30 Day Rule/Focus; August 2023. All Are Welcome!

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  1. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    13 Aug 2023


    (Adjustable, Arko August, Artisan August, Anything goes, Adapting-Adjusting-on-the-fly August)

    25+ hours Lazy Sunday shave

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    Adapting: Changing the Razor and Blade only, after my last few shaves with the Merkur Progress + Arko + Gillette Premium it was time to make some changes to see what is working and what is not

    Prep = Cold water prep, white Proraso
    Soap / Cream = Arko au revoir, giving this a rest for a while after today
    Brush = Ever ready 200 again, chunky little blighter this one, still not fully run in yet, but still enjoyable, nice grip, maybe the knot is a little shorter than I prefer
    Bowl = Timeless
    Razor = My NEW toy: Gillette NEW LC, first time use of…
    Blade = Permasharp Day 1
    Passes = 3 with buffing and touch ups, although 2 passes would have sufficed
    Post = cold water rinse, alum was a bit zingy at the right lower neck, cold water rinse, Thayers
    ASL = Clubman Pinaud sample
    Scent = none let’s see if the Clubman lasts the day
    Damage = None

    Score = Another Super Shave = 9+/10
    Comments = If I haven’t lost count this is the 5th day of a cold water shave. My skin is definitely less red and blotchy post shave. The NEW needed more care the the Merkur Progress of the last few days. Combined with the Permasharp it was not as pleasing and safe an experience, even though the Arko lathered as well as in the last few days. Less pressure in the flats and even less when approaching the valleys. Less buffing needed than usual. Less ATG needed (especially top and bottom lip areas) because the NEW is quite efficient. Even the tricky prickly chin area caved in and submitted to the attention of the NEW. Overall very satisfying Sunday shave, nice and smooth, refreshed and enjoying the Pinaud!

    Hope you all have a Super Sunday and some Super Shaves
     
    ChrisB, Aug 12, 2023
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Excellent shave and post Chris. I am a cold water shaver all year and found that my skin doesn't get irritated as when I have done hot water shaves. Once in a blue moon, I do a hot towel shave and I am fine with it, but it is too much extra work for me to make it a normal routine in the winter. Have a great day.
     
    Trigger, Aug 12, 2023
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  3. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    Hello again and as always, thanks for the feedback Joe, I think I might enjoy the cold water shaves even more when summer comes around here!
     
    ChrisB, Aug 12, 2023
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  4. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    13th August 2023.

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    Shaving Recipe for today.

    Prep: Warm shower:/Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body+Face Wash.
    Pre:
    Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
    Pears with Mint Extracts Transparent Bar Soap.
    Brush: Chinese Unbranded Horsehair.
    Bowl Lather.
    Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
    Lather: Proraso Sandalwood Shaving Cream.
    Blade: Voskhod Teflon Coated. (D2)
    Razor: SNMIRN Adjustable. (settings) 4-wtg,8-atg,+pick ups.

    Post:
    Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Brut Splash-On Lotion./L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

    A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

    A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report.

    Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

    My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine. ;)

    Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen. :cool:
     
    palmolive fox, Aug 13, 2023
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  5. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    It could definitely be a problem :).

    Actually, if I am extremely generous with the dollops put into the lathering bowl, each sample will last for two shaves -- so about 60 shaves for the samples. Worst case, I finish them all off in a year...
     
    Screwtape, Aug 13, 2023
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  6. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Great shaves, gents!

    And that's interesting about the cold water shaves causing less irritation. I may have to try that myself!
     
    Screwtape, Aug 13, 2023
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  7. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you John...I highly recommend you give a cold water shave a try.
     
    palmolive fox, Aug 13, 2023
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Super Sunday Snmirn Shave Barry! Have a super Sunday afternoon!
     
    Trigger, Aug 13, 2023
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  9. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I''ll focus on that in the next similar situation Chris, thanks.
     
    blondblue, Aug 13, 2023
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  10. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you Joe.. Have a great Sunday as well.
     
    palmolive fox, Aug 13, 2023
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Aug 13, 2023
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Aug 13, 2023
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  13. brit

    brit in a box

    fabulous Sunday endeavors gentlemen.:cool::bounce017:
     
    brit, Aug 13, 2023
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    -The-Sunday-Shave-
    super 84/kcg
    wcs silvertip
    signature

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    good morning gents
    signature sunday shave
    awesome
    have a fine day everyone.
    :eatdrink047:    ​
     
    brit, Aug 13, 2023
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  15. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you Gary.
     
    palmolive fox, Aug 13, 2023
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    :eatdrink047:..on it's way west..;)
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    NOS 1953 QE 2 Coronation set:D
     
    brit, Aug 13, 2023
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  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Gary.
     
    Trigger, Aug 13, 2023
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Wonderful shave and setup Gary. Have a terrific Sunday.
     
    Trigger, Aug 13, 2023
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very nice collector piece Gary.
     
    Trigger, Aug 13, 2023
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe:):eatdrink047:.you as well.
     
    brit, Aug 13, 2023
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