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. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Motorcycles and guns might have you going other places to play. Shaving keeps you home and pretty. She knows what she's up to.

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    RyX, Jul 10, 2019
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  2. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    You show great restraint Joe. My type of brush knot ratio is similar though I have a few more total. Much the same feelings about how each knot performs, too. Clint @clint64 has transcended our pedestrian badger knot selection and has provided a storehouse of experience and knowledge that might save us and others from making purchasing mistakes. For myself I'm considering only 2 band knots, thinking flat top, and liking what I hear about the Maggard SHD. I understand you have put your purchasing points into straights. We each choose our path, few traveling directly to the Minimalist goal of exactly the same perfectly selected gear every shave. I'm enjoying wandering afield and have no overwhelming desire to reach the final destination of only one "perfect" setup.

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    RyX, Jul 10, 2019
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  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I think Mark @Boojum1 has pretty much every model of brush from every manufacturer.
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 10, 2019
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  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Pure Bliss!
    Great shaves Bill!
    Cool filter Jim!
    Beautiful shot Jim!
    Excellent shave and another great review Clint!
    Awesome setup Perry!
    Awesome photo Jason!
    great shave Joe!
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 10, 2019
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Rick, thanks!
    Uncle Buck was a good movie! When you have the time, I suggest you go to the library and pick up the DVD.
     
    Trigger, Jul 10, 2019
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Andrew!

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    jluc, Jul 10, 2019
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  7. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Andrew!
     
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  8. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTD July 10th
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    Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
    EDRIO# 91 Valet Auto Strop VC1
    Gem Stainless PTFE
    WWB Invasion (24mm, Frigate Class)
    Tallow and Steel Maya soap
    Stirling Black Pepper Lime AS

    First time using a Valet razor. Loading the de-spined blade was a very dicey process and I probably should have used a set of pliers, luckily I didn't cut myself. Lots of blade feel and I found I had to come off the cap a little as it wanted to suction itself to my face if I left the razor flat against my face. Starting with a damp brush the Tallow and Steel soap base quickly becomes sticky and stringy. Slowing working in water allows a super goop lather to form and it is definitely top tier performance and post shave feel. Stirling Black Pepper Lime paired nicely with it's tang from the lines and earthiness from the black pepper. Three careful passes ended in a very close BBS shave out of a very edgy feeling razor. Have a great day my friends!

    Hump day!
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    Linuxguile, Jul 10, 2019
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    That is so true. He has an impressive collection of brushes.
     
    clint64, Jul 10, 2019
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew.
     
    clint64, Jul 10, 2019
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking razor Andrew and another excellent WWB brush.

    Happy Humpday. Declan and Logan look like they get along very well. Two great looking boys for sure.
     
    clint64, Jul 10, 2019
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  12. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Andrew! Wonderful shave and photo on your end and great Hump Day picture!!
     
    PLAla, Jul 10, 2019
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  13. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you Clint! They are really starting to enjoy playing with each other which is quite fun to watch!

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    Linuxguile, Jul 10, 2019
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  14. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Perry!

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    Linuxguile, Jul 10, 2019
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  15. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I just received my Stirling BoS SS, the AS and the Stirling boar brush, today! I will be using these items on my next shave. Courtesy of TSD member BBS via his $25 gift certificate donation to the Father's Day Raffle that I won.
     
    Trigger, Jul 10, 2019
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    That is cool. Both my girls got along well as kids. It is fun to watch Maya ask her older sister for advice now.
     
    clint64, Jul 10, 2019
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  17. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    O.k., this may not turn out to good but we shall see. Lowes could not find their Personna carbon carpet cutter blades but had these. They appear to be stainless steel. Hair test on the arm was better than expected. I'll try them in the morning and see how it goes. I do have a strop attachment and I may have to try it out if the first round is unsuccessful. The strop attachment is on the Demonstrator. The Dorset is built like a tank. We shall see how this comes together in the morning. 20190710_134336.jpg 20190710_134352.jpg
     
    Hembree, Jul 10, 2019
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  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    HUMPDAY!!!
    Wonderful picture of the young men!

    Great report and photo, Andrew!

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    jluc, Jul 10, 2019
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  19. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Very, very nice!
     
    Hembree, Jul 10, 2019
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  20. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great shave and I always wondered how the Star Bakelite shaved! Thanks!
     
    Hembree, Jul 10, 2019
    #2100
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