May 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 290

wristwatchb · May 25, 2020

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Wonderful photo Charlie. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
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Thanks Clint!

brit · May 25, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

May 25, 2020
Colonial Brass General
Feather Pro
Thater Boar
A&E L’Orange Verte
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Before beginning, I would like to thank those that have lost loved ones for their sacrifice. It is due to the men and women that are ready to pay the last full measure that we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Whew. It has been a busy morning at the old homestead. I got up and cooked a full breakfast for everyone, walked the dog and have 3 racks of ribs on the Big Green Egg. I was ready for a shower and a shave. The Thater boar did a wonderful job loading and lathering the L'Orange Verte. A few drops of B&M Terrorade provided a nice chill. Three passes and touch ups caught the baby with ease. A splash of L'Orange Verte aftershave and I am the best smelling grill master on the homestead. I hope has a great Monday and for those in the US have a wonderful Memorial Day.
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awesome shave and pic Clint..

brit · May 25, 2020

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SOTD MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020

As my Gem journey continues, I am consistently reminded by the superb shaves delivered why I enjoy and have collected these razors. The MMOC shave yesterday was superb. Many have described the latter razor as aggressive, but I believe many of the problems people experience with it arise from a failure to rinse frequently enough. There are no lather drains other than the spaces between the teeth on the MMOC. Clogging can be a real problem with to uneven blade exposure leading to a tendency to apply pressure. The result can be nicking. Frequent rinsing avoids the issue.

ASR was clearly aware of the issue as evidenced by the redesign they named the Clog Pruf! Instead of an OC, the revised model, the MMCP, featured a safety bar and good-sized lather drains. See photo. I can’t tell much difference in the shave, but did have another excellent one with my MMCP this morning. The only change between yesterday’s shave and today’s was the brush selected.

For today’s shave I chose my Jayaruh Custom Boar #372. Jim’s brushes have never let me down, and today’s lather production maintained the trend. Nancy Boy Signature shave cream is a pleasure to shave with. As a shaver who enjoys a great deal of variety, I find myself reaching for this spectacular cream every morning. As a confirmed menth head, I do own many menthol soaps from Cryogen to Snake Bite to Obsidian Glacial. None of the latter delivers the great post shave feel as Nancy Boy enhanced with 6 drops of M-Bomb which seems to build with each consecutive shave.

The MMCP was a pleasure to shave with. I’m hand it has the same heft as its predecessor and shaves every bit as well. I loaded a fresh Pella blade and had at it. I find the quality of shave indistinguishable from the MMOC. Two passes (WTG, ATG) reopened the baby’s room and delivered a perfect VBBS! My mug and noggin are velveteen smooth! I feel clean, cool, smooth and ready for Our Memorial Day Zoom with old friends.

RAZOR: Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf (MMCP)
BLADE: Pella SS PTFE Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Jayaruh Custom Boar #372
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.
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fine shave and pic Jeff ,have a great day..

jtspartan · May 25, 2020

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SOTD MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020

As my Gem journey continues, I am consistently reminded by the superb shaves delivered why I enjoy and have collected these razors. The MMOC shave yesterday was superb. Many have described the latter razor as aggressive, but I believe many of the problems people experience with it arise from a failure to rinse frequently enough. There are no lather drains other than the spaces between the teeth on the MMOC. Clogging can be a real problem with to uneven blade exposure leading to a tendency to apply pressure. The result can be nicking. Frequent rinsing avoids the issue.

ASR was clearly aware of the issue as evidenced by the redesign they named the Clog Pruf! Instead of an OC, the revised model, the MMCP, featured a safety bar and good-sized lather drains. See photo. I can’t tell much difference in the shave, but did have another excellent one with my MMCP this morning. The only change between yesterday’s shave and today’s was the brush selected.

For today’s shave I chose my Jayaruh Custom Boar #372. Jim’s brushes have never let me down, and today’s lather production maintained the trend. Nancy Boy Signature shave cream is a pleasure to shave with. As a shaver who enjoys a great deal of variety, I find myself reaching for this spectacular cream every morning. As a confirmed menth head, I do own many menthol soaps from Cryogen to Snake Bite to Obsidian Glacial. None of the latter delivers the great post shave feel as Nancy Boy enhanced with 6 drops of M-Bomb which seems to build with each consecutive shave.

The MMCP was a pleasure to shave with. I’m hand it has the same heft as its predecessor and shaves every bit as well. I loaded a fresh Pella blade and had at it. I find the quality of shave indistinguishable from the MMOC. Two passes (WTG, ATG) reopened the baby’s room and delivered a perfect VBBS! My mug and noggin are velveteen smooth! I feel clean, cool, smooth and ready for Our Memorial Day Zoom with old friends.

RAZOR: Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf (MMCP)
BLADE: Pella SS PTFE Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Jayaruh Custom Boar #372
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.
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An informative post, Jeff. I don't grab for my MMOC often enough.

jluc · May 25, 2020

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Such an interesting handle on that Carbon, Jim. Very unique. Love the 'warning' on that Terror as well. I like the Snake Bite labels as well, though, in the same vein.
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The synthetic cooling agent seems to last longer than menthol and it'll transfer from one person to another. My wife commented on the cooling effect she felt after her good morning kiss.

clint64 said: ↑

May 25, 2020
Colonial Brass General
Feather Pro
Thater Boar
A&E L’Orange Verte
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Before beginning, I would like to thank those that have lost loved ones for their sacrifice. It is due to the men and women that are ready to pay the last full measure that we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Whew. It has been a busy morning at the old homestead. I got up and cooked a full breakfast for everyone, walked the dog and have 3 racks of ribs on the Big Green Egg. I was ready for a shower and a shave. The Thater boar did a wonderful job loading and lathering the L'Orange Verte. A few drops of B&M Terrorade provided a nice chill. Three passes and touch ups caught the baby with ease. A splash of L'Orange Verte aftershave and I am the best smelling grill master on the homestead. I hope has a great Monday and for those in the US have a wonderful Memorial Day.
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Terrific shave and sounds like a great day ahead, Clint!

