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September 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
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It's Stirling SEptember. Whatcha got planned??

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

    6 vote(s)
    14.6%

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

    3 vote(s)
    7.3%

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

    7 vote(s)
    17.1%

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

    21 vote(s)
    51.2%

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

    8 vote(s)
    19.5%

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

    14 vote(s)
    34.1%

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

    13 vote(s)
    31.7%
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  1. Primotenore
    Always good advice. :happy088:
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  2. Primotenore
    Nice photo, (Yo)-Jimbo!
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  3. Primotenore
    You cannot discount too much pressure. Ride the cap. Imagine removing the lather NOT the stubble.
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  4. Primotenore
    Welcome. I am by no means an expert SR shaver. I have been using one since February. DE shaving for about 5 1/2 years. I have recently added a shavette to my arsenal.
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  5. Primotenore
    You never know, right?
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  6. Primotenore
    :signs001:
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  7. Boojum1
    Thanks Joe!
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  8. Primotenore
    Excellent report and congrats on the super honing results, Bill.
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  9. brit
    :)when you got all the floid blue did you know it would be discontinued?
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  10. Primotenore
    Great shave, Mark.
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  11. Primotenore
    Rumors. There was this place in Spain, I think, that was selling it for less than $20 shipped! I bought 4. Since then I traded 1, so I have a 3/4 full bottle and two backups. Ironically, I traded it for a tub of SV Colonia and AS. Ask Jason where that product now resides?
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  12. brit
    very good sir..i haven't tried the original but have the razorock version..very nice..was that the soap that didn't work out ..?
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  13. Trigger
    Lol! That's why I decided to hone my razors. I have 13 straights and if I sent every one of them out to be honed, it would cost me $325 + approximately another $60 for shipping. That's almost $400! My 15/16 Wolstenholm near wedge is the only razor that will be honed and it will be performed by the seller.
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  14. NCoxSTL
    Stirling SEptember!!!

    September 15

    Razor - Gem Micromatic Open Comb
    Blade - CVS Carbon SE
    Soap - Stirling Port-au-Prince small stupid sheep.jpg
    Brush - 30DC LE
    Post - Alum

    A fairly nice and relaxing day today. Didn't go anywhere, or do anything other than check in here a few times. The next seven days are all busy so I needed the break to catch my breath. It's "Sheep Sunday" for me and out came the Stirling Port-au-Prince soap for tonight. Mutton tallow with Haitian Vetiver and Lemongrass makes this one a real delight to use. That extra slickness and cushion combined with a very fresh and earthy scent makes this one of my favorites. And, it was also time to rotate razors and the OCMM is up. This is a favorite SE razor and can be a beast but I used it for a 30 Day Rule when I got it an tamed it. Still, it will bite if not respected. Having the extra protection from the mutton is a good thing. Fresh carbon blade and three passes proved the value of every part of this setup. The 30 DC LE brush is just an absolute top-notch looking and performing brush with the Tuxedo knot. Smooth shave, no blood, quiet alum - I almost lathered and did three more passes just because. Nice way to prepare for the coming week.

    We're now halfway through September. Yeah, I know, but it's true. Have a great Monday and a fantastic week!

    September 15 2019.jpg ​
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  15. Trigger
    Neal, if we keep this up, then we are going to easily break 9,000 posts!
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  16. Edison Carter
    Even if you did 'send them out' you are still ahead of me. I consider my honing gear to be a modest investment compared to some, but still don't ask.... if my high school sweetheart finds out I might get the toss after all these years.
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  17. Boojum1
    Thanks Joseph!
    Linuxguile, clint64, Primotenore and 5 others like this.
  18. Trigger
    Well, my films and my marble substrate costing me 42 dollars, it would be many years before I would have to replace them or get stones.
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  19. Edison Carter
    Yup you win. I was OK in math class. :)
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  20. BlueShaver
    Good advice!

    It is a tricky balance with this set up though, a mild blade, a mild razor, a soap which likes to cushion the blow and a stiff beard.
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