July 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. All are welcome!

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Primotenore, Jul 1, 2021.

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How will you celebrate Freedom Month?

  1. By shaving with whatever I please.

    10 vote(s)
    58.8%

  2. By committing to my first rule.

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%

  3. By committing to my first focus.

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%

  4. By shaving with only American-made products.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. By eating only American-made ice cream and cookies.

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%

  6. By voting to commit the writer of these polls.

    4 vote(s)
    23.5%
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  1. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Joe!
    I'll use each of my Christmas themed soaps once then I'll move on to my usual randomness.

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    jluc, Jul 10, 2021
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  2. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

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    DE Shave # 350

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: PAA Prismatic
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4)
    Brush: Ever Ready 200T
    Lather: Proraso Aloe and Vitamin E
    Aftershave: Stirling Margaritas in the Artic
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Alum Block
    Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original
    Good morning from sunny, hot Florida. Here is a view from our accommodations for the upcoming week.
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    Yesterday was a long day. We had an early flight out of LGA to Tampa. A quick trip north to go through my father’s storage unit and then to bring anything we decided to keep to our recently acquired storage unit. Following lunch a four hour drive southeast to Hillisboro Beach. As a result, I did not shave for the first time daily in three and half years. I guess, Dave, @Dave in KY, is the new Ironman of the 30DC.

    This morning’s shave, variety for the weekend with the Proraso until Monday when the July Just One Soap Weekdays continues with the Dr. Jon’s Gravity. I had a comfortable three pass shave. I do enjoy the Proraso cream which leaves my face feeling wonderful. I usually bin my blade after the fifth shave, however, I will bin this one now.

    Hope you have a great day gentlemen.
     
    JACarbone, Jul 10, 2021
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  3. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Excellent shave Joe. Why a second pass of a BBS on the first? :yoda






    Just because you can.:happy102:
     
    JACarbone, Jul 10, 2021
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  4. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice view and a fine shave Joe!
     
    Trigger, Jul 10, 2021
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  5. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Superb shave Jason. I would like to get the FA eventually, however, longevity is a concern. I do like a quality scent to last longer.
     
    JACarbone, Jul 10, 2021
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  6. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Joe
     
    JACarbone, Jul 10, 2021
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Joe.


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    clint64, Jul 10, 2021
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on the new base plates.


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    clint64, Jul 10, 2021
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  9. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    That is true. Lol!

    My first pass was a BBS minus. I could have stopped at the one pass, but I always do a minimum of 2 passes.

    My rating system is the following in descending order:

    BBS passing cotton ball test (epic) Grade A+
    BBS Grade A
    near BBS Grade A-
    BBS- / IBSS++ Grade B+
    IBSS+ Grade B
    IBSS Grade B-
    DFS Grade C+
    SAS Grade C
     
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    Trigger, Jul 10, 2021
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I know James. Feathers are still my go to blade.


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    clint64, Jul 10, 2021
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wow. You’re a braver man than I am.


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    clint64, Jul 10, 2021
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Enjoy the visit with your mom.


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    clint64, Jul 10, 2021
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Have fun at the beach Joe.


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    clint64, Jul 10, 2021
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  14. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

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    Diamondine No.7
    MrEE LE #011 with Dscosmetics synthetic knot
    Fine Accoutrements Lavender Pour Homme
    Stetson aftershave

    Great lather this morning courtesy of the MrEE LE brush.

    I complete two passes on the cheeks and three on the neck. I apparently had a set down error on the check in front of my right ear. Yes......we have a weeper. I did not even feel it but noticed some red stuff accumulating while working on the neck. It will be okay. As dad used to say......
    It will grow back. :D

    I hope everyone has a great day and weekend.
     
    Hembree, Jul 10, 2021
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  15. jtface

    jtface Well-Known Member

    I always find the GEM PTFE blades leave a really lovely finish, but you need to trust your handy work and allow the skin to relax!
     
    jtface, Jul 10, 2021
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  16. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very nice shave, setup and pic Danny! That area can be tricky for newbies. I have nicked my earlobes because of setdown lapses. I have learned to place the face of the blade in an oblique position so I can get a better view. It's also why I do it when I start at the top of my sideburns to prevent nicking the top of the ear. To me, it's making my razor as I am shaving with a DE slant. You should be proud that you have been doing well with your straight shaves.
     
    Trigger, Jul 10, 2021
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  17. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    I've come close to skipping lately but am determined to hit 1,000 before I falter if I do. Nice diggs !
     
    Dave in KY, Jul 10, 2021
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  18. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Stupider is more like it :happy088:
     
    Dave in KY, Jul 10, 2021
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    July 10, 2021
    Karve “D” SB
    Gillette 7 O’clock Black
    Zenith Boar
    Stirling Glacial Citron
    Shave Soap & Aftershave

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    Happy Saturday Everyone. It has been a busy morning around the household. Since Maya is visiting for the weekend she had a request for dinner. So, I managed to get the Big Green Egg fired up and put on the baby back ribs. The heat and humidity left me a sweaty mess so I reached for the Stirling Glacial Citron. The face freeze was just the ticket. Three passes and touch ups ended in a drama free BBS shave. Now back to the kitchen to fix all the sides. I hope everyone has a fantastic Saturday.
     
    clint64, Jul 10, 2021
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    hope everything goes well Joe..:cool::eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Jul 10, 2021
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