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

    April 15th
    Razor: Rex Ambassador N2 6.5
    Blade: Gillette 7:0'clock Super Stainless (2)
    Brush: PAA Switchback/TGN Finest
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: Proraso Green
    Stirling mentholated witch hazel
    PAA Star Jelly unscented
    AS: Proraso Green

    Good morning!

    Another Monday. The weekend was way too short.
    It's been a long time since I've done a Menthol Monday shave. Seeing as the Proraso Green has only seen one use it fits my second use soap focus. Great shave to start the day! Three passes with quick touch up. Near BBS with a little more warmth from the alum than usual.

    Have a great week!

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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Jim!
     
  3. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Gillette New Deluxe Weber Bulldog
    Gillette Silver Blue
    Omega Baby Pro
    Arko Stick
    Dr. Sana Bay Rum

    First shave since Thursday. The first swipe was a little rough, but it smoothed out after that. Two passes for a nice comfortable shave. The sink was loaded when I finished. Enjoy your day.
     
  4. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Joseph! The Dovo Shavette is capable of using 3 types of blades. It can use any DE half blade, a Dovo half long blade or a Personna hairshaper as well as a Fromm hairshaper. With the exception of Fromm, I have tried all of those blades and get very good to great shaves. I prefer the Personna hairshaper because it is the sharpest and longest lasting blade. The long blades are almost as long as a straight, therefore, it covers more area like one. Although the Dovo is a little longer than the Personna blade, I find the hairshaper is a better fit for me because as it loses its sharpness, it still gives a close comfortable BBS shave. The Dovo blades dull more quickly and the shave becomes less desirable.
     
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo Jim. I agree with you on the weekend.


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  6. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thanks Jim !

    Awesome pic Jim !
     
  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Clint!
    We have a running joke we use when we walk out of here on Sunday nights.
    "Have a good weekend. See you Monday."

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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Patrick!

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  9. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thats alot of hair Dale, nice shave!
     
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

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  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Very nice Monday morning shave and photo, Jim. I hope this week calms down for you.
     
  12. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you.
     
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Charlie!

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  14. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

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    Nice shave, Joe. I always enjoy reading your posts and following your straight razor and shavette exploits. I also enjoy the process and the calming effects of daily shaving.
     
  15. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    April 15 SOTD:

    Razor: PAA Bakelite Alpha Ecliptic
    Blade: Minora
    Brush: Razorock 400
    Lather: CO Bigelow
    Aftershave: Proraso Green
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    It was a nice Menthol Monday shave with the Alpha Ecliptic. I did have a little slip which resulted in a small weeper, but other than that it was a two pass DFS. As always, CO Bigelow provides a nice, slick, cool shave. We'll have to see how this day goes, as I have to admit, I am still feeling a little jet lag. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture, Jim!
     
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Beautiful picture, Jim! I hope your day goes well.
    Thank you!

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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Great shave and photo, Jim. I'm also planning a Menthol Monday shave this morning using C.O. Bigelow.

    I'm glad you made it home safely, and I hope you get rested up this week. Did you pick up any shaving goodies while you were in Sweden?
     
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Charlie for being so kind! It is amazing how these companies who make carts and multi-blades have such a stronghold on shavers. I was one of those shavers until I started using my first safety razor which was a VDH and then eventually moved on to my shavette and straights. I am a firm believer of using what is good for anyone, but to pay $30/ month for disposable blades is insane. Unfortunately, there are men who still do.
     
  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    April 15 - Tax Day

    Weber DE
    Feather (3)
    B-400 by Tom handle w/Envy White Supreme Two-band knot
    C.O. Bigelow
    Thayers WH & USB


    This has been my set up for the last few days, and my shaves have been consistently close and comfortable. I'm about to finish up my current tube of C.O. Bigelow. It is a wonderful shave cream. It lathers easily, is inexpensive, and it delivers a light menthol hit. On the majority of days, I'll splash on some Clubman. I can't do it today, though, as I'll be with my kids. I estimate that my bottle will last another 23 years. I'm glad I tried it, but I won't replace it when it is gone.

    After this shave, the Weber goes back in the storage rack for awhile. I saved one Feather blade from my current open tuck, and I'll use it in my Parker SRX this week. Then I'll start an extended run of shaves with my Mongoose using Feather Super Pro blades.

    I hope everyone has a great week.

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