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January 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
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What year did you join our happy band of shavers?

  1. 2015 - CHARTER MEMBER - I was here the day we began!

    6 vote(s)
    10.7%

  2. 2015 - February or later

    4 vote(s)
    7.1%

  3. 2016

    4 vote(s)
    7.1%

  4. 2017

    7 vote(s)
    12.5%

  5. 2018

    8 vote(s)
    14.3%

  6. 2019

    17 vote(s)
    30.4%

  7. I'm brand new in 2020

    5 vote(s)
    8.9%

  8. I don't remember. I've inhaled too much shaving soap for my brain to function.

    8 vote(s)
    14.3%

  9. Not sure but it's been longer than a day

    6 vote(s)
    10.7%

  10. So we still get cookies, right? And ice cream? I heard rumors.

    16 vote(s)
    28.6%
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  1. clint64
    Thank you Jim.
    Hembree, Norcalnewb, brit and 2 others like this.
  2. clint64
    Thank you Evan. I only tried because the Gem blades last longer. I get about 3 shaves out of the Feather FHS and about 5 or 6 out of a Gem blade. I do get a better shave with the Feather blades.
    jtspartan, Hembree, Norcalnewb and 5 others like this.
  3. clint64
    Oh I am cynical as they come. I just try not to get worked up over small things.
    jtspartan, Hembree, Norcalnewb and 5 others like this.
  4. jgreenepa
    The Gibbs is much lighter and has a different head geometry. I really like the way it shaves. I have two, and love the shave on both, a #15 and a #17 shown. They both shave identically. I’m currently at the point where if I don’t work out the dome shaving issue, I’ll be selling mine. I’m not sure what material the Gibbs is constructed from, but I’m pretty sure it’s not stainless.
    jtspartan, Hembree, Edison Carter and 6 others like this.
  5. clint64
    If aggressive is the feeling that a razor is about to bite or shaves less than smooth, then I would agree that the RA is aggressive.
    Hembree, Norcalnewb, brit and 6 others like this.
  6. jgreenepa
    Jim:
    You’re the second person today who’s offered to speak to my razor for me. Maybe that’s the issue. I don’t speak fluent razor! :angry032:
    Hembree, Edison Carter, clint64 and 5 others like this.
  7. timabababaluka
    My wife had me sign a check for her earlier today, and it wasn't until I finished that I noticed I had signed with her Bic "For Her" pen. Needless to say, I was overly emotional all morning and had an overwhelming desire to talk about my feelings while at the same time getting upset if anyone offered solutions. Even my unfair stereotypes about women were making me furious. I had to get back in touch with my Y chromosome side with a face-shaving.

    20200118_123407_2.jpg

    As per Terry's suggestion, I decided to remove the spline of my SS gem blade (3), and throw it into my MMOC. Just looking at the de-splined blade did the trick.

    Perry's @PLAla generous additional PIF of Barrister's Reserve Cool is a very manly scent. I was going to use it tomorrow, but this was an emergency. Fantastic slick, shiny lather. The scent seems vaguely familiar to me, but I can't put a finger on it--fantastic stuff though.

    Very light 2-pass, no touch-up shave has me at DFS/CCS and no irritation. I found that I'd get an audible, ringing feedback if I strayed too much from riding the cap. I think all my shaves with this razor will be spline-less--quite enjoyed it.

    Followed up by applying the leftover lather to my face with the addition of a single drop of Frost Drops to bring the cool into Cool. Quick, cold rinse and application of AV Blue, and I'm feeling my insensitive self again ;)
    jtspartan, Hembree, Primotenore and 11 others like this.
  8. Norcalnewb
    Thank you, Tim!
    Hembree, clint64, jluc and 2 others like this.
  9. Norcalnewb
    Terrific shave, Evan! Nice comparison.
    Hembree, Edison Carter, MrEE and 5 others like this.
  10. Norcalnewb
    Excellent picture, Joseph!
    Hembree, Primotenore, timabababaluka and 4 others like this.
  11. jgreenepa
    Great shave report, Tim! Isn’t it great being insensitive! It really is work getting there, but once there it’s glorious! A good shave is definitely the ticket! :)
    Hembree, Edison Carter, timabababaluka and 6 others like this.
  12. Trigger
    Great shave and post, Tim!
    Hembree, timabababaluka, jluc and 4 others like this.
  13. brit
    cool shave and pics Bill.
    Hembree, Trigger, Edison Carter and 4 others like this.
  14. jluc
    Off the top of my head I have two razors that feel like they'll bite without warning, the Blackbird with the open comb plate and the Timeless Bronze OC. I really have to pay attention with those two.
    Hembree, Trigger, timabababaluka and 3 others like this.
  15. brit
    cool shave and pic Tim..
    Hembree, Trigger, timabababaluka and 4 others like this.
  16. jluc
    Great restorative shave, Tim!
    Hembree, Trigger, timabababaluka and 4 others like this.
  17. 9nein9
    At the start of that post I'm thinking Oh no, the boys are going to pull his man card but as I kept on reading I wiped the tear from my eye knowing you were going to be ok. Glad the testosterone kicked in and you hung on till the end Tim ! I was rooting for you all the way my friend.
    Hembree, Trigger, Edison Carter and 5 others like this.
  18. Norcalnewb
    Great picture, Bill!
    Hembree, Trigger, Edison Carter and 5 others like this.
  19. Norcalnewb
    Thank you, Evan!
    Hembree, Trigger, timabababaluka and 4 others like this.
  20. Norcalnewb
    Great report, Tim!
    Hembree, Trigger, timabababaluka and 4 others like this.
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