August 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

jluc · Aug 15, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Still working my edge longevity test.
Wonder if I'll stick with it, it just might be more time than I want to invest.
My training razor did 60 shaves before I hit it on a pasted balsa strop. This one is getting .1 micron cBN pasted nanocloth every 5 shaves. Still going strong.

I took a break the other day to participate in the August theme.

Couldn't find my Arko....... well maybe I never had any. I do have a few sticks of another Turkish soap. They are perfectly fine, I just love other stuff more. Maybe I'll use it once this month. Decided on the Island Man combo. For those who do not know, this is a take on Creed Virgin Island Water. It is on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. It is on sale right now for the summer season close out.

I'm not fortunate enough to have one of those fancy adjustables with the gull wing doors like y'all, so I had to make do with my first traditional shaving device, the lowly zamak Parker Variant. This baby doesn't have a 9 either, so I maxed it at 5. Still it is a wonderful Shaver I'd recommend to anyone. Matter of fact, I bought one once for a fine young sailor one of my daughters was dating. The time apart was too much for the young love to last. Hmmm...... (wonder if I can get it back).... (just kidding)!

Before taking up edge forward shaving, I was always timid on the settings, but I love the 'blade feel' these days so I am on the 'turn it up' program.

I have noticed that, for me, shaving the neck in n/s and especially s/n directions the ideal angle to be more difficult to maintain than with an open edge device. Sort of confirms the disappearance of lower neck irritation after taking up straights.

The safety razor has it all over the open edge on the e/w and w/e strokes on the neck though. It brings in the closeness that my open edge skills lack the ability to deliver. Still, nobody knows unless I tell them.

Shave on folks. Youze Guys are just such a chatty bunch! Be well!

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Excellent report and photo, Bill!

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PLAla · Aug 15, 2019

Keithmax said: ↑

Thursday Shave: I finally got this razor right, it took me a couple of tries to hone this one. It is my only Jwest razor that not hollow ground but is a near wedge. It makes no sound while shaving, a ninja blade. A very nice shave today.

Razor: Atlas 6/8 near wedge
Strop: Roo
Brush: Shavemac
Pre: Proraso
Soap: TOBS 2 drops of M-bomb
AS: Enhanced DR Harris, Stirling ASB
Scent: Dior Cologne Royal

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jluc said: ↑

August 15th
Razor: Gillette Slim L1
Blade: Treet Platinum Stainless (3)
Brush: Grizzly Bay PureMagic
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: A&E St. Barts
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: A&E St. Barts

Adjustable August

Good morning!

Fantastic shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS with a tickle from the alum.

Have a great day!

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Terry said: ↑

Good morning all.
Got out the $5 Gillette Fat Boy this morning. 2 Feathers, 2 passes, head and face. This one joins the other FBs that werer sitting in the tray. I didn't REALLY need another one, maybe. It shaves nice, although It's a heavy tool. Found two blemishes on the scalp that the PAL let slide, they are no more.
I'm clean and smooth today, nice.
View attachment 201958
Everthing worked as expected for a shave that will last for hours. I needed a nice, close, smooth shave.
To all
Enjoy
tp
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Edison Carter said: ↑

Still working my edge longevity test.
Wonder if I'll stick with it, it just might be more time than I want to invest.
My training razor did 60 shaves before I hit it on a pasted balsa strop. This one is getting .1 micron cBN pasted nanocloth every 5 shaves. Still going strong.

I took a break the other day to participate in the August theme.

Couldn't find my Arko....... well maybe I never had any. I do have a few sticks of another Turkish soap. They are perfectly fine, I just love other stuff more. Maybe I'll use it once this month. Decided on the Island Man combo. For those who do not know, this is a take on Creed Virgin Island Water. It is on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. It is on sale right now for the summer season close out.

I'm not fortunate enough to have one of those fancy adjustables with the gull wing doors like y'all, so I had to make do with my first traditional shaving device, the lowly zamak Parker Variant. This baby doesn't have a 9 either, so I maxed it at 5. Still it is a wonderful Shaver I'd recommend to anyone. Matter of fact, I bought one once for a fine young sailor one of my daughters was dating. The time apart was too much for the young love to last. Hmmm...... (wonder if I can get it back).... (just kidding)!

Before taking up edge forward shaving, I was always timid on the settings, but I love the 'blade feel' these days so I am on the 'turn it up' program.

I have noticed that, for me, shaving the neck in n/s and especially s/n directions the ideal angle to be more difficult to maintain than with an open edge device. Sort of confirms the disappearance of lower neck irritation after taking up straights.

The safety razor has it all over the open edge on the e/w and w/e strokes on the neck though. It brings in the closeness that my open edge skills lack the ability to deliver. Still, nobody knows unless I tell them.

Shave on folks. Youze Guys are just such a chatty bunch! Be well!

