Oct 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

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

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What is your plan for OCtober?

  1. Shave with one or more really cool DE OC razors.

    13 vote(s)
    41.9%
  2. Shave with one or more really cool SE OC razors.

    4 vote(s)
    12.9%
  3. Shave with one or more DE and SE OC razors.

    4 vote(s)
    12.9%
  4. Durham Duplex counts, right?

    1 vote(s)
    3.2%
  5. All straight, all the time.

    5 vote(s)
    16.1%
  6. To find the freaking cookies I keep hearing so much about.

    14 vote(s)
    45.2%
  7. I'm just waiting until Halloween. I need candy!

    12 vote(s)
    38.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Wow, you guys are hard to keep up with lately. My personal life is crazy busy right now. I still had time for a nice shave
    Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
    Wolf Whiskers Brush
    Portland Razor Company Siren
    Lucky Tiger
    Ogallala Bay Rum
    Have a great week![​IMG]
     
  2. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    OCtober 23rd
    Gillette NEW LC w Polsilver (2)
    TGN Finest Fan
    Sudsy Soapery Jack Frost
    Thayers
    Barrister's Reserve Spice
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    First time with any Supsy Soapery product this morning. Got the Jack Frost via a trade. This mentholated soap has fir needle, orange and spice listed on it and had a very unique scent in the tub. It is a very soft soap. I face-lathered a top notch lather, it really didn't take much to get this dialed in. After 3 passes, plus a fair amount of neck touchup, I am very near BBS. No evidence of the blood or irritation like last time- back to regular shaves.
    The scent from the soap is very unique andI don't have anything else anywhere near like it. I'll use it a few more times here and there to try to get a better handle on the scent. The menthol is not over the top and kind of sneaks up on you as you face-lather it. Finishing with the Reserve Spice is always a good idea.
    Have a great day all!
     
  3. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thank you. It is one of my favorite brushes.
     
  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    This one is turning into a favorite pretty quickly. Thank you the kind words!
     
  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great minds think alike with the CO Bigelow! Looks like a great shave; the red tip is a fantastic razor.
     
  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Jason!
     
  7. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Some great pics of cool gear, Gentlemen.
     
  8. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thanks, Charlie. Yes, the NEW LC is one of my favourites as well. I'd like to find a NEW SC in the wild too.
     
  9. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Thanks Clint!
    Not too shabby, yourself! Nice girth on both the razor and brush handle ;)
    (We're all friends here. Is it weird to comment on another guys thickness of equipment?)
     
  10. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    October 23, 2017

    Razor: English Flat Bottom New
    Blade: Derby Extra (2)
    Brush: 30DC LE/Pure Badger
    Cream: KMF fragrance-free
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    Second shave with the Derby Extra and the Flat Bottom New. Two passes to another DFS, but with definite noise from the Alum.

    Had I the skin and beard of a young Turk, perhaps I would enjoy these examples of artisanal ironmongery more. As it is, this aged computer geek of dubious German and Irish heritage really just doesn't like them. On to something else tomorrow...
     
  11. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    +1, :)
     
  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jason!
     
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    :shocked003:
     
  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great picture Perry. How did the band do in the competition?

    Love the brush. It really pops against the white background.

    Great lineup Charlie. Have fun with you lessons and volunteer work.

    Great photo and lineup Jason. I am seeing a lot of positive comments on the performance of Sudsy Soapery.
     
  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Charlie.

    Thanks Jason.

    :eek: I am speechless.
     
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  16. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    The kids did a great job! All Superior ratings (the highest award) for each category. We didn't win any of the special awards (first, second, or third place, etc) but I was relieved to have earned the all Superior level. That was a tough contest! They got to play in a college stadium at Jacksonville State - brightest stadium lights I've ever seen. Really incredible atmosphere. I'm proud of them because I know they were nervous. Hard work pays off in the end.

    Thanks for asking!
     
  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic results Perry. I know you are very proud of the kids. They were able to show that all the hard work produced results.
     
  18. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    For the first time with it, I was very impressed with the lather. Thick and slick and tonnes produced for a light 20 second load. I have to spend a little more time with this particular scent to see if it grows on me, though.
     
  19. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Charlie!
    Thanks for the insight, Jared! I was able to get a super goop lather out of some Cella this weekend. I will definitely be shooting the for unicorn lather with each of my soaps.
    Very nice photo, Clint. What do you do with all of your empty soap tubs ?
    Cool photo with a cool razor, Jim!
    Great shot of the E2, Perry!
    Awesome setup, Brian!
    Lovely Red Tip, Charlie!
     
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  20. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Jason, the wood in the brush is a great match for table top! Outstanding photo!
     

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