July 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Jun 30, 2017.

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Which of the following will you use during July?

  1. Traditional Straight Razor

    13 vote(s)
    27.1%

  2. DE Safety razor

    37 vote(s)
    77.1%

  3. SE razor

    21 vote(s)
    43.8%

  4. Popsicle Stick Razor

    9 vote(s)
    18.8%

  5. Sharpened Ax

    1 vote(s)
    2.1%

  6. Katana sword

    1 vote(s)
    2.1%

  7. Slightly sharpened butter knife

    2 vote(s)
    4.2%

  8. Cookies. I'm here for the cookies. Why, oh why do you torment us this way?

    10 vote(s)
    20.8%

  9. Pain Stick

    6 vote(s)
    12.5%

  10. Shavette

    7 vote(s)
    14.6%
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  1. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    Cherry or strawberry are best. The sticks are pre-stained.
     
    cmorris357, Jul 3, 2017
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  2. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: AlumiGoose V1 w/Hempel Titanium handle
    Blade: Feather (3)
    Brush: TSD 30DC LE w/ LS (MS) Two Band
    Soap: Route 66 Bay Lime Twist
    A/S: Pinaud Musk
    Bowl: Boise Mudworks Blue

    The Route 66 Bay Lime Twist is a delightful synergy of pure East Indian Bay brightened with a generous twist of lime, mingled with ginger and supporting notes of lemon, lily, and grapefruit. It is a handcrafted traditional shaving soap formulated for long lasting, slick lather, with a protective cushion and glide soothing post shave conditioning.
    I highly recommend this soap. The scent really fills the bathroom when opened.
    I had a great 3 pass with a slight touch up for a BBS shave this evening. The 30DC LE handle fits my hand perfectly.
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    Douglas Carey, Jul 3, 2017
    #302
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  3. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Great photo, Doug!
     
    PLAla, Jul 3, 2017
    #303
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  4. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :thanks: Perry. :happy088:
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 3, 2017
    #304
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  5. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    My LE 30DLC Brush handle arrived today and it's a beauty! Thank you @jtspartan for such wonderful work! Now to decide which knot to use.
    First the synthetics.
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    Then the flattop badger.
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    I'm leaning towards the badger since it will be my first flattop. What do you guys think?
     
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    mrchick, Jul 3, 2017
    #305
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  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    plus 1 for the flat top badger. IMHO.
     
    Douglas Carey, Jul 3, 2017
    #306
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  7. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    2 July 2017
    (Belated post)
    Single Edge Summer Kickoff!

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    This soap was my first intro to sheep tallow, and I've really come to love the skinfeel. Shave eleven on the GEM blade, it's still hanging in there. Also, conincidentally, lifetime shave eleven on the razor. For those with SR skill, these old SEs are a really sweet shave. Very intuitive grip, and the heavy blade cleans it up efficiently, just like a straight. Alum was good, and it was two pass bliss. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

    Have a great afternoon!
    :)    ​
     
    Bama Samurai, Jul 3, 2017
    #307
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  8. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    I put badger in mine too and I absolutely love it! I think Doug and I are in the minority, though.
     
    BaylorGator, Jul 3, 2017
    #308
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  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    :signs154: Doug!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 3, 2017
    #309
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo Amigo. Love the lime theme.


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    clint64, Jul 3, 2017
    #310
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    My vote is for the badger.


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    clint64, Jul 3, 2017
    #311
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  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I'll add another vote for the Badger. All the options look great, though!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 3, 2017
    #312
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  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much Jim.

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    Douglas Carey, Jul 3, 2017
    #313
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  14. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    July 3, 2017

    Razor: New LC
    Blade: Treet Platinum
    Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
    Cream: KMF fragrance-free
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    Still unfocused but moving on from the OT to an early New LC. It paired nicely with the Trees Platinum to produce a BBS with no issues.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Jul 3, 2017
    #314
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  15. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    I'm getting ready for Wednesday! Lots of hard work with some Enlighten bars.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jul 3, 2017
    #315
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  16. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Flat top! I think it's awesome how we are all making these our own with different knots.
     
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    Drygulch, Jul 3, 2017
    #316
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  17. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I think boar might be the minority, but a lot of people are going with synthetics.
     
    Drygulch, Jul 3, 2017
    #317
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  18. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    So excited. Mail call today. Jason, this is a work of art. I have already destroyed my Shavey Omega 10098 with a hammer, cutting wheel, and sander. The knot was 29mm when I got the ferrrel out, but I got it trimmed down. Test fit before gluing.
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    Drygulch, Jul 3, 2017
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    The brush fantastic. I like the big Omega.


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    clint64, Jul 3, 2017
    #319
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  20. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I mentioned to my wife the we are turning this bad idea into an yearly tradition, and I needed to get popsicles to make mine. My wife said to use the tounge depressors we have. She is more concerned with me not following my diet than shaving with a razor blade stapled to two popsicle sticks.
     
    Drygulch, Jul 3, 2017
    #320
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