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Nice shaves, photos, and posts, gentlemen!

jluc · Aug 15, 2019

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD August 15, 2019

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Schick Plus Platinum
Razor: Schick Adjustable
Brush: Ever Ready 100T restored badger
Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Blood on Steel aftershave

First use of Blood on Steel and it didn't disappoint. Typical top-notch Stirling lather and always slick. I added some menthol crystals to the aftershave, a lot actually, and am still feeling the cool down as I post. Terrific shave overall.

Have a great day!

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Nice, Perry!
Wheres the Slim?

PLAla said: ↑

Nice shaves, photos, and posts, gentlemen!
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Thanks!

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PLAla · Aug 15, 2019

jluc said: ↑

Nice, Perry!
Wheres the Slim?Thanks!

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Thanks, Jim! I got the Slim out yesterday and cleaned it up some. I need some Scrubbing Bubbles or something like that to clean it up some more. I'll use it next week.

wristwatchb · Aug 15, 2019

Terry said: ↑

Hey now...
If I only use Feathers it only takes 730 blades a year otherwise I can get by on about 500 or so.
So it could last 5 years.
tp
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See what happens when Terrence runs out of Feathers! (Looks like he may need another pass, BTW. )

wristwatchb · Aug 15, 2019

Terry said: ↑

Yes I like a sharp blade, I'm so spoiled.
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Agreed, Terrence. I think we're all spoiled here with the shaves we're getting.

My beard is light to medium, so three shaves with a Feather is no problem for me. Out of curiosity, I will use the one loaded in my Slim for a shave or two more this time around.

Hembree · Aug 15, 2019

Glorious shave this morning. How glorious you might ask? Glorious enough that I treated myself to a cookie afterwards. The 34C (thanks Clint @clint64) and the Stirling just brought it all together. My R41 head is coming in today. Y'all have a great day!

wristwatchb · Aug 15, 2019

Trigger said: ↑

Thanks Perry! I find that shaving my head with a shavette or straight keeps my skills sharp (intended pun).
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It certainly keeps you at the head of the class, Joe.

jluc · Aug 15, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

Glorious shave this morning. How glorious you might ask? Glorious enough that I treated myself to a cookie afterwards. The 34C (thanks Clint @clint64) and the Stirling just brought it all together. My R41 head is coming in today. Y'all have a great day!
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Very nice, Danny! The cookie looks tasty!

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clint64 · Aug 15, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Still working my edge longevity test.
Wonder if I'll stick with it, it just might be more time than I want to invest.
My training razor did 60 shaves before I hit it on a pasted balsa strop. This one is getting .1 micron cBN pasted nanocloth every 5 shaves. Still going strong.

I took a break the other day to participate in the August theme.

Couldn't find my Arko....... well maybe I never had any. I do have a few sticks of another Turkish soap. They are perfectly fine, I just love other stuff more. Maybe I'll use it once this month. Decided on the Island Man combo. For those who do not know, this is a take on Creed Virgin Island Water. It is on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. It is on sale right now for the summer season close out.

I'm not fortunate enough to have one of those fancy adjustables with the gull wing doors like y'all, so I had to make do with my first traditional shaving device, the lowly zamak Parker Variant. This baby doesn't have a 9 either, so I maxed it at 5. Still it is a wonderful Shaver I'd recommend to anyone. Matter of fact, I bought one once for a fine young sailor one of my daughters was dating. The time apart was too much for the young love to last. Hmmm...... (wonder if I can get it back).... (just kidding)!

Before taking up edge forward shaving, I was always timid on the settings, but I love the 'blade feel' these days so I am on the 'turn it up' program.

I have noticed that, for me, shaving the neck in n/s and especially s/n directions the ideal angle to be more difficult to maintain than with an open edge device. Sort of confirms the disappearance of lower neck irritation after taking up straights.

The safety razor has it all over the open edge on the e/w and w/e strokes on the neck though. It brings in the closeness that my open edge skills lack the ability to deliver. Still, nobody knows unless I tell them.

Shave on folks. Youze Guys are just such a chatty bunch! Be well!

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Great looking Shave Bill.

clint64 · Aug 15, 2019

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD August 15, 2019

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Schick Plus Platinum
Razor: Schick Adjustable
Brush: Ever Ready 100T restored badger
Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Blood on Steel aftershave

First use of Blood on Steel and it didn't disappoint. Typical top-notch Stirling lather and always slick. I added some menthol crystals to the aftershave, a lot actually, and am still feeling the cool down as I post. Terrific shave overall.

Have a great day!

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Love the B&W photo Perry. I hope you have a great day.

clint64 · Aug 15, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

Glorious shave this morning. How glorious you might ask? Glorious enough that I treated myself to a cookie afterwards. The 34C (thanks Clint @clint64) and the Stirling just brought it all together. My R41 head is coming in today. Y'all have a great day!
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First class Danny and cookies too.

Norcalnewb · Aug 15, 2019

August 15 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Boots Shave Stick
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Two passes and DFS. Not much else to report. I hope everyone has a great day!

Norcalnewb · Aug 15, 2019

jluc said: ↑

August 15th
Razor: Gillette Slim L1
Blade: Treet Platinum Stainless (3)
Brush: Grizzly Bay PureMagic
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: A&E St. Barts
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: A&E St. Barts

Adjustable August

Good morning!

