July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Great photo, Brian! He's so handsome!

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Yes I will, plus going for distance if you will. I've read of these blades outlasting others by a long time so I'll be seeing how long I can get one to work as well as my usual rating and trial.

 

UPCOMING THEMES FOR 2018

We are nearly done with July. Hard to believe and it has been a momentous month both in shaves, reports, pics and all the stuff that goes on around here, and in the success of the TSD 30DC First Annual Meetup! It's definitely been a highlight month for me. With that in mind, we have reached the time in the year when the rest of our months line up nicely for our normal run of themes for each month. Here's a heads up of what we will be doing theme-wise for the remainder of 2018.

August - Adjustable August. We can also go Adustable (Arko) August for those who want to spend a month bathed in the glory and lemony goodness of that Turkish classic while showing off their adjustable collection. Or their collection of the world's most adjustable razor, with 360 degrees of settings, the straight.

SEptember - Single Edge September. Time to get out those SE razors and give @wchnu a month of razor porn! And to remind us of how great these razors work! Yep, straights also count as a single edge, as do pain sticks. I might also offer that we could throw a month of Stirling soaps in as well. So, in keeping with our totally non-conformist ways - Single Edge (Stirling) SEptember.

OCtober - Get those Open Comb razors out and let's have some old fashioned and aggressive (in some cases) fun! Most of us have som OC razors around that we may not use all that often. Are straights open comb? Well, no, but they're open blade. Close enough. Soap suggestion - Oleo Soapworks (as in El Caballero for instance). So.....Open Comb (Oleo Soapworks) OCtober.

NOVember - November is called No-shave November by the rest of the world. We refuse to be a part of that nonsense. We've always gone No Variation November! Basically it's a month for a rule. Settle on one razor, blade, soap, brush and power through to improve technique, remind yourself why you like them, or just have fun telling the no-shave people to shut up. Or learn a new razor to mix it up! We could also call it No Way we don't shave November! Soap suggestion? I'm open on this one. Nothing's alliterating for me. Maybe aNy soap you want? So.....No Variation (way we don't shave) NOVember! (Until we add a soap if we choose).

DECember - Oh, all the veterans are already drooling. We finish the year in style around the 30DC. It's time for Decadent December!! We grab the gear that shines the brightest, gives the most luxurious feel and result, or just plain shaves us in a way that makes us feel like total decadent dandies! Always fun to see what gets pulled out of the cupboard for this one. Soap combo is easy - just the most decadent lathering soap you have! Besides MAYhem, I believe this is the most popular month if it hasn't already become the most popular.

Remember - themes are always optional. Rules and Focuses to improve technique are our bread and butter.

There you go! Let's have a great final week in July and thanks for everyone who participates here! Without all of you this would be a very empty and lonely place for me to visit every day.

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Another great picture of the Woody!

 

Beautiful picture, Clint!

 

Thank you, Jason!

 

Handsome young man, Brian!

 

This is a soap I plan to try when my no-buy is over. I LOVE tobacco scents.

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TGIF shave

This tub of SMN is very stubborn, it is also bigger than I thought. Still, in this heat, some menthol is needed. The Fili has a wonderfully smooth edge.

Irritation A+ Closeness A Smoothness A++ Sharpness A+

Razor: Filarmonica 13
Strop: Dry Gulch black latigo
Brush: Etsy silver tip
Pre: Proraso
Soap: SMN
AS: Fine Snake Bite AS, Edwin Jagger ASB
Scent: AdP Colonia

 

I hear you about this not being a soap you would buy without smelling first. I received this set during Christmas, and it has become a well-loved part of my rotation that will be replaced when finished. The aftershave lasts forever. I get a full work day out of it. Great stuff.

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Thank you Jim.

 

That’s a lotta cuteness right there, Brian!!

 

I don't think you'll be disappointed, wonderful scent.

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Thanks guys! I’m a proud Grandpa!

 

July 26th
Razor: Timeless .95 SC
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless(3)
Brush: Rick Montalvo mixed
Pre shave: Stirling mentholated
Soap: Timeless Razor by Oleo
Lucky Tiger face tonic
AS: Fine Platinum

Shave three of thirty.

Near BBS shave this evening. Slight improvement with my left hand. I did end up with a couple of weepers on my neck. The .95 Timeless may not have been the best choice to go lefty with but I'm going to continue on.

Have a great night!


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July 27, 2018

Well, I got my head shave in late afternoon. The usual setup there. Merkur 23c, Arko, VDH boar brush. Standard fare and good result as always. My plan was to hit the driving earlier than usual since I was off today. Thought I might pick up some early dollars since the weeknights don't always pay off when I try them. My thought was - I'll go out about 8 or so, probably be back by 10 or 11 when there's nothing going on and shave. Well, it's 12:51 a.m. on the 28th and I'm just back in the door after one of my busier nights. I'll take it. I will not, however, be shaving tonight. This morning. Whatever it is.

NO SHAVE DAY declared! That will give the Kampfe Star and carbon blade something to work with on two days growth tomorrow. Have a great Friday!

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Awesome picture, Jim!

 

Yesssssssssss please....

 

Kampfe Star did you say......... 2 days growth did you say..... Bring it!! I say.......

 

Thanks, Jim!

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