August 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by Bama Samurai, Jul 31, 2015.

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Did you participate in "No Buy July"?

Poll closed Aug 28, 2015.

  1. Yes, completed it!

    15 vote(s)
    32.6%

  2. Yes, but fell off the wagon. :-(

    7 vote(s)
    15.2%

  3. No

    15 vote(s)
    32.6%

  4. What is No Buy July?

    3 vote(s)
    6.5%

  5. I am just here for the cookies.

    6 vote(s)
    13.0%
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  1. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

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    mrchick, Aug 17, 2015
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  2. markjnewcomb

    markjnewcomb Well-Known Member

    30 day Focus - Day 16
    MDC Lavender Face Lathered
    Rapira Stainless Blade (Day 2 on blade, Day 4 on Rapira Stainless)
    Slim Adjustable set to 8
    3 passes

    Somehow I skipped posting yesterday. Oh, well, today is another day. 3 passes and very smooth. I think I may like the Rapira Stainless a little more than the Rapira Platinum Lux. It seems just a touch smoother.
     
    markjnewcomb, Aug 17, 2015
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  3. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    The Grand Save King is a vintage razor. The modern Phoenix appears to be modeled after it. I cold see how somebody could call it a double OC. It was called "self-lubricating" because it leaves rows of cream behind for a subsequent pass. They are nice performers.
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    mrchick, Aug 17, 2015
    #863
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I hadn't seen a picture of the GSK in a while. The gaps in the Phoenix are much larger than in the GSK. Interesting to see the difference.
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 17, 2015
    #864
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I just had to check out the Bay for GSK razors. They are proud of them. There is even a listing asking $100 for one missing the base plate. Is the razor in your post your razor?
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 17, 2015
    #865
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  6. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Yes it is. I got it as part of a lot where the seller didn't know what it was. I recognized it from his picture and got quite the deal
     
    mrchick, Aug 17, 2015
    #866
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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    How does it shave? Have you compared it to the Phoenix?
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 17, 2015
    #867
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  8. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    It shaves consistently well. It does better with some blades than others. I have never used a Phoenix.
     
    mrchick, Aug 17, 2015
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  9. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Of course we do!
     
    GDCarrington, Aug 17, 2015
    #869
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  10. Colonel_K

    Colonel_K Well-Known Member

    Shave 7
    16/08
    Pre: Village Barber
    Soap: Wickham Super Smooth Bay Rum
    Brush: Semogue SOC Badger
    Razor: Kai Excelia non folding
    Blade: Kai Mild (1)
    AS: Old Spice Noir

    Started off with the Feather Proguard but it felt tuggy on the first couple of strokes. Swapped it for a Kai Mild.
    Very close shave with a few weepers. Maybe due to the nrw blade. Hopefully the next shave will be better. Face felt a little sore afterwards.

    How many shaves are others getting from theses SE blades?
    I was hoping to get into double figures at least with the Proguard.
     
    Colonel_K, Aug 17, 2015
    #870
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  11. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I was getting 6-7 shaves per blade in my Feather AC.
     
    Drygulch, Aug 17, 2015
    #871
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  12. Colonel_K

    Colonel_K Well-Known Member

    Thanks.
    Now I know what to expect.

    I have read some are getting double figures with these SE blades in their Mongoose and Cobras.

    I rotate so often that I forget how many shaves I get and usually change blades when I feel it tugging.
     
    Colonel_K, Aug 17, 2015
    #872
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  13. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    to be fair, I used mine for about a month and a half, and went through all of three blades, but I don't shave every day. I would say go by feel.
     
    Drygulch, Aug 17, 2015
    #873
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  14. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Day 5 of my "30 Day Focus" on my Schick E2

    I have been holding this razor the same way I hold my 1955 Hydro-magic...Thumb on one side, middle finger on other side and my pointer touching the back near the head, which make minute changes as to pressure.

    Today I adjusted this hold....Thumb on one side, third finger underneath the tip to lift (equals minus pressure), and my pointer and middle finger on the opposide side of handle from thumb...So there is no pointer applying pressure...

    I acheived 2 beautiful, irritation free passes...
    I also did a slight deviation from the Focus Rules....my first pass was a bit of a 'Shave Off'... Left side Hydro-magic/Right side E2 = Left side, WTG....Right Side, full blown BBS.....

    Shave Off Results: both are SUPER performers....E2 indisputably more efficient....H-M a softer shave needing more passes to acheive the same result...
     
    Bird Lives, Aug 17, 2015
    #874
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  15. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I ordered my first Injector, a G, so I know what my September focus will be. It will be difficult to hold off using it until then.
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 17, 2015
    #875
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  16. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Fat Boy (1961)(5)
    Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
    Brush: WDC-4, Silvertip Badger, Butterscotch. (VIG) 24/67
    Cream: The Real Shaving Co.
    Bowl: Yokohama Studio (Hand Painted) (gift from my Wife)
    A/S: RE9 Postshave Balm
    Day 17

    What a great shave this evening with the Real Shaving Co. cream and the Gillette Fat Boy. An outstanding feel with the larger handle and even at #5 I have DFS.
    Learning my way around shaving creams thanks to the Adjustable August and my added focus with creams. I am finding that some creams have a more lubricating feature than others. When you have finished a pass and you water up to add more cream you can almost shave without adding more from the brush. In theory. :) Have a good Monday night.:happy088::happy088:
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    Douglas Carey, Aug 17, 2015
    #876
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  17. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Maybe "SE September".
     
    Herm2502, Aug 17, 2015
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  18. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Corresponding Theme Song

     
    GDCarrington, Aug 17, 2015
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  19. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    GDCarrington, Aug 17, 2015
    #879
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  20. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I like it.

    How about "SEptember?"
     
    Norcalnewb, Aug 17, 2015
    #880
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