July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

July 2018

July 30

Razor - Type E Schick Injector
Blade - (2)
Soap - Stirling Electric Sheep
Brush - Stirling Two Banded Synthetic
Post - Alum

Second night with the Type E Schick from @CarlfromMO . I grabbed the Stirling Electric Sheep to get my mutton tallow fix. The scent on this one shouldn't be one I like, but I do. Lots of citronella and eucalyptus. It's startling, bracing, and fun, and the after shave feel is just marvelous thanks to the mutton.

Three pass shave again because I was enjoying it way too much. The baby is in the house again after a smooth shave that couldn't have gone any better. I don't remember the Type E that I have used before being this smooth. The finish on it is not as perfect as this one so maybe that's part of it.

One more day left in July! I'll have the August thread up either late tonight (Wait, it's already late) or early tomorrow. Keep those July shaves coming!

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Glad to hear that the Type E is working out for you. With me, I felt more at home with the Type G . I guess this supports the YMMV theory.
On a different note, I am working through that sampler of Russian blades. There isn't one that I don't like.

 

It's my travel cream when I go on vacation. I put Gillette Tech on my 6c handle with a Polsilver SI today, and had an amazing shave. The shave was so great I went on eBay and bought blemished Weber Bulldog handle for 15 bucks to put the head on. Got a sample of Crown King Red Planet with my Star Jelly purchase I'm going to try out tomorrow.


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That warms the heart of an old fake Russian to hear that.

 

One of the best quotes ever, pure genius Neil.


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Brian, glad to hear both you and the razor survived unscathed.

 

A loud Tuesday Shave:

This Drew Dick 5/8 is the most hollow ground razor I own, it is amazingly thin, if the blade was any wider it would flex. So, it produces a very loud shave, it is fun to listen too.
Irritation A+ Closeness A Smoothness A+ Sharpness A

Razor: Drew Dick 5/8
Strop: Mastro Livi
Brush: Rooney
Pre: Proraso
Soap: Stirling
AS: Fine Snake Bite AS, Edwin Jagger ASB
Scent: Dior Eau Sauvage

 

The mark of a true Dark Side master! It's totally against instinct to let something fall. In this case, it's also essential for survival of all essential body parts. Glad the razor survived as well!

 

Well, that didn't take as long to finish as I thought it might. With one day left in July - here's the EARLYBIRD ENTRY FOR AUGUST!!!

 

Ah, it was nothing really. Genius? Nahh....I'm way too humble to accept that. But, if you insist. I mean, I wouldn't want to offend you after all. The things I sacrifice for the good of the group.

 

Unpinned. This thread ain't over until @Screwtape calls it..

 

Awesome photo Jim.


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Lazy catch up post...

Great photos and setups from all of you!

 

Thanks, Clint.

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Thank you, Bruce.

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Thank you, Clint!

 

Thank you Bruce.

 

July 31, 2018
Karve E Plate
Feather
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Mike’s OCBP
Myrsol Agua de Limon

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My new E & F plates arrived yesterday and I just had to give them a try. The D plate has a blade gap of 0.98mm with very little blade feel. So I was a eager to see the difference in the E plate with is 1.10mm blade gap. I stuck with my modified 2 pass routine and went right to work ATG. I could easily tell the E plate has more blade feel. Nothing scary but it is there. After finishing the ATG and XTG passes, I only needed to touch up my lower right neck. It proved to be my nemesis and spoiled an otherwise epic shave. I will continue to use both plates over the next several weeks and update my thoughts. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

July 2018 Recap

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Another month in the books. With the new consulting contract I have gravitated towards using equipment that gives me quick drama free morning shaves. The Karve razor has really stepped up and proved a worthy addition to my den. In fact it is competing for my favorite DE razor. I managed to dust off 1 shaving cream and 1 soap during the month. I will continue to work on thinning out my soap inventory.

As usual the best part of the month was sharing the camaraderie with other 30DC members. It is a rare thing to be able to share the daily ups and downs with friends known only through a forum thread. I enjoy looking at the SOTD pictures and reading the reports. Following along with the shenanigans is always a pleasant diversion. Again thanks for letting me be a part of the thread. I look forward to participating next month.

 

Nice recap, Clint. The way you describe the Karve is firing up my RAD. Have a great day.

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Thank you Jim.