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. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you, Danny! You are making me feel like the Mickey Mantle of shavers! Lol!
     
    Trigger, Apr 23, 2019
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  2. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    I watched this video earlier:



    It got me thinking, again, about the way I have been approaching my shaving over the past few months. I have been looking for THE razor that gives me a close shave without irritation and burn etc. etc. I have had good (not truly great) shaves from a range of razors including GEM types, a Schick G, an EFBT and others, but just lately I have been blown away by my Muhle R41 with an 80mm iKon Bulldog handle. The irony is that as soon as I have gotten truly great shaves, I'm looking for a 'solid metal, high-end' razor to replace my R41...

    ... Something stinks. My own inability to see past the hype that surrounds all of these things. I'm not sure if my latest and greatest shaves with the Muhle R41 are as a result of my improved technique in my 12 months of wet shaving, or whether or not the Muhle R41 is genuinely such a great razor for me and my face. What I do know is that I am getting the best shaves that I have ever had in my shaving life. I have read all sorts of horror stories about Zamak razors deteriorating blah blah blah, and I'm certain that they do with time and misfortune. My Muhle R41 is brand new, in fantastic condition and in the hands of a man who cares for and maintains his shaving (and other) equipment. Mine isn't going anywhere any time soon... Heck, some guys on here, and other forums, still regularly use their 2011 models and they're as good as new!

    I am putting away all of my other razors (I might sell/PIF them in future) in favour of my R41. I am going to follow the advice of the experienced members here and of Chris in the video, and I am going to give my razor TIME!

    I am going to embark on a 100 shave journey (yes I've said this before, but this razor actually gives me BBS shaves - no excuses) using the following gear:

    Razor - Muhle R41 (2013)
    Blade - Astra SP (First blades I ever bought - I have 18 left of my original pack of 100 & will order 200 more for £15 shipped)
    Brush - Bluebeard Doubloon (First brush I ever bought - Cheapo boar bristle brush)
    Soap - TOBS Peppermint until empty. Then I'll move onto my other two TOBS creams (Almond & Sandalwood).
    Post - Proraso Balm or TOBS Sandalwood Alcohol-Free (when I use the Sandalwood soap).
    Pre - TOBS Sandalwood pre-shave oil if I use the Sandalwood range (probably Sunday best shaves!)

    I've already had 3 shaves with this setup, so I'll be posting regular updates and photos as I go on from shave #4!

    I wonder what my shaves will be like in 97 shaves time?!

    Enjoy your shaves gents!
     
    jtface, Apr 23, 2019
    #5982
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    clint64, Apr 23, 2019
    #5983
    Trigger, Norcalnewb, brit and 6 others like this.
  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and shave Joe.


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    clint64, Apr 23, 2019
    #5984
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent idea James. Looking forward to the updates.


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    clint64, Apr 23, 2019
    #5985
    RyX, Trigger, Norcalnewb and 9 others like this.
  6. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Pretty soon you will be traded and making millions per year. Just remember us small people.
     
    Hembree, Apr 23, 2019
    #5986
    RyX, Norcalnewb, Frijolero and 10 others like this.
  7. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    This will be interesting to follow James.
     
    Hembree, Apr 23, 2019
    #5987
    RyX, Trigger, Norcalnewb and 10 others like this.
  8. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Andrew!
     
    PLAla, Apr 23, 2019
    #5988
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  9. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Terrific shave, Joe!
     
    PLAla, Apr 23, 2019
    #5989
    Norcalnewb, brit, 9nein9 and 6 others like this.
  10. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    That sounds like an excellent journey, James!

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 23, 2019
    #5990
    RyX, Trigger, Norcalnewb and 9 others like this.
  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Andrew!


    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 23, 2019
    #5991
    Trigger, Norcalnewb, Linuxguile and 6 others like this.
  12. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Thank you gents!

    Sent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk
     
    jtface, Apr 23, 2019
    #5992
    RyX, Trigger, Norcalnewb and 9 others like this.
  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Good for you, James! A word of caution, you may get bored after 100 shaves and probably want to try a new razor. This may lead to razor acquisition disorder syndrome.
     
    Trigger, Apr 23, 2019
    #5993
    RyX, Norcalnewb, Frijolero and 11 others like this.
  14. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Great plan, James! An extended rule. Looking forward to following along.
     
    PLAla, Apr 23, 2019
    #5994
    RyX, Norcalnewb, Frijolero and 10 others like this.
  15. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Terry.
     
    wristwatchb, Apr 23, 2019
    #5995
    Trigger, Norcalnewb, Terry and 8 others like this.
  16. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you Andrew.
     
    Primotenore, Apr 23, 2019
    #5996
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  17. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Fact is, John, I have been a fan of the Ouroboros symbol and meaning for about 20 years. It's the one candidate for a tattoo.
     
    Primotenore, Apr 23, 2019
    #5997
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  18. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    Epic covert enabling!
    It should really get my technique dialled in

    Sent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk
     
    jtface, Apr 23, 2019
    #5998
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  19. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you, Douglas.
     
    Primotenore, Apr 23, 2019
    #5999
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  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    From your mouth to God's ears, Danny! If I did have wealth, then I would still be the same person. I would anonymously help those in need through no fault of their own. I probaby have a larger shave den as well. Oh, who am I kidding! It will be large and magnificent!
     
    Trigger, Apr 23, 2019
    #6000
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