March 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Bama Samurai, Feb 29, 2020.

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Is it okay to eat cookies and ice cream together?

Poll closed Mar 30, 2020.
  1. Yes

    26 vote(s)
    70.3%
  2. Yes

    11 vote(s)
    29.7%
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  1. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    March 31

    Parker SRX
    Feather (1)
    B-400 by Tom handle w/Envy White Supreme Two-band knot
    Eufros Tierra Humeda (Wet Earth) soap
    Alum, Thayers WH, USB/Almond Oil, Floid Vigoroso, & Aramis EdT


    2020 Shavette Focus Shave # 21

    Two days of growth, two-plus passes, and a DFS+ overall result. No blood or irritation, and the alum was quiet. I'll take it.

    For obvious reasons, none of us will ever forget March 2020. March Madness, in many ways, has proved to be a welcome distraction from reality. This is one of the few places I visit where the generosity, acceptance, encouragement, and help flows so freely. I'll always value the friendships I've made here. A few wingnuts and troublemakers persist, and you know who you are. ;)

    I've completed 21 shaves using a Parker SRX shavette (a fantastic tool) since February 22. The shaves have generally been DFS or better, and my confidence continues to increase. I'm working on some new maneuvers and grips, and I continue to make baby-step improvements. I really appreciate my friends here offering suggestions and tips that help me learn. I've enjoyed watching my 30 DC brothers have fun, improve their techniques, and show off their new gear. Great job, everyone.

    See you next month, gentlemen. Tomorrow is April Fool's Day, right? ;)

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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Tim! Great month of shaves!
     
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Wonderful picture, Charlie!
     
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    cool shave and pic Charlie..see you next month..
     
  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on the successful month of using the shavette. Way to go Tim.


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  7. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Awesome report and recap, Charlie! Don't quite know what this group would be without you.

    It's been a pleasure and a privilege battling the dogged attacks made by Helga this month--dare I say it? She appears to be suffering an acute attack of laryngitis ;)
     
  8. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Thank you, Jim--it's been a wild month, no? :)
     
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  9. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Thank you, Clint. Support for this shavette noob has been tremendous :D
     
  10. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I agree, it is an iconic razor. Mine definitely lives up to the reputation, some excellent steel.
     
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful photo and post Charlie. The 30DC is a special place.


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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Tim! I always have said to respect the tool, but not fear it. From day one, I started out embracing shavette shaving and that positive attitude gave this klutzy guy outside of the Chem lab, the diligence to continue to learn how to shave with an open blade razor. You have the same spark and that is why you are doing so well and having fun.
     
  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Charlie, it's another awesome shave for you! After this focus, you will have another shaviing alternative anytime you desire and that's always a good thing!
     
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Yes and although mine is a 7/8, I am still in awe of you 8/8 lady!
     
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  15. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks gentlemen. I appreciate the good words.
    Thanks Tim. If you'd be so kind as to keep tabs on Helga again in April...
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  16. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    There will be no singing, sir. ;)
     
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    March 31 SOTD:

    Razor: Razorock SS Lupo
    Blade: Gillette Nacet
    Brush: PAA Starcraft
    Lather: Tabac
    Aftershave: Tabac

    One final shave in March, and I did use some Tabac. Two passes, and I have a nice DFS. It feels good to have a smooth face again. I'll try to be better in April, but I already know I a home for the whole month. I hope everyone has been doing well.
     
  18. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Gentlemen, let's stop posting new stuff on this thread and wrap our replies.

    Thanks for being a part of our group.

    New thread is up and will be unlocked in an hour or two.

    Love you guys.
     
  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice finish to the month, Jim!
     
  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I used Webex more than I care to admit when I worked. This was my life for awhile.

    Thankfully, few of us ever used our cameras.

    What comes around, goes around...

    Our weekend group will start meeting using Zoom on Sunday. I created a Zoom account (looks a lot like Webex, as I recall) and tested my computer camera for the first time. If I use a blank wall as a background, I'll throw up a beach photo in Zoom.

    Our doc's office called yesterday to replace our in-office appointment next week with a tele-visit. I enabled the VidyoWebConnector extension in Chrome, checked the camera again for good measure, and we're all set. We'll miss his hugs, though.

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    That's a great idea, Joe!
     
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