February 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Jan 31, 2019.

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What favorites will you be using this month?

  1. My favorite DE other than a Fatboy!

    20 vote(s)
    43.5%
  2. My Fatboy - because it's AWESOME!!

    8 vote(s)
    17.4%
  3. Another adjustable - because it's almost as AWESOME as the Fatboy!

    10 vote(s)
    21.7%
  4. A straight razor or two or three - because the Dark Side and I are one!

    14 vote(s)
    30.4%
  5. SE razors - because they are the coolest and vintagiest of all the vintages!

    19 vote(s)
    41.3%
  6. Mostly cookies. Maybe some cake. And ice cream when I can get it!

    17 vote(s)
    37.0%
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  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Joseph!
     
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  2. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    February Focus
    [​IMG]
    Brutalt Bra~~Semogue Mistura~~Portland 1905~~Proraso
    SR #21
    Portland 1905, raffle prize from @Paul76

    This is a nimble and fairly easy to wield instrument. Pins are tight and the size of the blade appeals to me.
    21 straight straight-shaves ;) which, I know isn't all that many, but in the end, it's not rocket science,
    and I am feeling pretty, darn good about my progress. I have successfully sold off 5 of my DE razors, have a current offer
    on a sixth and have 8 remaining, that I wish to sell. I have decided to keep the following:
    1941 Ranger Tech. This was an NOS purchase with original case and instructions and it is
    beeeeeautiful. Cannot part with it. Not to mention it shaves like a dream.
    2011 Mühle R41 on a Weber Bulldog handle. The BEST 3-piece razor I have ever owned.

    1958 D3 Gillette Adjustable. First production year of the Fatboy. Iconic. Staying.
    The remaining "For Sale" DE's are listed on "MY Shave Den" link.
    Brutalt Bra was my soap of choice today. Norwegian-made, so of course, it smells of pine.

    It creates a wonderful lather with excellent slickness and protection.
    IMG_9297.jpeg
    Nice and shiny isn't it?? :eatdrink013:
    The whipper-upper was my mixed-media boar/badger Semogue. One of the better brushes on the market, IMO.
    WTG/XTG/here and there ATG and I am smooth.
    Proraso Dopobarba closed the deal with aplomb.
     
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  3. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Great shave, Jim! Sounds like a busy day. Good luck to you son, I'm sure he'll do just fine!
     
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  4. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Wonderful post, Joseph! Nice photos as usual, and the lather shots from yesterday and today have been superb. Glad your sales of the DE collection are going well.
     
  5. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Glad you got her working. Hope it you get it dialed in.
     
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  6. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I changed out my handle on my 2011 R41 and it’s my favorite DE. It was also my gateway drugs to straights. Love to see you commitment to the Dark Side.
     
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  7. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    It is awesome when the light switch goes on when the realization that there is a better way. Way to go, Patrick!
     
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Charlie, I like using my Dovo Shavette when I want a straight shave w/o stropping a razor. Personally, using a shavette is fun because it keeps my technique "sharp". In other words, you can't cheat with it. Glad you are doing well with your Parker shavette.
     
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  9. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Top notch!
     
  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Fantastic shave and lovely razor, Joseph. You're making strong and steady progress with straights!
     
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you guys.


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  12. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Joe. As you and many others do, I really enjoy open blade shaving. It's a fun and challenging way to refine your technique and get consistently great shaves. I'm just not fond of blade edge maintenance (a skill altogether different than shaving), so I'll probably never get into conventional straight razors. I like to pick up an extremely sharp and smooth blade, regardless of the blade holder, and shave with it. :)
     
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great job in getting the razor shave ready yourself.


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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo Jim. Wishing you son good luck with the tryout.


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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent shave and progress.


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  16. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    That's a honey of a brush, Jason. Nice work!
     
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent photo and recap Joseph.


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  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    February 9th
    Razor: Timeless .95 SC
    Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (2)
    Brush: Omega 10098 boar
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
    Thayers Rose witch hazel
    PAA Star Jelly unscented
    AS: Wholly Kaw King of Oud

    Another excellent shave to start the day! Everything was going so smoothly and such a wonderful scent from the WK I went with a full four pass shave. I am dolphin smooth and feeling good!

    Wholly Kaw is a top performer in my den, neck and neck with A&E. The scent from King of Oud is light off the puck but really opens up when lathered. Just wonderful!

    First use of the Omega 10098. A little scritchy on its maiden voyage. Really looking forward to breaking this one in. I think I'll do a rule with it in March. It should be well on it's way to fully broken in after an entire month of use.

    Have a great weekend my friends! [​IMG]

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  19. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    How does everyone store colognes and aftershaves to ensure maximum longevity? On a shelf, in a cabinet, on the dashboard of your '63 Comet, or in the saddlebags of your '49 Harley? The discussion about vintage aftershaves and colognes makes me curious....it's hard to believe these old juices retain a good scent after so many years.

    Common storage wisdom for certain juices in my neck of the woods is to store bottles in a cool, dark place...and to consume them in a reasonable period of time once the bottles have been opened and exposed to oxygen.

    When I move, I'll have the ability to store my aftershaves in a medicine cabinet or on a shelf. Just curious what you guys do in this regard. Thanks.
     
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  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I currently store most of my excess containers of soap and cream in a spare refrigerator. It's probably unnecessary, but I had the room and I figured it couldn't hurt. I'l lose the spare fridge at the new house, and everything will go either into a medicine cabinet or a closet. As I reduce my total number of containers, I'll also be able to use them up faster.

    I only mistook the TOBS cream for French Onion dip once. ;)
     
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