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. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Nice shave . Nice pic Matthew
     
    9nein9, Apr 29, 2019
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  2. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    April 29th
    Razor: Gem MMOC/OCMM
    Blade: Gem ptfe (2)
    Brush: Jayaruh 285 synthetic
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: CC Bay Rum
    Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
    PAA Star Jelly unscented
    AS: CC Cat O'Ninetails

    Good morning!

    Awesome shave to start the day! Three passes with quick touch up. Near BBS with a tickle from the alum.

    I did better today under my nose with the first pass. I allowed myself to use a steeper angle. I was more cautious yesterday with it being my first use of the MicroMatic.

    Second use soap focus continues with Captains Choice Bay Rum. Wonderful easy lather but unfortunately the scent seems to be dissipating. A splash of aftershave and I'm ready for another Monday.

    Have a great day! [​IMG]

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 29, 2019
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  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thanks, Fuzzy.
     
    Primotenore, Apr 29, 2019
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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thanks for the tip, Keith.
     
    Primotenore, Apr 29, 2019
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  5. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Yes, you did, Neal.
     
    Primotenore, Apr 29, 2019
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave


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    clint64, Apr 29, 2019
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  7. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Very nice setup Jim
     
    9nein9, Apr 29, 2019
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Fuzzy.


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    clint64, Apr 29, 2019
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very nice Matt.


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    clint64, Apr 29, 2019
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Patrick!

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    jluc, Apr 29, 2019
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    The metal version works great as long as you use pressure. The shave result is very similar to the Cobra Classic without the possibility of getting cut.


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    clint64, Apr 29, 2019
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave Jim.


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    clint64, Apr 29, 2019
    #7212
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Clint!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Apr 29, 2019
    #7213
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  14. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    20190429_082652.jpg
    Monday shave
     
    9nein9, Apr 29, 2019
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice, Patrick!

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    jluc, Apr 29, 2019
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  16. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Gillette New Deluxe Weber Bulldog Handle
    Permasharp Super
    Semogue BC Mistura
    Arko Stick
    Superior 70

    Nice shave to start the week. Used the last sliver of the Arko stick this morning.

    I doubt I will open another stick right now, I have partials of 3 creams and 2 soaps I am trying to finish.
     
    PanChango, Apr 29, 2019
    #7216
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  17. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    BaylorGator, Apr 29, 2019
    #7217
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    April 29 SOTD:

    Razor: Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Barley
    Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
    Brush: Ever-Ready 150
    Lather: CO Bigelow
    Aftershave: Proraso Green
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    I started traditional wet shaving in October of 2014, and my parents gave me this razor for Christmas that same year. By the I got it, I had done a 30 day rule and was able to get a blood free, DFS level of shave, but often with quite a bit of irritation. I hadn't yet figured out how to ride the cap, but I was convinced I had good technique. I used to never get a good shave from this razor, either it wasn't close, or I had a lot of irritation. So, I blamed the razor and put it away. After a year of wet shaving and being on this thread, I figured out some better technique, and now I can get irritation free, DFS with little effort most mornings.

    It is amazing, that even after I figured out my technique led to the poor shaves, I still have a negative view of this razor and rarely use it. I pulled it out this morning, and did two passes for a DFS. Nice and easy. It really is a nice shaving razor. Just shows that Technique Trumps Tools. I hope everyone has a great day!

    BTW, the picture and filter are courtesy of my daughter. I have to give credit where credit is due.
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 29, 2019
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  19. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Pretty picture, Jim!
     
    Norcalnewb, Apr 29, 2019
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  20. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Norcalnewb, Apr 29, 2019
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