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January 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread
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What is your preferred brush bristle-type?

  1. Badger

    29 vote(s)
    43.9%

  2. Boar

    17 vote(s)
    25.8%

  3. Synthetic

    16 vote(s)
    24.2%

  4. Horse or other

    4 vote(s)
    6.1%
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  1. Norcalnewb
    I really like the use of shadows in your picture! :happy088:
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  2. Norcalnewb
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    Straights Focus January 19:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    Stirling Gatlinburg SS
    Frederick's Celebrated Razor
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Stirling Gatlinburg AS

    I had a goal this morning to get a CCS on one pass, since I managed that yesterday, and I got pretty close. I had one little spot on my neck that needed a little touch up as there was still a bit of visible growth, but that was it. There are a few other spots that maybe are closer to SAS, but all in all, very successful. My face is actually very smooth, which just amazes me. I don't think I have ever been able to get this smooth with any razor on one pass.

    I can also say the comfort level of this shave was fantastic. No irritation at all, and my skin feels great. I am very happy as I head into work this morning. Have a great Tuesday.
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  3. Herm2502
    Nice info. I'm curious what your comparison of the Progress is.

    BTW- somehow I feel a "Futur fucus" should be in the future?
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  4. Troy M
    1/19/16 Blackbird focus update

    The Astra SP blade I used for the past 5 shaves was absolutely done this morning, so I changed it after 1 stroke. I replaced it with a Persona and went about my business of shaving this morning. Smooth 2 passes (top to bottom) and my face is very clean. This combo works quite well for my face with this razor. I noticed that the shave is noticeably quieter with the Persona blade than with the Astra. This is the first razor where this has occurred.
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  5. Boojum1
    Tuesday, January 19, 2016

    Pre: Hot Shower, Proraso pre-shave
    Razor: AlumiGoose with Triad Aristocrat Ti
    Blade:Feather Pro #2
    Brush: Doug Korn Orange Swirl
    Soap: Aqua Di Parma Soap
    Post: Witch Hazel, Whipped Shea Butter, Post Shave Salve, Fine Fresh Vetiver

    Today's shave was my usual two passes + clean up. The alumigoose performed flawlessly, leaving me with a near BBS shave. ADP continues to impress, Chatillion Luz Post Shave Salve soothing with a smoky araoma. The scent complimented well with Fine Fresh vetiver. Have a good week boys & girls.


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  6. Marverel
    Very colorful - I like that :) :happy088:
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  7. Marverel
    Sounds like a great shave - congratulations :)
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  8. wmbjr
    Great picture! As @Norcalnewb said, like the shadow use; though the paper doll is a little creepy. :rofl:
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  9. Marverel
    Thank you :eatdrink047:
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  10. Marverel
    Thank you :happy088: And btw - THIS is creepy:

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  11. wmbjr
    That is one brush you are not likely to overlook! Very nice!
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  12. wmbjr
    Pennywise was definitely a creepy one and fortunately yours does not rise to that level or this level!
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  13. Boojum1
    Another lovely Winter shot Doug. :happy088::happy088:
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  14. Boojum1
    Sweet blade ! :happy096:
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  15. Boojum1
    Curious to see how many shaves you get from one of those Personna 74s and how that cut down Feather Pro rides. Will be looking for your reviews RT. Shave on!
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  16. Boojum1
    WOW! Charlie those are some stunning timepieces. Your collection must be awesome. :happy096:
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  17. Herm2502
    OK, you guys...focus...
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  18. mrchick
    I've already soaked it and lubed it with no luck
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  19. mrchick
    [​IMG]
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  20. Herm2502
    That's better. At least it's not too creepy.
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