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. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Great read, nice picture, wonderful tools. Can't beat that ? Then you added the lemon-lime. Arko is a bit muddy when it comes to sent.
    Very nice Rick!
     
    Terry, Apr 2, 2019
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  2. Killerflyingbugs

    Killerflyingbugs Well-Known Member

    Good morning 30 dc! How was everyones night? Finally got under my house cleaned out, I had way more stuff down there than I thought. Today I should be setting tile, but plans have been changing on the whims of my pregnant wife. I am not one to complain, I do like forced time off.

    The photos so far this month have been great. They always make me want to try new shave stuff.
     
    Killerflyingbugs, Apr 2, 2019
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  3. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Liked it so much I read it twice Bill!
    Then I read it again ;).
    Fantastic! I must try it some day.

    The only thing is, if your running like heck, the clutch isn't necessary.:D
    tp
     
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    Terry, Apr 2, 2019
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  4. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD April 2, 2019

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: vintage Gillette Platinum Plus
    Razor: Schick I1
    Brush: JR #142 badger
    Soap: C.O. Bigelow
    Post: Witch hazel, Jeeves of Hudson Street Tobacco Bay Leaf aftershave

    Nice shave this morning. Continuing with Bigelow cream for most of the week. It's easy, slick, and has a nice little menthol touch. A little Jeeves splash for the Tobacco Tuesday theme and I'm all set. Long day ahead.

    Have a great day!

    SOTD 4-2-19.jpg
     
    PLAla, Apr 2, 2019
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  5. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great B&W shot, Perry!

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    jluc, Apr 2, 2019
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  6. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Great shave Jim!

    "First use of the Slim this morning."
    And?
    tp
     
    Terry, Apr 2, 2019
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  7. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    I have made a decision regarding my efforts for the rest of the month. I will be, of course, utilising my new Fatip Grande (arrives today) and using up my TOBS Peppermint. I will also be seeing how many shaves I can get from a Feather blade. I have 4 left, and I would like them to last me the entire month.

    I will be photographing and logging my inventory. I will then be storing my other razors (potentially with a view to selling some) in order to preserve my efforts towards a minimal/frugal shaving style. Next month I would like to pair my Palmolive with a cheap Wilkinson 'bristle' brush and a supermarket/pharmacy splash.

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    jtface, Apr 2, 2019
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Terry!
    Smooth easy three passes. Intuitive angle. Just a great shave on this Tuesday morning.

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    jluc, Apr 2, 2019
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Congrats on the new razor, James!
    Best of luck in your endeavors to be a frugal shaver.

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    jluc, Apr 2, 2019
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  10. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Nice Perry!
    Lots a menthol being used. May have to get some in the den.
    tp
     
    Terry, Apr 2, 2019
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  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Robert! These are very helpful resources.
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 2, 2019
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  12. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Makes sense, Rick. I guess we'll hold on to the introduction of the fifth dimension for awhile longer too. I miss their tunes, though.
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 2, 2019
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  13. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    That's good to hear, James. I'd scoop up a bunch of this soap at 50p a stick. :)
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 2, 2019
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  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    If I may make a suggestion?
    Stirling Orange Chill. Nice menthol kick without going full on face freeze. Clean crisp fresh orange scent. It's a Stirling favorite of mine. When I use my sample up it will definitely be a full sized purchase.

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    jluc, Apr 2, 2019
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  15. Killerflyingbugs

    Killerflyingbugs Well-Known Member

    I am a fan of menthol, it's super nice. I use dr broners peppermint soap all summer and it has a little cooling. I also use goldbond cooling foot powder all summer to keep my legs from chaffing when it gets to be 95deg with 100% humidity, it is like having an ac in your shorts.
    My only menthol shave stuff is my Pacific rush. That will be changing soon.
     
    Killerflyingbugs, Apr 2, 2019
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  16. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Thanks Jim! I think it will be an interesting experiment... Seeing what can be achieved with little gear/little cost (the Fatip at £15 before delivery classes as budget to me)!

    I am also keen to experiment with the Excalibur blade longevity thingy! I will be doing that when I get chance too! I'll put my Schick to the test with Personnas/Prolines and my OCMM with the GEM Stainless... That's something for a later date though! I hope to achieve 20+ shaves on at least one of those blades

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    jtface, Apr 2, 2019
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo John.


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    clint64, Apr 2, 2019
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  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent shave Rick.


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    clint64, Apr 2, 2019
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely shave and photo Jim.


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    clint64, Apr 2, 2019
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent B&W photo Perry.


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    clint64, Apr 2, 2019
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