March 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Feb 28, 2019.

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What Madness is March bringing to your shave?

  1. I'm going to use gear I rarely or never use for the month.

    11 vote(s)
    26.8%

  2. I'm going to do a Rule.

    3 vote(s)
    7.3%

  3. It's Focus time!

    13 vote(s)
    31.7%

  4. Soap Madness for me....gotta make room for more!

    17 vote(s)
    41.5%

  5. I'm going to eat cookies AND donuts for breakfast.

    13 vote(s)
    31.7%

  6. I'm going to shave completely in the dark....oh wait....that's MAYhem.

    3 vote(s)
    7.3%
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  1. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    All skies are blue. I don't let the clouds change that. (;
     
    Bama Samurai, Mar 10, 2019
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Concur! I doubt that I could distinguish brands simply by shaving with a shavette. It's also possible that DE blades lack as much variance between brands as we believe. All blades are a test for newbies, and most blade reviews are written by people who are recent converts to DE. I surmise this drags down perception of many commonly available blades, blades that a more experienced user would find acceptable.
     
    Bama Samurai, Mar 10, 2019
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  3. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Jim. We had a very nice day!
     
    wristwatchb, Mar 10, 2019
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  4. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    I just stocked the humidor. I will bring cigars and pie....
     
    wchnu, Mar 10, 2019
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  5. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Just an outstanding shave today with vintage Colgate cup soap. There is a video as well. This G4 is new to me but was the normal G effective. There is no hoodoo...vooodooo or blooming needed to lather a great vintage soap like this.
    20190310_192503.jpg
     
    wchnu, Mar 10, 2019
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  6. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    C’mon man! Did I mention I’m Shaving at 100 mph?
     
    BaylorGator, Mar 10, 2019
    #2686
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  7. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Yea yea yea....
     
    wchnu, Mar 10, 2019
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Jason!
     
    Trigger, Mar 10, 2019
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  9. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    SAS are sometimes necessary in life. Your situation warrants it, Jim. An astute shaver realizes when it is appropriate to go all the way for BBS or not.
     
    Trigger, Mar 10, 2019
    #2689
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  10. Moose

    Moose Well-Known Member

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    Rushed shave today so only one bad picture today.

    Round 1, Match 2: Noble Otter - The Noir et Vanille vs Central Texas Soaps - Mr. Pepper.

    Shave 2: Central Texas Soaps - Mr. Pepper

    The Setup:
    Razor: Merkur 34C
    Blade: Feather Stainless
    Brush: Perfecto Pure Badger
    Mug: Henry Cavendish
    Post Shave: Witch Hazel and Cetaphil

    I needed a good quick shave this morning and CTS delivered. I had no trouble lathering. The soap provided good slickness and cushion. The soap could have been slicker as I know I didn't add enough water. My skin felt really slick when I rinsed my face though. It was a good shave on a rushed Sunday morning.

    WTG and XTG for a DFS.

    Central Texas Soaps - Mr. Pepper
    Slickness: 7 (needed more water)
    Ease of Lather: 8
    Post shave feel: 8
    Scent strength: Light

    Are you guys tired of reading about my foibles yet? It's clear that the only thing holding either of these soaps back is me. The smell and slickness of Noble Otter were excellent. Wish I could have dialed in the lather better. The ease of use and overall quality of Central Texas Soaps helped me get the job done with no drama.

    Central Texas Soaps - Mr. Pepper is the winner of this matchup!

    Next is Barrister and Mann - Cool vs Ballenclaugh - Old Barber Menthe.

    So many people need prayers and help. Pray for someone tonight. Help someone this week. Have a good night all.
     

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    Moose, Mar 10, 2019
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  11. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Haven't been able to get images and post like the most of you do! Geez....y'all generate a lot of reading...still lurking and learning rather than posting.

    3/10/19

    L'Oréal Men Facial Cleanser w/Charcoal
    Proraso PreShave (red)
    Klar Shaving Soap
    Gillette Slim Adjustable (9)
    Treet Super Platinum
    Pinaud Clubman Vanilla

    Switched around a few of things the past few days (mostly software). And while I know that's not the point of a 30 day commitment...my 'focus' so far seems to bear out, at least for me, that blade choice makes more difference than the soap/cream, brush or razor. Some manufacturers' blades are tuggy, burn, or irritate more than others. I seem to be able to use a couple manufacturers blades and never have an issue, no matter which razor, Gillette, Parker, or Merkur. I also appear to like things (razors) a bit more than mild. I like the FB and Slim on setting 9 the most, and enjoy the OC Merkur 15c.

    Thinking through my past 68 days of wet shaving experience....and reading....chose a new razor. A Blackland Dart ordered, and on the way soon.

    Lastly...best wishes for the surgery coming up tomorrow for Clint64's family!
     
    b1hart, Mar 10, 2019
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  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I agree. I gave up on BBS a long time ago. I am decent enough with most of my razors to get a darn fine shave one two passes just about every time. This keeps the irritation pretty much nil but still feels good. Every now and then, I get decent enough results after one pass and let it be.
     
    Norcalnewb, Mar 10, 2019
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Ben, nice post and pic.
     
    Trigger, Mar 10, 2019
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great post Luke.
     
    clint64, Mar 10, 2019
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice, Luke! Keep the reports coming!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Mar 10, 2019
    #2695
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  16. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Terry, fantastic shave! That's a 98 in my book!
     
    Trigger, Mar 10, 2019
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats. Look forward to your thoughts on the Dart.
     
    clint64, Mar 10, 2019
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Lol!
     
    Trigger, Mar 10, 2019
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    If I didn't have 7+ pucks of soap, then I'd buy some!
     
    Trigger, Mar 10, 2019
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  20. Moose

    Moose Well-Known Member

    :signs011:
     
    Moose, Mar 10, 2019
    #2700
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