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. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    When ever you hone a razor you do wear the spine away some, since the spine and the bevel are both touching the hone. It’s inevitable. With learning to hone we tend to put more pressure than what is needed causing the excessive wear. Hope that helps some Joseph.
     
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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    On my drive home, I pass by an off road shop. As I was driving home this afternoon, I saw a bus just like this sitting outside that shop. I thought it was a bit of a coincidence having just seen this picture earlier this morning.
     
  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Absolutely. I need all of the advice I can get. Thank you, Paul. :)
     
  4. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I have a couple at 8/8 and one at 9/8. The 9/8 is a bit tricky but I find the bigger blades easier to maneuver and control, especially with a smile. I find small and light razors very hard to have fine control with, one small shift is a huge change in angle for a small razor.

    I used my favorite big smiler coming up in the next post.......
     
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  5. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    It is Saturday and our semi-annual staff meeting plus it is Favorite February. Today are two of my favorites, a handle made by Jason filled with a soft Shavemac silver tip and this big smiling Mike Martinez. The razor is fresh off my Shapton glass 16k and the edge was just perfection.
    Irritation A+ Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

    Razor: M. Martinez 8/8
    Strop: Roo
    Brush: Handle by Jason knot by Shavemac
    Pre: Proraso
    Soap: TSD
    AS: Blood on Steel AS, L’Occitane ASB
    Scent: Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
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  6. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Day 49.

    Back to the Ralf Aust, and the ball end tech to touch up. Another outstanding shave. My lower neck is pretty much the last hold out. But I expected that. I'll get it figured out sooner or later.
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  7. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    And I'll be doing my Bay Rum soap next week, thus the trend continues on :).
     
  8. brit

    brit in a box

    hello fello shavers,friday night shave,brit flat bottom new with a gsb, wcs 26 mm synth brush, wilkinson sword stick/derby grated into a bowl..awesome slick lather ,3 pass dfs plus.. tweaked thayers and nautica voyage to finish.. have a great evening.. 20190222_180800.jpg
     
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  9. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    A very nice pic of a very cool razor. I trust the big staff meeting will go well.
    With your collection of beautiful brushes, Keith, I am humbled and honoured that you included my handle amongst your favourites.
     
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and lineup Robert.
     
  11. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Daddy daughter dance tonight with MacKenzie. Man, they grow up fast!
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely blue colors Gary.
     
  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    You are so right. Enjoy them while you can Randy.
     
  14. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you clint..favorite color , well that and highland green of course..
     
  15. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Just dropping in to say “Hello” to everyone. I’m more than 1,600 posts behind. Catching up is not gonna happen.

    Still chugging along with the Parker - on day 48. Very enjoyable shaves with it. It just dawned on me a week or so ago just how “normal” using it feels now. There’s no more staring at the razor, and moving it from hand to hand to figure out the grips. It’s all becoming a regular routine. Pick it up and go. Off hand use still lags behind my right hand, yet it’s greatly improved from when I began.

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    Hope everyone is doing well. Have a great weekend, gents!


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  16. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Awesome, Randy! I hope you and MacKenzie had a great time. You are indeed blessed.
     
  17. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Bruce, it's great to see you posting and continuing with the Parker SRX. You've done wonderfully with it! I completed the 45th shave with mine today. I hope all is well, my friend.
     
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  18. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

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    Thursady night shave
    Cool minty fresh. Good wake up before the night shift . No shave today, came home , changed and went to gf parents for a visit. Today her Dad gave me some training on using a wood lathe , can you guess what I started making?
     
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    nice shave Patrick..
     
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  20. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thanks Gary.
     
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