October 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Norcalnewb · Oct 23, 2019

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Good evening gents
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Another Tech shave today. With goo! On the first pass i applied it to wet face with my hand. It dried on my face, but the first pass was still decent enough. On the second pass, i mixed some water to the foam with a brush, and it was a lot slicker and didn't dry on my face. Not quite as good as soap or cream from a tube, but not too far from it. Residual slickness was a bit lacking though. The shave was close, and it was a really good one. One weeper again though. But i'll keep working on my technique.

Have a nice day!
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Excellent black and white picture, Daniel!

MrDaniel's · Oct 23, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Excellent black and white picture, Daniel!
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Thank you, Jim!

Norcalnewb · Oct 23, 2019

Linuxguile said: ↑

She has all day sickness. It's a fine line she has to walk. If she doesn't eat enough she feels sick, if she eats too much she feels sick. She has to eat small portions more frequently in order to not feel sick.

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Did I miss an announcement?

Norcalnewb · Oct 23, 2019

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Trying to get caught up and I am continually amazed at the shaves and gear that this group throws out there. It is fun going through the post and seeing the shaves. All I can say guys is.........................

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Thank you, Danny!

Norcalnewb · Oct 23, 2019

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Oct 23rd

Proraso PS Red
Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap
JTSpartan's 30DC 2019 handle w/Omega 10098 knot
OneBlade Hybrid w/Feather FHS (2)
O.R.E.N. Razor - Occam's Razor Enhanced Nano (plate 2) w/Feather Professional (2)
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Future Fiction AS/Cologne

Another 2 razor shave today. 3 Pass DFS. MWF, @jtspartan 30DC handle w/boar....just perfect for face lathering. Loads of water, loads of soap, slick goodness. First pass was the OneBlade, right side, second use on the Feather FHS blade, a WTG pass. Not as much reduction as I'd like on the first pass, even now with this being the a handful of times I've used the OneBlade setup (Core/Hybrid). The head of the OneBlade does have a pivot, and several reviewers and users of the razor say pressure is needed at the back head plate (which invokes the pivot) to get the optimum shaving result, I'm still working on that. The left side first pass with the O.R.E.N....first thing that comes to mind is how much area it covers, and there's so little blade feel. Growth reduction was very nice, CCS easily. Swapping sides, the O.R.E.N. on the right side...mowed everything left by the OneBlade to a DFS. Only needed about 10 strokes to cover the cheek and neck, as this blade is so wide. It does require attention as you move though, as face contours change. Using the OneBlade on the right side...seemed a little overkill, as the O.R.E.N. had it quite smooth. I decided to work the pass on the neck/jawline, and was able to get that area a bit closer like usual. Third pass was completely with the O.R.E.N, and used it for very light buffing on the neck...if you remember I shaved my neck/jawline a tad too much yesterday, so I was barely using any pressure, and only going for the DFS all over. Tried for a couple minutes to get the under nostril area....still working on that....again, ended up using a Kamisori to completely get it DFS.

At this point....really looking like the O.R.E.N and the Single Edge are the keepers in this trial. The OneBlade Hybrid...very nice design, but a couple of finishing niggles for me which shouldn't exist on a high $ razor (that are present on the Core and the Hybrid), plus the fact that it still requires some further technique learning to get to a DFS+ shave....a little disappointing, especially considering the other two razors I achieved a DFS+ on the first shave (and repeated). My goal is a travel razor which gets me DFS or better quickly and without a lot of brain attention on an early morning with minimal time and gear. Still will be testing/shaving with each of the 3 razors over the next week....have some of the Schick Proline B20 blades on the way (thanks @Linuxguile). A couple notes...the O.R.E.N. is the easiest razor in the world (other than an open blade) to rinse....it's head design is awesome. Another point on the head/blade design, there is so little blade feel, it seems almost impossible to cut/nick yourself while shaving. This trait combination is odd though....as the razor will absolutely shave off too much if you give it misguided (too much) pressure.

Yesterday got really busy with work and family. 17-18 hours working.....too many posts to read/catch up on. Read everyone's comments/posts on my shave. Thank you for all the kind words! Family still working through services for my sister in law. Things got delayed to tomorrow and Friday (venue damaged & out of service). But, we were able to verify the casket wasn't damaged, so that's a huge relief.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!
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Nice picture, Blair!

