November 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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Will you participate in NOV-ember (no shave month)?

  1. Absolutely! Jeremiah Johnson here I come.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. No, my daily shaves are too important to my well-being.

    19 vote(s)
    70.4%

  3. Who is Jeremiah Johnson?

    5 vote(s)
    18.5%

  4. Only if I can get some cookies as a reward.

    1 vote(s)
    3.7%

  5. Cookies? Did someone say cookies?

    9 vote(s)
    33.3%
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  1. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Thanks Cliff....this train moves fast!
    :transport022:
     
    Hembree, Nov 18, 2020
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  2. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Wednesday's Shave

    GEM Heavy Flat Top (G-Bar)
    GEM S/S PTFE
    Omega 10066 Boar
    Arko Shaving Soap
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Clubman Special Reserve

    When you need excellent bang for your buck, Arko delivers in spades. The scent is subjective, but I find it pleasant and the lather just plain works.

    Two passes with the GEM Heavy Flat Top provided an uber comfortable and efficient shave this morning. After a plentiful splash of the Special Reserve, I was set to go for the day.


    SOTD 11.18.2020.jpg
     
    Droo78, Nov 18, 2020
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Two great photos and shaves Patrick.
     
    clint64, Nov 18, 2020
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  4. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I would settle for an avg daily temp of 35 degrees and no snow for the entire winter on Long Island.
     
    Trigger, Nov 18, 2020
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice shave Andrew!
     
    Trigger, Nov 18, 2020
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  6. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    It's good to see he responded honestly, and genuinely addressed your concerns.
     
    Droo78, Nov 18, 2020
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  7. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Joe! After I saw your post last night, it reminded me that I haven't used Arko in a while. :happy088:
     
    Droo78, Nov 18, 2020
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Even though the knots are difference, I am not sure that accounts for the price difference.
     
    clint64, Nov 18, 2020
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Cliff.
     
    clint64, Nov 18, 2020
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful photo and shave Andrew.
     
    clint64, Nov 18, 2020
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  11. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Purdy G-Bar and an awesome shave Andrew!
     
    Hembree, Nov 18, 2020
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  12. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Droo78, Nov 18, 2020
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  13. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Danny!
     
    Droo78, Nov 18, 2020
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  14. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Cheaper handle used on the Trafalgar line maybe? Since you own brushes from both lines, I thought I'd ask. Nothing I have found online gives any account of the differences.
     
    Droo78, Nov 18, 2020
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I think part of it is the handle. I also think the Trafalgar line allows Simpson to have a line of less expensive synthetic brushes without hurting its regular line. Either way the T3 is one of my favorite brushes. You've inspired me to break it out next week.
     
    clint64, Nov 18, 2020
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  16. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Love the look of the G-Bar, Andrew. It seems to be in great shape. I agree with you about the Arko- yes, the scent is 'subjective'...:shocked029:
     
    jtspartan, Nov 18, 2020
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  17. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    I happen to have both lines as well, Andrew, and I would agree with Clint's opinion completely. I also have the T2 (as opposed to the T3) and find it a less dense knot than the CH2, fwiw. The Trafalgar is a better 'deal', the CH2 has the much more sophisticated resin pours and the iconic lettering. Mine is just the basic Simpson 'Ivory', though.
     
    jtspartan, Nov 18, 2020
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  18. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    To be honest, I definitely prefer both L'Orange Noir and Platinum to the American Blend. American Blend was Fine's first (and to many their signature) scent. It is a dupe of YSL's Rive Gauche and has many, many fans. It is a fave of @PLAla's for sure. I find it to be a pleasant, powdery barbershopish scent. Others can probably describe it better than that!
     
    jtspartan, Nov 18, 2020
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  19. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Clint and Jason. I have been curious for a while.
     
    Droo78, Nov 18, 2020
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  20. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Have fun in Phoenix, buddeh :).
     
    blondblue, Nov 18, 2020
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