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

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  3. Who was Julius Caesar, really?

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  4. Who made the salad?

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

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

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

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  1. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you Gary and Jim!
     
    Trigger, Jul 22, 2020
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  2. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    I’m trying to imagine the shave lineup. Nice results for a quick shave, Joseph!
     
    Droo78, Jul 22, 2020
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  3. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    My Merkur Slant would be a two piece in that aspect. The inner barrel stays put inside.
     
    Droo78, Jul 22, 2020
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  4. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Nice shave, Joe! I’ll sometimes do like you and apply a final lather just to sit on my face while cleaning out my brush. Not sure of the benefit, if any, but I enjoy it.
     
    Droo78, Jul 22, 2020
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  5. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Joe! The Repeater gave a great shave today.
     
    Droo78, Jul 22, 2020
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  6. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Excellent gear and shave, Keith.


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    Droo78, Jul 22, 2020
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  7. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Awesome shave, Joe! Are you able to mold the gelatinous soap into a shape that will hold? Or is it just a blob-like mess?
     
    Droo78, Jul 22, 2020
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    that's correct,just like the merkur 34c/hd.the merkurs will come apart for servicing if needed.they have a clip inside holding the parts together.the gillettes are crimped..
     
    brit, Jul 22, 2020
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  9. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Andrew! I probably could, but there isn't that much left to warrant it. I did a trial run with the new puck of Cryogen. I used the same new technique, but used my Semogue OC Super Badger Brush. I drenched my face with the brush so that I looked like a drowned rat. Lol! Got all the excess water out of the brush and lightly dotted the soap maybe 2x with the brush tips. I have to say that I got 3 passes of lather! Now, it wasn't luxurious, but it was enough to be able to shave. I believe if I do this everytime with this new puck of Cryogen, then I will have very minimal amount of water to make another gelatinous mess and also make the soap last a lot longer. I will be using the new puck on my Friday Fantastic shave. I will dot the soap 3x instead of 2 to give me more lather. I have decided to use my second largest straight. It will be my vintage Wostenholm 15/16 near wedge. I bought it last year and I have hardly used it so it's about time that I bring her out.
     
    Trigger, Jul 23, 2020
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    i will say that kootenay blue soap and splash is absolutely fantastic..most impressed..
     
    brit, Jul 23, 2020
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  11. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    Thanks, Joe.
    Yes, is a nice summer scent.
    Very natural ... on the zesty side.
     
    ischiapp, Jul 23, 2020
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  12. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    SOTD 20200723 Grecia
    by IschiaPP @ Forio
    •••
    Nero Ardesia Luxury Shaving "Guerra di Piero"
    Finest Badger HD, 24x55x110mm
    ---
    KEPKINH Frosty Lemon
    Κερκινη V3 by βeecosmetics
    Sample by Luc68@ilRasoio
    ---
    Colonial Razors "The General V1"
    Aluminium 6061, Black Anodized B1, 44g, 50x96mm
    ---
    Sapphoo Red #20
    Kai Captain Titan Mild MG ProTouch Replica
    Sample by klopp@ilRasoio
    •••
    #Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
    #ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan
    [​IMG]
    Full size:
    https://i.imgur.com/Z5WxAeg.jpg
    Soundtrack:
    The Cranberries - Dreams
    ​
     
    ischiapp, Jul 23, 2020
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Fun picture, Pierpaolo!

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    jluc, Jul 23, 2020
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  14. ischiapp

    ischiapp New Product Bloodhound

    Thanks, Jim.
    I love samplicity.
    :p
     
    ischiapp, Jul 23, 2020
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  15. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Blair!
    My routine is fairly basic anyway. I don't do pre-shave, or the hot towel treatment, etc. I load up some soap, face lather and shave. Most days a fairly relaxed approach for lathering and shaving is taken. On days where time is of the essence, the "speed dial" gets turned up a bit.

    Most days after the shave itself, the remaining lather in the brush gets put on the face for a few minutes. Sometimes aftershave is used, sometimes not. That's not dependent on time saving, since it takes all of ten seconds to open a bottle and splash some on. It's just whether I feel like it or not. Many soaps have such great post-shave properties on their own.

    As I mentioned in a post the other day, cart razors and goo worked fine for me. Getting into traditional shaving was more of a curiosity, and about learning a new skill for me. I'm glad that making the switch proved beneficial for your shaves, though. It seems that lots of guys didn't get along well with carts.
     
    FaceScraper, Jul 23, 2020
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    July 23rd
    Razor: Feather AS-D2
    Blade: Kai Stainless (1)
    Brush: Grizzly Bay Veratrum
    Pre-shave: PAA Rabid Banana Cube
    Soap: PAA Et Tu
    PAA Galactic witch hazel
    PAA unscented Star Jelly
    AS: PAA Et Tu

    Good morning!

    Super shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Light tickle from the alum.

    Went with a Kai blade in the AS-D2 this morning. I felt there was a bit more blade feel and maybe a slightly bigger sweet spot. Not a huge difference and it could be my imagination but an awesome shave nonetheless.

    Have a great day!

    [​IMG]

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    jluc, Jul 23, 2020
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  17. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thanks, gents. :)
     
    Primotenore, Jul 23, 2020
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  18. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Shave gear fit for a King...or even an Emperor. Veddy nice, Keith.
     
    Primotenore, Jul 23, 2020
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  19. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thanks, Joe. I am limiting my coffee to about 450ml/day. I am also eschewing the half & half...:(
     
    Primotenore, Jul 23, 2020
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  20. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Glad you have the soap worked out, Joe.
     
    Primotenore, Jul 23, 2020
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