June 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, May 31, 2020.

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Your plan for June?

  1. I'm gonna rock a RULE!

    2 vote(s)
    7.4%

  2. Basic razors are my plan. Keep it simple, keep it real.

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%

  3. Basic aftershaves and shave cream soap. Keep it simple, keep it real.

    5 vote(s)
    18.5%

  4. Basic everything! Keep it simple, keep it real.

    7 vote(s)
    25.9%

  5. I'm just waiting for more cookies. Keep it simple, keep it sweet!

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%

  6. I'm just waiting for more ice cream. Keep it simple, keep it cold!

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%

  7. I'm going to shave. With some gear. Just keeping on like I always do.

    16 vote(s)
    59.3%
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  1. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Awesome shave and report, Blair. The Rex on '6'--you don't play around, sir! :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jun 26, 2020
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  2. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Wonderful pics and lather, Joseph :D

    I wonder what causes the "chunky soup" effect. Reminds me a bit of Joe's @Trigger struggle with his Cryogen.
     
    timabababaluka, Jun 26, 2020
    #5922
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  3. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Great shave, gear and report, Joe! Enjoy the boys night out :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jun 26, 2020
    #5923
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  4. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Terrific shave, Joe!
    Enjoy your father and son time!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jun 26, 2020
    #5924
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe..well worth acquiring imo..:)
     
    brit, Jun 26, 2020
    #5925
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  6. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    June 26
    DE Day

    Gear
    • Razor: The Slim Jim (9)
    • Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)--5 or so years ago I read a glowing review of these by The Leisure Guy. I endorse that review. They make me break out into poorly written haiku:
      Dark, jagged peak bound
      In iridium smoothness
      Of the glassy lake      ​
      Could be worse--some days I break out into song ;)
    • Brush: Semogue Boar
    • Soap: Stirling Texas on Fire prepared and chilled with ice water, 6 Frost Drops added--like a campfire on a brisk mountain morning
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Clubman Original (1 Frost Drop)
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented
    20200626_100205-01.jpeg

    The Shave
    I thought I’d push myself and shoot for a 2 pass shave, XTG/XTG, no half pass, minimal touch ups only, and just take whatever I ended up with.

    BBS.

    I ended up with a BBS shave. Still trying to wrap my head around that. I attribute part of it to the 2nd pass where some of the strokes fell somewhere in between XTG and ATG. I partially cheated there.

    The other part I attribute to the Polsilver Super Iridium blade. It really is a fantastic blade. Joseph’s @Primotenore focus inspired me to actually use these blades instead of sitting on my tuck like a dragon hoarding a treasure that it will never truly use or enjoy. I suppose that goes with any cherished shave items: just use the darned things--whatever they are.

    You made it, everybody--happy Friday! :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jun 26, 2020
    #5926
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Tim.it appears less drying on the post face feel than tobs sandalwood.was very slick..but i may have just built a wetter lather.
     
    brit, Jun 26, 2020
    #5927
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    :happy097:.very true..
     
    brit, Jun 26, 2020
    #5928
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave Tim..have a great weekend..
     
    brit, Jun 26, 2020
    #5929
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Terrific shave, Tim!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jun 26, 2020
    #5930
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  11. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Thank you, Gary--you too! :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jun 26, 2020
    #5931
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  12. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Thank you, Jim! :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jun 26, 2020
    #5932
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Yes!!! Fantastic ahave Tim! Slim adjustable on setting 9 is the only way to go. I have a Semogue Badger and I find it ok. How is the Semogue boar? If you have an Onega boar, then how does it compare to your Semogue?
     
    Trigger, Jun 26, 2020
    #5933
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  14. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Sorry for my absence but I'm doing so rearranging in the house again. Here's Wednesday's shave and today's. Had to finally bin the first Astra blue . Man I will miss that blade ...sigh.
    20200626_165613.jpg
    20200626_165337.jpg
     
    9nein9, Jun 26, 2020
    #5934
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great shaves and pictures, Patrick!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jun 26, 2020
    #5935
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    fine shaves and pics Patrick..
     
    brit, Jun 26, 2020
    #5936
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Awesome shave Tim.


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    clint64, Jun 26, 2020
    #5937
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  18. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thanks guys !!
     
    9nein9, Jun 26, 2020
    #5938
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Awesome shaves Patrick!
     
    Trigger, Jun 26, 2020
    #5939
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Two great looking shaves Patrick.


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    clint64, Jun 26, 2020
    #5940
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