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. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Love the B&W, Clint... no need to comment on the CH2, though:innocent
    Enjoy the hospital again today, Charlie.
    4:45 is pretty darn early, but I find I get the most relaxed, leisurely shaves if I get to it while everyone else is still fast asleep.
    Stunning brush, no doubt about it. The sapphire and the ruby are my faves of yours I think, Mark.
    Love Proraso Green as well, Jim, but I hear you on the splashes!
    Another very informative Tech post, John. I'm learning something every time.
    Wow, never tried a soap that looks like that, Andrew. Very interesting.
    True that.
    Great minds today on the ball end Tech, Robert!
    That homemade knot seems to be holding up well, Patrick.
    Welcome back, John!
     
    jtspartan, Jan 28, 2019
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  2. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

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    wristwatchb, Jan 28, 2019
    #6062
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jason.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    clint64, Jan 28, 2019
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  4. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Jason.
     
    wristwatchb, Jan 28, 2019
    #6064
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  5. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    And it’s well deserved. This razor hones easily too.
     
    mrchick, Jan 28, 2019
    #6065
    Screwtape, wristwatchb, Frijolero and 5 others like this.
  6. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

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    Living it up this AM. Damascus blade, GD soap, Shavemac in a Doug Korn, and CL foo foo to boot. Despite successfully sharpening up the Damascus blade to a much keener edge it’s still not cutting quite as close as my other razors. Time will tell if it’s me getting used to the new gear or what. Still easily a dfs.
     
    BaylorGator, Jan 28, 2019
    #6066
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  7. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Good report, Andrew. Black soap...not for me. What color was the lather?
     
    Primotenore, Jan 28, 2019
    #6067
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  8. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Apparently you are, Patrick. ;) Happy two years together. :eatdrink047:
     
    Primotenore, Jan 28, 2019
    #6068
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  9. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Ummm. Just realized I forgot to strop it after honing. Oops! I may have solved the big mystery.
     
    BaylorGator, Jan 28, 2019
    #6069
    Screwtape, wristwatchb, jtspartan and 8 others like this.
  10. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    January SR Focus
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    Mike's~~Rubberset~~Wade & Butcher~~Small Batch Shave Tonic
    SR #11
    Had some fun with today's shave. I am getting more confident, especially with the best grip on the razor.
    Angle is becoming more intuitive, as too shallow of an angle doesn't cut the hairs.
    Funny how that is different from DE shaving.
    Stropping is also becoming more natural. I have tried both a hook below my counter
    and one that is about level with my eyes and I seem to prefer the higher hook.
    It's easier on my back pulling the strop downwards than upwards.
    I haven't seen too many stropping like this. Anyone out there feel the same?
    Mike's was a joy to lather and the Rubberset is one of my favorite brushes.
    First pass was a WTG and I am getting the hang of skin-stretching, which virtually eliminates
    the jaw line! Still no experience with the chin or upper lip. Not sure when that'll happen.
    I am diggin' the ZZTOP look.
    Did an Upward pass in the neck, which = in reality a XTG, seeing as my neck hair grows in a
    ridiculously sideways direction.
    DFS with no blood again. :happy093:
    Another spectacular finish with the Small Batch Shave Tonic.
    BTW...:innocent my Dovo arrived today...:lyrtuy5:​
     
    Primotenore, Jan 28, 2019
    #6070
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  11. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    As long as you keep the blade flat and don't press the angle of the strop should not matter.
     
    Keithmax, Jan 28, 2019
    #6071
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  12. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Tuesday shave:

    The Fine soap performed nicely again today. Today's Jwest is one my favorites, it is easy to maintain, takes a very sharp edge and holds it. A very nice shave today.

    Irritation A+ Closeness A Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

    Razor: Takehana Feon 172 6/8 full hollow
    Strop: Drygulch black latigo
    Brush: Rudy Vey bog oak handle Shavemac DO1
    Pre: Nivea
    Soap: Fine
    AS: Enhanced Florida Water AS, L’Occitane ASB
    Scent: Knize Ten

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    Keithmax, Jan 28, 2019
    #6072
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  13. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Very nice Rick.
    tp
     
    Terry, Jan 28, 2019
    #6073
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  14. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Great set Keith
    tp
     
    Terry, Jan 28, 2019
    #6074
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  15. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Good read Neal.
    Thank you for your time.
    tp
     
    Terry, Jan 28, 2019
    #6075
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  16. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    "I should use this razor more"
    Sounds right to me Dale!
    tp
     
    Terry, Jan 28, 2019
    #6076
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Joseph! I like my strop to hang fairly high as well, maybe not at eye level, but higher than my counter.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jan 28, 2019
    #6077
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  18. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Sleek razor, very nice Jim!
    tp
     
    Terry, Jan 28, 2019
    #6078
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Terry!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jan 28, 2019
    #6079
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  20. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Wonderful Perry, some have issues with the pushbutton gets a sloppy closing lever. Sounds like yours is Ok.
    tp
     
    Terry, Jan 28, 2019
    #6080
    wristwatchb, Frijolero, 9nein9 and 4 others like this.
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