May 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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What will you be "mixing up" in May?

  1. Razors I rarely/never use

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%

  2. Blades I rarely/never use

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  3. Soaps I rarely/never use

    6 vote(s)
    20.0%

  4. Brushes I rarely/never use

    2 vote(s)
    6.7%

  5. A combination of everything just thrown together like a salad!

    15 vote(s)
    50.0%

  6. Who said you could suggest a salad?! We eat cookies here!!!

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%

  7. Gonna PIF some stuff and try to win some PIF'd stuff to replace it!

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  8. I miss Chris's intros with only two questions. This is just ridiculous!! Sheesh!

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%
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  1. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Fantastic photos and report, Joseph! What an awesome lineup, and the lather you are coaxing out of that vintage Williams is most impressive--glorious sheen :D
     
    timabababaluka, May 7, 2020
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very, very nice shave and pic Jim!
     
    Trigger, May 7, 2020
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Joe!
     
    jluc, May 7, 2020
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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Nice shave, Blair. I am a little surprised that A&E can use, or would use, the name Tabac.
     
    Primotenore, May 7, 2020
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Terrific shave and pic Clint! Have a nice day!
     
    Trigger, May 7, 2020
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  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you, James.
     
    Primotenore, May 7, 2020
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  7. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    You've got a phenomenal theme going on there, Gary--Deep Blue... everything! :D

    That Senator is gorgeous and efficient--so unlike many of the political senators we have here south of your border ;)
     
    timabababaluka, May 7, 2020
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Sorry about the cut Paul.
     
    Trigger, May 7, 2020
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  9. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Lovely photo, Jim! Glad to see the CX 316L is back in the rotation. I think a soap where you smell mostly peppermint instead of the lavender is optimal. Besides, you've got that Fine Lavender AS to chase it ;)

    It's nice to see Soap Commander getting a little more play these days--I definitely have to grab another tub!
     
    timabababaluka, May 7, 2020
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  10. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    It should be automatic that you should always obtain a tracking number, especially when something is shipped from Europe.
     
    Trigger, May 7, 2020
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  11. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    May 7th

    Razor:Valet AutoStrop
    Blade: Feather FHS (7)
    Brush: Simpson X3 Best Badger
    PS: Proraso Red
    SS: Mickey Lee Soapworks Colonia De Agrumi
    AS: Stetson Cooling Moisture

    Anotther 2 pass DFS shave. It's not completely fair as I usually do 3 passes each shave, but this is the most shaves I have ever done with one blade. It's not as sharp as a fresh Feather, but it's not grabing or pulling. Stopping does shine up the bevel's leading edge. So I think its a factor. I still have a long way to go.

    PSX_20200507_075750.jpg

    I cut the initial wedge on my homemade blades. Probably cut the jimps and engrave them tonight. After that the next step is heat treating and grinding.

    Obviously one is turning out to be the practice piece, but the other is turning out pretty well.

    PSX_20200507_080016.jpg
     
    MrEE, May 7, 2020
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  12. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Beautiful photo, Clint--the swirls on that brush are hypnotic... gorgeous! :D
     
    timabababaluka, May 7, 2020
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Wonderful shave Blair! The vanilla scent must be awesome!
     
    Trigger, May 7, 2020
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  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Tim!
    I have three SC soaps. Wisdom, Vision and Fortitude. Fortitude is my favorite and one of the best scents in my collection of soaps and aftershaves.
    I agree, Joe.
     
    jluc, May 7, 2020
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  15. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Beautiful shave and a nice pic Maestro! Have a terrific day!
     
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    Trigger, May 7, 2020
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  16. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Great report, Paul! Sorry about the cut, though.

    With all my larger-opening AS bottles, I keep my index finger over the opening, tip the bottle upside down, and quickly lift and replace my finger from the opening (like giving it a quick tap)--a few of those usually gives me the amount I want :D
     
    timabababaluka, May 7, 2020
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nicely done, Evan!
    I can't wait to see the finished razor!
     
    jluc, May 7, 2020
    #1597
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Veddy nice shave Evan! You have made excellent progress on the blades!
     
    Trigger, May 7, 2020
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  19. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Wonderful shave, Evan! Hope the stropping at least nets you some passable shaves as the month rolls on.

    Both of those razors look fantastic! Can't wait to see the future updates :D
     
    timabababaluka, May 7, 2020
    #1599
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  20. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    It's pretty hard to stay ahead of this group. ;)
     
    MrEE, May 7, 2020
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