November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Hembree · Nov 1, 2019

brit said: ↑

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here they are..hoping to find a solution at some point to save the parts one..missing end caps but don't want to damage the rest of it..
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brit · Nov 1, 2019

RyX said: ↑

No Plan November

Wickham Russian Leather SS
Omega Hi-Brush synthetic
Suribachi bowl & cool water
New Azuma Yasuki Steel kami
Drygultch Leather #43 strop
Univinlions kami-shavette
Feather AC Professional blade
Schick Type G & a Chick blade
RazoRock alum, Pinaud styptic
Wholly Kaw Project Leather AS
View attachment 209295 Tried out a synthetic knot from The Traveling Box before I ship it off. I've heard less than complementary reviews on this brush. I found it looks denser than it feels, but it does lather well. The handle seems to be of quite solid plastic, yet it's split. Not a problem because I have a Graydog handle that needs a knot. This one? Still debating and awaiting Andrew's review on the Chinese SHD knots he's ordered. So the Guest brush worked well with the 1912 soap making a decent lather in quick order. No problems getting enough soap and the scent is deep, leathery and green earthy notes. Took the untried kamisori to the strop for a couple passes since that's what Dark Siders do. Set down on my right cheek carefully, and the blade stuck to my face. Lather may not have been wet enough? For sure the handle needs a fat wrap since it doesn't index well being so slim and pretty much square. Tried a pass on my left cheek - tuggy. Abort. Brought out the kami-shavette since I'd planned the shave while the house was quite and I had the time. Great WTG Retry. Until I got to my left lower neck. Bad set down poked and started the dripping. Finished the WTG pass & set the shavette down next to the kamisori. Old reliable Schick took over and finished the shave. Rinsed, applied styptic to the dribbling neck wound, alum elsewhere. As I cleaned up the gear and staged for my photo I applied AS, then realized I hadn't rinsed off the alum like I usually do. Almost time for after school pick duties, but I'll make time to rinse again, reapply AS, and styptic if needed. No where to go but up from here.
Good Shaves Y'all
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fine recovery Rick.loving the slickham ..happy friday..

Linuxguile · Nov 1, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

NOvember 1st
Canadian PreWar Tech
TGN Finest/Maple
SV Cubebe combo
Thayers
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Another early morning shave, but later post. Looking forward to the weekend, for sure. For the first day of the NoRepeat November, I pulled out the excellent Cubebe. Just got this splash in, and grabbed a Tech as it had been a few months since I used one. Everything worked as it should. After 3 easy passes without buffing, am I as close as I am with a few other razors? Nope. Am I quite close and happy with the results? Yes.
Have a great day all!
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Awesome shave Jason! That Tech looks nice!

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Linuxguile · Nov 1, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Terrific picture of your shave, Andrew! That is an awesome costume Logan had.
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Thank you Jim!

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Trigger · Nov 1, 2019

brit said: ↑

thank you Joe..to be honest they all shave quite similarly so i like the different styles they made..helps with the boredom factor..and themselves they deserve the praise.they were the mainstay for many generations of clean shaven faces....
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I agree! Although I am primarily a straight shaver, I like using my 4 Gillette safety razors. They are excellent shavers. If I didn't enjoy straight shaving, then I would be using my safeties more frequently,

Linuxguile · Nov 1, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

I had an extra no-date Gillette Tech head and I decided to modify it a little.....well a lot. What we now have is a single edge Gillette Tech. I have just got to figure out a handle to put with it. I was thinking about the alumunum handle from my Phoenix Starling V2. The Gillette handle does not look right. The head parts were bead blasted lightly and then polished with a Scotch-brite pad. The only problem I could see was that razor blade had a little of an over hang on the ends of the head but a little trimming on the blade with some kitchen shears took care of that.

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That looks very cool Danny!

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Linuxguile · Nov 1, 2019

Trigger said: ↑

Very nice shave! Where's the other Mario Brother?
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Thanks Joe! I'll try to drum up another pic or two.

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Hembree · Nov 1, 2019

clint64 said: ↑

Very cool Danny.

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Thanks Clint.

