August 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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Will you be using Adjustables and/or Arko for August??

  1. Yep. Adjustables and Arko both!!

    9 vote(s)
    21.4%

  2. Adjustables yes - Arko no.

    10 vote(s)
    23.8%

  3. Arko yes - Adjustables no.

    5 vote(s)
    11.9%

  4. Some of both, some of other stuff.

    11 vote(s)
    26.2%

  5. Still just here for cookies and ice cream.

    13 vote(s)
    31.0%

  6. Straights - because they re the original adjustable.

    8 vote(s)
    19.0%
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  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    August 5 SOTD:

    Razor: Parker Variant
    Blade: Gillette Nacet
    Brush: Razorock Plissoft
    Lather: CO Bigelow
    Aftershave: Proraso Green
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 5, 2019
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  2. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Good morning all.
    Menthol Monday, I forgot the menthol.
    Oh well, another wonderful Monday shave non the less. Using Arko with my Omega #48 brush worked out great. This brush needs some serious shave time. I have another boar brush that is "broke in" and feels much better, lathers easier too. My adjustable knock off of something more expensive with a Nacet blade gave me a wonderful shave. Seems if I mow the gord first, blades work better on the face. The after shave is different, it does have some skin goodness but not much, need to really splash it on to tell.
    Still way, way behind on my nightly reading, but I'll have some time to catch up soon, hopefully.
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    Gotta run.
    To all
    Enjoy
    tp
     
    Terry, Aug 5, 2019
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    August 5th
    Razor: Rex Ambassador
    Blade: Sharp Star (3)
    Brush: 30DC LE V2
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: Arko
    Stirling Orange Chill witch hazel
    PAA unscented Star Jelly
    AS: Stirling Satsuma

    Arko/Adjustable August

    Good morning!

    Excellent shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS.

    Time to start packing for the trip home. Nice relaxing weekend has come to an end.

    Have a great day!
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    jluc, Aug 5, 2019
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent Mark. Love the brush.


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    clint64, Aug 5, 2019
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very nice Patrick.


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    clint64, Aug 5, 2019
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent photo Jason. Enjoy the round of golf with your son.


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    clint64, Aug 5, 2019
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave Jim. I hope your Monday goes well.


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    clint64, Aug 5, 2019
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Grew start to the week Terry.


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    clint64, Aug 5, 2019
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Beautiful photo Jim. Have a good trip home.


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    clint64, Aug 5, 2019
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Clint!

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    jluc, Aug 5, 2019
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  11. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    I missed your cantankerousness, Fuzzy. Welcome back.
     
    Primotenore, Aug 5, 2019
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  12. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
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    :eatdrink013:
     
    Primotenore, Aug 5, 2019
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  13. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Welcome to the "Bizarro world", Stuart!
    LOVE it, Chris...:happy088: BTW, @stuartganis prime example of my above comment.
    Thanks, Gary.
    Yeah, baby! :happy036:
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    Primotenore, Aug 5, 2019
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  14. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    No argument from Primo regarding your statement. But seriously, how many "original" scents are out there, compared with "tweaks", "variations", and down-right "copies"? Just like stories, there are just so many "original" ideas: Screen Shot 2019-08-05 at 07.33.49.png
    I would argue that scent creation is far more complex with many more degrees of variance, but the human olfactory system is not going to accept MOST of the iterations. Your spot on with B&M, which regularly pushes the envelope and takes extraordinary risks. Then there are the out-right fails. With all of the players in this game, it cannot come as a surprise that the majority of scents are either based upon or stolen from original and more importantly successful scents.
     
    Primotenore, Aug 5, 2019
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  15. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD August 5, 2019

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Kai Captain Mild
    Razor: RazoRock Black Hawk
    Brush: Stirling Kong synthetic
    Soap: Soap Commander 13A▲
    Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill aftershave

    Got behind on the thread yesterday. I'll catch up today. Wonderful shave this morning. Had not shaved since Friday evening so there was plenty to mow down. I really enjoy the Black Hawk when there is more than a day's stubble. Mows through so efficiently. The soap is on its last legs and I'll pursue through to the end. It's been terrific.

    Teacher workdays start today through Wednesday and students come back Thursday to begin the school year. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

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    PLAla, Aug 5, 2019
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  16. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Thanks, Danny!
     
    Primotenore, Aug 5, 2019
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  17. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
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    Primotenore, Aug 5, 2019
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  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo Perry. Good luck this week.
     
    clint64, Aug 5, 2019
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    August 5, 2019
    Gillette New SC
    Feather
    TOBS Super Badger
    TOBS Herbal Sandalwood Soap
    Fine Santal Absolut

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    Another weekend that was too short. Up and moving a little slowly this morning. The little badger brush whipped up the TOBS herbal sandalwood with ease. This brush releases the lather so quickly, I am going to have to make an effort to overload the brush for more lather on the 3rd pass. I really like the herb and sandalwood blend of scents. Three passes and touch ups ended in a near perfect shave. A splash of Fine Santal Absolut and I am off to battle the morning commute. I hope everyone has a great Monday.
     
    clint64, Aug 5, 2019
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  20. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure everyone subscribes to the practice, but at about 29 min in this video you will see it done.

    I like to prove things out, hence my current longevity test.

     
    Edison Carter, Aug 5, 2019
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