November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Oct 30, 2019.

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We want to KNOW your NO in NOvember!!

  1. I'm gonna go No Variation and RULE it!

    5 vote(s)
    17.2%
  2. I'm gonna go No Repeat and use it all!

    9 vote(s)
    31.0%
  3. I'm gonna go have cookies since they are doubled this month!!

    4 vote(s)
    13.8%
  4. I'm gonna go with my usual gear and just have fun without a theme!

    12 vote(s)
    41.4%
  5. I'm gonna go have ice cream since there's extra this month!!

    6 vote(s)
    20.7%
  6. I'm gonna go over there and watch you all like a stalker!!

    8 vote(s)
    27.6%
  7. I'm gonna go over there and have extra cookies AND ice cream - because I can!!!

    7 vote(s)
    24.1%
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  1. brit

    brit in a box

    fantastic shave and pic Douglas..cool brush..
     
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  2. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    @Linuxguile is raising his boys right. :)
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  3. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :thanks: very much Gary. It is a good performer also.
     
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  4. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good photo and line up Gary. :eatdrink047:
     
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  5. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Jason.
    A month of only PAA? Hmm, maybe February. I would have to count them and I really avoid counting how much stuff I've accumulated. I don't want to know.
     
  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent Toggle with a good looking brush @MrEE.
     
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    "gee wally,you were a little rough on the beaver last night".err sorry ,wrong show..;)
     
  8. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Douglas..have a fine weekend..:eatdrink047:
     
  9. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Terrific shave, pic and lineup, Doug!
     
  10. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    What a way to end the month with a big splash, Gary!
     
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  11. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Monday NOvember 25

    No Repeat (mostly) NOvember. No repeats so far except for scuttle, blades, and alum. Up today, one of my special straight razors, a Snail Forge Ottoman razor - a modern take on the rare Wade & Butcher Ottoman Egyptian razor made in the early 1890's.

    Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
    Soap - HeV Cognac and Cuban Cigars
    Brush - Paladin PK47
    Blade - n/a
    Razor - Snail Forge Ottoman
    Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, HeV Cognac and Cuban Cigars Balm

    Shave rating 4 of 5

    I really like this razor. I think I messed up with the soap. The lather was over bubbly and kind of dry and caused a less than optimal shave. I did 2 passes, WTG and XTG, with my Ottoman razor but the lather was dry and the shave was just not good. So I cleaned off the Ottoman and put it away and did a third and final pass XTG with my Red Tip. That pass wasn't great either but the stubble was gone although my face hurt. The alum was a little more vocal that I like. The Cognac and Cuban Cigars balm soothed my face some.

    Happy NOvember and great shaves everyone.
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    - Ken
     
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Doug. We are having a wonderful weekend. My youngest came home for Thanksgiving which made things even better.
     
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Beautiful razor and brush Ken.
     
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  14. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Tuesday NOvember 26

    No Repeat (mostly) NOvember. No repeats so far except for scuttle, blades, and alum. Up today, my 1948 British Aristocrat #21.

    Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
    Soap - Haslinger Schafmilch
    Brush - Brad Sears
    Blade - Gillette Platinum (9)
    Razor - Gillette British Aristocrat #21 (1948)
    Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Floid A/S balm

    Shave rating 5 of 5

    Needed a good easy shave today as my face still hurt a bit from my shave yesterday. The Schafmilch soap was the perfect soap for my situation - extra slick, moisturizing and I made sure not to goof up on the lather today. A 2 pass shave, WTG and XTG, with the #21 and I couldn't tell that yesterday's shave was a dud. This is a really good soap. The alum was a little vocal on my neck area but that was it. I thought the A/S balm would have a stronger scent that it does.

    Happy NOvember and great shaves everyone.
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    - Ken
     
  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Just wow Ken. Another gorgeous brush and razor.
     
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Sorry about the so so shave, Ken. Awesome gear though!
     
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    And some more beautiful gear!
     
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  18. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    Nov 30th
    No Repeat
    SR Saturday

    Razor: Dovo Special
    Brush: Razorock Plisoft Barber 24
    PS: Proraso
    SS & AS: Stirling Noir

    Well there you have it. My final shave of No Repeat November. I had fun going through all my soaps and razors. I'm sure I would have learned more with no variation but I did learn a little about technique and different razor and blade combos. It was fun, but I am excited for December when I can focus on a few of my favorites.

    Great shave with the straight razor today. No nicks or cuts this time. 3 passes with a little cleanup on my neck. Still need more practice on my neck, but its it's all part of the fun.
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Excellent, Evan!
     
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  20. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    Love the shave and photo as usual Gary!
     
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