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. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Andrew!
     
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  2. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thank you Andrew
    Your replies are becoming legendary.
    ;)
    Hope the new job is going well, nice to have more time for the family too I would figure.
    Nice
    tp
     
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  3. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Thank you Clint and Andrew!
    Thanks Terry! I keep my ARKO in a snap lid container so even though it's not new it still has that bright lemony toilet bowl cleaner scent. No complaints. It is what it is. Done the added AS before with several soaps. Doesn't affect the lather and it increases my enjoyment. Even Fuzzy @wchnu approved of Aqua Velva Ice Blue infused Modern Williams!
     
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  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Terry, the job is going well and the extra time with the family is great!

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  5. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Rick. Yes, he is an inspiration to me and everyone around him.

    When you spend time with kids and their families in an intensive care unit, your definition of having a bad day changes. I'm just there a few hours a week, and I'm constantly reminded that all my days are indeed very good and are filled with more blessings that I can count. This gentlemen has role modeled this kind of positive attitude for me every time I see him. Not once have I seen him act any other way.
     
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    April 2
    Good afternoon guys! Just got home from work and just completed my shave! As I previously stated, I will determine my razor on a shave-to-shave basis. Today, I decided to use my Dovo shavette because it has been awhile since I shaved with it. The blade is the Personna hairshaper using the green insert. Decided to continue to use my Semogue badger to face lather Stirling Pacienza soap. My 30 hour stubble wasn't bad, but I wanted to look presentable for my tutoring session this evening. Two passes, two tiny weepers, no irritation and an IBSS. I didn't touchup my neck because I didn't want BBS. It has been awhile since I used the shavette and didn't want to push the envelope. Lol! Overall, it was a very relaxing shave. Finished with Pacienza AS.
    Result: Grade 94 = A
    Have a nice evening, gents! 20190402_160618.jpg 20190402_160618.jpg
     
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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice shave and picture, Joe!

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  8. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    What wonderful razors you have Mark.
    Nice!
    tp
     
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  9. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Nice tools Robert.
    That stand is a nice carved show piece. Like it!
    t
     
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Can somebody please tell me why you can't add apples and oranges? Sheesh.
     
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful shave and photo Joe.
     
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  12. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Easy does it James, ride the cap, then give yourself 20 or 30 shaves. You'll be amazed what that razor can do.
    :happy088::happy088:
    tp
     
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Jim! My Dovo shavette has sentimental value to me because it was my first introduction to straight shaving. Although I only had 16 shavette shaves before I graduated to traditional straights, the lessons I learned from this razor gave me the confidence to do so! I may be in the minority, but I believe one should first learn to shave with a shavette than a traditional straight. Shavettes are difficult to master because the blades are unforgiving of poor technique.
     
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Clint!
     
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  15. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Terry. It is some beautiful craftsmanship.
     
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  16. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Hillbilly math is so much better, and easier to understand.
    tp
     
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  17. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    April 2nd
    Gillette New Improved w Nacet (1)
    Sudsy Soapery Jack Frost SS
    TGN Finest/Maple Handle
    Thayers
    JOHS Mountain Rain AS
    IMG_1870.jpg Early morning shave, late afternoon post. That has been happening to me with regularity lately.
    I'm going to try to get to some too-often-neglected soaps and razors this month. Today was this Sudsy Soapery soft soap. I get a good lather from it, and the scent is a very earthy, menthol type scent. I'm kind of meh about it, I suppose. Decent performer, though.
    I don't know how it has been a few months since I used this beauty of a New Improved, but it has. Probably my favourite looking razor, but a hair behind the NEW LC or SC for shaving enjoyment. Had an nice irritation-free 3 pass shave which left me a little short of totally smooth on my neck. A good start to a long day.

    Have a great evening, all!
     
  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Pretty picture and great shave, Jason. That is a good looking razor.

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  19. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great report Joe!
     
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  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jason, you had a fine shave!
     
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