9nein9 · Oct 23, 2019

Trigger said: ↑

Oct 23
Good morning, fellas!
I am off on this sunny day so I decided to take my time shaving.
Dovo Shavette shave #109
Dovo Shavette
Polsilver 1/2 DE (3)
Stirling Sandalwood SS and AS
Nivea ASB
Pinaud Clubman Styptic Pencil
I am still not blooming my soaps and I still able to get a nice lather. Seriously, if I can't get a good lather with a Stirling soap, then I might as well turn in my wet-shavers card. Lol! My normal number of passes gave me a nice BBS shave, although, I did reopen a weep at the corner of my mouth. Used my styptic on that spot. Although I did not have any weepers, I also hit it under the chin and neck area and there was some burning-no biggie. Applied the matching aftershave and topped it with the Nivea ASB. My skin looks and feels like a young teenager. I am going to continue shavette shaving until the end of the month so that I have more total shavette shaves than traditional straight shaves. I am doing this because I am doing a 30 shave challenge using the same straight razor, soap, brush and aftershave for the No Variance-November shave. It really will be a 30 day focus, but it will be extended into Dec because I don't shave everyday. So, it will be traditional straight razor shaves #111 thru #140.
I am planning on using my 5/8 Wosty sq pt, my Omega Pro 49, and Stirling Sandalwood SS and AS during that stretch. Anyway, you guys have a great day! View attachment 208454 View attachment 208454
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Your wet shavers card is safe Joe. I will be following along for your focus next month .

Norcalnewb · Oct 23, 2019

Tommynick said: ↑

OCtober 23 Williams Wednesday

Yaqi DOC Aggressive Head
Wizamet Junior Handle
Cloud super stainless. day 1
Williams SS
Omega Boar
English Leather ASB

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Great picture, Tommy!

9nein9 · Oct 23, 2019

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good morning gents.wednesday shave with the "angel",1930s brit goodwill empire set for the french market.lovely smooth mild razor with a platinum.the ap shave co tuxedo lathered the MWF fantastically,awesome 3 pass dfs+ with no drama.gillette cool wave to finish..fabulous..have a fine day everyone..
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Very nice pic Gary!

clint64 · Oct 23, 2019

kjbarth said: ↑

Weds OCtober 23

I've wanted to use my Cooper Monobilt and today was the day. I think I need to repair the spring that holds the blade; it's putting a little too much tension on the blade and I think is slightly bending the blade when the cap is closed. I need to see if there is an easy way to fix this.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF (it's Weds)
Brush - ThatDarnRob
Blade - Gillette Platinum (7)
Razor - Cooper Monobilt
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Clubman Special Reserve

Shave rating 5 of 5

I haven't had this Cooper very long, about 3 months and this is my first time using it. Concerned about the piece of spring steel that holds the blade in place that it was bent slightly out of place by a prior owner. I need to figure out a way to adjust this as the spring very slightly warps the blade when the cap is closed. I just shave carefully on the one end of the razor; it gave me a great shave. The first pass WTG was smooth with a little blade feel, and fairly efficient - DFS. The second pass, XTG and again was a very smooth pass with no blade feel and and finished BBS. As usual, the MWF generated a great lubricating lather. I got a 2 pass, nick and weeper free shave. The alum was a little vocal on my neck area. I finished off with the Clubman SR A/S.

Overall, a really good shave. Going with some US made OC razors this week.

Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.

- Ken

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Another MonoBilt on the thread. Congrats on such a cool razor Ken.

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9nein9 · Oct 23, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

OCtober 23rd
Cooper MonoBilt w Astra (1)
Omega Pro / Walnut & Brass
B&M Lavanille
Thayers
CL Gratiot League Sq
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Still rolling with the Cooper. Took the Lavanille sample to the bowl and got an ok lather. This is one of the B&M ‘polarizing’ scents, but it works for me. Not enough to buy a full tub though. I haven’t been bowl lathering much lately, usually only for samples and enjoyed it today. I am completely smooth after some minor buffing on my jawline. Hail to the King.
Have a great day all!
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Nice line up Jason!

Hembree · Oct 23, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

That's awesome, Danny! That is one of my favorite movies.
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Thanks Jim....it is a classic.

