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

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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. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Aug 19, 2021
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Joe.
     
    Trigger, Aug 19, 2021
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    posts really down this month.folks must be busy..:)
     
    brit, Aug 19, 2021
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  4. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Well, Jim and Clint jumped ship, and they went over to SoS. That's ironic. Dave decided to take a sabbatical starting today. Charlie is ministering to his lovely Kathy which is awesome because of their stressful year. Joseph is mourning the loss of his mom. Jim from Texas and Andrew from Colorado have not been heard from in over a year. The same with Tim the English teacher from Northern California. Rick from Texas (Ryx) has not been here in close to 2 yrs. Blair is busy with his car shows on the road. Evan has been busy and has not been around. Patrick, your Canadian brother, grew his beard and his hair for his gf so he is not doing shaves. Really, I can't blame him and besides, trimming a beard doesn't make for an interesting post. Aren't you glad you asked? :D
     
    Trigger, Aug 19, 2021
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    fair enough.Jim and Clint were always on SoS as well,but they're still around.:) not heard from Chris for a while,or Jason.hope all is going well for them all.cheers my friend..:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Aug 19, 2021
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Chris stopped by not too long ago. Yes, I neglected to mention Jason. I think he mentioned that he was going to be quite busy for awhile.
     
    Trigger, Aug 19, 2021
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  7. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Thursday Aug 19

    Been in the market for a Edge Forward Shaving Device at 7/8”. Looked at quite a few including a custom and figured this would do. That should hold me for a while.

    Thiers Issard 188 Oakwing G
    Wholly Kaw La Fougere Parfait soap & AS splash
    Badger brush

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    My vendor has been working on compound hollow bevels. I had him hone this one up in that fashion. He always gets them sharpened quite good, this is better.

    Tool is 7/8 shoulderless, hook nose thumbnotch, jimped shank top and bottom, engraved spine, with maple scales.

    Great shave.
     
    Edison Carter, Aug 19, 2021
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    well i'm sure we'll see them back as the weather cools.we need some new students..:D
     
    brit, Aug 19, 2021
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    that's a beauty Bill.lovely pic .:cool:
     
    brit, Aug 19, 2021
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  10. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    I enjoyed it.
     
    JACarbone, Aug 19, 2021
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  11. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Dang that is sure one fine looking blade Bill. Congratulations! Super shave too boot.
     
    JACarbone, Aug 19, 2021
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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Bill, that is a wonderful looking razor! May you have many great shaves with it. Congrats!
     
    Trigger, Aug 19, 2021
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    maybe we are all bored.how about a 1 week mini rule/challenge/focus?:)
     
    brit, Aug 19, 2021
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  14. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you,Gary.:cool:
     
    palmolive fox, Aug 20, 2021
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  15. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Well, course it's Bay Rum, and no cloves. Maybe I'll put it out before fall....we'll see how I feel.
     
    blondblue, Aug 20, 2021
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  16. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    You mean we concentrate on one thing for an entire week, or use the same shave arsenal for the week?(Y'know, I suppose one and one is the same thing, right?)
     
    blondblue, Aug 20, 2021
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  17. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    And how about @Norseman?
     
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Do not know Norseman.
     
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Aug 20 SOTD

    Good morning one and all!

    Shavette Shave # 295
    Dovo Shavette
    Personna Hairshaper (5)
    Mr.EE Cashmere Brush
    Proraso Green SS and AS
    Maggard's Alum Block
    Dickinson's WH
    Whiskers: 23 hrs

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    Headshave: Same lineup with the exception of Müehle R102 with a Gillette 7 o'clock Permasharp DE blade. These items are not pictured.

    Suffice it to say that Proraso is a fine soap. It gives me everything I need as far as slickness and lathering ease. Face shave was near BBS with 2 passes and minor touchups. The Müehle R102 gave me a cueball smooth headshave. There wasn't any blood or irritation on this above-the-shoulder shave. Did get some feedback on the nape and neck from the alum block. Applied the witch hazel and the Proraso Green aftershave to end this session. You all have a great day!
     
    Trigger, Aug 20, 2021
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  20. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Adjustable August
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    MWF~~Rubberset 400/3~~1947 Gillette Super-Speed/Feather (3)~~Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie
    This is a stretch, but one does tighten down the mechanism to close the barn doors     and secure the blade---
    through a series of manual ADJUSTMENTS. Works for me. :eatdrink047:
    "If Friday's the day---The Fat is the way."
    (Obscure, and later edited out, line from a forgotten opera)
    Boar brings out the best in me---and, the best in MWF.
    Over-loaded the brush and went right to the face.
    While I can and do create beautiful MWF lather in a bowl,
    this soap was made to face-lather.
    3rd and...maybe...final shave with the Feather blade. Today's shave was quite fine,
    but I would rather toss a blade with some edge remaining, than find out,
    middle of the shave, that the blade has bit the dust.

    Cleaned up the face and chose this very unusual juice:

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    I am getting a woody-leather vibe, still projecting strong, 4 hours after application.
    Finally, I apologize for the hazy photos. My cell phone camera lenses were smudged.
    :scared003:    ​
     
    Primotenore, Aug 20, 2021
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