MAYhem 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 67

clint64 · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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Wow that’s not good. Hope you’re feeling a little better soon. Maybe you won’t have to wait long before they set the leg?

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PLAla · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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Oh my goodness, John. Really sorry to hear this! Keep us updated.

jluc · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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That's too bad John. I hope the surgery goes well and you heal up soon.

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Screwtape · May 12, 2018

BaylorGator said: ↑

Wow, sorry to hear it, John! Take it easy and heal up.
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clint64 said: ↑

Wow that’s not good. Hope you’re feeling a little better soon. Do you have to wait a few days before they set the leg?

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PLAla said: ↑

Oh my goodness, John. Really sorry to hear this! Keep us updated.
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Thanks guys. I will keep you in the loop. You may not see many posts from me for the next week or two though.

Screwtape · May 12, 2018

jluc said: ↑

That's too bad John. I hope the surgery goes well and you heal up soon.

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Thanks, Jim. The hospital actually just called and told me to fast tonight because they might be able to slot me in tomorrow. I rather hope they can.

I can feel the Dilaudid starting to work now, so me and my cats are going to have a snooze. The physical pain hasn't been bad from the fracture, at least until the effort of getting back home. The psychic pain from the feeling of overwhelming stupidity about what I did seems likely to last a whole lot longer...

jluc · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

Thanks, Jim. The hospital actually just called and told me to fast tonight because they might be able to slot me in tomorrow. I rather hope they can.

I can feel the Dilaudid starting to work now, so me and my cats are going to have a snooze. The physical pain hasn't been bad from the fracture, at least until the effort of getting back home. The psychic pain from the feeling of overwhelming stupidity about what I did seems likely to last a whole lot longer...
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That would be nice to get in tomorrow, get that over with and start recovery. Sleep well.

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jtspartan · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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Holy smokes, John. What horrible luck. I hope the recovery will go smoothly and quickly.

Linuxguile · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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Ouch, sorry to hear about that John. I will be praying for you.

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Boojum1 · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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Oh man, so sorry to hear you fell. Hope your surgery goes well.

Edison Carter · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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Only the authorities are permitted to grant exceptions.

That said. .... Sorry to hear of the misfortune. Best wishes for a Supreme Recovery.

Boojum1 · May 12, 2018

Mother's Day
May 13, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Feather HS
Paladin Lapis Chief
LASSC Topanga Fougere
Creed Aventus

GawainandtheGreenKnight · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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Sorry to hear about your accident, good luck with your surgery and subsequent recovery.

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Norcalnewb · May 12, 2018

Drygulch said: ↑

Earlier this year, I prayed to learn patience, because that’s a major shortcoming of mine. Since then, I have been given several opportunities to reflect on how I react to things not going as fast as I like.
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Funny how those things seem to work out like that. Prayers do get answered, just not always how we want or think they may.

Glad progress is being made on the addition. Once the framing starts, it moves a bit faster.

Norcalnewb · May 12, 2018

Screwtape said: ↑

For my new Mayhem plan, instead of shaving with the SensorExcell today and then alternating between it and the Trac II until both cartridges died, I have decided to grow a beard.

The reason? I slipped off a ladder yesterday, fell three feet to the ground, and broke my right leg just below the knee. I spent yesterday evening and most of today in the hospital and am now home with crutches and a splint until I get called back in for surgery. Apparently they need to open it up to put the jigsaw back together with glue, pins, duct tape or whatever the modern orthopedic surgeon uses.

In the meantime, washing my hands while balancing on one foot and crutches is no fun at all. I am not even going to try shaving that way. Although hauling out my shavette and using it that way ... ATG ... on the throat ... might be worth mega Mayhem points... No.... Just no... that's the Dilaudid speaking. Down boy! Bad Shaver!...
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Sorry to hear about the leg, John. I am glad you weren't hurt more seriously, though. I'll be praying the recovery goes well.

PickledNorthern · May 12, 2018

clint64 said: ↑

I read the entire thread and couldn't help myself. Soapy Science ordered and on the way. I went with the Lollipop Citrus.
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I literally flipped a coin between that and Docs Special Blend, or whatever it is. Went with the Docs.

Norcalnewb · May 12, 2018

PickledNorthern said: ↑

Oh man, did I need a shave. Five day’s growth came off, which is something really rare for me, to skip that many days.

