April 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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Is Arko on the menu for you this month? Or Adjustable?

  1. ARKO BABY!!! EVERY FREAKING SHAVE!!!!

    2 vote(s)
    4.9%

  2. ADJUSTABLES BABY!!! EVERY FREAKING SHAVE!!!!

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%

  3. Arko is a part of it but not every shave.

    15 vote(s)
    36.6%

  4. Adjustables sometimes but not every shave.

    19 vote(s)
    46.3%

  5. What's Arko??

    5 vote(s)
    12.2%

  6. Adjustable - what??

    6 vote(s)
    14.6%

  7. Just hand me my cookies and be done with it.

    10 vote(s)
    24.4%

  8. I want extra ice cream on my cookies for ignoring ice cream in the last poll.

    9 vote(s)
    22.0%

  9. Can't we all just eat cookies and ice cream and get along???

    17 vote(s)
    41.5%
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  1. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    The Prime Directive for the Cartel is actually to engage actively with non-traditional shavers and convert them WITH PREJUDICE to our way of thinking and shaving! The benefit of continuing to add new members? When the current members get old and senile (or older and senile-er) we'll have people who can remember why we're here!
     
    NCoxSTL, Apr 2, 2019
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Carry on.
     
    Bama Samurai, Apr 2, 2019
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    not sure what its made from but its heavy, weighs 6.34 oz, like the aluminum rr 400, so could be aluminum..not an actual trailer hitch ball but looks like one ..the knot is fantastic..
     
    brit, Apr 2, 2019
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  4. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Let's see. Arko. Check. Voskhod. Check. Fatboy AND a shavette. Double Check. LE brush. Check. The Cartel is not just pleased, it is ecstatic! True class from the great State of Colorado.
     
    NCoxSTL, Apr 2, 2019
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set up and pic sir..
     
    brit, Apr 2, 2019
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    :happy088:
     
    brit, Apr 2, 2019
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  7. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    April ARKO & Adjustables!

    ARKO with a dash of AS
    Semogue 1305 boar brush
    Suribachi bowl, cool water
    Ming Shi 2000s, Personna
    Pinaud Citrus Musk AS/EdC
    SOTD 04012019.gif Adulterated my tubbed ARKO stick with a couple drops of Lime for a slightly altered scent - lemon lime. Easy lather in the bowl with my well broken in prize from The Shavey's via Randy @BaylorGator. Using one of the few razors I purchased new though it's a clone of the Merkur Futur & a blade of unknown uses received in trade through John @John Ruschmeyer all facets aligned. Aided by Proper Technique and a fearless disregard for my own personal safety I set the DE to maximum setting of 6 and performed 3-1/2 passes. I did briefly consider changing out the Lab Blue blade on my first WTG stroke. Caution to the wind I held steady and completed the reduction. Great success with no errors ensued. The final step of a splash of high alcohol antiseptic scented with a good base of long lasting musk and fleeting lime completed my late evenings shaving adventure.
    Good Shaves Y'all!
     
    RyX, Apr 2, 2019
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    lovely set up and pic sir..
     
    brit, Apr 2, 2019
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  9. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Thank you Gary! I'm guessing you were as polite to the janitor at your high school, too? :eatdrink047:
     
    RyX, Apr 2, 2019
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    i liked the janitor, he was cool as well..:)
     
    brit, Apr 2, 2019
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  11. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Awesome

    Sent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk
     
    jtface, Apr 2, 2019
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  12. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    After hanging out with the March diehard Boyz Tryin to nail it at 8k, I failed to get my fat Arko out of bed with enough time to to begin my April focus with the Focus adjustable R21.

    So plan B - Barbasol - Bomb went in effect. And I focused on grabbing the fast and smooth Focus R48.

    A shot of Barbasol, a squirt of M-Bomb, into the bowl and you would not believe how much water can be whipped in. Punchy - cold. Wow, can't do that face lathering.

    Fast as fast can be, sloppy as I wannabe, off went the R48 I got a really nice shave. No fear and smooth. Sometimes you just don't wanna be pumping that clutch and running them gears, just because you can.

    Finished up with THE Max Headroom MOST Glorious Stank.... Brut Splash-on. And on my way.

    20190402_000205-1.jpg

    Hmm....canned foam, pivoting modern se razor, lather bowl.........
    It could send the Mayflower Dry Soap Militia running for their pill bottle.

    Shave free and happy!
     
    Edison Carter, Apr 2, 2019
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  13. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    I'm hoping that the efficiency and need for proper technique will do my face a favour. I have a tendency to overdo it with my EFBT because it is super duper forgiving!!!
     
    jtface, Apr 2, 2019
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  14. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    I found exactly the same thing! I live right by the coast, so the salt does play havoc. I too am washing weekly and polishing monthly. I wax quarterly though :happy088:
     
    jtface, Apr 2, 2019
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  15. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Shelves are still being restocked at the supermarket!
     
    jtface, Apr 2, 2019
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    cool set up and pic sir, happy april..
     
    brit, Apr 2, 2019
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  17. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Sound like a great shave John.
    tp
     
    Terry, Apr 2, 2019
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  18. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Great shave Chris.

    "May it please the Cartel:" funny

    tp
     
    Terry, Apr 2, 2019
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    April 2nd
    Razor: Gillette Slim L1(9)
    Blade: Permasharp (1)
    Brush: Grizzly Bay WarForge
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: A&E Barbiere Sofisticato
    Lucky Tiger face tonic
    PAA Star Jelly unscented
    AS: A&E Barbiere Sofisticato

    Good morning!

    Excellent shave to start the day! First use of the Slim this morning. Smooth, easy three passes for near BBS. Alum had nothing to say.

    Have a great day![​IMG]

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 2, 2019
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  20. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    :)
     
    Primotenore, Apr 2, 2019
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