October 30 Day/Rule Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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Will you be focusing on an Open Comb razor?

  1. Absolutely, I have them all shined up and ready for shaving.

    7 vote(s)
    29.2%
  2. I will mix it up, closed and open comb razors.

    8 vote(s)
    33.3%
  3. I haven't used a comb for many years.

    6 vote(s)
    25.0%
  4. I am a straight razor shaver, you open comb shavers don't know what you're missing.

    5 vote(s)
    20.8%
  5. If I use an open comb razor, will I finally get some cookies?

    12 vote(s)
    50.0%
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  1. brit

    brit in a box

    very nice Danny..:)
     
  2. Mattay

    Mattay Active Member

    Sooo

    Got a question after my first try

    First of all I don’t know if it was a good idea to use the oneblade before after all, cause then it means I have to get really close and I still don’t have the technique for that.

    And I couldn’t really shave as I wanted because my soap would get dry on my face after some time, so after a few tries I thought it was best I stop for today

    That’s my question right here : do you know why the soap would get dry ? Maybe not enough water on my brush or something

    I will try again tomorrow morning
     
    Last edited: Oct 3, 2020
  3. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Joe..cool razor..:cool:
     
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    brit in a box

  5. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    It’s really not an OC, but rather a midway option, but who cares, Angelo! I hope your shave went well! I enjoy shaving with mine!
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Jeff..cool brush..:cool:
     
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  7. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Andrew! Daniel inspired me to go into the cellar and dig up my old photo gear! I used it actively from the 70s through 2012.
     
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  8. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Gary! I really like it! Great head shaving brush!
     
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  9. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Saturday's Shave
    #OCtober


    AutoStrop B1
    GEM S/S PTFE (1)
    Grizzly Bay 'Crimson Tide' Custom Brush
    Old Spice Shaving Cream
    Alum
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Old Spice Aftershave

    With my full shaving den available to me, I was able to join the OCtober focus today with my oldest open comb razor.
    Just 2 passes with the AutoStrop B1 provided a very close near BBS result. I did finish with two nicks though, one just under the nose and one in the middle of my chin. The combination of a fresh GEM PTFE blade and not respecting the efficiency of this razor led to me being a bit careless. The alum, witch hazel and aftershave closed up the nicks quickly however.

    Roll Tide!

    SOTD 10.03.2020.jpg
     
  10. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    :thanks:My Ever Ready SE vintage ladies are such wonderful shavers. I like to show them in B&W. ;)
    Regards Barry. :cool:
     
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  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Sorry your shave wasn't better, Daniel, gorgeous razor though.
    Thanks, Jeff!
    I just use my cell phone, up the contrast and add a vignette.

    Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk
     
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  12. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Fine shave and great looking gear, Joe!
     
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  13. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Matt, hope that’s your name, you need to share the soap and process so we can help. Generally thin lathers result from insufficient time spent building them, but even more importantly, did you face lather, palm lather or bowl lather? The hardness of your water can also sometimes be a problem. Distilled water is cheap, and provides a good solution to the hard water issue. Let us know your process with the shavette.

    Jeff
     
  14. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Jim!
     
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  15. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Spider Lilies! I have some that pop up in my yard every fall too. Beautiful flowers.
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Jim..good morning..:cool:
     
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  17. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    I agree, Barry, Gem razors are great shavers! I’ll be shaving my dome with my MMOC at some point during the month! I do have some Gillette OCs to work through as well this month.
     
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  18. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Knowing when to call it quits is usually a hard earned lesson that you figured out on your first attempt. Good job.
    A lot of variables go into a good stable lather. Not enough water, too much water, the quality of the water you're using and the chosen soap. Tell us more about the software you're using, we may be able to help.

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  19. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Soap dries out, because, quite simply there is not enough water in the mix. Load your brush longer, for starters. Second, add PLENTY of water, albeit slowly. Look, if you ruin the lather with too much water you can always add more soap.
     
  20. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set up and pic Evan.cool senator..:cool:
     
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