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. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Awesome adjustable shave, Gary! Can’t beat a JR brush!
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 31, 2021
    #1861
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Jeff.back in the case it goes until next august..:D:eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Aug 31, 2021
    #1862
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  3. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave, Danny! You definitely dodged a weather bullet! Enjoy your day!
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 31, 2021
    #1863
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  4. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    If you're thinking I'd stand pat of course you'd be wrong, what fun is that :) .

    Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk
     
    jmudrick, Aug 31, 2021
    #1864
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  5. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    One of the benefits for me was relearning what a fabulous razor my Ambassador is. It’s my best modern adjustable!
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 31, 2021
    #1865
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    the ambadassador is a cool looking razor.:).had i gone a different path in the beginning..;):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Aug 31, 2021
    #1866
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  7. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    :signs001:Gary.:cool:
     
    palmolive fox, Aug 31, 2021
    #1867
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  8. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Adjustable August
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    AoS~~Simpson "Rover"~~1958 D3 Gillette Adjustable/Gillette Platinum~~Nasomatto Black Afgano
    Stunning finish to the month. All starting with the Valobra-manufactured, Art of Shaving-marketed,
    Italian, triple-milled, discontinued, unscented shave soap.
    I re-read that last sentence an pondered if there was a better order of adjectives,
    hereafter known as: "OoA".
    (Note to self: call my copyright lawyer, T. Lichtenfels von Hopsasa)
    Lovers of luxurious lathers will appreciate this next photo:
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    Set the adjustable to "7" and performed a traditional 3-pass shave.
    All went quite swimmingly, with the possible exception of some light weepers
    on the left side of my neck.
    One spray of the following juice.

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    Daring scent. IMO, not appropriate for the office environment.    ​
     
    Primotenore, Aug 31, 2021
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  9. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    :signs001:Jeff...Is that the Muhle with the R41 head?...Answer, No it's the R89 which has the same handle as the R41. Take care. Yours-Barry. The green tea drinker from Limeyland.:cool:
     
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    palmolive fox, Aug 31, 2021
    #1869
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome way to cap off the month Joseph..:cool:
     
    brit, Aug 31, 2021
    #1870
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  11. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I will certainly consider your suggestion. This all "staaated"(Boston talk)when @Trigger was grading his shaves. I just picked up on that idea, only I gave worded commentary. I'll see what happens by just reporting the shave. I always enjoy shaving anyway. Thanks.
     
    blondblue, Aug 31, 2021
    #1871
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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Aug 31 SOTA

    Good afternoon!

    Shavette Shave #299
    Dovo
    Personna Hairshaper (7)
    Heritage Collection/ C-Mon Super HD Badger
    GN Zaharoff Sig. Series SS and AS
    Maggard's Alum Block
    Dickinson's WH
    Whiskers: 25.5 hrs

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    It's the last shave of the month and so I decided to break out my most expensive soap. In the beginning, I wasn't happy with the purchase because I didn't get much scent off the puck and the lather was quite finicky in regards to the water/soap ratio. This soap needs plenty of water to get a nick, slick, creamy lather. If you prefer a much thicker lather, then this soap base (Cardinal) is not for you. The scent picks up as I am loading and to my nose it is complex. It has a nice pleasant scent that is not overpowering. Unfortunately, it does not stay to long when face lathering. The aftershave is fine, but again, the sillage is poor. The caveat is that your mileage may vary with this set. Did get a near BBS and did my usual postshave ritual. Have a great day!
    As the song goes, See You in September.
     
    Trigger, Aug 31, 2021
    #1872
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Wonderful shave, Barry! Btw, I enjoy your posts!
     
    Trigger, Aug 31, 2021
    #1873
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Congrats on your new Creazzi custom straight, Jeff! She is a cutie!
     
    Trigger, Aug 31, 2021
    #1874
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  15. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Good one Paul! Like I mentioned earlier, you have to try different ways of shaving to see what works best for you and you did. Bravo!
     
    Trigger, Aug 31, 2021
    #1875
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  16. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    I'm glad I purchased it, although, I haven’t bought a new safety razor in almost a year and a half. When wide open, it’s the most aggressive safety razor I own, much more so than my Gplate Karve and blows away my 2011 R41.
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 31, 2021
    #1876
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  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    It is a wonderful shaver.
     
    Trigger, Aug 31, 2021
    #1877
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great shave Danny! I have never tried P160, but I believe it is similar to Stirling Piacenza.
     
    Trigger, Aug 31, 2021
    #1878
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  19. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Sounds like fittingly fragrant, woody end to adjustable August, Maestro! Enjoy your day!
     
    jgreenepa, Aug 31, 2021
    #1879
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  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Veddy nice, Joseph!
     
    Trigger, Aug 31, 2021
    #1880
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