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

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

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Will you include an Adjustable and Arko in your shaves this month?

  1. Yes! I am a committed Arko and Adjustable shaver.

    2 vote(s)
    11.8%
  2. No! If I am going to shave with something smelly, I'll use Tabac.

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%
  3. Adjustable, Yes! Arko, No way, José.

    2 vote(s)
    11.8%
  4. Adjustables are for kids.

    4 vote(s)
    23.5%
  5. Love me some Arko, yes, yes, YES!!!

    7 vote(s)
    41.2%
  6. The only time I will use Arko, is grated on ice cream.

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%
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  1. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    For a moment, I thought my Thowback Thursday aftershave choice was the wrong one for a cool day ahead like today(Osage Rub), but I think I'll be fine in the end. Warms up again tomorrow, and I'll have OR again. For the shave itself, all was fine once again at the cheeks, and sideburn areas(better at the latter than the last few days). Much better along Porcupine Alley, and especially down at Cactus Nation. CN has given me frustration the last few days. Still work to be done.One pass. That Osage Rub serves as great "skin food"(as does Bill Neumann, by the way). The Pierre Cardin male parfum to close out. I'll give this one a Very Excellent.
     
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  2. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    For "old stuff" all we need to do is go to the drugstore(Barbasol-1919, Clubman-1830, Aqua Velva, 1917, Skin-Bracer-1931).
     
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  3. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I hope they make an aftershave out of it.
     
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  4. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    LOL.....I guess that would have settled the gender of the pig. I didn't have Clubman for the trip-TSA would have flipped it away.
     
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  5. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    I'm going 30 days ish on this razor, I'm so impressed by it I figure I'll just vary blades and exposure. Apparently it works even with blades I can't even find a place to buy.

    Vib'Raz/We Cut (1) MDC.[​IMG]


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  6. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

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    Essence by Tedelus
    Feather Professional blade (fresh).
    Hembree Delrin handle with synthetic knot.
    Soap Commander Honor shave soap.
    Cremo Bourbon and Oak EdT

    Very enjoyable Soap Commander this morning. I really enjoy the barbershop scent...nice, pleasant and not overpowering.

    I loaded a fresh Professional blade in the Essense and went to work. I completed three passes on the neck and two on the cheeks. I did have an operator error and set down wrong under my chin and got a little blood line.....nothing major. The alum was a little warm in a few places but I'm pleased with the shave even with the mishap.

    I'm really enjoying the Essence. It is an amazing razor and handles very nicely.

    I finished the shave with some witch hazel and a few squirts of Bourbon and Oak.

    Danny's tip for the day......TAKE YOUR TIME AND ENJOY THE SHAVE.

    I hope everyone has a terrific Thursday!
     
  7. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave, Paul! Why didn’t you use your newly arrived Arabian stink?
     
  8. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Fabulous shave, Jeff! Great to have you posting! That is one hard-to-find razor, but then again that’s your specialty. Listen, if you ever get out to the eastern end of the state, give me a shout! We can go for a spin in the TR6, enjoy some brown foamy hops liquid or spiritus frumenti, and you can educate me further on your new razor discoveries! :)
     
  9. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    You're killing me Jeff! Now that's just another razor I've got to try to find......

    You're having some great shaves with that razor Danny. Have a great day!
     
  10. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Thursday shave
    Brush: WCS Infinity T66
    Razor: Rockwell T2 level 6
    Blade: Wilkinson Sword
    Soap: Razorock XXX Fresco
    Aftershave: 4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarin & Cardamom DA94799A-C70C-4AAD-B4A1-995F6AE5A093.jpeg
     
  11. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    If I can swing I'd like that. I'll bring the Vib'Raz.

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  12. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I probably should have-as it is cool today. I'll do it soon, though. Stink???? What's THAT about?
     
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  13. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Lovely Tedalus shave, Danny! I had a fabulous Tedalus shave myself this morning with a Feather Super! That’s going to become my regular blade for this marvelous razor! Great observation, by the way, but every now and then with newer open edge shavers it pays to quote the ‘Four Maxims of Open Edge Shaving’ from the Book of Keith(@Keithmax). And thus he spake:

    “ I]. If a spouse or child or pet may burst into your shave den mid shave then put down the straight and pick up a safety razor.

    II]. If you are in a hurry or a rush or late then put down the straight and pick up a safety razor.

    III]. If you are not focused or just don't 'feel it' then put down the straight and pick up a safety razor.

    IV]. If the razor is tugging for pulling or does not feel sharp then put down the straight and pick up a safety razor.” :)
     
  14. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Lovely shave, Angelo! Great to have you posting again! Thanks for sharing your Rockwell Adjustable! I hope all is well with both you and your mom! :cool:
     
  15. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    And NOW...HERE THEY ARE(no, not the Beatles).....my list of "Excellents" from worst to best:

    -Slightly lower than Excellent
    -Excellent
    -Bordering on Excellent
    -Somewhat Excellent
    -Rather Excellent
    -Pretty Excellent
    -Very Excellent
    -Most Excellent
    -Super Duper Excellent
    -Out Of This World Excellent.
     
  16. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    They’re all stinks to a Nasal Barbarian, my boy! :D
     
  17. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    AaAh, I don't live in Barbaria.
     
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  18. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    C’mon, Dave! We both know that’s Jeff’s specialty! I’m just glad that I no longer suffer from safety razor RAD. :D
     
  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great shaves, pics and lineups gentlemen! Enjoy your day!
     
  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Jeff! There is something positive about my sinusitus after all. Lol!
     
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