Feather DX w/AC Super (1)
Kent H8
Stirling Port au Prince

The H8 is an interesting brush. Really pretty handle, a knot filled with best hair. I was a little bit nervous about the color, it was much grayer, and without the banding contrast that a good Simpson best has. But I shouldn’t have worried, it was super soft. Not as scrubby as I expected from a Best. So I don’t know how to describe this well, other than to use a Kent reference. It is very similar to their Silvertip, has just a HINT of scrub, (no scratch at all) and a little more backbone. If you are familiar with short, dense Simpson best, or Shavemac Finest, and are looking for something similar, this isn’t it. It is a higher lofted, traditional British style brush, without a ton of backbone, but enough density to to give a full face feel. My first impressions are quite positive, but I can’t give it a letter grade yet.
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clint64 said: ↑

May 12, 2018
Cobra Classic
Feather Pros
Rudy Vey with Shavemac Finest
C&E West Indian Lime
Folsom & Co Capri

A slow relaxing morning at home was just the ticket. Sticking with the relaxing theme, I took my time to enjoy the shave. The C&E was easy to lather and the Shavemac Finest added to the experience. Three passes and touch ups ended in a near perfect shave. My lower right neck, aka my "Nemesis" prevented me from catching the baby. A splash of F&C Capri and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Saturday.
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RyX said: ↑

MAYhem; Um, just another shave, but good.

Stirling Port Au Prince
Omega Pro 98 boar
Suribachi & cool water
Fatip Piccolo, Kai blade
Alum, Osage Rub AS
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC
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Skipped the preshave to get a feel for the mutton tallow based soap. There's a scent at the beginning of the shave - lamb chops. I've eaten some sheep but it's not a regular menu item. Not a negative, just an observation. Very quickly the clean lemongrass shows up and carries until the end. Could be an economical soap. I loaded as usual which turned out too heavily. Took my first pass with the 5th use of this blade thinking I might need to renew. It felt fine so I powered on through. I'm not one for stretching a blade to it's maximum and will change out at a hint of tugging. Post shave alum was a little hot. Don't know if it was lack of preshave soap lubrication, dulling blade, or bravado with the aggressive OC. Still a good reduction scoring DFS with no errors. Made up for the early lack of menthol by ASing the Rub. Capped it off with Pinaud inspired by the citrus scent from the Stirling soap.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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jluc said: ↑

May 12th
Razor: Blackbird OC
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (2)
Brush: SOC badger
Soap: CK Sacre Bleu
Thayers Rose
AS: CK Sacre Bleu

Good afternoon gentlemen!

I was going to skip today's shave but reading this morning's reports and seeing the great photos I had to join in.
Two pass shave this morning, WTG/XTG. 2nd use with the Bolzano Superinox blade provided a DFS result. The alum was nearly silent, only just barely noticed in a couple of spots on my neck.
The CK Sacre Bleu is a sweet powdery scent. Something I wouldn't want to apply to liberally.
Enjoy the rest of your day!

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PLAla said: ↑

SOTD May 12, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Personna
Razor: Personna injector
Brush: Zenith B02 boar
Soap: Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum
Post: Witch hazel, Brut aftershave

Easy shave again with the Jeeves Bay Rum soap. Excellent stuff. Used the Personna injector as the next one up in the alphabetical rotation. I've been through all my injectors now this month. I'll likely not shave tomorrow and use the Black Hawk SE on Monday. Then I may just start the injectors over again. It was fun going through them.

I need to get some glycerin to have on hand to add to aftershaves. Brut could definitely use it. This is the first use of Brut, and the scent is okay, but certainly not my favorite. So many better aftershaves to use. This one won't be used much, but certainly use it and enjoy it if you do. Remember, it's your shave, so use what you like.

Have a great weekend!

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jtspartan said: ↑

May 12th
Schick I1 w Personna Twins
30 DC LE
Barrister’s Reserve Cool SS and AS
Thayers
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Nice shave early this morning before heading out to coach. 2+ passes to a DFS with the mild I1 turbocharged with twins. Love the Reserve Cool for performance and scent.
Have a great weekend all!
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Boojum1 said: ↑

Mother's Day
May 13, 2018

Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Ti
Feather HS
Paladin Lapis Chief
LASSC Topanga Fougere
Creed Aventus

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Some terrific pictures, gentlemen!

It's a no shave day for me. Schedule just didn't work out to get one in today. The good news is that my best shaves almost always happen on two days of growth.

PLAla · May 12, 2018

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Some terrific pictures, gentlemen!

It's a no shave day for me. Schedule just didn't work out to get one in today. The good news is that my best shaves almost always happen on two days of growth.
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Thank you, Jim!

Norcalnewb · May 12, 2018

PickledNorthern said: ↑

I literally flipped a coin between that and Docs Special Blend, or whatever it is. Went with the Docs.
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I am looking forward to hearing what you think of the scent.

jluc · May 12, 2018

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Some terrific pictures, gentlemen!

It's a no shave day for me. Schedule just didn't work out to get one in today. The good news is that my best shaves almost always happen on two days of growth.
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Thanks Jim!

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PickledNorthern · May 12, 2018

Bama Samurai said: ↑

It must be done.
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Done. The Queen has been summoned.

What's your MAYhem look like?

Gonna use some brand new gear that I've never tried and just have FUN with it!

I'm thinking of pairing some gear together I've never paired before.

Time to go full dark side and learn straights - this is the month to bleed after all.

A total bloody mess may be in my future - stand by!

I'm playing it safe and eating as many cookies as I can.