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. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Mission accomplished, Clint.
     
    Primotenore, May 20, 2020
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  2. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    I knew it would, Clint. :)
    Soft out of the gate and only gets softer but never loses its backbone. The PERFECT boar knot.
     
    Primotenore, May 20, 2020
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  3. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    blondblue, May 20, 2020
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  4. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Very thorough report Jeff. I am sure you will figure out how to get the most out of this razor. The splash probably brought a nice closure to a somewhat mundane shave with the razor/blade combination. Good luck tomorrow.
     
    JACarbone, May 20, 2020
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  5. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I just don't know....perhaps too much pressure on what turned out to be a shaving cream soap(as opposed to shave soap). It was the first SECOND of the first pass.
     
    blondblue, May 20, 2020
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  6. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Fabulous shaveJoe. I love my boar brushes. The boar whipped up a nice Williams lather for me as well. I am not familiar with this version of Aramis.
     
    JACarbone, May 20, 2020
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  7. hins2jw0

    hins2jw0 Well-Known Member

    Wednesday May 20th SOTD

    Delayed post from this morning's shave post ER night shift. I was really tired and just went to bed afterward. It was a wonderful 3 pass shave - the Hawk V3 OC took down 3 days of growth admirably. My face still feels nice. Happy shaves all.

    Josh IMG_20200520_071934.jpg

    Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk
     
    hins2jw0, May 20, 2020
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  8. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    And now Tim as you can see in SOTD, I just changed my mind. Not because of the Bill Neumann, but some very warm days are coming up-time for the cool stuff.
     
    blondblue, May 20, 2020
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    are you going to try straights after your shavette 100?
     
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    brit, May 20, 2020
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Joseph..good afternoon..
     
    brit, May 20, 2020
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    You were right. I think the Mondial boar might be the perfect balance of diameter, loft and softness
     
    clint64, May 20, 2020
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  12. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

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    Old School Classic Shave.

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Double Duck Goldenedge
    Brush: Jayruh 410 with Omega #48 Boar
    Lather: Williams Mug Soap
    Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
    Additional Care:
    Barbero Alum Block
    Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
    Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

    Prior to my morning workout, I added some water to Williams mug soap in my alter-ego mug “Grumpy”.

    The @Jayruh Boar#410, recently acquired, whipped up a thick lather in the bowl following a 20-25 second load.
    I opted to use a straight for this shave. Most times when I use the Williams soap the razor of choice is a DE or SE.

    The Double Duck was due up next in the straight razor rotation. Despite of being concern with the slickness factor or the Williams when compared with some of the other artisan soaps that I use, the razor soap combination gave me a wonderful three pass shave without an incidents of cuts, weepers or irritation. A great three pass shave.

    The alum block affirmed the quality of this shave with its silent approval.

    The witch hazel, AV and balm were the icing on a fabulous iced water shave. I was feeling and smelling good for my trip to school to clean out some things from my work area.
     
    JACarbone, May 20, 2020
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool Jason..i believe they stopped all razor production around 1954..?haven't seen any techs dated newer than y-3 or 4.the 1932 patent ran out.anything newer boxed from montreal has been a made in england razor.
     
    brit, May 20, 2020
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  14. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    What cool stuff do you have in mind?
     
    JACarbone, May 20, 2020
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shave and pic Joe..
     
    brit, May 20, 2020
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  16. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Excellent shave! Hope you are now well rested.
     
    JACarbone, May 20, 2020
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  17. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Very nice looking shave
     
    JACarbone, May 20, 2020
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  18. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Skin Bracer for tomorrow, my first try at the Stoylin Glacial Lime Fri, and haven't yet decided on Sat. 83 degrees for Fri.
     
    blondblue, May 20, 2020
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Joe.
     
    clint64, May 20, 2020
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joseph..:)
     
    brit, May 20, 2020
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