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. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave to start the work week. Gorgeous Brush.
     
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    February 19, 2019
    OneBlade Genesis V2
    Modified Gem PTFE
    Paladin
    Oleo Shiloh Shave Soap
    And Aftershave

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    Back to work today after a long weekend that seemed entirely too short. Yesterday turned out to be another no shave day for me. So this morning, I decided to break out the Genesis V2 with a modified Gem blade and go to work. The Paladin gave a wonderful face massage while lathering. Three passes and touch ups ended in a perfect BBS shave. A splash of the matching aftershave and I am off for physical therapy. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
     
  3. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Your comment brings back a lot of memories, Fuzzy. Working in a chemical plant means you spend 11 months out of the year planning for a turnaround and then a month working it. It's nice to be located near the Gulf Coast where you have good weather most of the year. As you get further north, timing options are fewer unless you have an unplanned event...turnarounds in winter are the worst. I hope you like your new job, and I hope the turnaround is proceeding safely. You'll definitely be ready for some time off.
     
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  4. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD February 19, 2019
    Alphabetical journey through soaps and creams
    Letter S

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Schick
    Razor: PAL Adjustable
    Brush: Artisan badger
    Soap: Soap Commander Drive
    Post: Witch hazel, Maggard's Tobacco and Leather aftershave

    Excellent shave with this setup. Backtracked in letter S to pick up two new Soap Commander scents. Today was Drive, a wonderful leather scent. Superb lather and easy shaving with the PAL Adjustable. No complaints or roadblocks. Smooth and comfortable.

    Have a great day!

    SOTD 2-19-19.jpg
     
  5. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Clint! Same to you. I hope PT goes well.

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  6. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Great shave, Clint! Hope all goes well this morning in PT.
     
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  7. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Terrific setup and photo, Jim!
     
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  8. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thanks, Charlie! We love it. Wilson went with us last year when I took the band. We had to stick with the itinerary and were somewhat constricted due to it being a school trip. He's a year older now and will love it even more. He loves the Toy Story movies and they just opened a Toy Story Land within Hollywood Studios. It'll be magic for him.

    We went in 2012 with my previous school's band, then again in 2014 and then last year. It's expensive but a lot of fun. Really looking forward to it.
     
  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice, Perry!
    Have you made a decision on the PAA soap?
    Thanks!

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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Interesting shave, Joe, and congrats on the BBS. I use unrefined shea butter in my after shave routine. It's a fantastic skin conditioner. I never thought of using it for a shave. It would be slick if you applied enough...sort of like shaving with bacon grease.
     
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture, Jim!
     
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  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Clint!
     
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Perry!
     
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    February 19 SOTD:

    Razor: Gillette Fatboy
    Blade: Gillette Nacet
    Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
    Lather: Stirling Cocoa Forest
    Aftershave: Stirling Bay Rum
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    After skipping a day, the Fatboy did a wonderful job of getting me to a DFS+. Two easy passes, a nice lather, and a wonderful scent to finish it up. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
  15. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Charlie. I use VDH shave butter to shave with my safeties without a problem. I thought that I would experiment using a straight, but as I noted, the result was not acceptable.
     
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Jim!

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  17. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Joe...I am right there with you on that one.
     
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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thankfully @MaxG is safe from enabling here. Anyway, he'll probably never venture into all the ridiculous and unnecessary razor, brush, blade, soap, cream, and aftershave options available to him. Absolutely not. I already sense an uncanny inner strength and unwavering focus seen in so few of us here. And come on, why would a guy need anything other than the Crème de la Crème of traditional wetshaving - Williams and Clubman?

    I've already resisted telling Carl about the great Tabac shaving soap deals he can get on Amazon. You just can't beat the performance of this soap, and the shave sticks and pucks sell for such great prices. He just wouldn't hear of it, and I don't want to pester him with this utter nonsense.
     
  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jim, You can always guarantee a great shave with vintage Gillette razors.
     
  20. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great shave and picture, Jim!
    When I first got my Atomic Rocket I was surprised by the size of it. It actually has become a favorite as far as my synthetic brushes.

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