September 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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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. MrDaniel's

    MrDaniel's Well-Known Member

    Thanks! The brush is made by Semogue, but it has a Razor Master (finnish soapmaker) logo. 22mm knot, 55mm loft
     
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  2. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Andrew.
    tp
     
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Wonderful shave and sounds like a great day ahead, Charlie!

    I haven't tried shaving my neck yet. May have to give it a go. I get a haircut every few weeks to keep the mop on my head presentable so I don't think it gets too bad but I don't know for sure,.I can't see it.
     
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  4. BlueShaver

    BlueShaver Premature Latheration Sufferer

    I dunno tbh. Use a rubbish blade or one that doesn't suit and you don't forget it too quickly.
    I believe in shaving synergy. What you use and what you are have to gel.
    Quality stuff is usually more compatible and poor stuff less so but not always the case.

    Personally, i cannot use Wilkinson Sword blades no matter what i do. They always cut me up. However, I can shave from here to eternity with Rapiras and i have yet to find something they won't work for me in.
    Mixing extremes such as a sharp Feather blade in an aggressive razor such as the Muhle R41, or a mild blade like a Derby in a mild razor like the 34c and you are going to get erratic results. Yes, technique trumps tools, but at some point in the equation, the numbers stop working.

    Most shavers have a favourite blade and i think there is good reason for that. However, in all things with this shaving nonsense, YMMV!
     
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  5. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    I'll be curious to see if your opinions change as time goes on. I know mine have in the nearly two years I've been wet shaving. Feathers are my favorite blades and I'll use them in any of my razors. I also use Derby Extras regularly and in any razor. Not my favorite but doesn't affect the outcome of the shave. Like you said, it's a YMMV thing.
     
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  6. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

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    Chiseled Face Midnight Stag is different. The kind of soap you try on a dare, but I will be buying some because I'm like that.

    4th day in a row with a SR. One small nick, no irritation. The Proraso AS was a change of plan as my original plan was to use Axe Dark Temptation, but it became clear it wouldn't complement the Midnight Stag.
     
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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Beautiful picture!
    I'm sorry if I missed your first name. I'm Jim.
     
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  8. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Fantastic shave Charlie! Sounds like a fun time and some good food are headed your way!

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
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  9. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Gem Micromatic ClogPruf
    Gem Stainless PTFE
    Semogue BC Mistura
    Stirling Orange Chill
    Stirling Orange Chill ASB

    A very nice shave this morning. It is getting a bit easier to deal with my hand numbness while shaving. 2 passes, no weepers or irritation. Close and comfortable.

    I finally put a few pics of bike ride together. If interested, here you go.

    https://imgur.com/gallery/4nrgfW9

    Enjoy your day.
     
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Jason!
     
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  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Very cool, Dale! Thanks for sharing!
     
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  12. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great shave and great photos too Dale!

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Nice shave, Charlie! I do not do a blind neck line trim. I am not that good and would have a very jagged line back there is I did.
     
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Do you suggest BladeRunner or BladeChanger as a CT for Terry?
     
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  15. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you, Jimbo.
    Don't tell Dr. Mrs. Primo, but I use her disposable Trac II on the back of my neck in the shower...
    Thank you, Jason.
    Thanks, Clint!
     
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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Like others, I wonder what your thoughts are in time. I had blades that I swore I would never use again, and now it doesn't matter what I put in my razor. I will admittedly avoid some of the Chinese blades @NCoxSTL has stated are just terrible, but when I buy blades now, it is either out of curiosity of whatever is cheap when I look to buy. I have found that a blade is really pretty much just a blade.
     
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Nice picture!
     
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great shave, Dale! Looks like a great trip!
     
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  19. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Nice photos. Looks like it was a great trip.
     
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  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Happiest of all birthdays to you Mark!
     
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