OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by Bama Samurai, Sep 30, 2015.

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Since it is autumn, how do you feel about menthol?

Poll closed Oct 30, 2015.

  1. I'll have a double of Osage and a TSD ISZ chaser!

    21 vote(s)
    36.2%

  2. I like a little, but not too cold. Fun once in a while!

    19 vote(s)
    32.8%

  3. I don't care for menthol, you guys are nuts!

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  4. I have not yet tried a menthol shave product.

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  5. I'm new, but the pedantic Bama Samurai says no heavy menthol until I master technique!

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  6. I am just here for the cookies!

    6 vote(s)
    10.3%
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  1. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Having SR guys and getting to see and read SR stuff is a real treat. I am so glad you guys are back! Still keeping notes, my time is coming.
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 2, 2015
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    And congrats on getting there with the kamisori! You wrote that you did 4 passes. What was the progression with regard to direction of grain? (Ex: ?wtg wtg ATG ATG?)
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 2, 2015
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  3. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Good morning everyone!

    I wanted to let you guys know that me and my wife are on vacation spending time together until the tenth. My posting will likely be only one session a day if possible, so any rumors of my demise would be greatly exaggerated. I will be starting a 30 Day Focus on a Gillette Fatboy, with the focus being spending the first week or so with GSB adjusting the dial each day. When I find what I like, I plan to play around with some different blades to see how they match with the FB. Probably will even use a Feather like Charlie Danger uses. ;)

    Keep the cookies stocked. Back full force on the tenth. I hope everyone has a great Friday!
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 2, 2015
    #263
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Mark your photos are all great but you out did yourself here. Stunning.
     
    clint64, Oct 2, 2015
    #264
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on a great shave.
     
    clint64, Oct 2, 2015
    #265
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  6. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    10/2/15

    Gillette Old Type
    Frank Shaving Pur-tech Synthetic
    Proraso Sandalwood cream
    Aqua Velva Ice Blue

    Shave #2 with the Rapira Super Stainless in my Old Type and #6 with the Frank Shaving Pur-tech Synthetic.
    Did face lather and 2 full passes: Pass 1 XTG on my face and XTG on my neck (top to bottom today). Great reduction but not as comfortable as yesterday. Pass 2: ATG. Almost a BBS at this point. A cold water rinse followed by a very small amount of touch up in my problem areas and the baby made another appearance. The Aqua Velva yelled a bit, but not as much as yesterday.

    A very nice BBS shave from the Rapira Super Stainless in my Old Type. I went much slower during my passes today and perhaps that is why my first pass wasn't quite as comfortable as it was yesterday. Still, a BBS with no irritation 30 minutes after the shave, so it's all good.

    Have a fine Friday!
     
    Bill_F, Oct 2, 2015
    #266
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  7. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    Bill_F, Oct 2, 2015
    #267
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    10/02/2015
    Razor – Wolfman OC with Triad Helix SS
    Blade – Feather (2)
    Brush – Romera Olivewood
    Lather – B&M Latha
    Post - Witch Hazel & Myrsol F/Extra

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    Another fantastic 3 pass shave this morning. Not a BBS but as close as I will get on most work mornings. I am interested in seeing how the New LC and Deluxe stack up in comparison. I am trying to finish this soap so I will continue to use it more often in effort to get it done. Finished off with a splash of Myrsol F/Extra.
     
    clint64, Oct 2, 2015
    #268
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  9. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I use the same progression with a DE, WTG, XTG, XTG in the opposite direction and the. ATG. If I have not done allot of reduction before the ATG pass then I get irritation. It sounds counter intuitive but I get less irritation even though I make an extra pass than if the third pass is ATG.
     
    Keithmax, Oct 2, 2015
    #269
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    OCtober Focus Day 2:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    Stirling San Antonio SS
    Gillette New LC
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill AS

    I had my second shave with the LC this morning, and it went very well. I am somewhere between CCS and DFS and just a touch of irritation on my neck. Every time I use Stirling San Antonio, I like it more and more. It produced a fantastic lather this morning. My Friday is off to a great start.
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 2, 2015
    #270
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  11. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Whoo hoo! It's good to see your shaves getting better, Keith!
     
    Drygulch, Oct 2, 2015
    #271
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  12. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I don't have that razor yet, but the current owner says it's pretty heavy, and said it just wiped the whiskers off.
     
    Drygulch, Oct 2, 2015
    #272
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  13. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I am trying to keep a loaner set with a razor and a strop available. So folks can try SR shaving with out spending a lot of money before they know if they like it. It's in use right now, but would you be interested when I get it back?
     
    Drygulch, Oct 2, 2015
    #273
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  14. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Chris, have a great time on vacation with your Bride! Travel safely!
     
    wristwatchb, Oct 2, 2015
    #274
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  15. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Yep. They are all very brave men.
     
    Herm2502, Oct 2, 2015
    #275
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  16. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Have a great time.
     
    Herm2502, Oct 2, 2015
    #276
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Have a great time on your trip.
     
    clint64, Oct 2, 2015
    #277
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  18. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    :thanks:
     
    Boojum1, Oct 2, 2015
    #278
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  19. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    A lucky shot! Thanks.
     
    Boojum1, Oct 2, 2015
    #279
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  20. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Have a great vacation! Enjoy yourselves.
     
    Boojum1, Oct 2, 2015
    #280
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