September 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 160

brit · Sep 9, 2019

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Was eager to use my new Vector for my entire shave today, but was not used to the length of the blade, and knicked myself under my left jaw as I was attempting to trim the goatee with my right hand. That experience dampened my enthusiasm to do both head and face with the new Vector. So I played it safe and did my head with the AS-D2.

SOTD 9/9/19
RAZOR: Vector with Feather Super (Face). AS-D2 with Feather blade (Head)
PRE-SHAVE: Grooming Dept Unscented w/ coolant
BRUSH: WCS Super Badger
SHAVE CREAM: Kapo
POST-SHAVE: Thayers Witch Hazel followed by Pre De Provence Balm
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cool shave and pic Jeff..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

Linuxguile said: ↑

OK Gents, for those of you who said you were in here are the results:
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The winner is Patrick @9nein9 !
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thank you Andrew.great pif..congrats Patrick..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

I just fell out of my chair........Mr. Gillette is praising a Schick. Awesome shave Gary!
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thank you Danny,yes sir i bought this many moons ago before my gillette obsession took over.been at my friends for close to a year.nice shaver,still reminds me of a cart though..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

McCrae said: ↑

Nice setup! That reminds me, I should probably give my injector some love as well, it's been a while
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thank you sir..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

Fuzzy warned me not to blame him if my multiquotes resulted in a lower post count on here. I'm not so sure that is a problem around these parts...yeesh.

Great colours and some great gear, Jim! Great Menthol Monday choices, too.

Another great Menthol Monday combo. Great minds on the GEM jr as well, Terry.

Super write up as usual, Joseph. That's my take on these days too- Sept,Stirling,SE, check check check.

Sounds like a great scent, Perry. Did you attend the meetup?

Welcome! Love the greens, btw.

I had that cream as well, Clint. I liked the performance, but was just Meh on the scent. Nothing wrong with it, it reminded me of almost a stereotypical British cologne scent.

Great start to the week, Joe!

Well done with the Injector, Gary. Fwiw, the modern Chinese Schicks are not my fave blades to use. PM me if you want a few Personnas to try.

Great description on the scent, Andrew! I take it you just ordered the combo as opposed to attending?

Yup, those artist club blades can bite for sure, Jeff. My worst cuts have been with a pain stick and Feather Pros. Go back to that Vector, you'll get it dialed in.
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thank you Jason..will pm you ,thank you..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

Patrick @9nein9 I found you a razor for MAYhem next year. I could see you shaving with this one!
https://www.orvis.com/p/stonfo-razo...MIptrYj4_E5AIVsv_jBx2YbgYgEAQYAyABEgL6CPD_BwE

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Hembree said: ↑

How about this one?
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what the ..is that..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

SEptember 9th
GEM Jr
Omega Pro/Poculi handle
Sudsy Soapery Jack Frost
Thayers
Stirling Coniferous AS
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Had a few ok shaves with the Jr on Friday and Saturday, but not what I was used to. Changed the blade to a fresh GEM this morning, and I think that was the culprit. I was rewarded with a very smooth and close 3 pass'er. The donut hole is getting bigger in this soap for sure and I'll keep using it on 'Menthol Mondays' until it is done. Siberian Fir Needle is listed as a primary scent (must be way, way different that regular 'ol British Columbia Douglas Firs...) so I thought this Coniferous sample (box checked for daily Stirling product) might be a good combo. Siberian Fir AND Coniferous? I smelled nice leaving the Gulag on my way to building the railway...
Still hoping to get caught up a bit on here, but I may just start with this morning.
Have a great day, all!
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awesome shave Jason..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

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Sept 9th

Proraso PS Red
Wholly Kaw - La Fougère Parfaite SS
Ralf Aust 5/8
Blackland Dart
Gillette SB
Darwin 'Drake Certified' 2 band badger
Proraso Styptic Gel
Wholly Kaw - La Fougère Parfaite AS

Early morning shave. Just getting to post.

2 pass DFS. 1st pass was the RA. Cheeks are almost always DFS on the first pass with straights nowadays, it's the neck that requires extra passes or buffing. However, near the end of the first pass, downward swipe above right lip.....blade horizontal, the squared tip also landed/followed on my right cheek. 1 inch+ nice scratch. Sigh. Concentration gone, I managed to finish the upper lip with the RA (gotta get back on that horse), but the second lather and pass was done with the trusty Blackland Dart. It's blade exposure and efficiency had the rest of the shave at a DFS after following the RA. Wholly Kaw along with the Darwin 2 band badger created an awesome Brut clone aroma, and tons of slickery yogurt lather was had. Cold water rinses to help stem the scratch's crimson flow, along with 2 applications of Proraso Styptic Gel finally had it controlled. Followed with the matching WK AS. Fast forward 8 hours later, still catching whiffs of the WK Fougère, and the excellent face 'skin so soft' feel continues (save for that red mark).

