August 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Primotenore, Jul 31, 2020.

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How are you going to make AUgust your gold medal month?

  1. I am going to choose only the gear that gives me my best shaves.

    4 vote(s)
    20.0%

  2. I am going to experiment with different gear to discover my gold medal shaves.

    4 vote(s)
    20.0%

  3. I am going to use any gear I want, because I can get a gold medal shave from anything.

    14 vote(s)
    70.0%

  4. I am actually allergic to gold, so I am going to go for platinum medal shaves.

    1 vote(s)
    5.0%

  5. I am going to use Gold Medal flour and bake cookies, which have been noticeably absent recently.

    7 vote(s)
    35.0%
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  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    August 17, 2020
    Karve with D Plate
    Feather
    Simpson CH2 Synthetic
    RR “The Dead Sea”
    Shave Soap & Aftershave

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    Whew. It's Monday already. Asha is a loaded up for her return drive to Tampa. We went from a full house to empty nesters in a matter of days. It was fun to have both girls here for a few weeks at least. I went with RR The Dead Sea soap this afternoon. I found out the labels on the soap are not waterproof so I decided to remove a small amount of the soap and bowl lather. You have to protect the label for the photos after all. ;) The "Soap Destroyer" did a wonderful job bowl lathering as well. Three passes and touch ups ended in a drama free BBS shave. A splash of The Dead Sea aftershave and I think I am ready for the day. At least I am smooth shaven and smell good. I hope everyone has a great Monday.
     
    clint64, Aug 17, 2020
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Joe. Swati did treat me pretty well on this trip. I have wanted to try the Four Roses Small batch but could not bring myself to buy a bottle. I am looking forward to giving it a try.
     
    clint64, Aug 17, 2020
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Wonderful shave and picture, Clint!
    The only non waterproof labels I've come across have been on samples. I'll keep that in mind should I pick up that set.

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    jluc, Aug 17, 2020
    #3543
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  4. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Excellent shave, Jim! I believe there is a Peach Cube now at PAA.
     
    Droo78, Aug 17, 2020
    #3544
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  5. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Excellent shave, Joseph. I hope the course bends your way today. ;)

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    Droo78, Aug 17, 2020
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Andrew!
    I have a mentholated Peach Cube on the way.


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    jluc, Aug 17, 2020
    #3546
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  7. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Superb shave, Clint! Hope you enjoy your Monday.
     
    Droo78, Aug 17, 2020
    #3547
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  8. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't think otherwise... ;)
     
    Droo78, Aug 17, 2020
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim. I never even thought of the label not being waterproof. However after about 10 uses I noticed the color and writing coming off the side. I guess I could just take the label off the side. That might be easier.


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    clint64, Aug 17, 2020
    #3549
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew. Happy Monday.


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    clint64, Aug 17, 2020
    #3550
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  11. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Kathy is a beautiful woman with a warm loving smile! You're a very fortunate fellow! I had more than 40 years with the love of my life! I'm happy that you are both so clearly devoted to each other! God bless the two of you!
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 17, 2020
    #3551
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  12. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Clearly, it stands for "One Of Paul's Absolute Best Shaves". (OOPABS). OOps, that doesn't look right.
     
    blondblue, Aug 17, 2020
    #3552
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  13. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Well, today's shave came CLOSE to "One of Paul's Absolute Best Shaves"(see #3552), but a cut got in the way. Not a bad one, just that it was THERE in the first place. Final of a threefer with the Central Texas Soaps Grandpa's Barbershop. 0:30 to load the Stoylin Pro-Handle. I was thinking-maybe it's no wonder this particular soap has the watery "solution" in the middle of the puck: It has the Bentonite Clay, and hasn't been used for a real long time, so the clay helps soften it up and.....(I don't know what I'm saying...need some help here). Anyway...2 solid passes-once again the cut happened on the first pass. It was at South Porcupine Alley. Cactus Nation went nice and smooth both passes. Finished with Clubman again. Since the cut was "manageable", let's give the shave a Super Duper Excellent.
     
    blondblue, Aug 17, 2020
    #3553
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  14. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Lovely shave, Maestro, with great photography and staging! Glad you're enjoying your GC! I'm looking forward to taking my new Tradere for a spin tomorrow. I'm also taking delivery of a natural jasper hone my son Ben recommended to complement the Naniwa 1000 and DMT 320K I've already taken delivery of. My honing lessons begin tomorrow. Hope you have a great day, even reeking of Clubman! ;)
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 17, 2020
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  15. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave, Paul! Maybe watch that pressure as you begin to reduce Cactus Nation! Have a great day, my friend!
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 17, 2020
    #3555
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  16. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    (Note: As a reminder to all, Greg took out the Bentonite Clay from his soaps shortly AFTER I bought the Grandpa's Barbershop.).
     
    blondblue, Aug 17, 2020
    #3556
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  17. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Joe! It was a decent shave, not one of my best, but acceptable.
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 17, 2020
    #3557
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  18. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Jeff. Y'know, it seems I've done real well down at Cactus. Porcupine gets the cuts&Knicks(both sides). But I'm glad I had just the one this time, and it was harmless.
     
    blondblue, Aug 17, 2020
    #3558
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  19. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave, Clint; can't beat a BBS! Glad the girls are settled! I remember those days. Mine have been out of the house for almost two decades. Love the blue handle on that brush! I'm too focused on razors to ever spend more than $50 for a brush. But it is fun to live vicariously through my buds in this great crew!
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 17, 2020
    #3559
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  20. ischiapp

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    ischiapp, Aug 17, 2020
    #3560
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