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. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Sunday’s Shave

    Gillette Tech (NDC Post War)
    Gillette Platinum (2)
    Proraso Red Preshave
    Omega 11126 Boar
    Dickinson’s Witch Hazel
    Proraso Red Shaving Soap
    Proraso Red Aftershave

    I’ve been occupied for most of the day so this is just a quick drop in report. I’ll try to catch up later.

    3 passes this morning with the Gillette Tech provided a comfy BBS- result and no irritation or mishaps. The skin feels very soft and the awesome Sandalwood scent still lingers.

    This Proraso Red set was my first complete matching set. After beginning the traditional wet shaving routine, and using up about 95% of my first shave soap (Col Conk Bay Rum), I started looking for something else for a restock. I really loved this way of shaving, but at that point I was still looking at this as a way to save money. I still had one brush and one razor. After using the Proraso Red, I started spending time on the forums. From there the dominoes started falling and I found myself in the rabbit hole and it became a hobby as well.

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  2. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    Nice shave Jim! I love the orange, or is that more of a peach?
     
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool.looking forward to your new creations.:)
     
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome tech/proraso red shave Andrew..fine stuff..hard to beat the basics..:)
     
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  5. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    Nice shave Andrew! Joining the forums was my downfall too. It sure makes the hobby more fun but saving money goes right out the window.

    And Proraso Green was my first full shave set.
     
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  6. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Thanks Gary!
     
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  7. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Beautiful shave Clint
     
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  8. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Superb shave Blair.
     
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  9. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Oh that is beautiful.
     
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  10. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Nice good parts to the shave and finish with the juice.
     
  11. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Jeff
     
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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you Clint.
     
  13. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Jim. The brisket was delicious.
     
  14. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Beautiful shave Jim
     
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  15. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Cool shave Terry.
     
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  16. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Hah! I know my limitations, Evan! Even though I’m an engineer, I never did well with fabrication. My field was operations research. Lathes are just too far out of my comfort zone, besides I’m always ready for one of your brush creations. :D
     
  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    It looks to be in very nice condition. However, I wouldn't have purchased a square point for a first razor because it is hard enough to learn how to shave with a round point as a novice straight shaver. I would mute the point so that you won't stick yourself with it, otherwise you will cut yourself very badly. Good luck with it Myles.
     
  18. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great Proraso Tech shave, Andrew! Sounds like you’re on the BBS train to stay! :happy088:
     
  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I just saw his post Gary! I told him a square point isn't a good idea for a novice straight shaver to learn. I suggested he mute the point because he will badly cut himself otherwise.
     
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    i have a silly question Joe.would one have a choice of straights ie round point etc back when these were new?
     
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