All in all, not bad....just bummed as I hadn't made that particular mistake with a straight yet. First time for everything I guess, and now it's marked off the list (ha). Tomorrow's another day!

20 pages behind now.....had a busy work weekend. Maybe I'll play some catch up this evening.

Hope everyone has a great Monday!
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cool shave Blair..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

orientshave said: ↑

Wow i thought this is a SOTD topic but now is a great time for me to fix a 30 day equipment. i don't own a Se or Stirling but i will stick to a green shave. Thanks for all warm messages. i am happy to be here.
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hello and welcome sir..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

McCrae said: ↑

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Been thinking of trying to shave daily for the course of this week. I've tried once a while back, but gave up after a few days because of irritation. Now that my techniques improved I'm going to give it another shot! It also can help me get though my soaps quicker
The goal is to achieve an irritation free DFS, no baby for me.
Haven't used B&M in a while, great performance. Achieved a two pass DFS with no irritation. Hopefully, I can keep it up for the rest of the week!
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awesome shave sir..

Hembree · Sep 9, 2019

brit said: ↑

what the ..is that..
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Used by fly fishers to trim flies that they have made.

NCoxSTL · Sep 9, 2019

Stirling SEptember!!!

September 9

Razor - Gem 1914
Blade - CVS Carbon SE
Soap - Stirling Iced Pineapple
Brush - Jayaruh #312
Post - Alum

Happy Menthol Monday! Grabbed the Stirling Iced Pineapple to cool things down after a day in the mid 90's in the Lou. Yep, it's still summer here. The Gem 1914 and CVS Carbon did a fantastic smooth if noisy job with the Stirling leading the way. Three full passes, took my time to enjoy the scent of the soap and just try and relax. Perfect finish to a perfect shave. Still working on catching up but once again it looks like a great day around here. Keep it coming!

brit · Sep 9, 2019

PanChango said: ↑

Thanks. I have been riding off and on for the last 30 years. When I got back on the bike in late April, I was winded after a mile. It just comes down to managing discomfort and keeping yourself fed and hydrated. I had no mechanical issues with it thankfully. I did a full tune on my bike before I went. Loaded down, the bike was just over 55lbs. Heres Cecil at the finish line.

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very cool.glad you had a fine trip sir..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Pretty picture, Gary!
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thank you sir..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

b1hart said: ↑

Funny, great minds think alike.

I put this together back in mid June. I raised the rotating section with a longer pole (with matching threads) from a chrome razor stand. In the stock form, almost all my brushes were hitting the counter top.

Still have to make it to a specialty hardware store we have here in DFW to make the top finish out a little nicer.

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very cool..

jgreenepa · Sep 9, 2019

brit said: ↑

cool shave and pic Jeff..
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Thanks, Gary!

Enjoy your shaves,

Jeff

brit · Sep 9, 2019

Terry said: ↑

Very nice Gary
tp
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thank you Terry..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

Terry said: ↑

Just in case you thought I had forgotten the GEM razors Gary.

tp
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from the time you started until now you have gotten a lot of different type razors..very cool..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

Terry said: ↑

I know I'm late to the game here.
If this ever happens again just shave your face with one, shave your head with another. You do shave your head don't you??
tp
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no so far sir..

brit · Sep 9, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

Used by fly fishers to trim flies that they have made.
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ok ,now i get it..

It's Stirling SEptember. Whatcha got planned??

Gonna use some great vintage single edge gear and lots and lots of Stirling. Duh!!

Gonna use a modern single edge or two and lots and lots of Stirling. Duh!!

Gonna mix it up with all kinds of single edges and lots and lots of Stirling. Duh!!

Gonna use whatever I feel like because hey, it's my shave so I'll enjoy it my way!! Duh!!

Straights baby, because I'm just that doggone good. Duh!!

Some SE's, some DE's, some other stuff, maybe Stirling, maybe not. Who knows?! Duh!!

Cookies and ice cream. That's all I'm here for. Stop hounding me to shave!!!!! Duh!!