November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

MrDaniel's · Nov 16, 2019

9nein9 said: ↑

Great shave Daniel. Be careful around the sniffer .
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Thanks Patrick, i'll try!

clint64 said: ↑

Lovely shave and photo Daniel.

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Thank you, Clint!

MrDaniel's · Nov 16, 2019

MrEE said: ↑

Nov 16th
No Repeat
SR Saturday

Razor: JS Holler & Co
Brush: Omega S10019
PS: Proraso Green
SS: Proraso White
SS: Proraso Red

Happy Saturday everyone! I had a great Saturday morning 3 pass shave with no real need for cleanup. The XTG pass was the smoothest XTG pass I have ever done with a SR. I'm figuring out how to stretch the skin and clear the skin so I can stretch the next area.

Went with all Proraso because even with my samples I barely have enough soaps for no repeat SS.

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PLAla said: ↑

SOTD November 16, 2019

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: Personna
Razor: Schick G4
Brush: Surrey badger
Soap: Stirling Sandpiper
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Sandpiper aftershave

Sandpiper is my favorite Stirling scent. That's of the ones I own, of course. I haven't tried all the offerings from Stirling and likely won't since there are so many, but this take on YSL La Nuit de L'Homme is very nice. I was inspired by @jtspartan to bring out the Schick 66 and it worked quite well.

I felt a head cold coming on and today it's much worse. Oh well. It'll run its course and be annoying for a couple of days. Two more shows of the Addams Family today and then that will be over. Never a dull moment!

Enjoy your day!

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Edison Carter said: ↑

Greetings Shave Fans
New Stuff November for me

Stirling Sheep
WCS tall 2tone 24mm synthetic
Symmetrical Pottery bowl
Feather DX folder
Feather Professional Blade (1)
Brut Splash-On

With a measure of gratitude to those team members serving as Sponsors on the Max Headroom Procurement Advisory Board. @jluc @Linuxguile @Primotenore .... Without you, none of this would have been possible.

Skipped my usual dose of Proraso pre-shave for a lather up and hot towel rinse. Either of which I find a pleasant addition to my shaves.

As per my custom, I like using a Stirling mutton tallow soap for new equipment test shaves. I just haven't seen anything that can top its lather. Sheep has no scent added, but that doesn't mean unscented. For those offended by the stank of a animal fat funk, steer clear. Matter of fact, Scots Pine Sheep will be the follow up for me. I might even go Electric Sheep, but never Port-au-Prince.

For the cereal and soup bowl crowd, skip over this piece at meal time, you won't like the nooks, crannies and bumps that make it perfect for soap whippers. If you are shopping, I saw some nice revisions available, like an upwards extension on the band to hold a brush, and an available lid (handy for stinky soaps). These things are custom made so you can get what you want, but don't expect Walmart pricing.

This bowl is uuuge..... So I had to have a new tall brush to accommodate it. Besides, I needed something to get my Artist Club blade purchase into free shipping.

The Blue Ming was here to oversee the production of suds..... Flawless at that.

Long before I picked up my first straight, I longingly looked at the Feather Artist Club DX tools and walked away empty handed because of the ferocious reputation for cuts or the 'sticker shock'. Then along came a guiding light showing the lower cost path. I wanted a folder for the advantage of a built-in blade guard. Alas it was mine.

With some selection of available blades I went to tryablade.com and ordered 2 of the 'Mongoose samplers'. They have one of everything except the 'Lights'. USPS is still in motion on my delivery a couple of weeks later. Hence the need for the 'order anyhow', which also secured me that cool brush. Sorry for my impatience.

The blade loads easily and falls right in place. I was expecting to see the edge protruding somewhat more. I thought I was opening the Super Professionals which have .2 mm greater exposure, but later noticed I used the Regular Professionals.

The DX is a pleasant and capable Shaver. So far, I don't see a great advantage over my DE shavettes. Because it is machined stainless, it does have a nice heft that is closer to a real straight. I like the file jimps on the bottom of the shank and the long tang. While sizing is similar to my other edge forward tools, the pivoting point makes it the most compact of all. The compact maneuverability helps me get to my most difficult area that I continue to work on, the upper neck sides just under the jaw.

The shave was very good with a quiet alum check. Finished up with my lifetime fav Brut which before wetshaving, was the ONLY name on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. Nowadays, there is competition, but deep down I know that you can never go wrong with Brut.

