July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 11

clint64 · Jul 2, 2018

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SOTD July 2nd

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Schick Injector J1
Personna
30DCLE (26mm, Frigate Class)
Dry Dock Lather Bowl
Stirling Glacial Lemony Orange soap and AS

I'm off work this week and I've been waiting for my Stirling package, it finally arrived! It's been a hot day here and my chores are done so why not cool down with a frozen Stirling teat! Cold water and lost it menthol were the theme of the shave. Really really like the scent of Lemony Orange. I get the sweetness of the orange in the foreground and the tartness of the lemon poking through here and there. My first glacial shave and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be (my eyes only watered a little), I guess I built up my tolerances with Iced Pineapple. I also realized that I haven't used an injector in a while so the j1 got drafted this week. Have a great evening my friends!

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Great shave and photo Andrew.

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clint64 · Jul 2, 2018

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just lending a helping hand.

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FaceScraper · Jul 2, 2018

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Great report and photo, Bruce!

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Thanks, Jim!

Linuxguile · Jul 2, 2018

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Great shave and photo Andrew.

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Thank you, Clint!

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FaceScraper · Jul 2, 2018

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Great photo Bruce. Sounds like a wonderful idea for a July Focus.
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Thank you Clint! It’s about as focused as I get.

FaceScraper · Jul 2, 2018

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Thank you. The Rocnel looks cool but has a real chance of biting me every time.

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I’ve heard that you need to stay in the driver’s seat with a Rocnel. Did you modify a GEM blade to fit?

Boojum1 · Jul 2, 2018

Tuesday SOTD
July 3, 2019

OneBlade Genesis V1
Feather FHS-10
Paladin Moe Graphite
CRSW Juniper (Almost Gone!)
Fine Fresh Vetiver
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

FaceScraper · Jul 2, 2018

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July 2

G3 Gillette Fatboy
Astra SP (1)
Kent BK4 Silvertip
Le Père Lucien - unscented
Thayers Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Trumper's Coral Skin Food

I purchased the Le Père Lucien shave soap about three years ago, used it a time or two initially, and it has since sat in storage. I was very pleasantly surprised this morning. The soap loaded easily using my super soft Kent brush, even though it is not the best brush for loading a soap. I face lathered it into a thick, slick, and protective lather. I can't remember any shave soap loading as easily, and the lather was simply top notch. I will really enjoy using this soap. The metal container is large enough to load a brush properly, but it is small and comfortable enough to hold in the palm of your hand. When the soap is gone, this is one of those containers that I'll clean up and keep for another soap. The only downside is that the soap is unscented. I'm willing to bet that LPL comes in some pretty nice scents. I'll try adding a few drops of aftershave to scent the LPL lather just for fun.

I loaded up a new Astra SP blade and enjoyed a nice two shave this morning. It was pretty much automatic.

Stay cool!
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Great report! That sounds like a fabulous shave, Charlie! Somehow, I’m not familiar with that soap. Enabler!!

Linuxguile · Jul 2, 2018

Boojum1 said: ↑

Tuesday SOTD
July 3, 2019

OneBlade Genesis V1
Feather FHS-10
Paladin Moe Graphite
CRSW Juniper (Almost Gone!)
Fine Fresh Vetiver
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

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Excellent shot Mark!

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FaceScraper · Jul 2, 2018

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Great shave Bruce!

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Thank you Andrew!

FaceScraper · Jul 2, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

SOTD July 2nd

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Schick Injector J1
Personna
30DCLE (26mm, Frigate Class)
Dry Dock Lather Bowl
Stirling Glacial Lemony Orange soap and AS

I'm off work this week and I've been waiting for my Stirling package, it finally arrived! It's been a hot day here and my chores are done so why not cool down with a frozen Stirling teat! Cold water and lost it menthol were the theme of the shave. Really really like the scent of Lemony Orange. I get the sweetness of the orange in the foreground and the tartness of the lemon poking through here and there. My first glacial shave and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be (my eyes only watered a little), I guess I built up my tolerances with Iced Pineapple. I also realized that I haven't used an injector in a while so the j1 got drafted this week. Have a great evening my friends!

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Great photo and lineup, Andrew!

