DEC 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

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

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Do you use pre-shave oil?

Poll closed Dec 30, 2015.

  1. Yes.

    20 vote(s)
    29.9%

  2. I have tried, but don't use it regularly.

    17 vote(s)
    25.4%

  3. No.

    27 vote(s)
    40.3%

  4. What is pre-shave oil?

    1 vote(s)
    1.5%

  5. I am just here for the cookies.

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
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  1. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I'll be honest, I change razors so often that I don't have a solid count of exactly how many shaves before the edge needs attention. On my first razor, while learning to strop, I think I got about ten shaves before the pasted strop. Typically, it gets five to ten laps on chrome oxide paste when it starts to tug. You can do this multiple times, until the paste doesn't bring the edge back as well, then it's time for honing. I have skipped right to a finishing stone rather than a pasted strop. I have also taken a freshly homed blade that felt harsh to me to a pasted strop to mellow the edge. This is actually what my focus will be next month. How different treatments make the edge feel.
     
    Drygulch, Dec 27, 2015
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  2. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    And note, a finishing stone is what I was referring to for honing. None of my razors have had to go back to bevel set.
     
    Drygulch, Dec 27, 2015
    #1582
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  3. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    Wowza, thanks Bama!
     
    Salty Belle, Dec 27, 2015
    #1583
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  4. Salty Belle

    Salty Belle Well-Known Member

    :p I'm blushing here!
     
    Salty Belle, Dec 27, 2015
    #1584
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  5. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

    i just clicked the link to Route 66 and it came up with a restaurant and shake shop no mention of shaving?
     
    TomJ89de, Dec 27, 2015
    #1585
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  6. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Paul, I do believe it's time for a avatar, going into 2016 it's time for change.., ;)
    Kerry :hooray:
     
    RaZorBurn123, Dec 27, 2015
    #1586
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  7. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Retro shave shop. <<<<<-----Click
     
    RaZorBurn123, Dec 27, 2015
    #1587
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  8. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    Thank you Kerry! I'm so tired of looking at the artist formerly known as "Prince" sign :happy102:
     
    Robyflexx, Dec 27, 2015
    #1588
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  9. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Oh boy, now you've done it. Tempting the shaving gods is risky!
     
    Herm2502, Dec 27, 2015
    #1589
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  10. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

    TomJ89de, Dec 27, 2015
    #1590
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  11. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

    I know I almost didn't but that's how sure I am I've got it... We shall see
     
    TomJ89de, Dec 27, 2015
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  12. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I totally agree. Many of us recognize each other because of our avi, maybe if Paul changes his we will all be thrown off:signs002: :happy108:
     
    RaZorBurn123, Dec 27, 2015
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  13. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

    I have 2 friends on watsapp with no avatar other than that everyone has it makes me want to delete them :happy097:
     
    TomJ89de, Dec 27, 2015
    #1593
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  14. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    :happy097:
     
    Robyflexx, Dec 27, 2015
    #1594
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  15. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Look at my baby kitten. I think she needs glasses. :) image.jpg
     
    RaZorBurn123, Dec 27, 2015
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  16. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

    Reminds me of my mum, who refuses to wear reading glasses :happy102:
     
    TomJ89de, Dec 27, 2015
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  17. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    Robyflexx, Dec 27, 2015
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  18. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Love the cat...the packers have issues though...
     
    Bama Samurai, Dec 27, 2015
    #1598
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  19. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I was very concerned for Rodgers well being. She sits up there because it's warm, and has the best view in the house ;)
     
    RaZorBurn123, Dec 27, 2015
    #1599
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  20. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    :thanks:
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 27, 2015
    #1600
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