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August 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
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Using an adjustable this month? Which one?

  1. Gillette Fatboy

    15 vote(s)
    34.9%

  2. Gillette Slim

    15 vote(s)
    34.9%

  3. Gillette Black Beauty

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%

  4. Gillette Toggle

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Gillette Executive

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%

  6. Merkur Futur

    4 vote(s)
    9.3%

  7. Merkur Progress

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%

  8. Russian Ideal or Mladost

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  9. The original adjustable - a straight razor baby!

    7 vote(s)
    16.3%

  10. Cookies....just cookies. Seriously, can we just stick with the stupid cookies?!?!?!

    17 vote(s)
    39.5%
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  1. PLAla
    Good luck with the new position, Neal!
    SharptoothC, PickledNorthern, Screwtape and 2 others like this.
  2. mrchick
    Congratulations on making a decision! I'm wishing you the best in your new job. Good luck today!
    SharptoothC, PickledNorthern, NCoxSTL and 3 others like this.
  3. mrchick
    Today was one of those shaves that is just a great way to start the day. I am smooooth
    Mitchell's Wool Fat Soap
    Wolf Whiskers Brush
    Art Razor Pegasus Razor
    Lucky Tiger
    Pitrulon Classic After Shave
    Have fun![​IMG]
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 10 others like this.
  4. Keithmax
    Enjoy and make lots of money.
    SharptoothC, PickledNorthern, Screwtape and 3 others like this.
  5. jtspartan
    August 30th
    Gillette Black Beauty w Voskhod (1)
    TGN Boar
    Barrister's Reserve Cool SS & AS
    Thayers
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    Back to Adjustable August with the SA. Just love the lathers I get with the Reserve Cool, and this morning was no exception. Loaded up a Voskhod and had three very pleasant passes. Did the extra 1/4 pass on my lower right side neck a la Clint, and am very near a BBS. I find the Voskhod a very smooth blade, especially on the 2nd and 3rd passes. I do prefer a few others a little more, but still a fine piece of Russian steel. Finished with the matching AS, and am feeling great.
    Have to drive an hour out of town for a meeting so am heading out a little earlier than usual. Have a great day, all!
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 8 others like this.
  6. John Ruschmeyer
    I'm definitely curious to see how the next two shaves go. Personally, I'm one of those who likes the Rubie and am only put off by the price/availability. (Feel free to send me any for disposal.)

    You can count me in as one of the people curious about the job decision. You make it sound like you are going to be working at the Select Comfort store. That... or selling religious books door-to-door. :)
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 3 others like this.
  7. John Ruschmeyer
    August 30, 2017

    Razor: Schick J1 Injector
    Blade: Schick Proline B (5)
    Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
    Cream: KMF fragrance-free

    An odd thing happened today... I actually finished the big bottle of KMF. I really thought that that thing was going to last years. :)

    This is the fifth consecutive shave with the J1 and Proline B. The shaves continue to be smooth and issue-free, but this one was not quite as close as some of the previous ones. I'd call it a DFS, though, but wonder if the blade is starting to decline a bit.
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 8 others like this.
  8. PanChango
    Gillette Flat Bottom English Tech
    Rapira Swedish Supersteel (1)
    Omega Baby Pro
    Stirling Gentleman Soap

    A very nice shave.
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 6 others like this.
  9. Linuxguile
    I think this is the problem I'm having with my Stirling Boar.
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 3 others like this.
  10. Boojum1
    Wednesday 30, 2017

    Paladin Sumo
    Mike's Natural Soap - Pine and Cedarwood
    Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Titanium
    Chatillon Lux Colbeck
    Pino Silvestre

    [​IMG] ​
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 6 others like this.
  11. RetLEO-07
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    30 August 2017 Wool Fat Wednesday Adjustable August Blade Focus Shave

    Pre: Hot water, soap off the puck and a hot towel
    Razor: Gillette 1967 Slim Adjustable
    Blade: Timor
    Brush: Rubberset 303 circa 1955
    Soap: The Fat!
    Post:     Hot/Cold water rinse, alum block, cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
    After Shave: The Original Clubman

    If it's Wednesday, it must be Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap. Loaded the Rubberset 303 and mushed the Fat all over my mug. Had the time so I rolled with a traditional 3 pass shave. Outstanding slickness and cushion led to a BBS shave and a very soft face finish.
    The Timor blade is delivering great shaves. I was a little leery when I saw the "ice tempered" advertising tag, but it's all good.
    Splashed on some Clubman and Hump Day was off to a terrific start.
    Still in my tin can, but it's a great day 'cause I had a great shave.
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 7 others like this.
  12. NCoxSTL
    There will be neither Sleep Number beds nor religious books in my future. Don't believe in either.

    Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk
    FaceScraper, PickledNorthern, Screwtape and 2 others like this.
  13. clint64
    The brush and razor really great together. :happy096:
    FaceScraper, PickledNorthern and mrchick like this.
  14. mrchick
    Thank you Clint.
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  15. mrchick
    I forgot to mention that I had a little trouble sleeping last night. My 24 year-old daughter called me in tears last night, as she was loading her pets in the car for a mandatory evacuation due to a wild fire. She was texting me pictures like this. [​IMG][​IMG]
    It really sucks when they are 500 miles away and all i can do is pray. The firefighters got it under control, but not before it burned 600 acres and got very close to my daughter. I am so thankful for the firefighters!
    All is well and thank you for letting me vent.
    Back to shaving
    blondblue, FaceScraper, SharptoothC and 9 others like this.
  16. RetLEO-07
    Glad the smoke eaters took care of business! That is one job I wouldn't want. Forest fire fighting especially.
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 3 others like this.
  17. mrchick
    Thanks. My father is a retired fire fighter. I could tell you some stories
    blondblue, FaceScraper, SharptoothC and 4 others like this.
  18. Linuxguile
    Congrats and good luck!
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 1 other person like this.
  19. Linuxguile
    That's pretty scary, Brian. Im glad your daughter is well. Thank God for the people that risk their lives to keep the rest of us safe.
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 4 others like this.
  20. entropy1049
    Scary stuff indeed. Very glad it worked out for your daughter :happy088:
    FaceScraper, SharptoothC, PickledNorthern and 3 others like this.
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