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

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Trigger, Sep 30, 2021.

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What is your most challenging part of shaving?

  1. Making a great lather

    4 vote(s)
    26.7%
  2. Choosing the right blade and razor for my beard growth

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%
  3. Try to pick the right aftershave

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%
  4. I do not have any challenges

    5 vote(s)
    33.3%
  5. Other (technique or issue)

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%
  6. Not picking the Veg

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%
  7. Waking Up

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%
  8. Listening to Brian Adams' "Cuts like a Knife"

    2 vote(s)
    13.3%
  9. It just feels so right

    3 vote(s)
    20.0%
  10. Long Polls

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%
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  1. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you, Dave. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
     
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very nice setup Troy. I was looking at posts from Jan 2015 and I was surprised to learn that you were a charter member.
     
  3. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

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    SOTD MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4, 2021

    Welcome to the fourth day of Open Comb October. The mug shave on this rainy Monday morning featured my Dovo Special. This was my first straight razor, purchased six years ago. The edge when purchased was anything but shave ready. My oldest son reset the bevel and finished it for me, as I did not know my way around a straight razor in those days. After an initial severe mishap on that first shave that revealed my underlying Parkinson’s diagnosis, courtesy of Agent Orange fifty three years ago, it went into a drawer where it stayed for several years, but that’s a story I’ve already told. These days, it serves as a reminder, and is an excellent shaver. Three passes with some additional buffing and flatblading to smooth out the swirly stubble on either side of my Adam’s Apple, and my mug was smooth as glass.

    I am so grateful for the three wonderful aluminum handled brushes produced by my friend, Evan (@MrEE) for my use, the latest of which has rapidly become my nominal favorite. Synthetic knots have come a long way, and the 24mm SynBad knot seated in this LE Blue aluminum handle #005 is just an awesome lather generator. My regular MWF pairs beautifully with it. After generating the thinner, more watery face lather, it went on to produce a lovely yogurty texture that was perfect for my noggin. My dome shave featured my favorite Gillette safety razor, the New LC. This little safety razor is one of several New series models, my favorite of all Gillette models. It swept away my noggin stubble in two ATG passes, leaving yours truly glassy smooth from the shoulders up.

    RAZOR: Dovo Special 5/8 (Mug), Gillette New LC (Dome)
    BLADE: Feather DE
    PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
    BRUSH: MrEE LE Aluminum Handle #005 with 24mm SynBad Knot
    SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
    POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with PAA Frost Byte AS Splash.
     
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  4. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave kit, Troy! I’m not familiar with that safety razor. Do you know when and where it was made? Just curious? Enjoy your day!
     
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Beautiful shaves, pic, setup and post, Jeff!
     
  6. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Joe, how are you feeling? Is the fever gone?
     
  7. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I am feeling much better. I just checked my temp and it is down to 100 degrees. So, that is without popping a Tylenol. I just have a cold. Runny nose, productive cough and I am able to keep food and water down. I never experienced nausea, but was tired. I am just going to relax today. Thanks for inquiring.
     
  8. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    Jeff, I don't know when it was made, but it was made in England. I'm not sure if I have the name quite right, my old eyes aren't as sharp as they used to be. It could be Suplex...
     
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  9. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

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  10. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

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    Above the Tie R2 stainless steel plate on aluminum top cap and Calypso handle.
    Astra SP blade (2)
    Dscosmetics synthetic brush
    Fine Accoutrements Snake Bite (old formula)
    Scottish Antique by Andy Hilfiger cologne

    Busy, busy weekend with no shaves but man what a shave this morning!

    Awesome fine lather as usual this morning. Nice three pass shave with no blood loss. This is the way shaving is suppose to be!

    Take care everyone!
     
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  11. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Troy!
     
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  12. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    I always enjoy the Frankenrazors you put together, Jeff! Enjoy your day!
     
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  13. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Fabulous shave, Danny, with what I know is one of your favorite safety razors.
     
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  14. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Joe...
     
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  15. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Joe, I am so sorry to hear this.
     
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  16. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Real good shave this morning. 0;40-45 to load the (Stoylin)soap onto the (Stoylin)brush. The way Doc Ezlovan prepares his soaps that seems like enough time at the loading dock. Solid work shaving the face and neck. No cuts/Knicks. 2 passes. I could have done better at N. Porcupine, but you know what I say-I'll get that tomorrow. Nice work along the jawline(Porcupine-Cactus borderline)especially at the far right by the ear- a small section that has been giving me fits of late. Any Stoylin soap is lovely to work with when done right, but we all know that. Great job with the Bill Neumann(Heartwood). Finished again with Pierre Cardin "male parfum". I'll be nice to myself today and give it a Outta This World Excellent grade.
     
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  17. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    3 shaves....thus, if I use canned sophisticated goo 3 days in a row, I could get by with one razor. For soap shave(where I do 2 passes) I just throw it out after the one day. Having said this, I might TRY to do the same one for two soap-shave days(4 passes) to see what happens.
     
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  18. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    I am sorry for your loss, Joe.
     
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  19. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Awesome shave, Paul!
     
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  20. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Thank you Jeff....came out good indeed :).
     
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