January 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Dec 31, 2016.

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How long have you been part of the 30 Day Crew?

  1. Charter Member baby! Since January 2015

    7 vote(s)
    21.2%
  2. Over a year and a half

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%
  3. About a year

    4 vote(s)
    12.1%
  4. Last 6 months or so

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%
  5. This is only my 2nd or 3rd month

    4 vote(s)
    12.1%
  6. I'm a Newbie!!

    8 vote(s)
    24.2%
  7. I'm not telling until you give me a cookie!!

    11 vote(s)
    33.3%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I know. I have learned in other hobbies like motorcycles and guns, that in the long run it is cheaper to buy once and cry once. Decide what I want and the reasons. If the budget supports it then buy it. If not I wait until the budge does. In the end most times I am not satisfied until I get what I want.
     
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  2. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I agree with this post. Thanks Clint.
     
  3. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    My experience has been the same as yours. Nothing against Larry, he has been very helpful.
     
  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    January 14 - on focus
    Gillette Black Beauty on 3
    PAL Gold Thin Hollow Ground carbon (11)
    eBay artisan badger brush
    The Eternal Tub of TOBS Avocado Cream ( croap )
    Alum and Clubman VI Bay Rum splash

    The eBay badger was floppy as usual but loaded from The Eternal Tub okay and then whipped up a good lather in the bowl. By itself it splays out far too much for my taste when lathering the face but can be stiffened up acceptably by cradling the handle and supporting the knot with the fingers. If it was the only brush I had, I could certainly live with it, but where I have others I prefer, I might see if I can find it a new home.

    The PAL blade gave another fine shave today, so I still can't figure out why shave 9 was so rough and tuggy, when shaves 8, 10 and now 11 have been smooth. Just one of those things...

    The Clubman VI gave a nice, warming, tropical finish to a winter shave.
     
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great set up, Jared!
     
  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Pretty brush! Do you have the balm in a spray bottle?
     
  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I had pretty much written off badger brush, as I have had a couple of WD brushes that didn't blow my socks off. I also have a Simpsons Commodore in Best Badger, but once again, it wasn't my favorite. I'll have to try some of these other knots. Don't you know this is NB17?
     
  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    January 14 SOTD:

    Omega Boar Brush
    Wholly Kaw Jamestown Gentleman
    Gem Damaskeene
    Wholly Kaw Jamestown Gentleman AS

    It has been a while since I pulled this soap out, and it was worth the wait. Just a wonderful shave. The lather was slick, cushiony, and protective. The razor just glad through the whiskers, and I ended with a near BBS. To make it better, this soap was very good in the post shave department. Maybe not quite up to Stirling, Route 66, or Stubble Trubble, but very good. At some point, I may have to try their vegetarian base. I hope everyone has had a great day.
     
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  9. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    What a class name for a shave soap&A.S.
     
  10. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much. The balm was a test sample. It dispenses regularly.
     
  11. Jeeves of Hudson Street

    Jeeves of Hudson Street Active Member

    sorry i've been absent guys, the wife just had a baby... i'm slowly getting back into the swing of things :)
     
  12. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

  13. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Congratulations! I hope your precious newborn and Bride are doing well! :)
     
  14. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks for the feedback, Clint!
     
  15. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Congratulations!
     
  16. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Here's a photo of Jared and Clint talking badger brushes...
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    If you like Stirling Gentleman, I think you would like this one. They are similar, but definitely different.
     
  18. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Sunday, January 15, 2017

    Envy Shave "Eight Ball" with Envy Withe Two Band
    Knockout Shave Cotton
    Blackland Blackbird
    Feather HS #3
    Fine American Blend
    Brooks Brothers 1818




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  19. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Congrats! Hope you are managing a little sleep.
     
  20. Jeeves of Hudson Street

    Jeeves of Hudson Street Active Member

    thanks for all the congrats guys!
     

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