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Boojum1 said: ↑

Saturday
November 16, 2019

Wolfman WR1-DC with WRH7 Bronze
Wizmet Super Iridium
Paladin Shaving Round Table LE
Small Batch Shave Tonic
ADP Ginepro Di Sardegna

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Very nice shaves, gents!

Trigger · Nov 16, 2019

MrEE said: ↑

Nov 16th
No Repeat
SR Saturday

Razor: JS Holler & Co
Brush: Omega S10019
PS: Proraso Green
SS: Proraso White
SS: Proraso Red

Happy Saturday everyone! I had a great Saturday morning 3 pass shave with no real need for cleanup. The XTG pass was the smoothest XTG pass I have ever done with a SR. I'm figuring out how to stretch the skin and clear the skin so I can stretch the next area.

Went with all Proraso because even with my samples I barely have enough soaps for no repeat SS.

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Evan, the more you use your straight the better shaver you become. I have 236 straight shaves (121 traditional straight and 115 shavette shaves) under my belt and I am still learning. Today, I got an excellent 2 pass shave instead of my normal 2.5 pass plus touchups because I did something different. I went ATG on my jawline from my neck over the curve of the jaw instead of going from my ear toward my nose. I also did more buffing than normal. The point that I am making is that once you are comfortable manipulating your straight and have many shaves completed, sometimes it is good to try a different technique even with previously successful shaves. You will get there as well, Evan.

9nein9 · Nov 16, 2019

Straight shave #1 with the Gold Dollar. I'm proud to say the only Blood on Steel was in the tub. 3 very gentle and careful passes as I was going for gradual reduction and feeling out this beast. A nice splash of Stetson for the finish. A big shout out to Bill @Edison Carter for sending me this razor.

9nein9 · Nov 16, 2019

Trigger said: ↑

Evan, the more you use your straight the better shaver you become. I have 236 straight shaves (121 traditional straight and 115 shavette shaves) under my belt and I am still learning. Today, I got an excellent 2 pass shave instead of my normal 2.5 pass plus touchups because I did something different. I went ATG on my jawline from my neck over the curve of the jaw instead of going from my ear toward my nose. I also did more buffing than normal. The point that I am making is that once you are comfortable manipulating your straight and have many shaves completed, sometimes it is good to try a different technique even with previously successful shaves. You will get there as well, Evan.
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Very good advise Joe.

9nein9 · Nov 16, 2019

Terry said: ↑

Yea a heavy razor is OK.
This one is heavy on top, the handle is very light.
Tough, but usable.
tp
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Exactly Terry. I prefer heavy and balanced for my head . Less fumbling around for a comfortable grip and less chance of skinning the old scalp. Mines a real bleeder if i screw up.

Trigger · Nov 16, 2019

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD November 16, 2019

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: Personna
Razor: Schick G4
Brush: Surrey badger
Soap: Stirling Sandpiper
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Sandpiper aftershave

Sandpiper is my favorite Stirling scent. That's of the ones I own, of course. I haven't tried all the offerings from Stirling and likely won't since there are so many, but this take on YSL La Nuit de L'Homme is very nice. I was inspired by @jtspartan to bring out the Schick 66 and it worked quite well.

I felt a head cold coming on and today it's much worse. Oh well. It'll run its course and be annoying for a couple of days. Two more shows of the Addams Family today and then that will be over. Never a dull moment!

Enjoy your day!

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Great shave, Perry!

jluc · Nov 16, 2019

9nein9 said: ↑

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Straight shave #1 with the Gold Dollar. I'm proud to say the only Blood on Steel was in the tub. 3 very gentle and careful passes as I was going for gradual reduction and feeling out this beast. A nice splash of Stetson for the finish. A big shout out to Bill @Edison Carter for sending me this razor.
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Fantastic, Patrick!

Trigger · Nov 16, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Greetings Shave Fans
New Stuff November for me

Stirling Sheep
WCS tall 2tone 24mm synthetic
Symmetrical Pottery bowl
Feather DX folder
Feather Professional Blade (1)
Brut Splash-On

With a measure of gratitude to those team members serving as Sponsors on the Max Headroom Procurement Advisory Board. @jluc @Linuxguile @Primotenore .... Without you, none of this would have been possible.