Hembree · Nov 1, 2019

RyX said: ↑

No Plan November

Wickham Russian Leather SS
Omega Hi-Brush synthetic
Suribachi bowl & cool water
New Azuma Yasuki Steel kami
Drygultch Leather #43 strop
Univinlions kami-shavette
Feather AC Professional blade
Schick Type G & a Chick blade
RazoRock alum, Pinaud styptic
Wholly Kaw Project Leather AS
View attachment 209295 Tried out a synthetic knot from The Traveling Box before I ship it off. I've heard less than complementary reviews on this brush. I found it looks denser than it feels, but it does lather well. The handle seems to be of quite solid plastic, yet it's split. Not a problem because I have a Graydog handle that needs a knot. This one? Still debating and awaiting Andrew's review on the Chinese SHD knots he's ordered. So the Guest brush worked well with the 1912 soap making a decent lather in quick order. No problems getting enough soap and the scent is deep, leathery and green earthy notes. Took the untried kamisori to the strop for a couple passes since that's what Dark Siders do. Set down on my right cheek carefully, and the blade stuck to my face. Lather may not have been wet enough? For sure the handle needs a fat wrap since it doesn't index well being so slim and pretty much square. Tried a pass on my left cheek - tuggy. Abort. Brought out the kami-shavette since I'd planned the shave while the house was quiet and I had the time. Great WTG Retry. Until I got to my left lower neck. Bad set down poked and started the dripping. Finished the WTG pass & set the shavette down next to the kamisori. Old reliable Schick took over and finished the shave. Rinsed, applied styptic to the dribbling neck wound, alum elsewhere. As I cleaned up the gear and staged for my photo I applied AS, then realized I hadn't rinsed off the alum like I usually do. Almost time for after school pick duties, but I'll make time to rinse again, reapply AS, and styptic if needed. No where to go but up from here.
Good Shaves Y'all
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Rick, that was quite the shave and report.

Linuxguile · Nov 1, 2019

clint64 said: ↑

Thank you Andrew. The knot is a Simpson CH2 synthetic knot.

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I thought that's what it looked like!

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Hembree · Nov 1, 2019

Linuxguile said: ↑

That looks very cool Danny!

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Thanks Andrew

Linuxguile · Nov 1, 2019

clint64 said: ↑

The Type F is fantastic looking razor. Happy Friday. Logan looks so cute.

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Thanks Clint!

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Trigger · Nov 1, 2019

RyX said: ↑

No Plan November

Wickham Russian Leather SS
Omega Hi-Brush synthetic
Suribachi bowl & cool water
New Azuma Yasuki Steel kami
Drygultch Leather #43 strop
Univinlions kami-shavette
Feather AC Professional blade
Schick Type G & a Chick blade
RazoRock alum, Pinaud styptic
Wholly Kaw Project Leather AS
View attachment 209295 Tried out a synthetic knot from The Traveling Box before I ship it off. I've heard less than complementary reviews on this brush. I found it looks denser than it feels, but it does lather well. The handle seems to be of quite solid plastic, yet it's split. Not a problem because I have a Graydog handle that needs a knot. This one? Still debating and awaiting Andrew's review on the Chinese SHD knots he's ordered. So the Guest brush worked well with the 1912 soap making a decent lather in quick order. No problems getting enough soap and the scent is deep, leathery and green earthy notes. Took the untried kamisori to the strop for a couple passes since that's what Dark Siders do. Set down on my right cheek carefully, and the blade stuck to my face. Lather may not have been wet enough? For sure the handle needs a fat wrap since it doesn't index well being so slim and pretty much square. Tried a pass on my left cheek - tuggy. Abort. Brought out the kami-shavette since I'd planned the shave while the house was quiet and I had the time. Great WTG Retry. Until I got to my left lower neck. Bad set down poked and started the dripping. Finished the WTG pass & set the shavette down next to the kamisori. Old reliable Schick took over and finished the shave. Rinsed, applied styptic to the dribbling neck wound, alum elsewhere. As I cleaned up the gear and staged for my photo I applied AS, then realized I hadn't rinsed off the alum like I usually do. Almost time for after school pick duties, but I'll make time to rinse again, reapply AS, and styptic if needed. No where to go but up from here.
Good Shaves Y'all
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Sorry about the red tide, but it sounds like you still had a good shave. I have read so many times how fellow shavers cut their neck with a shavette/straight. I believe the problem lies in having too steep an angle for that area. When I shave my neck, I keep the edge almost parallel to my neck so that the angle is very shallow. I use short, overlapping, buffing strokes to minimize the risk of injury on the neck.

