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. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    You better watch that attitude there youngster or you’re back on the NB 21 list again! :p
     
    jgreenepa, Jul 17, 2021
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  2. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Thanks Joseph! I am a believer in Obie’s ‘ first tier soaps & creams’ list I’ve linked several times here. Both are listed in his first tier, but I’ve not tried that ABC version, so can’t compare. It’s kind of half and half for me…..an equation of great performance but also at a great price. As several have pointed out so well before me….MdC is going to last a lot of shaves…. But so is a puck of Arko or Williams. I think there’s a real sweet $ spot right now for a lot of great artisans soaps in the $15-25 range for 5 ounces, many of which we see here almost every day. Fun times!
     
    b1hart, Jul 17, 2021
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    you forgot to say "Laddy Buck"..and get off my lawn..:D:eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Jul 17, 2021
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  4. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Love the colors on the WW brush, nice combination Dave!
     
    b1hart, Jul 17, 2021
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  5. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Great looking setup and shave combo Barry! Awesome details & image!
     
    b1hart, Jul 17, 2021
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  6. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Thanks Blair
     
    Dave in KY, Jul 17, 2021
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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Gary!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jul 17, 2021
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  8. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Love the image and combo Clint. Boo on working a Saturday though (well, ‘cept for me, kind of inherent with motorsports). Hope it was at least an easy day!

    So purdy Jim! Great colors and details!

    Vacations over? Bummer…oh wait;)

    Very nice traveling setup Joe!

    Super cool everything Jeff! Love it. If only the Essence had colored options for scales….then maybe…:D
     
    b1hart, Jul 17, 2021
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Blair!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jul 17, 2021
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  10. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    I agree Blair, but if it shaves as well as promised, I’ll be very pleased!
     
    jgreenepa, Jul 17, 2021
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  11. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    :signs001: Blair.:cool:
     
    palmolive fox, Jul 17, 2021
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  12. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

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    DE Shave # 353

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: PAA Prismatic
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
    Brush: Ever Ready 200T
    Lather: Proraso Aloe and Vitamin E
    Aftershave: Stirling Sandalwood
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Alum Block
    Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera

    Beautiful morning in downtown Sarasota. Today is the last day of the travel shaves. Proraso is a fine cream that just works. The den reduction continues of the samples as the Stirling Sandalwood has bit the dust.

    Another fine three pass shave to start the day.
    Hope you have have a great day gentlemen
     
    JACarbone, Jul 17, 2021
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  13. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Awesome Vault Boy appearance Joseph, just lovely.

    Nice RT setup and shave Joe!
     
    b1hart, Jul 17, 2021
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  14. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great Prismatic shave, Joe!
     
    jgreenepa, Jul 17, 2021
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Joe. It was nice to work in an empty office with no distractions.

    Thank you Jeff

    Thank you Gary.

    Thank you Blair. I needed to work today and try to catch up.
     
    clint64, Jul 17, 2021
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very cool Jim. Congrats.
     
    clint64, Jul 17, 2021
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Clint!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jul 17, 2021
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  18. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    No-Buy Pacts lead to a lack of ‘life balance’ and should be avoided.

    Having the freedom to know what you want and the ability to just go buy it liberates the mind and body, because you don’t really have to.
     
    Edison Carter, Jul 17, 2021
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  19. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Saturday, Kentucky Freedom Shave​

    • Blackland Vector
    • Feather Pro Super (2)
    • 30DC limited edition flat top by Jason
    • Stirling Suds & AS, SfH flavored

    Further hardware testing from the Kentucky Shave Arsenal. I wanted to step things up with a Super today. The Supers are the thickest and widest of all AC format blades. I consider them the most wicked of the wicked sharp.

    One would not think so, but 0.2mm increase in edge exposure would move the Vector shave from intuitive to use over to a challenge of skill. I think it was more difficult to find angle-pressure optimum than open edge on the same blade. If I do find myself with a Vector a Pro Super chambered up would be rare.

    @Dave in KY , thank you again for the loan of this gear.

    Next up will be a ProGuard.

    The resultant shave was maybe a little better than a Schick Proline, but I did use much greater care on angles, pressure and skin stretching.

    More fun ahead.

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    Edison Carter, Jul 17, 2021
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  20. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Fun watching from the cheap seats Bill. Gus over on the DFS has a POLISHED Vector for sale ...........just saying :D
     
    Dave in KY, Jul 17, 2021
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