April 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

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Is Arko the greatest value in all of shaving?

Poll closed Apr 30, 2020.

  1. Yes

    16 vote(s)
    72.7%

  2. Yes

    6 vote(s)
    27.3%
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  1. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Ok all, lets see how long I can hold the internet.


    Thanks Blair!
    I would not recommend getting one.
    That's for sure.

    Thanks Gary!

    Thanks Clint!
    Love my bay rum.

    Thanks Joe!
    I've never been called a "great Mind".
    But I'll take it when I can get it.
    Bay rum is a no brainer though.

    Thanks Jim!
    Love that bay rum.

    Thanks Tim!
    I'm not to sure, I think it's the Chinese knockoff, almost positive.
    Ate the last duck over a month ago.
    Rabbit is extremely low fat.
    So eating it a lot might be bad, unless you deep fry it, maybe.
    Tonight baked rabbit, with a baked potato, some veggies.
    Mmmmmmmm

    :)

    Thanks Jason!
    No big issues, like trying to back a big trailer down a narrow road, in the dark.
    Just keep your eyes open, pay attention.
    Rabbit?
    Tastes like chicken....

    Thanks Jeff!
    Nearest town 7 miles away.
    Work and the small city, 20 miles away.
    A guy opened up a little store just a mile away in January, live on a newly paved road, we have a stop sign too.
    Nobody ever stops at it, but we got one at the end of the road!
    Big time, up town!
    ;)


    Thanks Jim!

    Thanks Blair!
    Bay rum, yea.
    Us fat guys never get a break...
    :D

    tp
     
    Terry, Apr 7, 2020
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel


    Thank you Blair. I wish some US dealers carried the T3. The shipping from the UK is a large portion of the price of the brush.


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    clint64, Apr 7, 2020
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  3. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    timabababaluka, Apr 7, 2020
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Blair.


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    clint64, Apr 7, 2020
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  5. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Out of curiosity, is it that you aren't a fan of barbershop-y scents, or that you're happy with what you currently have and curiosity isn't enough to get you adding more?

    Personally, I passed it over initially when I saw the word "powdery" in some of the reviews, but I hear people say the same thing about Clubman, and I like Clubman.
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 7, 2020
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  6. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    :D
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 7, 2020
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  7. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    April 7
    Shavette Shave #35”

    Gear
    • Razor: Max Headroom Focus R21
    • Blade: GSB (1)
    • Brush: Semogue Boar
    • Soap: Stirling Texas on Fire
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops (AS only)
    • AS: Clubman Original with a single Frost Drop added
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented
    20200407_123504-01.jpeg

    The Shave...
    I’m going to have to do the Pipe and Drum Challenge to Iron Butterfly’s In a Godda Da Vida if I can’t find a way to cut down on my shave time. The good news is the shave was considerably closer today. Definitely presentable (even the chin), and a true CCS with parts of me at DFS levels. Obviously my technique has improved overnight. Or possibly it was shave gnomes. Or perhaps the brand new Gillette Silver Blue blade that I used instead of a 2nd-shave Bic Chrome had something to do with it. Naw, probably it was shave gnomes.

    I was also able to cover more ground with each stroke than yesterday, though I’m still struggling a bit on the neck. It took me just as long to shave, however, because I was slowing down and focusing on it, but I’m repeating strokes less, and that’s likely to keep irritation at bay, and eventually shave some time also.

    It’s looking like a terrific Tuesday

    35 down, 65 to go!
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 7, 2020
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  8. Brian Distance

    Brian Distance Well-Known Member

    My SOTD for the coming weeks during the Covid-19 quarantine here in NYC:

    Result: A very smooth, close, and comfortable shave.
    Pre-shave: Olive oil and other natural oils.
    Post shave: Lavender and other oils.
    Razor: Darwin "Adjustable"
    Blade: Personna 74
     
    Brian Distance, Apr 7, 2020
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Maggards carries them, Clint. Currently out of stock on the T3 though.
     
    jluc, Apr 7, 2020
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  10. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Awesome shave, Brian--I had to look up the Darwin, seeing as I had never heard of it before. Really cool, sir :D
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 7, 2020
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  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Congrats on the overnight progress, Tim!
     
    jluc, Apr 7, 2020
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  12. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Thanks, Jim! Those kooky shave gnomes working their magic, once again ;)
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 7, 2020
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Welcome to the Crew, Brian!
    My name is Jim.
    Just so you know, we love pictures!
     
    jluc, Apr 7, 2020
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Tim..:D
     
    brit, Apr 7, 2020
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shave and pic Tim,keep it up..do yourself one favor..leave the bagpipes in the closet..:D
     
    brit, Apr 7, 2020
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  16. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Wow what wonderful shaves I've seen.
    Hope I got to them all.
    Sorry if I missed anyone.
    Nice stuff!
    tp
     
    Terry, Apr 7, 2020
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Terry..:)
     
    brit, Apr 7, 2020
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    It's because I don't need any more soaps. I have enough to last me 5 years. If I was your age, then it would be a different story. I don't want to buy soaps that I may not be able to finish. I have not tried every scent that is available, but there are very few soaps that I wouldn't purchase such as CF Midnight Stag or Stirling's Texas on Fire.
     
    Trigger, Apr 7, 2020
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice shave Tim!
     
    Trigger, Apr 7, 2020
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    it's just not logical Jim.. images (14).jpg ..:D
     
    Last edited: Apr 7, 2020
    brit, Apr 7, 2020
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