OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

The Aristocrat has a perfect balance and maneuvers with ease, the British Rocket is a bit more aggressive yet still a comfortable shave.

 

I tried for an Aristocrat on the bay but lost out. Maybe next time I will scope out the Rocket as well.

 

Let's pretend I could only keep two razors, I'd keep my Mongoose and Aristocrat. It's that kind of razor, if you come across an HD Rocket at a good price grab that.

 

I understand. If I had to keep only 2, mine would be the Mongoose and Wolfman. Expand the list to 3 and I would add the Red and Black New Deluxe. Looking on Ebay is a dangerous thing for me. I am just going to avoid it for a while and enjoy what I have.

 

My 3rd would be a Fatboy. I know all about eBay.. I'm looking for a Gillette Sheraton but it's not going to happen. Do you check out Etsy? Great deals can be found there also.

 

I like the fact Etsy is basically a buy it now system (unfortunately many of them are set way too high). Ebay on the other hand can just be infuriating at times! I lost out with 2 seconds to go on a group of 7 razors that included both a slim and a lady Gillette starburst that I keep eyeing for my fiancee but cannot seem to nab at a decent price. I keep going back to ebay, but I really keep hoping I can find one in the wild and not have to deal with the frustration.

 

Man....in Turkey, Arko is King! @crackstar Jeff, has a brilliant Turkey barber shave story...Jeff.....?

 

Oh yeah, I do. I'll mention it again soon!

 

Just because someone has a price on something doesn't mean it's written in stone. Send them a message and an offer. You never know unless you ask.

 

Etsy is where I got my Single Ring for$20. It was listed higher, but I made about a 50% offer and it was accepted.

 

Used the Mongoose again today, (I promise I'll get back to the open combs again) and had another great shave. Soap Commander Endurance lathered up with the Kong, 3 passes, minor touch up, BBS. Finished with alum, (very quiet) and Lemon Chill WH/Aloe. Now to decide between Myrsol F/Extra and Floid Blue before heading out to meet friends for trivia night.

 

Congrats on a fantastic shave! Back in the early 80's when trivia pursuit was new and popular we would play on Friday nights. Yeah I've always been a ball of fire..

 

I completely understand. The Mongoose is a hard razor to put down. I've used mine for over a 15o (50+%) if my shaves this year.

 

We play at a local restaurant against several other regular teams and there are always a few groups who just happen to wander in and decide to play. We have a host who asks 5 general knowledge questions per round. 1st question is worth 1 point, 2nd question is worth 2 points etc...15 points possible per round. After 5 rounds you can wager any or all of your points in a final question. The team with the most points gets $20 off their bill. 2nd place gets $10 off. It's a lot of fun, and a good chance to get together with really good friends.

 

OCtober Focus Day 21:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Frozen Tundra
Schick Type C1
Stirling Unscented PSB
Clubman VI Bay Rum AS

It looks like I hit the limit with the blade today. It was real tuggy and not quite as comfortable. I'll swap the blade for tomorrow, so I expect some improved performance tomorrow. The Frozen Tundra felt nice, though.

 

I sell on Etsy. I get this on my stuff. Every now and then, I will accept an offer, but folks selling vintage probably have more wiggle room on prices. The worst they can say is no.

 

I have curly hair.

 

Why?
That's where Mrs. F. makes me shave.

Wait, are you telling us you get to shave INDOORS???

 

I'm a math nut and appreciate a well-written equation no matter the school system.