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May 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
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What will you be "mixing up" in May?

  1. Razors I rarely/never use

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%

  2. Blades I rarely/never use

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  3. Soaps I rarely/never use

    6 vote(s)
    20.0%

  4. Brushes I rarely/never use

    2 vote(s)
    6.7%

  5. A combination of everything just thrown together like a salad!

    15 vote(s)
    50.0%

  6. Who said you could suggest a salad?! We eat cookies here!!!

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%

  7. Gonna PIF some stuff and try to win some PIF'd stuff to replace it!

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  8. I miss Chris's intros with only two questions. This is just ridiculous!! Sheesh!

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%
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  1. Primotenore
    I haven't tried mine yet.
    brit, timabababaluka, clint64 and 2 others like this.
  2. jgreenepa
    Thanks, Joe! It’s one of my favorite shavers. Here’s a link to the razor’s history:
    Edison Carter, brit, timabababaluka and 4 others like this.
  3. wristwatchb
    May 2 & 4

    Parker SRX
    Feather (1 & 2)
    30 DC LE Brush
    Eufros Tierra Humeda (Wet Earth) soap
    Alum, Thayers WH, Stirling unscented body lotion, Floid Vigoroso, & Aramis EdT

    2020 Shavette Focus Shaves # 33 & 34

    I'm getting error- and irritation-free, mostly DFS results with my two-pass shaves. I've given up touch-ups for now, and I'm trying not to shave un-lathered skin. In other words, I'm trying for two honest passes with the intent of genuinely and consistently improving my technique. I always respect the shavette, but I'm at a point where I don't worry about cuts. Instead, I'm confident enough to try different stretches and strokes to see how I can improve. If I can get a two-pass epic BBS on my cheeks, that tells me it's possible everywhere. It's just a matter of improving my technique.

    I was hurried getting out the door this morning for my supply run, so my chin could be closer. Hurrying erases good technique.

    One more day, and my 400 ml bottle of Floid Vigoroso will be history, and I had to squish all the Eufros soap into a mini-puck. It always feel satisfying to finish off products. Both of these are winners, IMO, but probably not ones I'll repurchase.

    I took advantage of some beautiful May weather and had an early morning bike ride and a walk this afternoon with my Bride. My knees and legs are not talking to me as much today (like they did on my first bike ride), so I must be making progress. I hope everyone had a fantastic day and a hearty dose of sunshine.

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  4. myles wilson
    Sounds like that razor kicked your butt. Lol
    timabababaluka, Trigger, clint64 and 2 others like this.
  5. wristwatchb
    It was actually three different razors and three separate butt-kickings. :rofl:
    timabababaluka, Trigger, clint64 and 2 others like this.
  6. blondblue
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  7. jluc
    Terrific progress, both with the shavette and the bicycle!
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  8. blondblue
    Yep, he really meists them hones(long loud lung breath of confidence)
    timabababaluka, Trigger, clint64 and 1 other person like this.
  9. myles wilson
    True!
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  10. wristwatchb
    Thanks Jim. Kathy and I have English-made folding bikes. They're kinda strange looking, but they pack up easy for trips, and they are fun to ride.

    They weigh about 25 lbs each, and they both pack up small enough to fit in the trunk. This is a photo of them partially unfolded. Mine is the black one with the molded leather saddle. They tell me saddle will mold to my shape...it ain't done that yet. :rofl: I may get it flamed if I start riding faster. :cool:

    Brompton Bikes.jpg
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  11. jluc
    Fancy!
    Flame it now, it'll look like you're going faster.
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  12. timabababaluka
    Beautiful Photo, Gary, and a fine Red Tip shave! I've missed my Flare Tip, and am impatient to get it into the mix again (happens this Sunday :D)
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  13. clint64
    Great shave report Charlie.
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  14. clint64
    Cool looking bikes Charlie. Go on and flame it now.
    Edison Carter, wristwatchb, timabababaluka and 2 others like this.
  15. timabababaluka
    Beautiful photo, and fantastic report, Blair! Really like that ShaveSmith Kamisori. The Oud Suede sounds wonderful as well :D
    b1hart, jluc, clint64 and 1 other person like this.
  16. Trigger
    Awesome shaves Charlie! It's a great place to be where you don't worry about cutting yourself. Being comfortable to be able to try different placements of the razor will improve your shaves exponentially.
    wristwatchb, timabababaluka, jluc and 1 other person like this.
  17. timabababaluka
    Fantastic photo and report, Jeff--I'd not heard of the Eclipse Red Ring before. It's a beautiful razor. Glad to hear it shaves as good as it looks :D
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  18. timabababaluka
    :happy102:

    And thank you for your response--there may be a kamisori far into my future, and I'm trying to work through the grind possibilities. :)
    Keithmax, Trigger, JACarbone and 3 others like this.
  19. timabababaluka
    I'm embarrassed to say it, but I've almost made the same mistake recently. When I get in a hurry, I just look at the color of the avatar box rather than taking the .005 seconds to actually read the name underneath it. Did the same thing with Andrew @SilverSwarfer and Terry @Terry--black and white photos of men... close enough! :happy102:

    Gary's 3-a-day avatar changes have been keeping me honest, though ;)
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  20. brit
    awesome shave and pic Jeff..
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