February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Jan 30, 2020.

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Name your favorite!

  1. Straight razors.

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%

  2. Vintage DE razors.

    21 vote(s)
    48.8%

  3. Modern DE razors.

    19 vote(s)
    44.2%

  4. SE razors.

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%

  5. Pain sticks.

    5 vote(s)
    11.6%

  6. Badger brushes.

    16 vote(s)
    37.2%

  7. Boars

    11 vote(s)
    25.6%

  8. Synthetics

    17 vote(s)
    39.5%

  9. Cookies

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%

  10. Polls that don't take 10 minutes to fill out!!

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%
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  1. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    I'm gonna steal that one!
    :D
     
    Edison Carter, Feb 5, 2020
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  2. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Kids grow up way too fast! Enjoy your day off. Nice shave!
     
    PLAla, Feb 5, 2020
    #1642
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  3. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Fine photo and gear, Blair!
     
    PLAla, Feb 5, 2020
    #1643
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  4. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Nice shave and photo!
     
    PLAla, Feb 5, 2020
    #1644
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  5. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Nice budget conscious shave, Gary!
     
    PLAla, Feb 5, 2020
    #1645
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  6. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Love all the blues, Mark! Very nice.
     
    PLAla, Feb 5, 2020
    #1646
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  7. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    That's a wonderful setup, Jason. I'm really enjoying my L'Orange Noir splash. I'll look at Arkadia at some point.
     
    PLAla, Feb 5, 2020
    #1647
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  8. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    I've thought about this in relation to the others using hot lather scuttles and the various artisans or manufacturers soaps we've seen cross the 30DC so far. Keith has run into a few products that don't work, so has Jim & Andrew, not sure with Patrick's results. I did also.

    I will say, for my tests so far, PAA is one of the best performing in the boiling water temperature range, very closely matching ToBS as well as Truefitt & Hill & Geo F Trumper. Coincidence that he also makes/sells scuttles? Not sure, but it's something I've pondered.

    ToBS, GFT, T&H and PAA when the scuttle has boiling water in it, damp brush overloaded, 1-2 teaspoons of water (bottom of scuttle bowl), makes a very bubbly, almost heavy whipping cream consistency concoction, very thin for a lather. Transfer to the face, and the mix is instantly transformed into a lather that's peaky, lots of volume, plenty of slick cushion. Add in the warmth, it's sublime. I do get better results with boar brushes versus badgers (which tend to hog the lather a bit). Keith and Jim may have enabled me to get an electric kettle for the bathroom to save a bit of time. Currently, I have to go to the kitchen, retrieve the water off the stove which adds a little time.

    When you aren't pressed for time, it's 50 degrees or less out.....a hot scuttle shave is a real treat!
     
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    b1hart, Feb 5, 2020
    #1648
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  9. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Minus the three inches rain and isolated tornadoes we're likely to see today?

    Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk
     
    Bama Samurai, Feb 5, 2020
    #1649
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  10. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Yes! I recognize that weather and love that part of America. One of favorite drives is Las Vegas, NV to Monterey, CA via Bakersfield.

    Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk
     
    Bama Samurai, Feb 5, 2020
    #1650
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Have a safe trip Joseph.

    Great shave and report Patrick. I am impressed the Proraso cream did so well with the heat.

    Beautiful shave and photo Blair. I hope to get the RA dialed in shortly. Great looking watch as well.
     
    clint64, Feb 5, 2020
    #1651
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave. You really did well using your left hand. I am afraid I would have been a bloody mess.
     
    clint64, Feb 5, 2020
    #1652
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Jim,cool lc..
     
    brit, Feb 5, 2020
    #1653
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  14. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Thanks Evan! Corrected. Needed more coffee!
     
    b1hart, Feb 5, 2020
    #1654
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shave Perry..
     
    brit, Feb 5, 2020
    #1655
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  16. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thanks, Gary!
     
    PLAla, Feb 5, 2020
    #1656
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shave and pic Joseph..
     
    brit, Feb 5, 2020
    #1657
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    cool shave and pic Clint..
     
    brit, Feb 5, 2020
    #1658
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave and photo Gary. I hope you're having a good day.

    Wow. Love the blue, Mark

    Simply beautiful Jason. Love the brush.

    The RedTip is gorgeous. The Bulova is super nice watch. It looks fantastic.
     
    clint64, Feb 5, 2020
    #1659
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  20. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Glad you like the hardware, Evan!
     
    jtspartan, Feb 5, 2020
    #1660
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