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. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great looking shave, Fuzzy!
     
  2. Fup

    Fup Well-Known Member

    Sounds like your kitty needs some loving.
     
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  3. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Thanks!!!

    Someone has GOT to call the Queen on that one. Bully!!!!!
     
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  4. Fup

    Fup Well-Known Member

    Shaved with the Fatip again last night on about 2 days of beard. Gave myself a few weepers and an especially stubborn one on my chin. The alum was much quieter this time but still a little stingy. Still not really enjoying the shave itself though. It just feels rough.
     
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Happy Independence Day

    July 4, 2017
    Cobra Classic
    Schick Proline (3)
    Zenith B02 Boar
    Nuàvia Rossa

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    In addition to the normal festivities of the 4th today is my Mom's 79th birthday. So I thought the Nuàvia Rossa would be a great soap for the day. The big Zenith loaded and lathered the Rossa easily with its scent filling the room. The scent of Rossa is simply intoxicating and brings so much to the shave. With a wonderful slick base of lather, I started the shave with all intentions of my usual 2 pass shave. However, the scent of Rossa was just too much so I went with a 3 pass shave to prolong the experience. Overall I would give the shave a solid A+ with no nicks, weepers or irritation. I applied the extra lather to my face as an aftershave balm. After a final rinse, my face feels wonderful and I can enjoy the scent for the next several hours. Happy Independence Day everyone.
     
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  6. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Fourth of July
    Tuesday, July 4, 2017


    El Druida Barberpole Manchurian
    MDC Citrus LE
    OneBlade V-1 Genesis
    Feather FHS-10
    Folsom Capri


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    Happy Independence Day to everyone!​
     
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo. Perfect brush choice for the day.


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  8. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Thanks Clint! Getting in the Holiday spirit today. :cool: Also a shoutout to the French (MDC) for their assistance during the Revolutionary War. Have a great day guys. REMEMBER TO BE SAFE on the road, and with the Fireworks and Adult Beverages. ;)
     
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  9. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

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  10. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    July 4th
    Gillette NEW LC w Polsilver (1)
    30DC LE brush
    First Canadian Maximo Gomez Cuba SS
    Thayers
    Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender AS
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    Finally on focus after a weekend away at the lake. First day with the NEW LC and the Polsilver is up first. Great lather with the First Canadian and the Tuxedo- a thick, rich lather. I love this soap. 3 passes and a bit of touch up later I am near BBS. A great first day with this razor. Finished with this excellent AS and am off to work.
    I've got the popsicle sticks ready, just have to get my stapler out...
    Have a great day all!

    Post Script- looked at the picture and saw some greenish buildup on the teeth of the razor- went back and looked at the NEW and it is barely noticeable to the eye but glows in the picture. Weird.
     
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  11. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

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    SOTD July 4, 2017

    Blade: GEM Stainless
    Razor: GEM 1912 SE
    Brush: Jayaruh #60 synthetic
    Lather: Fine American Blend
    Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave
    WTG, XTG

    Totally off focus, but will get back on soon enough. Happy 4th of July y'all! A really nice shave this morning with Fine American Blend soap and splash. Not much more to report. Hope everyone has a safe and meaningful day!

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  12. SharptoothC

    SharptoothC I bite..........

    Head shaving with a SR is one thing I DO NOT want to try. If I had a nice smooth dome I might try it. Mine is too lumpy.

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  13. Bookworm

    Bookworm Well-Known Member

    That's to make the phrenologists happy.
     
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  14. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

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    4 July 2017 Blade Focus Shave
    Happy Independence Day!!

    Pre: Hot water, soap off the puck, hot towel
    Razor: 1966 Schick Krona
    Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Green
    Brush: Omega 10098
    Soap: Regiment Shaving's "High Speed"
    Post: Hot/Cold rinse, alum block, cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
    After Shave: Old Spice "Original" from my WCS sampler

    For my Independence Day shave I went with Regiment Shaving's "High Speed". Sixty seconds on the soap, about thirty in the bowl, and the 10098 delivered a great smelling slick lather. Did a traditional 3 pass shave with some J hooking on my neck. DFS+. Can't ask for more than that on what would have been a workday shave.
    Splashed on some Old Spice, and the 4th was underway.
    Have a safe 4th of July everyone!
     
  15. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Clint!
     
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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful, Mark!
     
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I wouldn't have noticed the green had you not mentioned it. Looks like a great shave!
     
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Perry!
     
  19. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    Jul 4 SOTD:

    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    MWF
    Gillette Old Type
    Rapira PL (9)
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    TOBS Sandalwood AS
     
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  20. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    I think that's one of your best pics, Jim! Great looking Old Type as well.
     
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