FaceScraper · Jul 2, 2018

Boojum1 said: ↑

Tuesday SOTD
July 3, 2019

OneBlade Genesis V1
Feather FHS-10
Paladin Moe Graphite
CRSW Juniper (Almost Gone!)
Fine Fresh Vetiver
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

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Excellent photo, Mark! Love the brush!

clint64 · Jul 2, 2018

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I’ve heard that you need to stay in the driver’s seat with a Rocnel. Did you modify a GEM blade to fit?
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No the SE G is meant to use a Gem blade. The blade slides in from the side. You have to pay particular attention to centering the blade since the razor has no corner blade stops. Some people round off the corners of the Gem blades for added safety. Maybe I should as well. It’s the corners that bite me if I fail to stretch my skin properly.

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Linuxguile · Jul 2, 2018

Thank you, Bruce!

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Great photo and lineup, Andrew!
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wristwatchb · Jul 2, 2018

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Great report! That sounds like a fabulous shave, Charlie! Somehow, I’m not familiar with that soap. Enabler!!
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Thanks Bruce! I do my best, but I'm a novice enabler compared to some of my 30 DC brothers.

Norcalnewb · Jul 2, 2018

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Razor: Rockwell 6s
Blade: Nacet
Brush: Stirling finest
Soap: Van Der Hagen (not sure which one)
AS: Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender

I suppose my focus for the month will be the Rockwell. I got it recently, but since I had Jared’s Supply SE razor on loan, I stuck with that for a bit. Now that the Supply has been sent back, I’m picking up the Rockwell for awhile. Most of my shaves for July will be with it - maybe not all of them, but most.

I see a bunch of you fellas are trying to kill off some soaps, so maybe I’ll at least try to dent some of mine, if not finish one. Aside from a few samples, I’ve never finished a soap. First up is the Van Der Hagen. This was my first “real” shaving soap. A year and change later, it’s still hanging around. It’s a good soap. It won’t win any awards - however, it works well, and the price is great. I still can’t decide whether it will be replaced once it’s gone. Part of me says it will, yet there are soooo many great soaps out there to be tried. I would certainly recommend it (and have) to someone new to the hobby. It’s cheap enough that, if they don’t like the process of lathering, they’re not out much. Plus it has such a neutral, clean scent, making it perfect for someone who doesn’t want scented soaps.

Two passes and a little touch-up…wonderful, smooth shave! A little CL aftershave to class things up a bit…

Have a great Monday, fellas!!!

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Excellent looking shave, Bruce!

Norcalnewb · Jul 2, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

SOTD July 2nd

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Schick Injector J1
Personna
30DCLE (26mm, Frigate Class)
Dry Dock Lather Bowl
Stirling Glacial Lemony Orange soap and AS

I'm off work this week and I've been waiting for my Stirling package, it finally arrived! It's been a hot day here and my chores are done so why not cool down with a frozen Stirling teat! Cold water and lost it menthol were the theme of the shave. Really really like the scent of Lemony Orange. I get the sweetness of the orange in the foreground and the tartness of the lemon poking through here and there. My first glacial shave and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be (my eyes only watered a little), I guess I built up my tolerances with Iced Pineapple. I also realized that I haven't used an injector in a while so the j1 got drafted this week. Have a great evening my friends!

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Great picture, Andrew!

Norcalnewb · Jul 2, 2018

Boojum1 said: ↑

Tuesday SOTD
July 3, 2019

OneBlade Genesis V1
Feather FHS-10
Paladin Moe Graphite
CRSW Juniper (Almost Gone!)
Fine Fresh Vetiver
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

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Beautiful picture, Mark!

Linuxguile · Jul 2, 2018

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Great picture, Andrew!
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Thanks Jim!

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jluc · Jul 2, 2018

July 2nd
Razor: Rex Ambassador (4)
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless (2)
Brush: SOC boar
Pre shave: Stirling mentholated
Soap: Stirling Lemony Orange
Stirling Orange Chill witch hazel
AS: Stirling Lemony Orange

Good evening friends!

Menthol Monday!

Yesterday's combo was so nice I did it again. Two pass shave, no touch up. I changed the direction slightly of pass two under my chin with much better results. DFS.

I've decided I'm not a fan of the Ladas. It feels plenty sharp but it also feels harsh. I'm moving on to the next blade.

Have a great night!

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Any chance you're joining us for Cinco de Julio?

Of course. In fact, I save my popsicle sticks for just this occasion!

Of course not. I'm sane.

I'll think about it but I'm too busy eating cookies.

I'll let you know when I get to St. Louis.