April 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Primotenore, Mar 31, 2021.

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What are you shaving plans for April?

  1. I am going to exclusively use an adjustable razor.

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  2. I am going to exclusively lather with Arko.

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  3. I am going to exclusively lather with Arko AND use an adjustable razor.

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  4. I am going to exclusively make fun of the shavers, who lather with Arko.

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  5. I am going to exclusively shave with whatever suits me.

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  6. I abhor exclusivity, therefore I am going to sulk and eat cookies.

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  1. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    So this afternoon I took some alone time in the shop to finish a project I blame............I mean thank Danny @Hembree for. After seeing his electric razor that takes any DE Head I had been watching and seen some go thru eBay at crazy prices but bad condition or they didn't accept any other heads as his did. Then this one popped up for and I won for $10.50 and the bonus was it came with Mystery Edge Blades (Did someone say Mayhem) and what turns out to be a VERY OLD Hull Pottery 1940's Old Spice Mug.
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    When it arrived I had to wonder how the person could list it as working since the cord was frayed and bare wires showing that would short a circuit if it was plugged in. So I decide to get a lamp cord and replace it but as I start to look for a place to splice and solder the wire I find the sheathing is dried out and brittle. Literally falling apart between my fingers. This led to slowly taking it apart and trying to find good wiring which led the search all the way back to the lead wires coming off the transformer inside the body of it. So be it as I had plenty of cord. All soldered, heat shrink tube installed, cloth vibration guard and buttoned up.
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    There is no/on off switch so it comes on as soon as you plug it in. I may add an inline switch down the road. But at least now it's ready for a shave. Only question is do I use the stock head or swap it out for something else ???
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Danny.
     
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic job getting it working Dave. You are a braver man than me. I just could not put that next to my face.
     
  4. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Clint!
     
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  5. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Totally agree the head is better by itself Danny
     
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  6. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Thanks Clint. It may be an early Mayhem shave on video........
     
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  7. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Great to hear that the razor is a keeper, Andrew. RR is doing some good things with their SS razors these days.
     
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  8. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    :happy088:
     
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  9. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    THAT THING might get its own category for Mayhem awards...great salvage job, I hope...:sick013:
     
  10. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Awesome repair, Dave! I have a Nodachi head I'll send you to try out on that puppy. :D

    Looking forward to the christening and maiden voyage.

    I know you ain't scared.
     
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  11. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    How about the top tier marketing of a blade labelled 'Mystery Edge'...shocking that they didn't last...
     
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  12. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Step it up a notch with a sink full of water or he could use it in the shower. :happy102:
     
  13. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    My thoughts are very close to your own on these points, Andrew:
    Same here, but most of my recent acquisitions have been modern razors and my 'move along' drawer is fuller with non-fave vintages, it appears.
    Yup. Although a few of the French heads that Jeff shows off interest me. A Red Ring or a nice 30s Gillette fat handled OC TTO do too, but to be honest I don't want to pay the prices I see them going for.
    I like my GameChanger too...have you tried a Karve? For scientific purposes only, I assure you.

    If I had any guts/will power/resolve at all, I'd pick two Mt. Rushmores- one vintage and one modern and stick to those 8. However, I don't/can't/won't...:scared003:
     
  14. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    If you ain't living on the edge, you're taking up too much space :D
    Once you face your fears head on you have nothing to be afraid of :happy088:
    IKR?
    I don't shave in the shower but I did add some marine grade silicone around the bolt and rubber gaskets that the head connects to as it didn't seem to water tight........:happy102:
     
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  15. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Glad you are getting good shaves with your new Lupo Andrew! Have a great day!
     
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  16. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Excellent Lupo shave, Andrew! Glad the new tool is working out for you! :)
     
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  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    You really resurrected that razor Dave.
     
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    We are wetshavers and always live on the edge!
     
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  19. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Thanks Joe
     
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool..:)
     
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