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. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Danny, I'm afraid I don't know the art of doing pictures here. I suppose I could learn someday, but that "someday" won't be anytime soon. I'm no techie geek.
     
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  2. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Awesome shave and it has been a great month friend. Now, get off this thread and go twist the grip!
     
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  3. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    What kind of watch and how $$$$$$? I like my current watch, but it's pretty "old-school".
     
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  4. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Your recaps are great!
     
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  5. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    :).
     
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Gary.
     
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  7. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    I need a what cha ma call it to fit a thang a ma bob. If you don't have that a do hicky will work if it ain't wore out.
     
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  8. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Enjoy your time with mom!
     
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Danny. I will try to ride up to the N GA mountains tomorrow. I am going to visit mom today and 285 is no fun on a motorcycle.
     
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Paul.
     
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  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I'm not sure how adding water and then having the equivalent amount evaporate over time modifies the base. Wouldn't it simply change the moisture content? To a certain extent, I agree that volatile components (including water) in a soap or cream evolve every time the container is opened. As such, keeping the container sealed and stored in a cool place is your best bet to maintain the original base. Using it up in a timely manner helps as well...hence, the reason for expiration dates on most commercial products. As for me, there's more variability in my technique than any variability I can introduce due to changes in soap bases over time. Just my opinion. (I am also an engineer, and I also think I know it all. ;))
     
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  12. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    August Focus
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    Boellis Panama 1924~~Simpson 59~~Boker Red-Injun
    Last shave of August...hard to believe.

    It's also hard to believe, that the last few photos I have posted, were taken with an
    absolutely, disgustingly-dirty iPhone camera lens!
    Mea culpa to all the excellent photographers we have here at TSD.
    While this photo won't win a Pulitzer...;) at least it's in focus.

    The Boker made me work to get a close shave today. I think this is the straight that'll
    get a bevel reset...results to follow.
    Boellis Panama 1924 sits in a drawer, because the ridiculously large coffret won't sit on my shave shelf.
    So, it tends to dry out. Started out as a fairly soft croap; easily molded.
    Now, it has the firmness of a Mike's. Mos def© needs a bloom.
    That's exactly what it got.
    This soap/container look better than they perform. The coffret is cumbersome to hols, so I
    sit it on a towel to load. The ceramic top, imo, is always in danger of breaking.
    I am extremely careful. The best feature of this coffret is the extra-wide opening.
    You can easily load the largest of large shave brushes. Think Kent BK12, or this bad boy:
    IMG_0373.jpeg
    While my Simpson 59 is not quite this large, it's large enough to make loading frustrating in the

    smaller tins which some soap manufacturers use.
    OK, so how is the soap...:signs002:
    The Cherry/Almond scent is subtile, not quite as harsh as Cella.
    The lather is dense, but doesn't have that cushiony feel that Stirling has.
    The slickness is reasonable, as should be expected from a soap, which retails $45 for 250g.
    Is it a repurchase...:signs002:
    Mos def© no.
    The Boker edge was harsh, despite being CrOx stropped. It lacks any resemblance of smooth.
    Especially, when compared to yesterday's Personna 74 edge.

    Unfair comparison, I acknowledge, but nevertheless, I have experienced much smoother
    straight shaves and this Boker didn't fit that bill today.
    I was not about to triple or quadruple pass to get a BBS shave, so I was left with a
    DFS- shave.
    Side note: My kisser is still quite presentable. :love055:
    Not pictured is a bottle of Nivea post-shave balm, which, after my traditional splash of
    Thayer's, was applied.
    The BP '24 EdT, I have mentioned this before, bears no relationship to the soap,
    other than sharing a name. It's a quality scent and always get the coveted SWMBOSOA©
    See you in September.
     
    Last edited: Aug 31, 2019
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  13. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    O.k.....what kind of phone are you using and do you have 6 year old around to show you how to take a picture with your phone. Paul, you can do this. That is your goal for the weekend. Take one picture with your phone and post it to this thread. We are your support group and we are here to help.
     
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  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Love your recaps, Clint!
    Have a great time with your mom, Clint!
    I was wondering what you were going to do left on your own this weekend. Now I see a trip to the liquor store is on the to do list. Adult beverages and smoked meat! Oh yeah!

    Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
     
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  15. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    :happy088:
     
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  16. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    :signs107: :eatdrink020: :drool:
    That's profound wisdom right there. You can take that to the bank!
     
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  17. Paul Turner

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    Dunkin Donuts should be called "Dunkin Donuts In Your Coffee"
     
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  18. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I'd like to thank you for the clarity of your post. Therefore I will. Thank you. :)
     
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    cool set up and pic sir..have a great saturday..
     
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    :D absolutely..
     
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