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. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Gary.
     
    Frijolero, Jul 21, 2019
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  2. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    I'm gonna have to try that Old Spice Captain
     
    Edison Carter, Jul 21, 2019
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  3. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    So I am 942 posts behind, what did I miss?

    Sunday first shave back home: I picked my big smiling 8/8 Martinez straight and Thater 2 band for the hardware. With more than 48 hours of stubble to remove I wanted a heavy open blade. The planets aligned and celebrated the return to shaving at home with an epic shave.

    Razor: Martinez 8/8
    Strop: Mastro Livi
    Brush: Thäter 2 band
    Pre: Proraso
    Soap: Stirling 30DC LE
    AS: Fine Snake Bite AS, Stirling ASB
    Scent: Dior Cologne Royal

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    Keithmax, Jul 21, 2019
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely setting and photos.
     
    clint64, Jul 21, 2019
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I had forgotten about the Green Stamps and coffee grinders at each register. Great post Bill
     
    clint64, Jul 21, 2019
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  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Good post, Bill.
     
    Primotenore, Jul 21, 2019
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  7. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    :eatdrink047:
     
    wristwatchb, Jul 21, 2019
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  8. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Love it!
    Nice shave too Bill
    tp
     
    Terry, Jul 21, 2019
    #4828
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  9. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    July Focus
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    Mike's Bay Rum~~Simpson 59~~Dovo 91~~Ogallala Limes & Peppercorns Bay Rum
    Sticking with Bay Rum today. Took possession of two new Ogallala aftershaves:
    The above-pictured Limes & Peppercorns and a heretofore, never tried, never smelled
    Double-Strength Bay Rum. More on that tomorrow, but the first whiff was NOT impressive.
    While Mike's is hardly a triple-milled soap, it is fairly hard and benefits from some pre-hydration.
    (That's the technical term for "blooming")
    The Dovo 91 was moderately lapped on a CrOx-Linen strop and received 40 laps on my
    SRD 3" leather strop.
    The yew wood scales are begging for some moisture, so I am going to attend to them this afternoon.
    I am thinking some basic lemon oil...no petroleum product.
    The Best-Badger 59 is a real "bloomer" too. When it's loaded it's Huuuuge. But never unmanageable.
    I never gravitated towards "Best Badger" knots, but these "Grey Box" era knots are superlative.
    The Ogallala juice smells fantastic, however, the Limes aspect over-powers the Bay Rum, IMO.
    Yesterday's Dominica Lime Bay Rum was quite different; that juice is a Bay Rum-forward scent.
    Not sure which I prefer...:signs002:
    The edge of the Dovo is still going strong. 2+ passes for a DFS sans weepers.
    Hope everyone has a nice Sunday. :happy005:    ​
     
    Primotenore, Jul 21, 2019
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

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    wristwatchb, Jul 21, 2019
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  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great shave, Joseph! I always thought I had a heavy beard because I used to shave every day. Since straight shaving, I can hold off until 36 to 48 hours before I really need to shave. Some of you guys must grow your beard quickly that you need to shave within 24 hours.
     
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    Trigger, Jul 21, 2019
    #4831
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  12. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

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    wristwatchb, Jul 21, 2019
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Keith, you have a great shave going on there!
     
    Trigger, Jul 21, 2019
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Another excellent shave and recap Joseph. I have decided that I like just bay rum scents rather than a mixing with other scents. I hope you have a great day as well.
     
    clint64, Jul 21, 2019
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  15. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I keep a sleeping bag in the closet next to the office. ;)
     
    wristwatchb, Jul 21, 2019
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  16. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Rick, excellent shave, gear and pic!
     
    Trigger, Jul 21, 2019
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  17. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Looks like it's gonna take a while to get through the posts that appeared while I napped.
    So, as my wife got outa bed and tried to start a conversation with me. I was quiet and tuned into the job at hand. Had the right side of my face to try to finish, and was going for a no leakage kinda thing. Finished what I wanted to do and politely said, "when I'm shaving with one of these I need to stay focused dear". Saying somthing about talking to the wall, she then asked again what she asked before, that I ignored. Using the Focus shavette with a silver blue half blade doing 2 passes but not on the chin area, just didn't have the stability today. Loaded a Sharp Star into my R41 and proceeded to finish the chin area. This was rough and scattered, the 41 never has shown me much love. Being Sunday and all, I got out my Razorock R37 slant. This razor from shave one has always loved me, and this morning was no different. Loading a Sharp Star into it, the rest was just as I remembered. 2 passes mor or less with the open blade, the chin and touch up with the RR 37 slant, feels nice, no blood letting or rash. Now the top got the Razorock 37 treatment with another Sharp Star blade, so that was a normal 2 pass mowing job, nice. The Tobac and this brush worked fantastic, and a little icy goodness to finish my morning work.
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    All in all a great shave, not really the closest shave I every had, but really good.
    I was going for a good shave without the agony of defeat, if you know what I mean.
    Off to church and then a little time with the in-laws to make a nice day of it all.
    Everyone
    Enjoy
    tp
     
    Terry, Jul 21, 2019
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Niiice!
     
    Trigger, Jul 21, 2019
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    :)
     
    Trigger, Jul 21, 2019
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  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I am "uncertain" about that my friend! Lol!
     
    Trigger, Jul 21, 2019
    #4840
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