February 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Jan 31, 2019.

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What favorites will you be using this month?

  1. My favorite DE other than a Fatboy!

    20 vote(s)
    43.5%

  2. My Fatboy - because it's AWESOME!!

    8 vote(s)
    17.4%

  3. Another adjustable - because it's almost as AWESOME as the Fatboy!

    10 vote(s)
    21.7%

  4. A straight razor or two or three - because the Dark Side and I are one!

    14 vote(s)
    30.4%

  5. SE razors - because they are the coolest and vintagiest of all the vintages!

    19 vote(s)
    41.3%

  6. Mostly cookies. Maybe some cake. And ice cream when I can get it!

    17 vote(s)
    37.0%
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  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Jason!
     
    Norcalnewb, Feb 1, 2019
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  2. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great shave and those boys are growing!
     
    Hembree, Feb 1, 2019
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  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    Linuxguile, Feb 1, 2019
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  4. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Looking at the placecards I need to spend a month on the 2nd floor.
     
    Hembree, Feb 1, 2019
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  5. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Danny! Logan will be turning two here in a couple of weeks. Time sure does fly.
     
    Linuxguile, Feb 1, 2019
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  6. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    I ALWAYS have an opinion. Even if I have to make one up. Actually, I have tried the VDH Ice Tempered blades. They're a German made blade that I would probably compare to a Merkur. Not the sharpest or smoothest, necessarily, but.....for someone starting out who can get them they'll do. As we have often pointed out - it's not the blade that makes the shave it's the technique used by the guy driving the blade. Some people might find them a bit of a hindrance to learning, others might not care. Just doing a rule with any blade that works will improve technique to the point the shave will improve no matter that blade.

    Just as a note - my preference for a "learning blade" would be the Astra SP. Easily available online, cheap and they are smooth and sharp enough to do the job. Still my preferred head-shave blade. However, I've known newbies to get their rule in using generic Personnas from Walgreens and Derby. So whatever doesn't drive you away from learning works!
     
    NCoxSTL, Feb 1, 2019
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I really enjoy your shave reports Joseph. Thanks for taking the time.


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    clint64, Feb 1, 2019
    #187
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Love it.


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    clint64, Feb 1, 2019
    #188
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on getting the vintage blades to work.

    TGIF. Logan and Declan look adorable.


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    clint64, Feb 1, 2019
    #189
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  10. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    jtspartan, Feb 1, 2019
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    February 1 SOTD:

    Razor: Gillette Fatboy
    Blade: Rapira Swedish Super Steel
    Brush: PAA Starcraft
    Lather: Stirling Eskimo Tuxedo
    Aftershave: Stirling Glacial SDM
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    The best part of this shave is that it is not a travel set up, as I got to sleep in my own bed last night since the contract got worked out. The shave itself was also excellent as I did two passes with a cold soap for a DFS. The Fatboy is going to provide for a great month of shaves. I hope everyone is having a great day!
     
    Norcalnewb, Feb 1, 2019
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  12. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Linuxguile, Feb 1, 2019
    #192
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave Charlie. I get excellent shaves using a cartridge razor as well.


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    clint64, Feb 1, 2019
    #193
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  14. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Awesome news! Great photo and shave also, Jim!
     
    Linuxguile, Feb 1, 2019
    #194
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Gorgeous shave Jason. The Chubby brush is simply stunning.


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    clint64, Feb 1, 2019
    #195
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  16. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Glad to hear everything got settled at work, Jim. Beautiful gear as well!
     
    jtspartan, Feb 1, 2019
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  17. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Clint. As I have mentioned before, the handle is an unabashed homage to some Romera handles.
     
    jtspartan, Feb 1, 2019
    #197
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  18. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    I have already sold two Paladins. They did go quickly, but have to get rid of my DE's first.
     
    Primotenore, Feb 1, 2019
    #198
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  19. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew!
     
    Norcalnewb, Feb 1, 2019
    #199
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  20. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jason!
     
    Norcalnewb, Feb 1, 2019
    #200
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