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. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Myles!
     
    jgreenepa, Apr 28, 2020
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  2. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Clint!
     
    jgreenepa, Apr 28, 2020
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  3. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you for the nice words, Gentlemen. Yes, Joseph, it isn’t bad for a replate.:)
    It’s been a long day, but I hope to respond adequately to your own excellent posts shortly.
     
    jtspartan, Apr 28, 2020
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  4. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Arko Adjustable April

    April 28
    Razor - 1960 (F4) Gillette Toggle (9)
    Blade - rapira-platinum-lux.jpg (1)
    Soap - Arko
    Brush - @Jayaruh #54
    Post - Alum

    Well, boys and girls, we're down to the last three shaves of Arko Adjustable April. Clearly I'll be sticking with Arko for those three days. And which adjustable to use for the final days? Gotta be the Toggle. I discovered a loose Rapira Platinum Lux blade in my cabinet while getting the razor so decided that would work fine. For the brush tonight, it's the JR54. Great looking and great synthetic knot. Whipped Arko into a frenzied lather. Toggle on 9, of course, and the Rapira PL was as smooth as silk. Three great passes and the baby is in the house and the alum was quiet. Just a slight touch of the Veg again because my wife thinks it's sexy. Yep, she's got good taste. Both in after shaves AND in men. :happy036:

    My other day off is tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it. This working a whole day in between days off....kind of wears you out fast! Have a great Wednesday!!

    April 28 2020.jpg ​
     
    NCoxSTL, Apr 28, 2020
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    fine toggle shave and pic Neal..enjoy your "day off"..
     
    brit, Apr 28, 2020
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  6. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Interesting that the brush took that long to break in, Keith. Great description of the scent as well!
    Glad to hear you’re getting the V3 figured out, Jim. Mine doesn’t look that nice!
    The scent sounds wonderful, Clint. I’m like that with the Maximo Gomez I used today- the scent is worth any level of functional performance.
    Perfect? Fantastic, Joseph.
    I enjoyed your Fougere rankings, Blair. If that Wholly Kaw scent is above SV for you, I need to run out and get some.
    Lovely greens, Gary. Good evening, sir!
    Classic!:happy097:
    Mmmm...Mentholated campfire! Awesome, Tim.
    Welcome to the Crew! I’m a fellow CL fan as well...
    The MonoBilt is on my Mt. Rushmore of vintages. Love it!
    Glad to hear you may get back to the office soon, Jim!
    Have a great holiday, Keith!
     
    jtspartan, Apr 28, 2020
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  7. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    :happy102:
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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  8. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Video out

     
    myles wilson, Apr 28, 2020
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  9. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Love reading about the Monobilt shaves, Jeff! Not a lot of them out there, so it's always a bit of a treat to see them featured here.

    Beautiful photo and great report, sir :D
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave Myles..bravo..good show.now i know who bought all the old spice stuff..;)
     
    brit, Apr 28, 2020
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave Myles..bravo..good show.now i know who bought all the old spice stuff..;)
     
    brit, Apr 28, 2020
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave Myles..bravo..good show.now i know who bought all the old spice stuff..;)
     
    brit, Apr 28, 2020
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Jason..
     
    brit, Apr 28, 2020
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  14. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Lol thank you Gary!
     
    myles wilson, Apr 28, 2020
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  15. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Good to hear from you, Jim. I had to take a week off as well--it's just been plain crazy. Fingers and toes crossed hoping things slow down for you. :)
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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  16. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    :happy102:

    I'm a menthol neophyte, so Frost Drops are probably more my speed for now. By the time I finish the 2nd half of the bottle, though... who knows?
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    there is therapy for that..;)..
     
    brit, Apr 28, 2020
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  18. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    What a fantastic way to prep for a week long vacation--beautiful razor and brush, Keith :D
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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  19. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    You know it! Used to wear Birkenstock Milanos with socks on a very regular basis in the late 80's and 90's...

    giphy.gif
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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  20. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Crud! I call everybody sir :ashamed001:
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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  21. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Yup, we are definitely the same age...:happy102:
     
    jtspartan, Apr 28, 2020
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  22. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    I've just been sprinkling paprika and salt over cut-up egg cartons... it's hard to tell the difference ;)
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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  23. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Thanks, Charlie! :D

    Skin stretching has been crucial for me in this process--there are hollows along my neck and jaw that a shavette could never reach otherwise. It's also been a game changer for my DE shaves as well. :)
     
    timabababaluka, Apr 28, 2020
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