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%
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  1. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    I have asked Ivan to pay a friendly visit to you to help further explain the cookie situation. :ahem: I think when he is done "explaining" you'll have a better understanding of it. A well-informed proletariat, er, membership is a happy one.
     
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  2. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    OCtober 24th
    Gillette NEW LC w Polsilver (3)
    WD HM Badger
    Jeeves of Hudson St Apothecary SS
    Thayers
    Booster Polar Ice AS
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    Nice, easy 3 pass shave earlier this morning. Am smooth with a minimal amount of jawline touch-up. Even though the Booster does list glycerin as an ingredient, I did add more to it, and I think it has improved the performance of the product.
    Have a great day all!
     
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  3. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :happy102:
     
  4. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good picture with a great looking brush.
     
  5. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great setup Jason!
     
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  6. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thanks, Doug.
    BTW- I went to Gifts and Care last night to look at getting some Floid and Myrsol AS from them after being inspired by your photos, only to get a message that they will no longer ship alcohol based products to Canada or the US. I believe that message only came up yesterday or the day before, as I was there a few days ago and was ready to checkout, but didn't. Wish I did, now.
     
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  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks very much for that information. We'll have to see if there is another site that will ship alcohol based products.

    Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
     
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  8. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Beautiful brush, Clint! Does the extra size of the 30mm tuxedo alter the performance at all?
     
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  9. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Great combo, Charlie (If that is your real name...)! That red tip looks to be in great shape.
     
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and lineup Jason.

    That's a true shame.
     
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  11. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    It is always a good thing when a beautiful razor is a great shaver as well. Congrats, Jim!
     
  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you. All the good attributes are the same. I would say it feels more dense on the face with more backbone. I need to use them back to back for a full comparison.
     
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  13. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Great combo, Perry. What do you find exceptional about the Jeeves AS- scent, face feel, longevity? I have one of his soaps, but no AS.
     
  14. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Do you know of any?
    Great photo, Brian. I love the burl/resin combo on the razor scales.
     
    Last edited: Oct 24, 2017
  15. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Good longevity and face feel. Nice menthol kick as well. Leaves your face feeling nice and soft. I have the tobacco scent as well as Black Tea.
     
  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Wonderful picture, Jason!
     
  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jason! I don't really collect razors (my wife might argue that) as I like to use them, so I am glad it shaves well or else I would have to part with it.
     
  18. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Awhile back I mentioned in passing that I had used my normal Organic African Black Soap during my shower. Someone asked what it was and I believe I responded. Well, for those who missed it, who were curious, or just didn't care at all, I thought I'd post up a picture of my latest shipment. It's actually a fantastic product, in my most humble opinion. It cleans my face and head better than any other soap I've found. My skin is a bit on the oily side and this stuff keeps it well under control. It's all organic and natural. I thought of posting the picture as a "bar" of soap - but I put my MWF next to it for size comparison. It's actually 5 pounds of soap in a block. I cut it into smaller bars. I'm guessing this much will last me well over a year easily. And it costs just under $20 shipped!

    To answer the question I know is on the tip of someone's keyboard - no I haven't tried shaving with it. It produces a nice slick "lather" for a hand/body soap but I don't think it would work well for shaving. There are also three kinds of ash used in making it (Shea Tree Bark, Cocoa Pods, Plaintain) so it has a bit of grit to it at times. Kind of a mild Lava thing going.

    Black Soap.jpg
     
  19. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    Looks like a slightly overdone banana bread. :)
     
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  20. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Well it does include plaintain ash - kind of a banana thing I suppose? I'll send a small sample to anyone who wants to taste it. :D
     
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