July 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Jun 30, 2019.

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With all of the freedom in July, how will you be shaving?

  1. With straights. Because I'm a real man.

    3 vote(s)
    7.5%

  2. With DE's. Because I'm a real man.

    12 vote(s)
    30.0%

  3. With SE's. Because I'm a real man.

    7 vote(s)
    17.5%

  4. With pain sticks. Because I'm a real real man.

    1 vote(s)
    2.5%

  5. With a combination of the above. Because I'm the realest man of all.

    14 vote(s)
    35.0%

  6. And yes - I will be joining on Cinco de Julio. Because I'm a real brave man.

    6 vote(s)
    15.0%

  7. And no - I will not be joining on Cinco de Julio. Because I'm a real smart man.

    13 vote(s)
    32.5%

  8. Can I please just have my cookies now? Seriously. I'm hungry. With ice cream.

    16 vote(s)
    40.0%
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  1. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great shave Terry!
    Cool vintage blade and great shave Robert !
    The photo still looks great! Glad you were finally chosen!
    Awesome shot Clint! One or two more shaves on the soap?
    Awesome photo Mark!
    Great shave Gary!
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 5, 2019
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Jim!
     
    Trigger, Jul 5, 2019
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  3. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Yesterday's shave.

    Razor: Above The Tie Bamboo Handle SE1
    Blade: Feather Professional (4)
    Brush: Wild West Brush Works Diablo 2 Band
    Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum
    Aftershave: Ogallala Special Reserve Double Strength Bay Rum Cologne
    Bowl: Junichi Tanaka Lathering Bowl-Blue

    Excellent shave after my doctors appointment this morning. See her again in 3 months. So far so good. :happy088:
    First time using the Ogallala and I was very happy with it so far. Really liked the Bay Rum Cologne.

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    Douglas Carey, Jul 5, 2019
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  4. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Tongue depressors
    Feather
    APS brush
    GD Before the Fire
    CL Gratiot League Square


    Howdy fellas!! This’ll probably be only one of very few posts this month, however I didn’t want to miss Cinco De Julio (first time I’ve participated in the whole stick razor thing) - and just wanted to drop in and say “Hello”.

    What’s the difference between a stunt shave and a regular shave? For starters, not being certain of the outcome. I wouldn’t have used this “razor” if I wasn’t confident enough that it would be fine. Secondly, angle and pressure. The whole purpose of this exercise is to illustrate that Technique Trumps Tools. And, it does….always.

    Two passes plus a little cleanup around the Adam’s Apple* and today’s shave was every bit as good as any other shave, with any other razor.

    *Full disclosure - I did a minor amount of touchup with a DE - ONLY because my “razor” fell apart at the end of the 2nd pass. I used E6000 to assemble the razor, and foolishly thought that even rinsing with water it would at least see me through one shave.

    I hope everyone is doing well!! Have a great day, gents!

    [​IMG]


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    FaceScraper, Jul 5, 2019
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice!
     
    Trigger, Jul 5, 2019
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  6. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great shave and picture Gary.
     
    Hembree, Jul 5, 2019
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  7. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Andrew
    tp
     
    Terry, Jul 5, 2019
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Andrew!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jul 5, 2019
    #988
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  9. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Awesome shave Doug....glad the doc visit went well.
     
    Hembree, Jul 5, 2019
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  10. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTD July 5th
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    Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
    EDRIO# 89 Bigelow & Parkin Travel Razor
    Sharp Star (3)
    WCS Two Tone Pro '49 (27mm, Destroyer Class)
    RazoRock For bChicago soap and AS

    Fantastic shave to start the day. Holding the little B&P travel razor at the correct angle can be rather difficult in places but it is really quite efficient when you get the angle right. RazoRock soaps aren't the best performers but when you buy them on sale they offer great value. For Chicago has a nice floral type cologne scent. Kinda similar to Stirling Triumph. Two passed for a slightly awkward but otherwise easy DFS. Have a great day and weekend my friends!

    TGIF!
    [​IMG]

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    Linuxguile, Jul 5, 2019
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  11. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    :shocked003: You are the man.
     
    Hembree, Jul 5, 2019
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  12. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great looking setup Doug! Glad you are doing well!

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    Linuxguile, Jul 5, 2019
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  13. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Good job Bruce! Thanks for stopping by!

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    Linuxguile, Jul 5, 2019
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  14. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great shave and I think there are child labor laws in your state. Yes I know he his helping dad and growing to boot!
     
    Hembree, Jul 5, 2019
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great looking shave, Doug!
    I'm a fan of Ogallala Bay Rum myself.

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    jluc, Jul 5, 2019
    #995
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Bruuuuce!! Long time no see!
    Congrats on a great Cinco de Julio shave! Terrific picture!

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    jluc, Jul 5, 2019
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  17. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    I just checked and my raffle prize is out for delivery.:happy093: Thanks to Blair @b1hart for getting it shipped out fast and for donating the Stirling products to the cause. The raffle was a lot of fun and I appreciate JoAnna @Queen of Blades for heading it up. Congrats to all of the winners as well.
    [​IMG]
     
    Hembree, Jul 5, 2019
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  18. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Danny!

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    Linuxguile, Jul 5, 2019
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    TGIF!!!
    Logan's a busy guy!
    Wonderful pictures and an interesting razor.

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    jluc, Jul 5, 2019
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  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    It is all good, Jim!
     
    Trigger, Jul 5, 2019
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