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

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  1. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shaves and pics gents.:cool::bounce017:
     
    brit, Sep 13, 2023
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    -Midweek-Shave-
    u.s gold tech/silver star
    omega
    palmolive
    whiskey woods

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    good morning gents,
    another fine tech shave.
    awesome
    have a great day everyone
    :eatdrink047:​
     
    brit, Sep 13, 2023
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  3. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Wonderful Wednesday shave Gary.
     
    Trigger, Sep 13, 2023
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  4. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

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    Yaqi Romulus stainless steel razor.
    Feather Professional blade.
    Yaqi 24mm synthetic brush.
    Lakewood Soap Company Smoky Mountain Rain soap (sample).
    Timeless Razor shave bowl.
    Scottish Antique by Andy Hilfiger.

    Excellent three pass shave this morning. Alum was quiet.

    Happy Wednesday everyone!
     
    Hembree, Sep 13, 2023
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  5. chazt

    chazt Methuselah Shaver

    Thanks Gary :)
     
    chazt, Sep 13, 2023
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Super shave and great setup Danny.
     
    Trigger, Sep 13, 2023
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  7. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Thanks Joe...have a great day on the Island!
     
    Hembree, Sep 13, 2023
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Sept 13 SOTA

    Good afternoon.

    Straight Razor Shave #483
    5/8 Dovo Best Quality
    JR #290 Cashmere Brush
    Angora Soaps Midnight Lavender SS and AS
    Stirling Alum Block
    Modessa Witch Hazel
    Beard Growth: 22.5 hrs

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    I am so lucky to have gear that I like, albeit, there are some that I like more than others.
    I picked out this razor because looking at my records this is my 20th shave in 4yrs since I first honed it. Anyway, I purchased this razor new for just 80 dollars. Unfortunately, you can't get a new straight for that much any longer. The soap is just dynamite because of its performance and scent. Here's today's lather:

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    I made enough lather for more than 4 passes. In fact, I did 4 passes (WTG, ATG, XTG, WTG). I have only done 4 passes once a long time ago. Anyway, I got a trouble-free BBS result.
    The alum feedback was negligible. Splashed on the witch hazel and the wonderful matching aftershave to end this nice session. Take care.
     
    Trigger, Sep 13, 2023
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  9. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    Wouldn't you know it? I asked about alum and soft bragged that I hadn't used a styptic pencil for a while and this morning I found a blemish of some sort on my cheek and had to deal with a bit of blood. Tiny bit, but nonetheless it was there.

    Prep: Shower
    Lather: Bigelow
    Brush: Synthetic
    Blade: Astra (6)
    Razor: SV OC
    Post: cool rinse and TSD Lime.

    Single pass and realized that by 2:30 p.m. I am feeling a bit of stubble. So, 2 passes likely needed to keep smooth later in the day. I'm sure the middle school volleyball players won't notice while I keep score tonight.
     
    Troy M, Sep 13, 2023
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  10. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Pride goeth before a fall. Nevertheless, it was a fine shave Troy.
     
    Trigger, Sep 13, 2023
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

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

    brit in a box

    :):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Sep 13, 2023
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  13. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Great shave, Gary! And the gold rim on the shave bowl really picks up and adds to the gold shine on that Tech!
     
    Screwtape, Sep 13, 2023
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  14. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Great shave and pic.

    I have never heard of Lakewood Soap Company. How is its stuff?
     
    Screwtape, Sep 13, 2023
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  15. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Actually, you really need to watch yourself, Troy. I have heard that middle school volleyball players are absolutely vicious critics of poor shaves...
     
    Screwtape, Sep 13, 2023
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  16. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Great shave, Joe! Four passes is about two more than I can do without starting to get feedback.

    And $80 for a brand-new Dovo German straight would be a steal nowadays...
     
    Screwtape, Sep 13, 2023
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  17. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Wednesday September 13 - September S is for Skin-Clearing; Menthol Monday

    Prep: Hot shower with Aleppo soap
    Razor: Supply 2.0 injector with SE comb plate / vintage US-made Schick Plus Platinum (5)
    Soap: Neutrogena Skin Clearing Shave Cream
    Brush: none
    Lather Bowl: none
    Post: none except rinse
    Last shave: Monday - 2 days

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    I decided to repeat Monday's shave - everything except the number of shaves on the blade.

    One pass removed the thin layer of cream along with all my whiskers.

    No post-shave treatment was necessary. I am clean and refreshed and ready to go!

    Note for Chris @ChrisB: I put the cream on with my right hand, rinse off and dry my hands, then shave holding my razor in my left hand. Slippery hands on the razor from spreading the latherless cream/gel are not an issue.
     
    Screwtape, Sep 13, 2023
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  18. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you John.:):eatdrink047:.part of the joy for me is the shave pics..it keeps me interested,otherwise i could just use the cool stuff and vanish..;)
     
    brit, Sep 13, 2023
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  19. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    They were just so excited that a teacher was there! I keep score at the home games so they are getting used to seeing me there. I think I'm the only teacher that goes to their games. Makes for better behavior in the classroom for sure.

    I ordered an alum bar and some Personna blades last night on Amazon and they arrived today, so I'll be giving them both a try tomorrow.
     
    Troy M, Sep 13, 2023
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  20. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    Merci Monsieur

    Great setup, nice shave, stunning bottle

    Lefty then John? Might give this once my skills have improved. I can see the guys in the trenches doing this..

    :signs154: stick around will you?
     
    ChrisB, Sep 13, 2023
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