May 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Apr 30, 2020.

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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. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe,good morning..
     
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  2. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    There you go!
     
  3. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Fabulous shave. That Simpson is one beautiful brush.
     
  4. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Joe! I’m a huge MWF supporter, but PannaCrema is every bit as good!
     
  5. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Stellar shave Jason.
     
  6. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Agreed!
     
  7. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Wonderful looking shave especially that brush. I am looking forward to busting out the Satsuma next week.
     
  8. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Jim
     
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  9. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    PM sent
     
  10. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    Sorry about the blood. I am looking forward to your final thoughts at the end of the month.

    Do we stick with safety razors or not. That is the question. Also I would love input on perhaps improving the design. Mind you I really tried to just have it so only the blade is involved.

    You are a trooper for trying this out for me.

    Tom
     
  11. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Nice shave, Joe. The C-Mon is especially nice.
     
  12. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thanks, Tim. Dr. Mrs. Primo has an unusual olfactory system.
     
  13. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    GTB is on deck tomorrow. My best guess is that she'll think it's amazing after the first two.
     
  14. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Very nice, Joe. I had the CL Pure Lavender. It's a no-nonsense scent.
     
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  15. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    May 14th

    Razor: Valet Autostrop
    Blade: Feather FHS (13)
    Brush: MrEE Aluminum 24mm
    PS: Proraso Green
    SS: MLS Colonia Di Agrumi
    AS: Proraso Green

    Again I'm really enjoying the VAS. I'm still getting good shaves after my edge refresh. Stropping does seem to extend blade life. Well, I think it does. I've never tried to shave with an FHS beyond 4-3 pass shaves. I'm getting pretty good at the 2 pass shave with a hybrid XTG/ATG 2nd pass. DFS again.

    I decided I want to kill the MLS Colonia Di Agrumi. Not that I'll use it every time, but I will use it more often until it's gone. I want something new and my soap shelf is full. So, I figure I'll allow myself to buy another when the MLS is gone.

    Regarding my homemade blade. I did decide to spend yesterday running errands and spend the evening with my family. It was needed. I'm off work tomorrow so I plan to put in a few hours finishing my test/learning piece. My goal was to make a blade I can shave with this month. The test piece looks good so far. All I need to do is grind it a little thinner and put an edge on it and I'm ready to shave. :) Yes, I understand that's like saying all I need to do to end world hunger is feed everyone. I understand the hardest steps are still ahead, but hopefully, the success will continue. I was worried I wouldn't get this far. I did order a piece of thinker 1095 stock so I can make a full 1-inch blade. Again, I may be overly optimistic.

    Thanks for all the comments. I have beem reading them even if I have not responded. I'm hoping to get involved in the conversation again this weekend. I do enjoy being a part of 30DC.

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  16. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    Thanks Joe! I'm pretty sure the man code doesn't come between anyone and their mother.
     
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    friday sneak peek.. 20200514_113328_edited.jpg
     
  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you Joe! Everytime I bring out the brush, the members always give glowing remarks about it. It is my most aesthethetically pleasing brush in my den, but my Jayarah #386 is my top performer with this C-Mon right behind it.
     
  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you, Joseph! She is truly the looker in my den.
     
  20. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I hope so for your sake. Is it me or are the CF puck covers different than they used to be, in that you can now read the features of each soap. I don't recall being able to read the features of the GTB.
     
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