Skipped my usual dose of Proraso pre-shave for a lather up and hot towel rinse. Either of which I find a pleasant addition to my shaves.

As per my custom, I like using a Stirling mutton tallow soap for new equipment test shaves. I just haven't seen anything that can top its lather. Sheep has no scent added, but that doesn't mean unscented. For those offended by the stank of a animal fat funk, steer clear. Matter of fact, Scots Pine Sheep will be the follow up for me. I might even go Electric Sheep, but never Port-au-Prince.

For the cereal and soup bowl crowd, skip over this piece at meal time, you won't like the nooks, crannies and bumps that make it perfect for soap whippers. If you are shopping, I saw some nice revisions available, like an upwards extension on the band to hold a brush, and an available lid (handy for stinky soaps). These things are custom made so you can get what you want, but don't expect Walmart pricing.

This bowl is uuuge..... So I had to have a new tall brush to accommodate it. Besides, I needed something to get my Artist Club blade purchase into free shipping.

The Blue Ming was here to oversee the production of suds..... Flawless at that.

Long before I picked up my first straight, I longingly looked at the Feather Artist Club DX tools and walked away empty handed because of the ferocious reputation for cuts or the 'sticker shock'. Then along came a guiding light showing the lower cost path. I wanted a folder for the advantage of a built-in blade guard. Alas it was mine.

With some selection of available blades I went to tryablade.com and ordered 2 of the 'Mongoose samplers'. They have one of everything except the 'Lights'. USPS is still in motion on my delivery a couple of weeks later. Hence the need for the 'order anyhow', which also secured me that cool brush. Sorry for my impatience.

The blade loads easily and falls right in place. I was expecting to see the edge protruding somewhat more. I thought I was opening the Super Professionals which have .2 mm greater exposure, but later noticed I used the Regular Professionals.

The DX is a pleasant and capable Shaver. So far, I don't see a great advantage over my DE shavettes. Because it is machined stainless, it does have a nice heft that is closer to a real straight. I like the file jimps on the bottom of the shank and the long tang. While sizing is similar to my other edge forward tools, the pivoting point makes it the most compact of all. The compact maneuverability helps me get to my most difficult area that I continue to work on, the upper neck sides just under the jaw.

The shave was very good with a quiet alum check. Finished up with my lifetime fav Brut which before wetshaving, was the ONLY name on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. Nowadays, there is competition, but deep down I know that you can never go wrong with Brut.

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Nice shave, Paul!

Trigger · Nov 16, 2019

BaylorGator said: ↑

OK, I’ve been swimming with the sharks with very little time to come up for breath lately. I am assuming that shaving and shenanigans continue. Lately, I’ve been putting aside a little time to enjoy some straight shaves in the morning. This morning I shaved with my Bismarck which I’ve been able to hone to an obscenely sharp edge. Sharper than any others I own. For those of you wondering, the difference between a sharp edge and an obscenely sharp edge is if you have any sort of pimple on your face, it will take it right off, and produce LOTS of blood. Theoretically speaking, of course.
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Randy it's great to hear from you! Excellent shave and post!

Trigger · Nov 16, 2019

9nein9 said: ↑

I prefer a heavy razor when shaving my gord. The Rockwell does it nicely.
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I agree, Patrick! My 6C and Model T do a great job. Of course, the T is better because I don't have to do a lot of touchups.

Trigger · Nov 16, 2019

9nein9 said: ↑

View attachment 210432
Straight shave #1 with the Gold Dollar. I'm proud to say the only Blood on Steel was in the tub. 3 very gentle and careful passes as I was going for gradual reduction and feeling out this beast. A nice splash of Stetson for the finish. A big shout out to Bill @Edison Carter for sending me this razor.
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Super shave and post, Patrick! Congrats!

Trigger · Nov 16, 2019

9nein9 said: ↑

Very good advise Joe.
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Thanks, Patrick!

MrDaniel's · Nov 16, 2019

9nein9 said: ↑

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Straight shave #1 with the Gold Dollar. I'm proud to say the only Blood on Steel was in the tub. 3 very gentle and careful passes as I was going for gradual reduction and feeling out this beast. A nice splash of Stetson for the finish. A big shout out to Bill @Edison Carter for sending me this razor.
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Great shave, Patrick!

Primotenore · Nov 16, 2019

brit said: ↑

well sir,ask and you shall receive..pic heavy.
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Fantastic Gary.

