March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Feb 28, 2017.

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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.
  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Yes it is. It is a sneaky cold, though. Osage Rub hits you right in the face (or wherever else you may accidentally apply it) with the cold. So does a Stirling Glacial AS, but Artique starts out fairly benign. Then a few minutes later, your eyes are watering and face is numb from the cold.
     
  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I use the Feather carts and get 3 or 4. I have not used a Trac II recently.


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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Gorgeous brush.


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  4. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Clint. It is the only boar I've ever owned, and it is now very well bloomed.
     
  5. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

     
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  6. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thanks guys. She just texted me and she made it over the Sierras and is halfway home. I worry
     
  7. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    This does not sound like a good time to me...
     
  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I understand completely. Unhappy wife equals unhappy life.


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  9. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

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    -Tula 5/8 SP
    -Simpson Commodore X3
    -Soap Commander Passion
    -Stirling Gin and Tonic

    Straight razor maintenance school continues. I ran the razor over some 1 micron lapping film for 50 laps. I saw a guy on You Tube, (Slash McCoy from B&B) stick a piece of wet paper to a base, then put the film on that. This was something FergieBilly (I think) also recommended. Wow, did this tune that edge up tight. Best shave I have had yet with one of these. What a cheap and easy way for a newbie to finish or refresh.

    In retrospect, and maybe I always jump in a little too far too fast, but I am pretty glad I put in all these shaves with the Irving Barber and Kais before I started this. There is a ton of stuff to keep track of/learn just with the razor upkeep and honing, I'm glad I don't have to think about the shaving part, and can just enjoy that. It gives me a newfound respect for you guys that do it all at once.
     
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Cool photo and sweet set up, Jared. :eatdrink047:
     
  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    :rofl:
     
  12. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Thanks Buddy!
     
  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Jared.
     
  14. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

     
  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Ever-Ready SE original instructions
    Blade: GEM Personna (2)
    Brush: Shavemac ATG LE The Nisky Silvertip Fan
    Soap: RazoRock XXX
    Aftershave: RazoRock XXX

    This brush handle is beautifully constructed to be ergonomically perfect. It fits the my hand and the accompanying Shavemac Silvertip Fan completes the deal. The soap doesn't have a chance. The brush produces a thick creamy lather just the way I like it. I don't know if it would be possible to make a better brush. One satisfied customer!

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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great looking brush, Doug! Your 1914 is pretty too.
     
  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great picture Doug. I'm so happy the brush arrived safely. It looks better in your photos. The razor looks nearly mint.


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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much Jim. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
     
  19. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks so much Clint. I was getting a little worried about the arrival of the ATG LE brushes. The Nisky was well worth the wait. It's a great brush. I love this knot even after only one use.
     
  20. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Oh, yeah. The Turbo Encabulator. I think you can get retrofit kits at KaleCoAuto. Don't forget to purchase a Hi-Performance 710 cap.
     

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