July 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Primotenore, Jun 30, 2020.

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What are your shaves going to look like in July?

  1. Nothing but the finest gear for my shaves.

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    32.1%

  2. Actually, I am a Barbarian, so I’ll shave with whatever I want!

    20 vote(s)
    71.4%

  3. Who was Julius Caesar, really?

    5 vote(s)
    17.9%

  4. Who made the salad?

    5 vote(s)
    17.9%

  5. I don’t answer polls, they’re all fixed.

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    10.7%

  6. I don’t recognize this thread, am I on the correct website?

    3 vote(s)
    10.7%

  7. We don’t need no stinking polls. (That’s for you, Paul)

    5 vote(s)
    17.9%
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  1. brit

    brit in a box

    saturday sneak peek..
    20200710_125258_edited.jpg
     
    brit, Jul 10, 2020
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    hello gents.had a bit of a meltdown the other night.erased some stuff,deleted other stuff.jobs gone and wife is away.still have income so that's good.no issue.but feel like i have lost purpose a little.i just wanted to thank you all for being here.helped my sanity a great deal.i know things will improve.but it came to a head.i am grateful for your friendship..just wanted to say that..cheers..:eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Jul 10, 2020
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  3. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Been some meltdowns at casa de baluka as well--covid fallout has been creating tears and tension with the extended family. The last week or so has been busy and particularly unpleasant. TSD does wonders for my sanity--30DC in particular. Solid people provide solid footing, and you are a part of that for me as well--thanks for all you do, and keep on keeping on. :)
     
    timabababaluka, Jul 10, 2020
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  4. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    Tomorrow the patient will be recovered.
    The artisan told me It's an easy fix.
    I'm confident.

    Yes, I know.
    It was my fault.
    Actually.
    :p
     
    ischiapp, Jul 10, 2020
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  5. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    That's fantastic news! I tend to like my stuff to look "lived in", but a brush like that I'd want to keep pristine ;) :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jul 10, 2020
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Tim.i am grateful.being me i keep it inside but it came out.i know we are all going through stuff but stiff upper lip only goes so far.i appreciate your kind words..:)
     
    brit, Jul 10, 2020
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  7. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    My friend is a perfectionist.
    The repair has just a cosmetic target.
    Something about to prevent color changing of the wood in the spot.
    The Olive wood has no problem with water, but it gets dark.
    It's about the natural oil in the wood.
    He said.
     
    ischiapp, Jul 10, 2020
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  8. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Continuing prayers for you, Gary. TSD is my home forum, and I always look forward to sharing and reading updates. After finally joining the 30DC last month, the enjoyment I get from the optimism, friendship and comradery here is just on another level. Thanks, Gary for being a part of that.
     
    Droo78, Jul 10, 2020
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  9. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Minnesota is known for its friendly demeanor. And yes, @wristwatchb, Clubman is still in my life, but I need to splash it on my FOREHEAD as well as face&neck...Mask kinda blocks things.
     
    blondblue, Jul 10, 2020
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Andrew.i enjoy our conversations.:eatdrink047:.glad you are here..:)
     
    brit, Jul 10, 2020
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  11. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Friday's Shave

    1959 Gillette Fatboy (E4)
    Gillette SP Black (2)
    Omega 11126
    Mitchell's Wool Fat
    Irisch Moos

    Late shave today as I missed my morning window. After failing to remember my usual Fat Friday last week, I made sure to get it in today. The lather today from MWF was on par with some of the best I have gotten from it before. Since I haven't used it in two weeks, I decided to bloom the puck while in the shower, and that seemed to help. Excellent, relaxing 2 passes for a DFS finish. Irisch Moos as the closer is one of the favorites in my collection.

    SOTD 07.10.2020.jpg
     
    Droo78, Jul 10, 2020
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome fat friday shave Andrew..continuing the tradition in fine order..:)
     
    brit, Jul 10, 2020
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  13. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Gary! It was a good one today.
     
    Droo78, Jul 10, 2020
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  14. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks gentlemen!
     
    wristwatchb, Jul 10, 2020
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  15. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Gary. Back soon. :)
     
    wristwatchb, Jul 10, 2020
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  16. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Gorgeous photo, Andrew! Can’t beat a Fatboy Wool Fat Friday shave! Blooming works well for bowl lathering the Fat! A nice dry paste is the way to go for face lathering!
     
    jgreenepa, Jul 10, 2020
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  17. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Hope continual improvement is the theme for both you and Kathy, my friend. Prayers continue unabated!
     
    jgreenepa, Jul 10, 2020
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  18. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Awesome Fat Friday shave, Andrew, and a fantastic photo! :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jul 10, 2020
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  19. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    July 10
    The Emperor Strikes Back

    Gear
    • Razor: Linuxguile Lupo
    • Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (6)--man, will the shaves ever stop?
    • Brush: The JOmegan Boar
    • Soap: Stirling Texas on Fire (prepared and chilled with ice water)
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Avon Wild Country (1 Frost Drop)
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented--called an audible and opted not to use the balm today, seeing as I just didn’t feel I needed it.
      • Called a 2nd audible and applied 1 small drop to a slightly wet hand. Because I wanted to.
    20200710_135127-01.jpeg

    The Shave
    Started shave stick to face, and lathered from there. I’ve been getting solid results doing it this way for the past week, and really enjoy it. Turns out my face isn’t quite as sensitive as I thought. I will probably go back to bowl lathering Stirling soaps simply because it’s easier and less messy when you’ve got a softish soap in a shave stick. If this was a triple milled soap, I’d definitely be applying shave stick directly to face, though.

    3 passes with nary a touch up. These days, that tends to mean BBS if I’m using one of my 3 DE’s. No irritation.

    Enjoy your weekend, everybody! :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jul 10, 2020
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  20. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Chilling TexasOnFire with ice water. You might as well say "I love you, I never want to see your face again!" :Animatedfrozensmily:I see you're calling audibles now also(I'm known to).
     
    blondblue, Jul 10, 2020
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