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March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
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Rule or Focus this month?

  1. Rule! It's all about solid technique!

    7 vote(s)
    21.9%

  2. Focus on soaps/creams

    6 vote(s)
    18.8%

  3. Focus on blades

    6 vote(s)
    18.8%

  4. Focus on a razor or razors

    11 vote(s)
    34.4%

  5. Focus on brushes

    5 vote(s)
    15.6%

  6. Cleaning house baby - stuff's gonna PIF!

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%

  7. Shenanigans

    9 vote(s)
    28.1%

  8. Focus? On cookies!

    9 vote(s)
    28.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. clint64
    One of the best posts I have read. You made some excellent points. Thank you for taking the time to write such a post. :happy088:
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  2. Norcalnewb
    Clint, that is a wonderful picture! The bowl is beautiful and the Barber pole handle looks great.
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  3. Norcalnewb
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    March 7 SOTD:

    VDH Boar Brush
    La Cigale
    Ever-Ready 1924
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Proraso Red AS

    I knew this was going to be a great shave as I loaded my brush. For whatever reason, the soap just seemed to be getting a terrific looking pre-lather. As I lathered my face, the lather really just exploded. So much that this little VDH brush couldn't contain it all. The razor just effortlessly rode across my face taking lather and whiskers away as it went. It was just easy. This was the best shave I have ever had with this razor, and to be completely honest, this soap seemed much better than the last time I used it. It was a nice slick lather, with some nice cushion to match. I was really impressed with the soap this morning, and I will have to make it a more regular part of my rotation. A little Proraso Red capped off what was the best work day shave I have had in a while. I hope everyone has a great!
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  4. clint64
    Thank you Jim


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  5. clint64
    Beautiful picture. Where does the 1924 rank among you other Gem style razors?


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  6. Norcalnewb
    Thanks, Clint! My favorite is the ER 1914 followed closely by the Gem Damaskeene. I would also probably rank the Gem Junior just above the 1924. Another contender is the Gem Junior Bar, which is not only a great shaver but also looks great.
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  7. Boojum1
    Tuesday, March 7, 2017

    Shavemac ATG LE Flat Top
    Route 66 Cranberry Citrus
    Asylum Evolution
    Feather HS #1
    Fine L'Orange Noir
    Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet


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  8. Boojum1
    Beautiful photo and a lovely bowl amigo! :happy096: Time for a terrific Tuesday, have a good one. :happy088:
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  9. markjnewcomb
    Day 13 of 30 days of straights

    Really a great shave today. After the first pass I was almost done.

    View attachment 128914


    DIY Pre-shave Oil
    Sampsons All Natural
    30mm High Mountain White set an extra 10mm deep
    3 passes, WTG, XTG, XTG
    6/8 round toe Shoeller Bleckman
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  10. clint64
    Thank you Jim. I have found the Gem razors to be great shavers on I mastered the area below my nose. I need to break out my Gem Damaskeene for a week here soon.
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  11. Linuxguile
    Rubies must be like The Veg, you must be chosen to use them.
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  12. clint64
    Thank you Mark.
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  13. clint64
    Fantastic setup Amigo. The brush looks fantastic. I am really curious what you think about it after your shave today.

    Mine cleared customs this morning and made it to Atlanta. With any luck I will get it today or tomorrow. I know the brush up for next week. :D
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  14. Linuxguile
    Looking good Clint, I love that Triad handle!
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  15. clint64
    Thank you Andrew. This Triad handle is my favorite by a wide margin. I wish Toby was still making handles.
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  16. Linuxguile
    :drool:
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  17. clint64
    Thank you Andrew. With your post I just caught my error of having the wrong date on today's post. I guess I am out of sorts.
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  18. Linuxguile
    Lovely photo Jim, Is the 1924 the same as a Shovelhead ? If not what distinguishes them ?
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  19. Linuxguile
    It's OK. Today is my first day back to work. So I'm a little out of sorts myself.
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  20. Hodge
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    Today is the 5th and last day with the C1. The blade is dull and i took that as a sign to begin the comparison with the Gem OCMM. The C1 has provided decent close shaves but it bites....Ive had weepers and the alum block has spoken to me each day. Ive never been a big fan of the OC and this month will likely reaffirm that:D
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