May 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Apr 29, 2019.

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What kind of MAYhem do you plan this year?

  1. I'm new and just want to watch the rest of the idiots be idiots!

    4 vote(s)
    10.5%

  2. I'm a regular but I just want to watch the rest of the idiots be idiots!

    14 vote(s)
    36.8%

  3. I'm an idiot! I'm going to do stuff that will win a Shavey Award!

    2 vote(s)
    5.3%

  4. I'm only a sometimes idiot - so might be daring, might not.

    12 vote(s)
    31.6%

  5. I'm going to get me some cookies, donuts, and ice cream to make it even more fun to watch idiots!

    13 vote(s)
    34.2%

  6. I'm just gonna shave. And learn how to do it better. And enjoy it more. <Mic Drop>

    18 vote(s)
    47.4%
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  1. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    May 4th
    Razor: Timeless Bronze OC
    Blade: Astra SP (1)
    Brush: WWB Limedrop/ TDR Fanchurian
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: Palmolive shave stick
    Stirling mentholated witch hazel
    PAA Star Jelly unscented
    AS: Proraso

    Good morning!

    Terrific first outing with the Timeless Bronze OC! Three passes with some baby chasing under the chin, near BBS result. I did get some heat from the alum under my chin from the extra j-hooking, my fault.

    Second use soap focus nearly at an end, for now. One single use soap left but I have a couple new soaps en route. I also have some WSP Formula T samples I have yet to try. Too many soaps, not enough whiskers.

    Have a great weekend!
    [​IMG]

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, May 4, 2019
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  2. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    :signs011: Great blades that easily last for 7 shaves each. I just finished shave number 3 on a Feather Super Pro last night. I like them so well that I have enough to last me for 8.5 years of shaves...seriously...but who's counting? I have a few Super Pro's, but most of mine are the Feather Professional blades.
     
    wristwatchb, May 4, 2019
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  3. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Much respect for your manufacturing methods...

     
    wristwatchb, May 4, 2019
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking photo Jim. Congrats on the new razor.
     
    clint64, May 4, 2019
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  5. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Mayhem Focus
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    I Coloniali~~Rubberset 400/3~~Dovo 5/8~~Cigar Aficionado
    SR #74
    I think the biggest challenge of straight razor shaving is finding and/or creating flat surfaces.
    I see now why the pivoting razor head was invented. Makes complete sense, but goes
    against the grain (pun intended) of the straight shaver (and the DE/SE shaver).
    I Coloniali is such a complex soap. The base creates a very slick and aromatic lather,
    with just enough     menthol to let you know it's there.
    When this first came out, I resisted, because of the "mango" base. I do not care for fruity soaps
    but there is no mango whatsoever in this soap, as far as scent goes.
    Luckily, I was able to score a refill at the old price, before it was discontinued, so I am
    good for quite a while. This soap is as hard as any soap I have ever owned. Should last for many years.
    The Rubberset is still fun to use. The Omega knot continues to impress and gets more pleasant
    to use with each shave. You can see the split hairs in the picture.
    I linen-stropped the Dovo with some CrOx, followed by the Slavin strop.
    Good results. Good edge, with no dragging.
    The Cigar Aficionado AS is a real cheap juice, but the scent is appealing and once again
    I have the SWMBOSOA. I am on a winning streak.    ​
     
    Primotenore, May 4, 2019
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    May 4, 2019
    Gem Damaskeene OC
    Gem PTFE
    Elite Desert Ironwood with Envy White
    Proraso Cypress & Vetyver
    Guerlain Vetiver EdT

    [​IMG]​

    Back to the Gem Damaskeeene OC for the weekend. This little razor is such a smooth shaver and a pleasure to use. Three passes and touch ups ended in a near perfect shave. I let the baby escape on my lower right neck. I hope everyone has a great Saturday.
     
    clint64, May 4, 2019
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Another excellent photo and report Joseph. Congrats on the winning streak gaining the wife's approval on scents.
     
    clint64, May 4, 2019
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Clint!
    I just bought the OC baseplate although I did seriously consider buying the complete razor.

    Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, May 4, 2019
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    That's right you did have the Timeless brass razor. I broke down and decided to reward myself with finishing another tax season with a new razor. Hopefully it will arrive in the next two weeks or so.
     
    clint64, May 4, 2019
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Ooh! The suspense! Are you going to tell us or do we have to wait for it to appear in one of your SOTD pics?

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    jluc, May 4, 2019
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I decided to buy the complete set, Closed Comb, OC and stand of the the Tatara Masamune in the matte silver finish. I will likely get the upcoming 0.90mm blade gap closed comb base plate when it is available.
     
    clint64, May 4, 2019
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  12. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Congrats! I'm anxious for you to get it!

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    jluc, May 4, 2019
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I am excited to see the razor. The OC plate is very similar in blade gap to my favorite Wolfman OC so I am hopeful that I will like the razor.
     
    clint64, May 4, 2019
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    Norcalnewb, May 4, 2019
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  15. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Danny!
     
    Norcalnewb, May 4, 2019
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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Pretty picture, Jim!
     
    Norcalnewb, May 4, 2019
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Clint! Love the black and white!
     
    Norcalnewb, May 4, 2019
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you sir..
     
    brit, May 4, 2019
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  19. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture, Joseph!
     
    Norcalnewb, May 4, 2019
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  20. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Jim!

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    jluc, May 4, 2019
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  21. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Clint..
     
    brit, May 4, 2019
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