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May 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion
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What is your favorite memory of @Bama Samurai?

Poll closed May 30, 2016.

  1. When he started the 30 Day Thread

    4 vote(s)
    15.4%

  2. When he bought his Plisson Synthetic Brush and burned all of the others in disgust

    2 vote(s)
    7.7%

  3. When he purchased stock in La Toja and used his pictures here to drive the price higher

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. When he invented the phrase "all is quiet in Colorado"

    6 vote(s)
    23.1%

  5. When he started bringing cookies to the thread each month.

    3 vote(s)
    11.5%

  6. Who cares......as long as somebody remembers the freaking cookies!!!

    11 vote(s)
    42.3%
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  1. Linuxguile
    Looking much better!
    Douglas Carey, NCoxSTL, Norcalnewb and 3 others like this.
  2. Drygulch
    Looks like you are ready for the Half Safe Razor...
    Douglas Carey, NCoxSTL, Norcalnewb and 2 others like this.
  3. RaZorBurn123
    Clint, fantastic shave!! I love your brush!! Love!
    Douglas Carey, NCoxSTL, Norcalnewb and 2 others like this.
  4. RaZorBurn123
    Yesterday I had maybe one of my best shaves.
    '62 Gillette SS Flare Tip with a Personna Lab Blue
    Caties Bubble Ocean Grove
    RR Three Color Plissoft
    Floid Blue

    My face and head were so smooth and soft I wanted to bottle this shave up and use it again.
    It's very interesting that I've spent a lot of money on razors and when it comes down to me picking a favorite it's a $20 Gillette SS Flare Tip.
    Keithmax, Douglas Carey, NCoxSTL and 6 others like this.
  5. mrchick
    As soon as I clean the rusty blade remains out of it. I open the razor last night and the blade fell out in rusty pieces. Some of it is still stuck to the baseplate and will get scrubbed out tonight.
    I will shave with it in the morning
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  6. RaZorBurn123
    I originally thought you might need a stitch, it healed up really nicely. You may have a scare and a story. :)
    Douglas Carey, Norcalnewb, ob1page and 3 others like this.
  7. mrchick
    Some of my best shaves have been with my '61 Flare Tip and a Feather blade. This razor was my first vintage purchase and I would have a lot more money if I had stopped there
    Douglas Carey, NCoxSTL, Norcalnewb and 4 others like this.
  8. mrchick
    Thanks. I know my wife has a story You have no idea what a bloody mess that morning was. I'm fortunate that it is healing so nicely.
    Douglas Carey, Rufus T., Norcalnewb and 4 others like this.
  9. RaZorBurn123
    I can see that it was a nasty scene, I'm glad that it's healing up wonderfully. :) :)
    Drygulch, Douglas Carey, Rufus T. and 4 others like this.
  10. RaZorBurn123
    Totally!! Buying new gear is part of the fun.
    Drygulch, Douglas Carey, NCoxSTL and 5 others like this.
  11. clint64
    Thank you Kerry. I always enjoy the RV Rover when it comes up for duty.
    RaZorBurn123, Drygulch, Douglas Carey and 2 others like this.
  12. DDuckyMark
    Today's shave was a bust. The Derby was up to bat but my dog (who is tall enough to reach shelves that the kids can not) decided she just had to knock down and chew on my tuck of Derby blades. she didn't hurt herself but my Derbys are dented very badly and were binned as a result. So I loaded up the next blade on the list The Blendax

    Hurt Hinge
    Blendax
    Arko
    VdH boar
    Citrus Musk

    This setup lasted about 3 strokes. The first WTG stroke was painful. I checked my angle, added a bit of water to the lather just in case and tried again. Still hurt. Ok big guns. I tilted the razor and added some slide so the hairs would cut easier, Still hurt so I binned the blade and pulled out The Angry Russian.

    Angry Russian
    Sharp Star (1)
    Arko
    VdH Boar
    Citrus Musk

    I relathered the bit I attempted to shave and started my WTG pass. I ended up checking to see if the blade was in because it was so comfortable. The first pass blew by quickly so I relathered and started ATG for a 2 pass shave. I still couldn't feel the blade and, the baby waddled in. The Pinaud was completely silent and I found a new favorite blade.

    The dog also decided that I didn't need my leftover steak taco I had scratch made last night either so now I'm wondering what to eat for lunch. I keep wondering if dog tastes more like chicken or beef. She's in her kennel until I eat then she'll be let out.
    Norcalnewb, RaZorBurn123, Keithmax and 9 others like this.
  13. BearCWY
    I can get both around here if you need some, here Walmart sells the VDH Deluxe and my local Walgreens sells the VDH Luxury, Or vice a versa.
    Norcalnewb, RaZorBurn123, Drygulch and 4 others like this.
  14. DDuckyMark
    I'm not sure about Irish Spring with a paintrush but I can lather Lava with a small basting brush. I mounted one in a hand turned pink ivory handle. I think its something like 10 or 12 mm at the base.
    Norcalnewb, RaZorBurn123, Drygulch and 3 others like this.
  15. BearCWY

    That's healing nicely, hopefully soon it will just be a bad memory.
    Norcalnewb, RaZorBurn123, Drygulch and 3 others like this.
  16. John Ruschmeyer
    Pics please.
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  17. DDuckyMark
    [​IMG]

    This was before the sanding was done and the basting brush was glued in. I think I set it deeper too. I would take a picture of it now but I can't find my phone.
    Norcalnewb, RaZorBurn123, Keithmax and 6 others like this.
  18. BearCWY
    Sweeeeeeet!:wave:
    Norcalnewb, RaZorBurn123, Drygulch and 1 other person like this.
  19. DDuckyMark
    Aaannnd here is Lava lathered just in case that was what you wanted.

    [​IMG]
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  20. mrchick
    Thank you Joe.
    Norcalnewb, RaZorBurn123, Drygulch and 2 others like this.
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