March 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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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. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    Thank you clint.
     
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  2. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    And then you can use it to butcher a cow... :signs021:

    Impressive, nice, what a hunk of steel Keith!

    :happy088:
    tp
     
  3. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    The shine on your Redtip is as fine as the shave Jim. Good show!
    Nice!
    tp
     
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  4. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Terry!

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  5. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    That sound like a great weekend! I had a pump go out once, just opened the back and let it drain to the outside during the cycle until I got a new one. Yes, a real pita Paul!
    take care
    tp
     
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  6. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thank you Clint.
    tp
     
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I enjoyed reading your posts this month Charlie. As added bonus we’ve been able to follow the progress on the new home.


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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Famous last words. I’m done with razors unless I click on the Wolfman site and see the WR2 available.


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  9. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    All nighters are tough on me now days, when they turn into 36-48 hour streaches, oh man thats rough.
    Sleep tight Calvin
    tp
     
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  10. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Very nice Charlie, love the far side.
    Great posts from your den.
    tp
     
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  11. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Turner males, with our mighty chins, will say "Come at us with your swords....yer gonna wish you were never born!!":signs068: Irene!!!
     
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  12. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    They treat us pretty good Rick, we each have our own room. We generally try to find a hotel that has breakfast and dinner since fast food gets old really fast, but it has to be 30 minutes or less away if possible. Most of the guys I work with are surprised that I shave with a straight. I have only succeeded in getting one interested in them but he has yet to try one out, even though I let him know I would give him everything he needed to give it a try. For the most part they are all like the way I used to be, just trimming the beard with clippers and shaving only when required.
     
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  13. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    March Focus
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    Noble Otter Lonestar~~Morris & Forndran Polo 2~~dubl duck Goldegde~~Cigar Aficionado
    SR #53
    Back at home after teaching at Ball Sate University Friday and Saturday.
    I am finishing up the semester for a dear colleague, who is being treated for rectal cancer.

    So for the next 4 weeks, I am out of town on those days. That means travel razor (Weishi).
    However today, I jumped back in with straight razor shave number 53.
    I acquired two tubs of Noble Otter shave soap in a trade for a 10.1oz bottle of Tabac EdC.

    What a revelation! This soap is truly outstanding.
    I have seen it often posted, but never was that interested, so when the opportunity presented itself,
    I took advantage of it and I am extremely pleased with the product.

    Lonestar is an unusual fragrance.
    Lemon, Sage, Magnolia, Texas Cedar, Oakmoss, Leather, Hay
    This is not a scent that will appeal to most right from the tub. The sage is dominant and
    so is the hay. Hay? How do you get the smell of hay in a soap?

    The soap base is high-quality and even though coconut oil is one of the ingredients,
    there is absolutely no dryness post-shave.
    I am mos def going to be adding Noble Otter products to my den.
    I could have a shave brush stable of just Morris & Forndran (Pre-Sears) shave brushes.
    They are better than my Simpsons, *Rooney's and Paladins.
    *disclaimer, I have never owned a Rooney "Finest". Someday.

    Today was no exception. The Polo 2 (Finest) is an amazing and luxurious brush.
    :love055::love055::love055::love055::love055::love055::love055:Pillow-soft:love055::love055::love055::love055::love055::love055::love055:
    Now, I am quite sure you are all waiting with baited-breath for Primo to report
    :signs002::signs002::signs002: whether or not he still has a chin :signs002::signs002::signs002:
    The answer is....mos def!
    :happy093::happy093::happy093::happy093::happy093:
    I decided to forego completely the ATG pass, with the exception of my neck, because I
    am comfortably able to make this pass form the bottom of my neck to my jaw line.
    WTG and XTG on the chin and...basta. I am calling it a day.

    Results: minuscule weeper, not even on my chin.
    :happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088:
    The Cigar Aficionado AS, which is one of the few scents in my den, receiving the coveted
    SWMBOSOA

    completely obliterated the Noble Otter scent. Went to the website and, of course,
    the matching aftershave is sold out.
    I will be on the lookout for it to return.

    :eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013::eatdrink013:
     
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent photo and report Joseph.
     
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  15. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Do you ever have those posts you wish you hadn't read? I had been avoiding Noble Otter, but now I may have to make the addition. Terrific post and shave, Joseph!
     
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great looking gear, Joseph!
    Noble Otter is good stuff.

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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Just saying, the matching aftershave is in stock at Maggard Razors ;)
     
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    March 31 SOTD:

    Razor: Parker SRX
    Blade: Shark
    Brush: PAA Starcraft
    Lather: PAA AGHARTA
    Aftershave: PAA AGHARTA
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    After skipping yesterday, I was primed for a great shave. As I had some time, a cup of coffee with the shave was in order. I don't normally do this on work days, but there is something about sipping some coffee in between passes that just makes a shave enjoyable. I did two passes for a BBS this morning, and my skin feels great. A terrific scent to go along with it, and all is well.

    I have really enjoyed usingthe SRX this month, and my straight technique came back to me a bit. I also realized that I didn't change blades the entire month in either razor. I didn't do it purposefully, but it just worked out that way. I have greatly enjoyed the fun and comraderie this month. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
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  19. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thanks Clint!
     
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo Jim. I love having coffee while I shave.
     
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