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.....

    Amazing photo and gear, Jim! Don't know how a synthetic cooling agent differs from menthol, but anything that comes with a warning label most definitely falls into the spirit of a Menthol Monday shave as far as I'm concerned :D

    Looking at the art work on the soap has me wondering if this is an homage to Dan Simmons' Novel The Terror. If so, the good folks at B&M seem to lean towards a Gothic horror type of vibe.
     
    timabababaluka, May 25, 2020
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  2. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    May-Hem 2020
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    Williams~~Mondial~~Game Changer/Gillette Platinum~~Aqua Velva
    What's the opposite of mayhem?
    Answer: The above-pictured set-up.
    Finally finished yet another puck of vintage Williams, but have no fear, my friends,
    Primo is well-stocked with his favorite, vintage soap. Well, I have a few and Williams
    is simply amongst them.
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    Once again, I went with a boar brush. Honestly, when I consider the moolah I have poured out
    over the years on some admittedly gorgeous Badger brushes, I think how I could have
    purchased a $30 Mondial and been completely satisfied.
    Let this be a lesson to you :whacky024: 's.
    Third and final shave with the Gillette Platinum. I am not pushing my luck with this blade.
    Together with the Game Changer, I got a superlative shave, baby smooth and without issue.
    J.B. Williams Aqua Velva for the win.
    :happy036:    ​
     
    Primotenore, May 25, 2020
    #5702
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Tim!
    I don't know how the synthetic cooling agent works either. It is nice though that I get the chilling effect of menthol without the scent or the watering eyes.

    Oh, and B&M spells it Gothique.
    Great shave, Joseph! Congrats finishing off the Williams!
     
    jluc, May 25, 2020
    #5703
    jgreenepa, Primotenore, timabababaluka and 4 others like this.
  4. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Yea, I might have to watch my face.
     
    myles wilson, May 25, 2020
    #5704
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  5. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Awesome Shave!
     
    myles wilson, May 25, 2020
    #5705
    jgreenepa, Primotenore, Trigger and 4 others like this.
  6. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Joseph,good morning..
     
    brit, May 25, 2020
    #5706
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Looking good Patrick.
     
    clint64, May 25, 2020
    #5707
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking photo and shave Jim. I enjoy using the Terrorade cooling drops.
     
    clint64, May 25, 2020
    #5708
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Looking good Mark. I remember that brush. Glad to see you're still enjoying it.
     
    clint64, May 25, 2020
    #5709
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  10. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Fantastic report and results, Paul--how about a three-peat? :D
     
    timabababaluka, May 25, 2020
    #5710
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

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    menthol monday
    1930 new lc federal set/tech handle
    7 oclock blue
    wcs synthetic
    m and m gael laoch-mentholated

    good morning gents,loaded a 7 oclock blue in the seldom used federal new lc,fabulous lather built by the wcs synthetic,2+ smooth passes for a near bbs.matching aftershave to finish.inspired by the creed viking scent-mentholated..awesome.have a fine Memorial Day everyone.
     
    brit, May 25, 2020
    #5711
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on finishing the soap Primo. Great looking shave.
     
    clint64, May 25, 2020
    #5712
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.nice stuff..:)
     
    brit, May 25, 2020
    #5713
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  14. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Wonderful photo and set up, Mark--love that brush! :D
     
    timabababaluka, May 25, 2020
    #5714
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    cool new lc shave Neal..
     
    brit, May 25, 2020
    #5715
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Patrick..
     
    brit, May 25, 2020
    #5716
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  17. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Awesome shave and buzz, Joe! A great way to start the Memorial Day :D

    I've said it already, but it bears repeating--that Catacomb is awesome!
     
    timabababaluka, May 25, 2020
    #5717
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave Myles..
     
    brit, May 25, 2020
    #5718
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  19. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    May 25th
    .68 Gamechanger JAWS w Wizamet (1)
    APShaveCo SynBad /Poculi
    Fine L'Orange Noir SS
    Thayers
    M-bombed Stirling Arkadia AS
    IMG_4850.jpg Changed out the Merkur for another blade that I've neglected lately. The Wizamet, however, is an outstanding blade and I've probably neglected it for the simple reason that I'm on my last tuck. Oh well, lots of good blades out there (most of them from St Petes, fwiw:)).
    Kept going with the JAWS, whipped up a great lather in one of my favourite scents and had 3 excellent passes. Buffed a bit on my neck, paid for it with a touch of irritation, but was rewarded with complete smoothness. As Keith would say, Epic.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, May 25, 2020
    #5719
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Love the colors Gary.
     
    clint64, May 25, 2020
    #5720
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