Norcalnewb · Oct 23, 2019

kjbarth said: ↑

Weds OCtober 23

I've wanted to use my Cooper Monobilt and today was the day. I think I need to repair the spring that holds the blade; it's putting a little too much tension on the blade and I think is slightly bending the blade when the cap is closed. I need to see if there is an easy way to fix this.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF (it's Weds)
Brush - ThatDarnRob
Blade - Gillette Platinum (7)
Razor - Cooper Monobilt
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Clubman Special Reserve

Shave rating 5 of 5

I haven't had this Cooper very long, about 3 months and this is my first time using it. Concerned about the piece of spring steel that holds the blade in place that it was bent slightly out of place by a prior owner. I need to figure out a way to adjust this as the spring very slightly warps the blade when the cap is closed. I just shave carefully on the one end of the razor; it gave me a great shave. The first pass WTG was smooth with a little blade feel, and fairly efficient - DFS. The second pass, XTG and again was a very smooth pass with no blade feel and and finished BBS. As usual, the MWF generated a great lubricating lather. I got a 2 pass, nick and weeper free shave. The alum was a little vocal on my neck area. I finished off with the Clubman SR A/S.

Overall, a really good shave. Going with some US made OC razors this week.

Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.

- Ken

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Awesome picture, Ken!

Primotenore · Oct 23, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Terrific picture, Joseph!
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Thanks, Jimbo.

jluc · Oct 23, 2019

kjbarth said: ↑

Weds OCtober 23

I've wanted to use my Cooper Monobilt and today was the day. I think I need to repair the spring that holds the blade; it's putting a little too much tension on the blade and I think is slightly bending the blade when the cap is closed. I need to see if there is an easy way to fix this.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - MWF (it's Weds)
Brush - ThatDarnRob
Blade - Gillette Platinum (7)
Razor - Cooper Monobilt
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Clubman Special Reserve

Shave rating 5 of 5

I haven't had this Cooper very long, about 3 months and this is my first time using it. Concerned about the piece of spring steel that holds the blade in place that it was bent slightly out of place by a prior owner. I need to figure out a way to adjust this as the spring very slightly warps the blade when the cap is closed. I just shave carefully on the one end of the razor; it gave me a great shave. The first pass WTG was smooth with a little blade feel, and fairly efficient - DFS. The second pass, XTG and again was a very smooth pass with no blade feel and and finished BBS. As usual, the MWF generated a great lubricating lather. I got a 2 pass, nick and weeper free shave. The alum was a little vocal on my neck area. I finished off with the Clubman SR A/S.

Overall, a really good shave. Going with some US made OC razors this week.

Happy OCtober and great shaves everyone.

- Ken

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Great shave, Ken!
The Monobilts are awesome little razors!

kjbarth · Oct 23, 2019

Trigger said: ↑

Veddy nice shave, Ken!
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Thanks Joe

- Ken

kjbarth · Oct 23, 2019

Linuxguile said: ↑

Beautiful Razor Ken! Check out the Cooper razor owners club thread. I think I have a few pics posted there if s blade loaded in the g head that may help.

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Thanks, I’ll look

- Ken

kjbarth · Oct 23, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

Awesome shave Ken! Great picture and report.
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Thank you

- Ken

kjbarth · Oct 23, 2019

MrDaniel's said: ↑

Nice shave!
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Thank you

- Ken

kjbarth · Oct 23, 2019

clint64 said: ↑

Another MonoBilt on the thread. Congrats on such a cool razor Ken.

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Thanks Clint

- Ken

kjbarth · Oct 23, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Awesome picture, Ken!
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Thank you

- Ken

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October 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

And your OCtober plans include..........?

Using some great Open Comb razors and the Mighty Fat every Monday/Wednesday/Friday!

Using some great Open Comb razors but no Fat. Something else on that end.

Open Combs and the Fat on Tuesday/Thursday - just to be difficult.

Still gonna shave with straights!

Whatever I choose because I just roll that way!

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And your OCtober plans include..........?

Using some great Open Comb razors and the Mighty Fat every Monday/Wednesday/Friday!

Using some great Open Comb razors but no Fat. Something else on that end.

Open Combs and the Fat on Tuesday/Thursday - just to be difficult.

Still gonna shave with straights!

Whatever I choose because I just roll that way!

Trick or Treating for cookies and ice cream!!

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