Linuxguile · Nov 1, 2019

RyX said: ↑

No Plan November

Wickham Russian Leather SS
Omega Hi-Brush synthetic
Suribachi bowl & cool water
New Azuma Yasuki Steel kami
Drygultch Leather #43 strop
Univinlions kami-shavette
Feather AC Professional blade
Schick Type G & a Chick blade
RazoRock alum, Pinaud styptic
Wholly Kaw Project Leather AS
View attachment 209295 Tried out a synthetic knot from The Traveling Box before I ship it off. I've heard less than complementary reviews on this brush. I found it looks denser than it feels, but it does lather well. The handle seems to be of quite solid plastic, yet it's split. Not a problem because I have a Graydog handle that needs a knot. This one? Still debating and awaiting Andrew's review on the Chinese SHD knots he's ordered. So the Guest brush worked well with the 1912 soap making a decent lather in quick order. No problems getting enough soap and the scent is deep, leathery and green earthy notes. Took the untried kamisori to the strop for a couple passes since that's what Dark Siders do. Set down on my right cheek carefully, and the blade stuck to my face. Lather may not have been wet enough? For sure the handle needs a fat wrap since it doesn't index well being so slim and pretty much square. Tried a pass on my left cheek - tuggy. Abort. Brought out the kami-shavette since I'd planned the shave while the house was quiet and I had the time. Great WTG Retry. Until I got to my left lower neck. Bad set down poked and started the dripping. Finished the WTG pass & set the shavette down next to the kamisori. Old reliable Schick took over and finished the shave. Rinsed, applied styptic to the dribbling neck wound, alum elsewhere. As I cleaned up the gear and staged for my photo I applied AS, then realized I hadn't rinsed off the alum like I usually do. Almost time for after school pick duties, but I'll make time to rinse again, reapply AS, and styptic if needed. No where to go but up from here.
Good Shaves Y'all
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I'm pretty sure I one where that H-Brush came from. I did not like how pokey the fibers were. Fantastic photo and aside from the leak, great shave!

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clint64 · Nov 1, 2019

RyX said: ↑

No Plan November

Wickham Russian Leather SS
Omega Hi-Brush synthetic
Suribachi bowl & cool water
New Azuma Yasuki Steel kami
Drygultch Leather #43 strop
Univinlions kami-shavette
Feather AC Professional blade
Schick Type G & a Chick blade
RazoRock alum, Pinaud styptic
Wholly Kaw Project Leather AS
View attachment 209295 Tried out a synthetic knot from The Traveling Box before I ship it off. I've heard less than complementary reviews on this brush. I found it looks denser than it feels, but it does lather well. The handle seems to be of quite solid plastic, yet it's split. Not a problem because I have a Graydog handle that needs a knot. This one? Still debating and awaiting Andrew's review on the Chinese SHD knots he's ordered. So the Guest brush worked well with the 1912 soap making a decent lather in quick order. No problems getting enough soap and the scent is deep, leathery and green earthy notes. Took the untried kamisori to the strop for a couple passes since that's what Dark Siders do. Set down on my right cheek carefully, and the blade stuck to my face. Lather may not have been wet enough? For sure the handle needs a fat wrap since it doesn't index well being so slim and pretty much square. Tried a pass on my left cheek - tuggy. Abort. Brought out the kami-shavette since I'd planned the shave while the house was quiet and I had the time. Great WTG Retry. Until I got to my left lower neck. Bad set down poked and started the dripping. Finished the WTG pass & set the shavette down next to the kamisori. Old reliable Schick took over and finished the shave. Rinsed, applied styptic to the dribbling neck wound, alum elsewhere. As I cleaned up the gear and staged for my photo I applied AS, then realized I hadn't rinsed off the alum like I usually do. Almost time for after school pick duties, but I'll make time to rinse again, reapply AS, and styptic if needed. No where to go but up from here.
Good Shaves Y'all
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Great looking shave and photo Rick.

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clint64 · Nov 1, 2019

Probably the last weekend for leaf
peepers her in the mountains.

