April 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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Is Arko on the menu for you this month? Or Adjustable?

  1. ARKO BABY!!! EVERY FREAKING SHAVE!!!!

    2 vote(s)
    4.9%

  2. ADJUSTABLES BABY!!! EVERY FREAKING SHAVE!!!!

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%

  3. Arko is a part of it but not every shave.

    15 vote(s)
    36.6%

  4. Adjustables sometimes but not every shave.

    19 vote(s)
    46.3%

  5. What's Arko??

    5 vote(s)
    12.2%

  6. Adjustable - what??

    6 vote(s)
    14.6%

  7. Just hand me my cookies and be done with it.

    10 vote(s)
    24.4%

  8. I want extra ice cream on my cookies for ignoring ice cream in the last poll.

    9 vote(s)
    22.0%

  9. Can't we all just eat cookies and ice cream and get along???

    17 vote(s)
    41.5%
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  1. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Awesome, Clint!
     
    Trigger, Apr 16, 2019
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  2. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    I have a fluted handle that Jim @Jayaruh did. As I understand it, he turned the handle, then did the flutes by hand with a rasp.
     
    Screwtape, Apr 16, 2019
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  3. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    That's a wonderful idea!
     
    Trigger, Apr 16, 2019
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  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Thanks, gentlemen! I decided to do a Rule of a full 30 shaves, which turned out to be a lot longer than one month right now. I have four shaves left and then move on to another soap I think.
     
    Screwtape, Apr 16, 2019
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I have seen a review on the Ming Xi 3000S and it seems to work fine.
     
    Trigger, Apr 16, 2019
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  6. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

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    April 16th....

    Duke Cannon LE Victory BS
    L'Oreal Men's Charcoal Face Scrub
    Proraso PreShave
    Stirling Baker Street SC
    Semogue OC Cherrywood Boar
    Blackland Dart
    Shark SS Blade
    Stirling Baker Street AS

    Did the Arko Adjustable for almost 2 weeks straight. Getting a little monotonous and thoughtless for achieving a 2 pass DFS. I realize that's the goal....repetition to achieve muscle memory (leading to acquired technique), but...had to switch it up.

    So...still a 2 pass DFS with the Dart. First time using a Shark blade, but the blade exposure is so much more with the Dart vs a Slim (or any Gillette I have) requires constant attention to pressure and attack placement. Two minor weepers, nothing the Stirling AS didn't handle. Stirling SC, to me requires more water than others...only do half my face at a time and relather. Love the Baker Street aroma. Clean, crisp and somewhat citrus.

    Hope everyone has a great day!
     
    b1hart, Apr 16, 2019
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  7. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Danny, that is a sharp looking brush!
     
    Trigger, Apr 16, 2019
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I remember this scene. Poor Daisy doesn't get any affection from Onslow.
     
    Trigger, Apr 16, 2019
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you guys. I am just mentally tired today. I made it to the office for a day of trying to catch up on none tax issues.
     
    clint64, Apr 16, 2019
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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo Blair.
     
    clint64, Apr 16, 2019
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  11. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    April Focus
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    ASW Old Virginia~~Semogue~~Boker
    SR #63
    I am going to digress a tad, something I am won't to do on occasion.
    Last night I decided to make a significant reduction in my shave den.
    24 tubs of soap.
    12 aftershaves/colognes/balms.
    1 pre-shave oil.
    Sold it all for $100.00 + Shipping.
    I lost my shirt, but it was SO LIBERATING!!!!
    :happy093::happy093::happy093::happy093::happy093::happy093::happy093:
    Today's shave was first-rate. I really enjoy the ASW Old Virginia.
    I wish that SWMBO would give it her SWMBOSOA, but alas and alack...no go. :(
    Too sweet for my Italian girl.
    Oh well, I used it anyway...:cool:
    M-Bombed it and with the Semogue mixed knot really got a terrific layer of suds*
    *There is a faction that abhors this word. :p
    I also applied a new layer of CrOx to my linen strop and gave the Red-Injun "what-for"
    Followed by the Slavin strop.
    Good results. Don't know about the HHT...(truth be told, don't care) Sorry HHT fans.
    I know, I am a honing novice and I voraciously follow our SR experts. I have learned a ton from
    them and am truly appreciative of their knowledge and helpful advice. :thanks:
    Short-deliberate strokes were (was?) the order of the day.
    DFS+ and I am happy about it.
    Alum/Thayer's/ASW AS completed a very rewarding shave.
    Now, it's off to the post office.    ​
     
    Primotenore, Apr 16, 2019
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  12. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Danny and John!
     
    PLAla, Apr 16, 2019
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I believe he drew Sicily on a men's room mirror. He was discussing the best plan to get to Messina.
     
    Trigger, Apr 16, 2019
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely photo and shave with a fantastic recap. Great job on selling the soaps and such Joseph. At least the unwanted items are gone. Good luck at the post office.
     
    clint64, Apr 16, 2019
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    You are correct sir.
     
    clint64, Apr 16, 2019
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  16. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    She has nothing against it. In fact, when she got her Lady Gillette she used Arko for the first couple of months until she found Witchy Woman from Stirling. The tone would be one of slight surprise that there has been a lack of variety this month. For some strange reason she doesn't track themes here like we do.
     
    NCoxSTL, Apr 16, 2019
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  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jason, fantastic as always! Have a great time coaching!
     
    Trigger, Apr 16, 2019
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great start to your day, Douglas!
     
    Trigger, Apr 16, 2019
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  19. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    My word, Jim, you can even colour match soaps and brushed to Orange... wonderful stuff.
    It sounds like your long Rule has worked again technique-wise, John. I would imagine you are ready to move on.
    Happy Birthday, Perry! Any big plans?
    Very nice, Clint. That Supply seems to have moved to the front of the shelf for sure.
    Very nice, Blair. Going to the Baker Street after two weeks of Arko is definitely moving up about 4 weight classes.
    Sounds like someone got a smoking deal. I hear you on the den reduction, Joseph.
    What is HHT?
     
    jtspartan, Apr 16, 2019
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  20. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    I did, thank you.
     
    jtspartan, Apr 16, 2019
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