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April 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
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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. 9nein9
    Nice shave . Nice pic Matthew
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  2. jluc
    April 29th
    Razor: Gem MMOC/OCMM
    Blade: Gem ptfe (2)
    Brush: Jayaruh 285 synthetic
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: CC Bay Rum
    Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
    PAA Star Jelly unscented
    AS: CC Cat O'Ninetails

    Good morning!

    Awesome shave to start the day! Three passes with quick touch up. Near BBS with a tickle from the alum.

    I did better today under my nose with the first pass. I allowed myself to use a steeper angle. I was more cautious yesterday with it being my first use of the MicroMatic.

    Second use soap focus continues with Captains Choice Bay Rum. Wonderful easy lather but unfortunately the scent seems to be dissipating. A splash of aftershave and I'm ready for another Monday.

    Have a great day! [​IMG]

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  3. Primotenore
    Thanks, Fuzzy.
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  4. Primotenore
    Thanks for the tip, Keith.
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  5. Primotenore
    Yes, you did, Neal.
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  6. clint64
    Great looking shave


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  7. 9nein9
    Very nice setup Jim
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  8. clint64
    Thank you Fuzzy.


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  9. clint64
    Very nice Matt.


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  10. jluc
    Thanks, Patrick!

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  11. clint64
    The metal version works great as long as you use pressure. The shave result is very similar to the Cobra Classic without the possibility of getting cut.


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  12. clint64
    Great looking shave Jim.


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  13. jluc
    Thank you, Clint!

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  14. 9nein9
    20190429_082652.jpg
    Monday shave
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  15. jluc
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  16. PanChango
    Gillette New Deluxe Weber Bulldog Handle
    Permasharp Super
    Semogue BC Mistura
    Arko Stick
    Superior 70

    Nice shave to start the week. Used the last sliver of the Arko stick this morning.

    I doubt I will open another stick right now, I have partials of 3 creams and 2 soaps I am trying to finish.
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  17. BaylorGator
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  18. Norcalnewb
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    April 29 SOTD:

    Razor: Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Barley
    Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
    Brush: Ever-Ready 150
    Lather: CO Bigelow
    Aftershave: Proraso Green
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    I started traditional wet shaving in October of 2014, and my parents gave me this razor for Christmas that same year. By the I got it, I had done a 30 day rule and was able to get a blood free, DFS level of shave, but often with quite a bit of irritation. I hadn't yet figured out how to ride the cap, but I was convinced I had good technique. I used to never get a good shave from this razor, either it wasn't close, or I had a lot of irritation. So, I blamed the razor and put it away. After a year of wet shaving and being on this thread, I figured out some better technique, and now I can get irritation free, DFS with little effort most mornings.

    It is amazing, that even after I figured out my technique led to the poor shaves, I still have a negative view of this razor and rarely use it. I pulled it out this morning, and did two passes for a DFS. Nice and easy. It really is a nice shaving razor. Just shows that Technique Trumps Tools. I hope everyone has a great day!

    BTW, the picture and filter are courtesy of my daughter. I have to give credit where credit is due.
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  19. Norcalnewb
    Pretty picture, Jim!
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  20. Norcalnewb
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