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jluc · Nov 1, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

I had an extra no-date Gillette Tech head and I decided to modify it a little.....well a lot. What we now have is a single edge Gillette Tech. I have just got to figure out a handle to put with it. I was thinking about the alumunum handle from my Phoenix Starling V2. The Gillette handle does not look right. The head parts were bead blasted lightly and then polished with a Scotch-brite pad. The only problem I could see was that razor blade had a little of an over hang on the ends of the head but a little trimming on the blade with some kitchen shears took care of that.

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Very cool, Danny!

Trigger · Nov 1, 2019

Hi guys! I have been working a lot of days these past few weeks. I am not complaining. I decided to give myself an early Christmas present. I just made a Stirling order. I bought Christmas Eve, Frankincense and Myrrh and Stirling Spice shave soaps and aftershaves. Yeah, like I don't have enough soap and aftershaves! Lol! Now, I will have 17 different soaps and 18 aftershaves.
<Do you think I have SAD?>

clint64 · Nov 1, 2019

Trigger said: ↑

Hi guys! I have been working a lot of days these past few weeks. I am not complaining. I decided to give myself an early Christmas present. I just made a Stirling order. I bought Christmas Eve, Frankincense and Myrrh and Stirling Spice shave soaps and aftershaves. Yeah, like I don't have enough soap and aftershaves! Lol! Now, I will have 17 different soaps and 18 aftershaves.
<Do you think I have SAD?>
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Congrats on the new soaps and aftershaves. You might have SAD

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Norcalnewb · Nov 1, 2019

RyX said: ↑

No Plan November

Wickham Russian Leather SS
Omega Hi-Brush synthetic
Suribachi bowl & cool water
New Azuma Yasuki Steel kami
Drygultch Leather #43 strop
Univinlions kami-shavette
Feather AC Professional blade
Schick Type G & a Chick blade
RazoRock alum, Pinaud styptic
Wholly Kaw Project Leather AS
View attachment 209295 Tried out a synthetic knot from The Traveling Box before I ship it off. I've heard less than complementary reviews on this brush. I found it looks denser than it feels, but it does lather well. The handle seems to be of quite solid plastic, yet it's split. Not a problem because I have a Graydog handle that needs a knot. This one? Still debating and awaiting Andrew's review on the Chinese SHD knots he's ordered. So the Guest brush worked well with the 1912 soap making a decent lather in quick order. No problems getting enough soap and the scent is deep, leathery and green earthy notes. Took the untried kamisori to the strop for a couple passes since that's what Dark Siders do. Set down on my right cheek carefully, and the blade stuck to my face. Lather may not have been wet enough? For sure the handle needs a fat wrap since it doesn't index well being so slim and pretty much square. Tried a pass on my left cheek - tuggy. Abort. Brought out the kami-shavette since I'd planned the shave while the house was quiet and I had the time. Great WTG Retry. Until I got to my left lower neck. Bad set down poked and started the dripping. Finished the WTG pass & set the shavette down next to the kamisori. Old reliable Schick took over and finished the shave. Rinsed, applied styptic to the dribbling neck wound, alum elsewhere. As I cleaned up the gear and staged for my photo I applied AS, then realized I hadn't rinsed off the alum like I usually do. Almost time for after school pick duties, but I'll make time to rinse again, reapply AS, and styptic if needed. No where to go but up from here.
Good Shaves Y'all
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Great picture, Rick! Hope the nick isnt too bad.

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November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

We want to KNOW your NO in NOvember!!

I'm gonna go No Variation and RULE it!

I'm gonna go No Repeat and use it all!

I'm gonna go have cookies since they are doubled this month!!

I'm gonna go with my usual gear and just have fun without a theme!

I'm gonna go have ice cream since there's extra this month!!

I'm gonna go over there and watch you all like a stalker!!

I'm gonna go over there and have extra cookies AND ice cream - because I can!!!

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

brit in a box

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

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clint64 Blind Squirrel

jluc smelling pretty

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November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

We want to KNOW your NO in NOvember!!

I'm gonna go No Variation and RULE it!

I'm gonna go No Repeat and use it all!

I'm gonna go have cookies since they are doubled this month!!

I'm gonna go with my usual gear and just have fun without a theme!

I'm gonna go have ice cream since there's extra this month!!

I'm gonna go over there and watch you all like a stalker!!

I'm gonna go over there and have extra cookies AND ice cream - because I can!!!

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

brit in a box

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

clint64 Blind Squirrel

clint64 Blind Squirrel

jluc smelling pretty

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