January 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Dec 31, 2019.

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What year did you join our happy band of shavers?

  1. 2015 - CHARTER MEMBER - I was here the day we began!

    6 vote(s)
    10.7%

  2. 2015 - February or later

    4 vote(s)
    7.1%

  3. 2016

    4 vote(s)
    7.1%

  4. 2017

    7 vote(s)
    12.5%

  5. 2018

    8 vote(s)
    14.3%

  6. 2019

    17 vote(s)
    30.4%

  7. I'm brand new in 2020

    5 vote(s)
    8.9%

  8. I don't remember. I've inhaled too much shaving soap for my brain to function.

    8 vote(s)
    14.3%

  9. Not sure but it's been longer than a day

    6 vote(s)
    10.7%

  10. So we still get cookies, right? And ice cream? I heard rumors.

    16 vote(s)
    28.6%
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  1. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Kind of a sad shave today. Yesterday morning I decided it just didn't make sense to tiptoe around a scent profile that I really enjoy, but that also irritates me somewhat if conditions aren't absolutely perfect. So, it is with a heavy heart that I submit my sendoff shave with Stirling's Baker Street: Gadfrey, I enjoy that scent, but the subtle, almost subconscious burn underneath it all was keeping me from using what was supposed to be my go to scent. Farewell Baker Street :(

    jan 12.jpg

    The shave actually went incredibly well. New blade in the MMOC, chased the baby with a 3 pass shave (I make exceptions to the 2-pass rule on Sundays), and got a BBS shave that with any other soap would probably have been irritation free. As it stands it stands, the burn is almost subliminal--a fine farewell to Baker Street.

    I've already got another soap lined up to replace Baker Street, and I am very excited to give it a spin. More on that in future shaves ;)

    Enjoy your Sunday everyone :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jan 12, 2020
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I hate to say this, but I have never driven or walked on the Brooklyn Bridge and I have never been to the Statue of Liberty. However, I have walked the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge. I am a Brooklyn guy and it's so out of place! Lol!
     
    Trigger, Jan 12, 2020
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Sounds like a great shave, Tim! Sorry to hear that the soap and splash didn't work out for you.

    Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jan 12, 2020
    #3543
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  4. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Very good setup Joe! Great shave


    Great shave Neal! Oooh snow . How nice .
     
    9nein9, Jan 12, 2020
    #3544
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Patrick!
     
    Trigger, Jan 12, 2020
    #3545
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice shave, Tim!
     
    Trigger, Jan 12, 2020
    #3546
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  7. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thats another beauty Keith! Ive found the BoS 2019 to be one of the best soaps I've used yet and ot lathers exactly as you described. I dont remember getting irritated after but we all have different skin.

    That looks like something I'd buled for MAYhem Terry. Great report
     
    9nein9, Jan 12, 2020
    #3547
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  8. Tommynick

    Tommynick Well-Known Member

    Spicy Sunday

    Uk flat bottom tech
    Wilkinson sword 7
    Sterling spice as
    Omega Boar
    Lustray Blue spice AS

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    Tommynick, Jan 12, 2020
    #3548
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  9. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Very nice shave Paul!

    I was going to ask if you tried to face lather but I see you answered my question Joseph. Glad to see it worked out well for you!

    Awesome pic Jim!
     
    9nein9, Jan 12, 2020
    #3549
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  10. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    20200112_083317_2.jpg

    In slightly related news, I'm looking to PIF my Baker Street soap and AS. Was going to post it on the PIF page, but wanted any of the good folks on the 30DC thread to have first crack at it. Sadly, I can only afford to ship within the continental US.

    Off to church now, but will check in later.
     
    timabababaluka, Jan 12, 2020
    #3550
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  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Patrick!

    Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jan 12, 2020
    #3551
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  12. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Awesome pic Clint! Snow here and lots of it.
    Very nice Jim!

    Aha. Why must they always mess with a good thing I wonder?

    Sorry it didnt work out for you Tim.

    Great setup Tom! What does the scent of the Lustray compare to?
     
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    9nein9, Jan 12, 2020
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  13. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

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    Got about a foot down so far and no sign of letting up . This is nothing compared to last year when it snowed in October and stayed until April. Before this arrived we had about 6" accumulation total. I know what I'll be doing later .
     
    9nein9, Jan 12, 2020
    #3553
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  14. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    Am I right in assuming that if I can shave with a straight razor without cutting myself I wouldn't need the proguard blades? I would think the guard would be annoying.

    I'm way past the if and more of a which and when on buying a shavette. Dovo still looks interesting but the Feather looks like it might simulate a straight razor a little more closely. The cost of the blades isn't a significant factor.
     
    MrEE, Jan 12, 2020
    #3554
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    cool shave and pic Terry..
     
    brit, Jan 12, 2020
    #3555
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    lovely,have fun Patrick..;)
     
    brit, Jan 12, 2020
    #3556
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    I have an IBC Shavette. It will take AC, injector and half DE blades. Just thought I'd mention it as an option.

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    jluc, Jan 12, 2020
    #3557
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shave Paul..
     
    brit, Jan 12, 2020
    #3558
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shave and pic Jim..
     
    brit, Jan 12, 2020
    #3559
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    lovely green shave Clint..
     
    brit, Jan 12, 2020
    #3560
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