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. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Chris! I llke it. I wish I could have it as an alarm clock or ringtone. Hope all is well in Bear Bryant country.
     
    Trigger, May 9, 2020
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  2. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Thank you Gary, you too. Yeah, I guess I've been around(long lung breath) :).
     
    blondblue, May 9, 2020
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  3. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

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    Reduction Weekend # 5 Shave # 1
    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Tuckmarr 5/8” Maccassar scales
    Brush: Ever Ready 200T
    Lather: Stache Soap Works E Barber
    Aftershave: Stirling Barbershop
    Additional Care:
    Barbero Alum Block
    Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
    Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

    Reduction Weekend combined with a Just One setup. I have picked one soap which I would like to work on finishing the tub. Stache Soapworks E Barber is a very nice old school barbershop scent. (At least to my nose).
    The Tuckmarr straight performed well. An extremely smooth and comfortable shave. I add a sample of the Stirling Barbershop aftershave to the den. (Many positive comments on the various social media formats). Figured I give it a try. I am not disappointed.

    Here it is May 9th, ice water shave no problem. Fireplace on to heat the house. Really! Mother Nature needs to get its act together. Pool opening this week.

    Have a great weekend.
     
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    JACarbone, May 9, 2020
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  4. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Good shave this morning. As I noted yesterday, this Central Shave Soaps Grandpa's Barbershop looks quite moist even before the loading begins. I think in future uses of this soap I need to take less time wetting the brush under the sink tap. I had 2 cuts, one during each pass. To me, as I've said, a "cut" is a weeper on steroids. Just having them ruined the otherwise great work from the soap and razor. Nice finish with Clubman Original. With the cuts, the rating moves down 3 to Very Excellent.
     
    blondblue, May 9, 2020
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

     
    Trigger, May 9, 2020
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking photos.


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    clint64, May 9, 2020
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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    May 9th
    Razor: Karve Aluminum C
    Blade: Gillette 7 0:Clock Black (3)
    Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic
    Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
    Soap: B&M Reserve Spice
    PAA Galactic witch hazel
    PAA unscented Star Jelly
    AS: B&M Reserve Spice

    Saturday Spice

    Good morning!

    Another wonderful shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Silent alum.

    Have a great weekend!


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    jluc, May 9, 2020
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Congrats on the new addition and very nice above-the -shoulder shave Jeff! I just want to sing, over hill, over dale...
     
    Trigger, May 9, 2020
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic report Jeff. Congrats on such a cool razor.


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    clint64, May 9, 2020
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Looking good, Joe!
    Sorry about the cuts, Paul.
     
    jluc, May 9, 2020
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel


    Very nice Joe. The weather is crazy here in Atlanta as well


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    clint64, May 9, 2020
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel


    Simply gorgeous Jim. The brush looks fantastic.


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    clint64, May 9, 2020
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very nice shave Joe! I hope you won't find little icebergs in your pool.
     
    Trigger, May 9, 2020
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Spicy start to your morning! Well done Jim!
     
    Trigger, May 9, 2020
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, gentlemen!
     
    jluc, May 9, 2020
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  16. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Wow! That Rocnel is a beautiful razor. :D

    I'm excited to see you begin your straight shave journey. The Wade and Butcher looks like it has seen some history--I like razors like that. Has it been honed yet?
     
    timabababaluka, May 9, 2020
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  17. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Really awesome that you were able to nail a difficult hone :D

    Less awesome about the cut, though. Nothing serious, I hope?
     
    timabababaluka, May 9, 2020
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  18. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Jim....have a nice day.
     
    blondblue, May 9, 2020
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  19. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Awesome video Chris! Love it! :happy096: :signs107:

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    Been skin stretching more and more since Chris starting posting these videos lately. Absolutely. Works.
     
    b1hart, May 9, 2020
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  20. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Awesome photo, Chris--really impressed by what I've read about the Magic shavette! :D
    Awesome pics and report, Jeff! That Ronson looks really cool, and I'm glad you were able to get such a great face shave out of it (means that a BBS dome shave is imminent :D)
     
    timabababaluka, May 9, 2020
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