Fantastic shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS with a tickle from the alum.

Have a great day!

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Wonderful picture, Jim!

Norcalnewb · Aug 15, 2019

Terry said: ↑

Good morning all.
Got out the $5 Gillette Fat Boy this morning. 2 Feathers, 2 passes, head and face. This one joins the other FBs that werer sitting in the tray. I didn't REALLY need another one, maybe. It shaves nice, although It's a heavy tool. Found two blemishes on the scalp that the PAL let slide, they are no more.
I'm clean and smooth today, nice.
View attachment 201958
Everthing worked as expected for a shave that will last for hours. I needed a nice, close, smooth shave.
To all
Enjoy
tp
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Terrific shave, Terry!

Norcalnewb · Aug 15, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Still working my edge longevity test.
Wonder if I'll stick with it, it just might be more time than I want to invest.
My training razor did 60 shaves before I hit it on a pasted balsa strop. This one is getting .1 micron cBN pasted nanocloth every 5 shaves. Still going strong.

I took a break the other day to participate in the August theme.

Couldn't find my Arko....... well maybe I never had any. I do have a few sticks of another Turkish soap. They are perfectly fine, I just love other stuff more. Maybe I'll use it once this month. Decided on the Island Man combo. For those who do not know, this is a take on Creed Virgin Island Water. It is on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. It is on sale right now for the summer season close out.

I'm not fortunate enough to have one of those fancy adjustables with the gull wing doors like y'all, so I had to make do with my first traditional shaving device, the lowly zamak Parker Variant. This baby doesn't have a 9 either, so I maxed it at 5. Still it is a wonderful Shaver I'd recommend to anyone. Matter of fact, I bought one once for a fine young sailor one of my daughters was dating. The time apart was too much for the young love to last. Hmmm...... (wonder if I can get it back).... (just kidding)!

Before taking up edge forward shaving, I was always timid on the settings, but I love the 'blade feel' these days so I am on the 'turn it up' program.

I have noticed that, for me, shaving the neck in n/s and especially s/n directions the ideal angle to be more difficult to maintain than with an open edge device. Sort of confirms the disappearance of lower neck irritation after taking up straights.

The safety razor has it all over the open edge on the e/w and w/e strokes on the neck though. It brings in the closeness that my open edge skills lack the ability to deliver. Still, nobody knows unless I tell them.

Shave on folks. Youze Guys are just such a chatty bunch! Be well!

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Nice picture and shave, Bill!

Norcalnewb · Aug 15, 2019

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD August 15, 2019

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Schick Plus Platinum
Razor: Schick Adjustable
Brush: Ever Ready 100T restored badger
Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Blood on Steel aftershave

First use of Blood on Steel and it didn't disappoint. Typical top-notch Stirling lather and always slick. I added some menthol crystals to the aftershave, a lot actually, and am still feeling the cool down as I post. Terrific shave overall.

Have a great day!

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Excellent B&W picture, Perry!

jluc · Aug 15, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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August 15 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Boots Shave Stick
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Two passes and DFS. Not much else to report. I hope everyone has a great day!
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Pretty pic, Jim!

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Wonderful picture, Jim!
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Thanks!

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clint64 · Aug 15, 2019

Thursday
August 15, 2019
Karve “D” Plate
Gillette 7 o’Clock Yellow
Shavemac ATG LE D-01 Flat Top
Stirling R4L
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Up and moving earlier than I wanted this morning. Stirling R4L has a fantastic scent. I hope Rob brings the scent back as a regular offering. The big Shavemac whipped up a mountain of rich thick lather. Face lathering with this brush is a true joy. With a fresh 7 o'Clock Yellow loaded, I went with a 2 pass shave, ATG followed by XTG. I decided to chase the baby and touched up along the jawline and buffed my lower right neck catching the little guy with ease. A splash of the matching R4L aftershave followed by Guerlain Vetiver EdT and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

Norcalnewb · Aug 15, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

Glorious shave this morning. How glorious you might ask? Glorious enough that I treated myself to a cookie afterwards. The 34C (thanks Clint @clint64) and the Stirling just brought it all together. My R41 head is coming in today. Y'all have a great day!
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Terrific shot, Danny! Cookies!

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August 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

Yep. Adjustables and Arko both!!

Adjustables yes - Arko no.

Arko yes - Adjustables no.

Some of both, some of other stuff.

Still just here for cookies and ice cream.

Straights - because they re the original adjustable.

jluc smelling pretty

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

jluc smelling pretty

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

jluc smelling pretty

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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August 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

Yep. Adjustables and Arko both!!

Adjustables yes - Arko no.

Arko yes - Adjustables no.

Some of both, some of other stuff.

Still just here for cookies and ice cream.

Straights - because they re the original adjustable.

jluc smelling pretty

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

jluc smelling pretty

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

jluc smelling pretty

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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clint64 Blind Squirrel

Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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