade after two or three shaves.
     
    Linuxguile, Jan 24, 2019
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  14. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great shave and awesome photo, Charlie! Congrats on making a serious dent in the SC Love! I just ordered a 10098 as a knot donor, is the knot you have in this brush well broken in yet ?
     
    Linuxguile, Jan 24, 2019
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  15. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Great shave Charlie. Hard watching that last bit of soap taunting you but be persistent and show it whos boss.

    I second that. I always did 2 and ditched the blade when i started out. Blades are cheap, irritation is irritating.
     
    9nein9, Jan 24, 2019
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Looks like razor burn likely caused by too much pressure or incorrect angle.

    I would suggest changing the blade after 3 shaves. That will remove a possible problem. You can go more shaves once you’ve mastered the technique.


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    clint64, Jan 24, 2019
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave Charlie.


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    clint64, Jan 24, 2019
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  18. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Gee thanks Danny
    I don't know how I could ever repay your for your kindness.
    I think time is the needed solution.
    I'll let ya know if things change ;).
    tp
     
    Terry, Jan 24, 2019
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  19. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    In all seriousness. ....I do hope it gets better and soon.
     
    Hembree, Jan 24, 2019
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    nice pic and set up sir..
     
    brit, Jan 24, 2019
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