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. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

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  2. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice shave, Patrick!

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  3. brit

    brit in a box

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  4. brit

    brit in a box

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  5. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Lovely shot, Jason! Hopefully you have a smooth Friday.

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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    thats very cool sir..i know that the de blade is what shaves the beard but i like my gillettes.i am trying a cooper soon but it's still a de..if i were to try a straight ,this one or one like it piques my interest..
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  7. BlueShaver

    BlueShaver Premature Latheration Sufferer

    4/30.

    I've added the soap weight to my OP. Lets see how much i use in this.

    Lost the lather again today. I got two passes but it died flat on the brush on the 3rd.
    I also tried a much wetter lather. The soap is thirsty so i ended up dripping water onto the brush. I over did it though and the shave suffered as a result. The slickness of the soap falls away if it over wet and my razor was gauling on the last pass/touch ups.

    The prickly is fading from the brush. I've lost 1 hair only so far which i find impressive.

    The blade has gone @4 shaves. This is normal for me with the Rapira. With the mild razor, dead blade and dying lather it actually felt like the blade had disappeared. The upshot of this being i overshaved trying to get at my problem areas.

    DFS+ only.

    A few things i have learnt about the Merkur:

    1. It is a mild razor
    2. It needs a sharp blade
    3. The limited overhang is good
    4. The flat handle bottom works great for standing it up.
    5. It has great balance.

    Also i have perhaps 1 shave left in the AS balm. Its fierce expensive so i won't be replacing it for this exercise.
     
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  8. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Carlie only reported his work in progress and left out e successful enabling. Now I know there was an evil master plan and I was the victim.

    Then it’s time for a dress watch or speed master to go with your Vette or muscle car.

    Nice collection!

    I love straight razors for the same reason.

    A triple AAA shave, Arko, aggressive adjustable and Aqua Velva.....sounds like AAAA

    The Bismarck 2 is a beauty plus takes a wonderful edge, easy to maintain and easy to shave with.
     
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Oh great, international enabling!
    The Omega Speedmaster would be a watch I'd love to add to my collection. That and a Rolex Explorer. Maybe someday, you know with all this money I'm saving by switching to traditional wet shaving.

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  10. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Gary
    tp
     
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  11. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Some are just as scary too.....
    thanks Patrick
    tp
     
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  12. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Take on the bear Joe!
    tp
     
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool sir.thank you..:)
     
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  14. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Good Fat Friday to all.
    The chicken pox is going round and even though the 1.5 year old had the shots, he got em. Well..... I assume the baby is next.
    So pulled out the Fat and a brush that is stiffer than most badgers. This brush seems to work better on hard soaps, inexpensive, well, downright cheap, but works up lather just fine. A new Feather blade and 2 passes by 2 passes, the mug and gord. Caught a small mole on the left side of the face, bled some but stopped it easy with the stick. I've always been able to avoid cutting that, not today. The Rapira is smooth driver, I got a little over confident, almost lost it in turn 2 coming out of the straight away. Well....
    Some bay rum I haven't used in quite a while, the bottle's empty, I poured it into an old spice bottle, it shakes out nice from that.
    The Toy razor didn't let me down, I'm smooth and clean once more ready for the day.
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    All
    Enjoy
    tp
     
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    lovely shave Terry,have a great friday..
     
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  16. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Gary
    You have a great day, enjoy the weekene.
    tp
     
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  17. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks gentlemen!
    Thank you for sharing photos of your watch collection, Danny. They're snazzy looking, and I like the variety! I think we're keeping @RyX awake.
    :scared003:
    :innocent
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  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very nice Patrick.


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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fabulous B&W photo Jason. I feel for you. I hope Friday is a short day and that you’re able to enjoy the upcoming weekend.


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