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. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD April 9, 2019

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Schick
    Razor: Schick G1
    Brush: Artisan badger
    Soap: Jeeves of Hudson Street Blood on Steel
    Post: Witch hazel, Jeeves of Hudson Street Blood on Steel aftershave

    Easy shave with this setup. Blood on Steel is a wonderful tobacco scent fitting for Tuesday's theme. All worked together nicely and resulted in a fine shave.

    Have a great day!

    SOTD 4-9-19.jpg
     
    PLAla, Apr 9, 2019
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  2. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Beautiful photo, Jim! Enjoy your trip.
     
    PLAla, Apr 9, 2019
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  3. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Excellent photo of fine gear, Jim!
     
    PLAla, Apr 9, 2019
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  4. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks gentlemen. We spoke with out Aunt yesterday, and she is doing well. We also had a great day with our sweet kids.
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 9, 2019
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  5. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Wonderful shave and photo, Andrew! Great looking brush!
     
    PLAla, Apr 9, 2019
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Terrific B&W shot, Perry! BoS is a favorite of mine.

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 9, 2019
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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Perry!

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    jluc, Apr 9, 2019
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    Trigger, Apr 9, 2019
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  9. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Great shave, Jim. Safe travels, my friend.

    We had an all-day layover in Newark last year. A lovely day. :)
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 9, 2019
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  10. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    April Focus
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    Eufros Fougère~~Stirling~~Detroit National Cut. Co.~~Myrsol
    SR #59
    Took a trip to Motown this morning. Aretha, Gladys, Marvin all said to say: "Hello".
    New soap today. Eufros Fougère.
    Now, you all know that I am a big fan of Manuel's soaps. But I have a minuscule criticism :scared003:
    They all smell eerily similar. All of them.
    Now it's not a bad similarity, but nonetheless, they aren't distinctive enough for me.
    The soap base rocks. Slick enough that the blade doesn't drag, albeit slightly ATG.
    The Stirling 24mm has lovely gel tips and the fan knot works twice as large as its 24mm might suggest.
    I have also come to the conclusion, that as a daily shaver, I have to expect that the edge of a
    straight razor simply is too wide (as compared to a DE) to remove 24 hours' growth easily.
    The thinness of a DE blade can really slice the root of the hair with more ease and less effort.
    OK, so with this knowledge, why would anyone choose a straight over a DE :signs002:
    For me...nostalgia---pure and simple.
    Also, there is the styling of straights. The satisfaction of honing; stropping, etc.
    Does it take more effort? Mos Def!
    I think it's well-worth it. :happy088:
    Myrsol Don Carlos 1972 was my AS choice, and a good one.
    I need to acquire a good Fougère AS that isn't as pungent as my vintage Brut.
    Suggestions anyone :signs002:    ​
     
    Primotenore, Apr 9, 2019
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  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I'd check out the local drug stores and supermarkets too. You might find some good deals on shaving soaps and creams. The antique shops might be fair game too. I don't think @mrchick has scoured Sweden in the last few months. :)
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 9, 2019
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  12. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great picture and report, Joseph.
    I get the nostalgic aspect you speak of. I feel that way about DE and SE razors. That could also be why I've never really warmed to synthetic brushes, not nostalgic enough for me.
    I can't help with the fougere. I don't know what vintage Brut smells like.

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    jluc, Apr 9, 2019
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Love the B&W photo Perry.


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    clint64, Apr 9, 2019
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great report and photo Joseph.


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    clint64, Apr 9, 2019
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  15. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I hope the cut heals quickly, Clint. I don't often perform the G-slide. I'd be tempted to to push it a little too much as well.

    What a great set up. Your Karve OCD is a looker!
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 9, 2019
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  16. matthewoli98

    matthewoli98 Well-Known Member

    Thanks!

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    matthewoli98, Apr 9, 2019
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  17. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Just to be safe, Clint, I'd recommend not using a Parker SRX a month prior to the April and October tax deadlines. ;)
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 9, 2019
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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

     
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  19. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Jim and Clint!
     
    PLAla, Apr 9, 2019
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  20. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Nice shave and post, Joseph!
     
    PLAla, Apr 9, 2019
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