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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. timabababaluka
    Fantastic photos and report, Joseph! What an awesome lineup, and the lather you are coaxing out of that vintage Williams is most impressive--glorious sheen :D
    jgreenepa, clint64, Primotenore and 3 others like this.
  2. Trigger
    Very, very nice shave and pic Jim!
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 2 others like this.
  3. jluc
    Thank you, Joe!
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 1 other person like this.
  4. Primotenore
    Nice shave, Blair. I am a little surprised that A&E can use, or would use, the name Tabac.
    jgreenepa, b1hart, clint64 and 4 others like this.
  5. Trigger
    Terrific shave and pic Clint! Have a nice day!
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 1 other person like this.
  6. Primotenore
    Thank you, James.
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 2 others like this.
  7. timabababaluka
    You've got a phenomenal theme going on there, Gary--Deep Blue... everything! :D

    That Senator is gorgeous and efficient--so unlike many of the political senators we have here south of your border ;)
    Edison Carter, jgreenepa, clint64 and 3 others like this.
  8. Trigger
    Sorry about the cut Paul.
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  9. timabababaluka
    Lovely photo, Jim! Glad to see the CX 316L is back in the rotation. I think a soap where you smell mostly peppermint instead of the lavender is optimal. Besides, you've got that Fine Lavender AS to chase it ;)

    It's nice to see Soap Commander getting a little more play these days--I definitely have to grab another tub!
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 2 others like this.
  10. Trigger
    It should be automatic that you should always obtain a tracking number, especially when something is shipped from Europe.
    jgreenepa, b1hart, clint64 and 3 others like this.
  11. MrEE
    May 7th

    Razor:Valet AutoStrop
    Blade: Feather FHS (7)
    Brush: Simpson X3 Best Badger
    PS: Proraso Red
    SS: Mickey Lee Soapworks Colonia De Agrumi
    AS: Stetson Cooling Moisture

    Anotther 2 pass DFS shave. It's not completely fair as I usually do 3 passes each shave, but this is the most shaves I have ever done with one blade. It's not as sharp as a fresh Feather, but it's not grabing or pulling. Stopping does shine up the bevel's leading edge. So I think its a factor. I still have a long way to go.

    PSX_20200507_075750.jpg

    I cut the initial wedge on my homemade blades. Probably cut the jimps and engrave them tonight. After that the next step is heat treating and grinding.

    Obviously one is turning out to be the practice piece, but the other is turning out pretty well.

    PSX_20200507_080016.jpg
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  12. timabababaluka
    Beautiful photo, Clint--the swirls on that brush are hypnotic... gorgeous! :D
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 2 others like this.
  13. Trigger
    Wonderful shave Blair! The vanilla scent must be awesome!
    jgreenepa, b1hart, clint64 and 3 others like this.
  14. jluc
    Thank you, Tim!
    I have three SC soaps. Wisdom, Vision and Fortitude. Fortitude is my favorite and one of the best scents in my collection of soaps and aftershaves.
    I agree, Joe.
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 2 others like this.
  15. Trigger
    Beautiful shave and a nice pic Maestro! Have a terrific day!
    JACarbone, clint64, Primotenore and 4 others like this.
  16. timabababaluka
    Great report, Paul! Sorry about the cut, though.

    With all my larger-opening AS bottles, I keep my index finger over the opening, tip the bottle upside down, and quickly lift and replace my finger from the opening (like giving it a quick tap)--a few of those usually gives me the amount I want :D
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 3 others like this.
  17. jluc
    Nicely done, Evan!
    I can't wait to see the finished razor!
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 2 others like this.
  18. Trigger
    Veddy nice shave Evan! You have made excellent progress on the blades!
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 2 others like this.
  19. timabababaluka
    Wonderful shave, Evan! Hope the stropping at least nets you some passable shaves as the month rolls on.

    Both of those razors look fantastic! Can't wait to see the future updates :D
    jgreenepa, clint64, brit and 2 others like this.
  20. MrEE
    It's pretty hard to stay ahead of this group. ;)
    jtspartan, jgreenepa, clint64 and 5 others like this.
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