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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. JACarbone
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  2. Trigger
    Terrific TI Tuesday shave , Joe! Congrats on that beautiful brush!
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  3. Trigger
    Boy, my creative riddles are not working. Seaman Apprentice is E-2 rank in the Navy. The razor is E-2
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  4. Trigger
    Ty Joe.
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  5. blondblue
    Ohhhhh Oz never did give nuthin TO the Fan Man. That he didn't...(I should stop lol)
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  6. blondblue
    great brush...The Coloradans know how to design brushes, in addition to razors.
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  7. blondblue
    Very good shave this morning. 0:40 for the first pass loading, followed by 0:20 for the second. I was surprised to load so much for the second, but it told me I cranked out a lot of soap for the first. Nice sweeping motions both passes. No cuts/Knicks. Went good and slow up the sides of North Porcupine Alley. That nice CHILLED feeling of Glacial Electric Sheep! Cactus looks and feels great. Put out a little extra Agua Lavenda de Puig(aftershave). Frank Sinatra and I agree-great scent. (Course Frank never knew me). OUTTA THIS WORLD EXCELLENT.
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  8. blondblue
    Sorry, I guess I cut off space from others. Don't know what I did, but..I did it.
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  9. Trigger
    Nice shave, Paul!
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  10. blondblue
    Thanks Joe...I apologize for the appearance of my post...you just never know what happens on a computer when you hit the wrong thing.
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  11. Trigger
    Aug 25 SOTD

    Good morning!

    Shavette Shave #296
    Parker SRB
    Rockwell 1/2 DE (3)
    Semogue OC Super Badger
    Proraso Green SS and AS
    Maggard's Alum Block
    Dickinson's WH
    Whiskers: 37 hrs

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    I decided to go with the Proraso this morning for a mild menthol shave. I heavy-loaded my brush for a great, creamy lather. My first pass is always with the grain. I could have called the shave finished, but I always do a second pass that is against the grain. Had to do some light pickups on my neck, but man oh man, what a great BBS shave! Proraso may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I have never had a bad shave with it.
    I hardly got any zings from the alum treatment so it tells me that I really got a nice, close, comfortable shave. Did the witch hazel treatment and I followed with the Proraso aftershave. My skin is radiant and I feel refreshed. Have a good day!
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  12. Primotenore
    Adjustable August
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    AoS Oud~~Simpson 57 "Douglas"~~1908 Gillette/Platinum~~Cambodiya Oud Oil
    This is legit: By shimming the blade, I "adjusted" the gap. Yessiree Bob.
    That's EXACTLY what I did.
    Full disclosure: I have done this many times in the past with this razor.
    I keep a shim in its storage case.
    Almond-size     finger-full of the AoS shaving cream was directly applied
    to the beard area. Face is oh-so slightly damp.
    Douglas worked his Super-Badger magic and transformed a sticky, pasty goo,
    into a slick 'n shiny lathericious layer of goodness.
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    Doing a complete 180˚ switch-up from yesterday's beefy Game Changer,
    the Gillette Single Ring is ultra-light, whispy, nimble.
    Focus is on NOT applying pressure, as this razor will mos def© tear your face up.
    My face was spared any and all injustices and the results were more than lovely.

    Received my very first "100%" oud oil in yesterday's mail.
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    Application, according to tradition, is to first apply a line of the oil to the back of your right hand;
    then dab behind each ear; then to the inside of both wrists.
    Gently massage the oil into the skin and apply residual on fingers to clothing.    ​
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  13. Primotenore
    Great shave, Joe. I am a fan of Proraso green in the tube. Travels well, too.
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  14. Trigger
    Wonderful shave, pic and lineup, Joseph. You really have upped your game as a Fragmeister.
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  15. Trigger
    Thanks Joseph.
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  16. Hembree
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    Monsieur Charles shavette
    Personna Mini Hairshaper Blade
    Delrin handle Brush with synthetic knot
    Mike's Natural Soap - Wild Honeysuckle
    Royal Copenhagen cologne

    Awesome second run with the Monsieur Charles. Two full passes and three on the neck. The Monsieur is a very nice shavette.

    I hope everyone is having a great day!
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  17. Trigger
    Wonderful Wed. shave Danny. The MC shavette looks real nice.
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  18. JACarbone
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    SOTD 08/25/2021
    SRS # 551

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: C V Heljestrand 14. 7/8” Camel Bone Scales
    Brush: Jayaruh 381 Badger/Boar
    Lather: PAA Atomic Pumpkin Bay Rum
    Aftershave: PAA Atomic Pumpkin Bay Rum
    Osage Rub
    Additional Care:
    Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original
    Nivea Cool Balm
    Stirling Alum Block
    Another triple H day. I had a great three pass shave with the CV H razor. The Jayaruh Badger/Boar brush whipped up a huge amount of super slick lather. My usual three passes for an excellent end result. I did get one weeper one on the upper left sideburn area which the witch Hazel and alum made fast work of.

    Hope you are having a great day gentlemen.
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  19. JACarbone
    Excellent shave Danny.
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  20. JACarbone
    thank you Joe

    It is not you Joe. I was unaware of the Seaman Apprentice ranking. :scared003:
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