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. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Ouch!

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    jluc, Apr 12, 2019
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  2. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Brushes are next, Jim! I have a couple in the drawer that need to be Pif'ed (+1 given to a friend) and I'm going to try to adhere to keeping 12 in the rotation, plus a Semogue boar kept in the trailer at the lake.
     
    jtspartan, Apr 12, 2019
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  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Congrats Gary! That is a beautiful setup and a great shave!
    Wow, great shot Danny!
    Awesome photo Jim, that really cleaned up well! How was it shaving with a weightless razor?
    Beautiful shot Clint! I really like the Oleo canard base too!
    You got a steal, Danny!
    great news Jason and beautiful shot!
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 12, 2019
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  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I've heard that happened to write a few people I know. That's a tough pill to swallow Clint
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 12, 2019
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    It's happened to a lot of our clients as well. I can't say it was unexpected but still not pleasant.
     
    clint64, Apr 12, 2019
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew.
     
    clint64, Apr 12, 2019
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  7. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great shave Aaron, love the looks of that brush handle!
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 12, 2019
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  8. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Congrats, Clint, for surviving the tax season. I can't think of too many tasks I enjoy less. I'm glad we have pros like you to help us. Have a fantastic day, my friend.
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 12, 2019
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  9. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Good luck, Randy. I'd appreciate seeing a list of your keeper soaps. You've done a lot of research, and it would be nice to see your conclusions.

    I look forward to seeing your custom straight razor holder.

    Enjoy your day, my friend.

    See? I can be nice. :)
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 12, 2019
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Sweet. That old beauty should restore nicely!
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 12, 2019
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Charlie. I hate working on taxes actually but it pays the bills. I guess that is why I put mine off to the last minute.
     
    clint64, Apr 12, 2019
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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    April 12
    Good afternoon guys!
    Just finished shaving my head and face. I normally don't report shaving my head, but I did something different by using 2 different soaps and razors for the shaves.
    Shaving Head:
    I decided to use my N4 Slim (9) and Williams soap. I don't recall using Williams for headshaving, but if I did, then it was some time ago. I decided to use my Omega 49 boar for both my head and face shave. I used the Williams straight and got a decent lather. Did my 3 passes and touchups and got my usual BBS for my head. Went straight for the Aqua Velva AS to finish.

    Face: I decided to make it VDH all the way, using the company's razor, blade and its luxury soap. I made this selection because I have very little stubble from last night's great straight razor shave 19 hrs ago. The VDH razor is mild so it will do a nice job on my "peach fuzz". However, I am going out this evening to celebrate a friend's birthday and wanted to be clean shaven through and through. As usual, I got a BBS shave with 2 passes and minor touchup. Finished with Stirling's Barbershop PSB sample packet.
    Have a nice day, fellas!
    PS, I have each razor next to the soap that was used for the separate shaves because the soaps are not in identifiable tubs. 20190412_120703.jpg 20190412_120703.jpg
     
    Trigger, Apr 12, 2019
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  13. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Jason, it has been fun following your exploits with the Old Type. I'm glad you're getting some resolution from Simpson. If I owned the company, I would have sent you a brand new brush and an explanation regarding what is being done to prevent this from happening again. At the prices they charge, they should be the leader in quality and customer responsiveness. Simpson should realize that news travels fast in the online wet shaving world. The last time I checked, they had a few competitors selling top tier brushes at a fraction of their cost. :)
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 12, 2019
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and shave Joe. Have fun this evening.


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    clint64, Apr 12, 2019
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Andrew! The razor did clean up nicely. Thanks again.

    After the first couple of strokes the lack of weight really didn't enter my mind. I keep a very light grip on all my razors. It seems to help with keeping the pressure down on the working end of the razor. Unless the razor has very good knurling I need alum on my fingertips to keep the razor from slipping. The Star is so light it's easy to maintain a light grip without the need for alum.

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    jluc, Apr 12, 2019
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  16. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Clint! I am going to see the NY tenor Danny Rodriguez. He was the NY policeman who sang God Bless America at Yankee Stadium right after 9/11.
     
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    Trigger, Apr 12, 2019
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great report and photo, Joe! Have fun this evening.

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    jluc, Apr 12, 2019
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you, Jim! You can YouTube Daniel Rodriguez and listen to his awesome voice. @Primotenore, you may want to check him out as well.
     
    Trigger, Apr 12, 2019
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  19. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great double report, Joe!

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    Linuxguile, Apr 12, 2019
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  20. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Yeesh. Sorry to hear that, Clint.
     
    jtspartan, Apr 12, 2019
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