July 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Jun 30, 2019.

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With all of the freedom in July, how will you be shaving?

  1. With straights. Because I'm a real man.

    3 vote(s)
    7.5%
  2. With DE's. Because I'm a real man.

    12 vote(s)
    30.0%
  3. With SE's. Because I'm a real man.

    7 vote(s)
    17.5%
  4. With pain sticks. Because I'm a real real man.

    1 vote(s)
    2.5%
  5. With a combination of the above. Because I'm the realest man of all.

    14 vote(s)
    35.0%
  6. And yes - I will be joining on Cinco de Julio. Because I'm a real brave man.

    6 vote(s)
    15.0%
  7. And no - I will not be joining on Cinco de Julio. Because I'm a real smart man.

    13 vote(s)
    32.5%
  8. Can I please just have my cookies now? Seriously. I'm hungry. With ice cream.

    16 vote(s)
    40.0%
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  1. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    oh ok.....Right, they say sodium is good for those coold drinks.
     
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Terry! Once you have straight shaving down pat, it makes a dreaded chore fun and enjoyable. Although I still consider myself a newbie to it, I am at a point where it is second-nature because I know my beard's growth pattern, the optimal pressure and blade angle and each of my straight's idiosyncracies.
     
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  3. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you, Clint!
     
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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    July Focus
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    Stirling~~Simpson~~Boker~~Florida Water
    Staying technical in this report... @Bama Samurai ;)
    10 quick laps of the Red-Injun on my CrOx Linen, followed by 40 laps of my Savin strop.
    Soaked the Chubby (I know, it's a synthetic...did it anyway) whilst showering.
    Post-shower, I splashed a bit of H2O on the Stirling Glacial Wintergreen.
    (I had a fleeting thought about M-Bombing it too. :shocked003:)
    Immediately poured off the H2O into my Aesop Stainless Steel lathering bowl.
    Shook out the brush and began loading the soap.
    The Stirling immediately takes on gorgeous sheen and when I went to the face, the lather almost
    created itself. The menthol began working post-haste and the fumes made my eyes water.
    The Boker has a great edge and technically, I kept the blade close to the skin between short strokes.
    Again, this technique is very similar to buffing. Anyone attempting this would be well-advised
    to NOT making any lateral motion. You've been warned.
    WTG, followed by an XTG pass left my skin extremely smooth. DFS+++
    The Florida Water has been mentholated with menthol crystals and is a real-chiller.
    Double-splash and I am still tingling.
     
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Joseph! I have come to the realization that straight shaving, stropping and honing techniques are individualistic because there are many paths to arrive at the same destination.
     
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Joseph, excellent shave, pic and setup. Ever since you changed your straight shaving technique, it seems you kicked up your results up a notch. Bravo, my friend!
     
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  7. chevyguy

    chevyguy Well-Known Member

    But we don't need alot unless we are sweating profusely like an athlete in a sporting event.

    Clayton

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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Now that's an out of this world shave, Jim!
     
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  9. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    You won't get any argument here, Joe. As they say, it's your shave, enjoy it your way!
     
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  10. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    You know, it was really a tweak. Same as in singing...small changes can lead to big improvements (hopefully) :)
     
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  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Super shave, Terry!
     
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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Yes!
     
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice shave and glad you enjoyed your vacay, Jim!
     
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jim, that's Terry! However, I did have a nice straight shave last night. Lol!
     
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave and photo Jim. I’m glad you had a good trip.


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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Simply beautiful Jim. Love the colors.


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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Another excellent shave report and photo Joseph.


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  18. ghostlife

    ghostlife Well-Known Member

    Rocket
    Dorco Prime Platinum (3)
    Purely Skinful Fougere Mysterieuse (4)
    Razorock Plissoft
    Chatillon Lux Taum Sauk

    Same equipment and approach as yesterday except I finished with the highly mentholated Taum Sauk as it is supposed to be a scorcher today. Did a 3rd pass on the chin and neck. Close, comfortable shave.

    Pleasantly surprised with the Dorco Prime, especially compared to their other blades.
     
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Joe!

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  20. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Clint!

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