Primotenore · Nov 16, 2019

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD November 16, 2019

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: Personna
Razor: Schick G4
Brush: Surrey badger
Soap: Stirling Sandpiper
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Sandpiper aftershave

Sandpiper is my favorite Stirling scent. That's of the ones I own, of course. I haven't tried all the offerings from Stirling and likely won't since there are so many, but this take on YSL La Nuit de L'Homme is very nice. I was inspired by @jtspartan to bring out the Schick 66 and it worked quite well.

I felt a head cold coming on and today it's much worse. Oh well. It'll run its course and be annoying for a couple of days. Two more shows of the Addams Family today and then that will be over. Never a dull moment!

Enjoy your day!

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Nice shave, Perry. Get well soon.

Primotenore · Nov 16, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Greetings Shave Fans
New Stuff November for me

Stirling Sheep
WCS tall 2tone 24mm synthetic
Symmetrical Pottery bowl
Feather DX folder
Feather Professional Blade (1)
Brut Splash-On

With a measure of gratitude to those team members serving as Sponsors on the Max Headroom Procurement Advisory Board. @jluc @Linuxguile @Primotenore .... Without you, none of this would have been possible.

Skipped my usual dose of Proraso pre-shave for a lather up and hot towel rinse. Either of which I find a pleasant addition to my shaves.

As per my custom, I like using a Stirling mutton tallow soap for new equipment test shaves. I just haven't seen anything that can top its lather. Sheep has no scent added, but that doesn't mean unscented. For those offended by the stank of a animal fat funk, steer clear. Matter of fact, Scots Pine Sheep will be the follow up for me. I might even go Electric Sheep, but never Port-au-Prince.

For the cereal and soup bowl crowd, skip over this piece at meal time, you won't like the nooks, crannies and bumps that make it perfect for soap whippers. If you are shopping, I saw some nice revisions available, like an upwards extension on the band to hold a brush, and an available lid (handy for stinky soaps). These things are custom made so you can get what you want, but don't expect Walmart pricing.

This bowl is uuuge..... So I had to have a new tall brush to accommodate it. Besides, I needed something to get my Artist Club blade purchase into free shipping.

The Blue Ming was here to oversee the production of suds..... Flawless at that.

Long before I picked up my first straight, I longingly looked at the Feather Artist Club DX tools and walked away empty handed because of the ferocious reputation for cuts or the 'sticker shock'. Then along came a guiding light showing the lower cost path. I wanted a folder for the advantage of a built-in blade guard. Alas it was mine.

With some selection of available blades I went to tryablade.com and ordered 2 of the 'Mongoose samplers'. They have one of everything except the 'Lights'. USPS is still in motion on my delivery a couple of weeks later. Hence the need for the 'order anyhow', which also secured me that cool brush. Sorry for my impatience.

The blade loads easily and falls right in place. I was expecting to see the edge protruding somewhat more. I thought I was opening the Super Professionals which have .2 mm greater exposure, but later noticed I used the Regular Professionals.

The DX is a pleasant and capable Shaver. So far, I don't see a great advantage over my DE shavettes. Because it is machined stainless, it does have a nice heft that is closer to a real straight. I like the file jimps on the bottom of the shank and the long tang. While sizing is similar to my other edge forward tools, the pivoting point makes it the most compact of all. The compact maneuverability helps me get to my most difficult area that I continue to work on, the upper neck sides just under the jaw.

The shave was very good with a quiet alum check. Finished up with my lifetime fav Brut which before wetshaving, was the ONLY name on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. Nowadays, there is competition, but deep down I know that you can never go wrong with Brut.

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Nice report, Bill.

Primotenore · Nov 16, 2019

clint64 said: ↑

Great looking shave and photo Joseph.

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Thanks, Clint!

Primotenore · Nov 16, 2019

9nein9 said: ↑

Please offer her my congratulations as well Joseph.
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Just told her, thanks, Patrick.

clint64 · Nov 16, 2019

9nein9 said: ↑

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Straight shave #1 with the Gold Dollar. I'm proud to say the only Blood on Steel was in the tub. 3 very gentle and careful passes as I was going for gradual reduction and feeling out this beast. A nice splash of Stetson for the finish. A big shout out to Bill @Edison Carter for sending me this razor.
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Very nice Patrick. I hope you are doing well.

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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!!!

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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!!!

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