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SOTD MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020

As my Gem journey continues, I am consistently reminded by the superb shaves delivered why I enjoy and have collected these razors. The MMOC shave yesterday was superb. Many have described the latter razor as aggressive, but I believe many of the problems people experience with it arise from a failure to rinse frequently enough. There are no lather drains other than the spaces between the teeth on the MMOC. Clogging can be a real problem with to uneven blade exposure leading to a tendency to apply pressure. The result can be nicking. Frequent rinsing avoids the issue.

ASR was clearly aware of the issue as evidenced by the redesign they named the Clog Pruf! Instead of an OC, the revised model, the MMCP, featured a safety bar and good-sized lather drains. See photo. I can’t tell much difference in the shave, but did have another excellent one with my MMCP this morning. The only change between yesterday’s shave and today’s was the brush selected.

For today’s shave I chose my Jayaruh Custom Boar #372. Jim’s brushes have never let me down, and today’s lather production maintained the trend. Nancy Boy Signature shave cream is a pleasure to shave with. As a shaver who enjoys a great deal of variety, I find myself reaching for this spectacular cream every morning. As a confirmed menth head, I do own many menthol soaps from Cryogen to Snake Bite to Obsidian Glacial. None of the latter delivers the great post shave feel as Nancy Boy enhanced with 6 drops of M-Bomb which seems to build with each consecutive shave.

The MMCP was a pleasure to shave with. I’m hand it has the same heft as its predecessor and shaves every bit as well. I loaded a fresh Pella blade and had at it. I find the quality of shave indistinguishable from the MMOC. Two passes (WTG, ATG) reopened the baby’s room and delivered a perfect VBBS! My mug and noggin are velveteen smooth! I feel clean, cool, smooth and ready for Our Memorial Day Zoom with old friends.

RAZOR: Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf (MMCP)
BLADE: Pella SS PTFE Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Jayaruh Custom Boar #372
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.
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Wonderful shave, Jeff!

jgreenepa · May 25, 2020

brit said: ↑

fine shave and pic Jeff ,have a great day..
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Thanks, Gary! Good afternoon and a great day back atcha!

jgreenepa · May 25, 2020

jluc said: ↑

The synthetic cooling agent seems to last longer than menthol and it'll transfer from one person to another. My wife commented on the cooling effect she felt after her good morning kiss.Terrific shave and sounds like a great day ahead, Clint! Wonderful shave, Jeff!
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Thanks, Jim.

jgreenepa · May 25, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

An informative post, Jeff. I don't grab for my MMOC often enough.
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Thanks, Jason! I should, but it is just one among many excellent shavers I own!

Trigger · May 25, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Wonderful shave and photo Joe.
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Thank you Clint! I still smell the Bay Rum.

Edison Carter · May 25, 2020

Trigger said: ↑

Bill, nice post. However, they would have to cart me away before I would use carts.
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The 6 blade job was better than I thought it would be. Still I won't go back.

Trigger · May 25, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

May 25, 2020
Colonial Brass General
Feather Pro
Thater Boar
A&E L’Orange Verte
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Before beginning, I would like to thank those that have lost loved ones for their sacrifice. It is due to the men and women that are ready to pay the last full measure that we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Whew. It has been a busy morning at the old homestead. I got up and cooked a full breakfast for everyone, walked the dog and have 3 racks of ribs on the Big Green Egg. I was ready for a shower and a shave. The Thater boar did a wonderful job loading and lathering the L'Orange Verte. A few drops of B&M Terrorade provided a nice chill. Three passes and touch ups caught the baby with ease. A splash of L'Orange Verte aftershave and I am the best smelling grill master on the homestead. I hope has a great Monday and for those in the US have a wonderful Memorial Day.
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Very nice shave and acknowledgement of those who died for our freedoms that we sometimes take for granted. Have a great afternoon Clint!

Trigger · May 25, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

It didn't affect your alliteration, though...
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I thank you for your lovely linquistic and optimal observation Jason.

clint64 · May 25, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

A great shave, a great day and a great message, Clint.
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brit said: ↑

awesome shave and pic Clint..
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jluc said: ↑

The synthetic cooling agent seems to last longer than menthol and it'll transfer from one person to another. My wife commented on the cooling effect she felt after her good morning kiss.Terrific shave and sounds like a great day ahead, Clint! Wonderful shave, Jeff!
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Trigger said: ↑

Very nice shave and acknowledgement of those who died for our freedoms that we sometimes take for granted. Have a great afternoon Clint!
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Thank you gents. I hope you guys are having a great day.

JACarbone · May 25, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

May 25, 2020
Colonial Brass General
Feather Pro
Thater Boar
A&E L’Orange Verte
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Before beginning, I would like to thank those that have lost loved ones for their sacrifice. It is due to the men and women that are ready to pay the last full measure that we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Whew. It has been a busy morning at the old homestead. I got up and cooked a full breakfast for everyone, walked the dog and have 3 racks of ribs on the Big Green Egg. I was ready for a shower and a shave. The Thater boar did a wonderful job loading and lathering the L'Orange Verte. A few drops of B&M Terrorade provided a nice chill. Three passes and touch ups caught the baby with ease. A splash of L'Orange Verte aftershave and I am the best smelling grill master on the homestead. I hope has a great Monday and for those in the US have a wonderful Memorial Day.
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Excellent Clint. Have a great Memorial Day. Ribs, yummy.

JACarbone · May 25, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020

As my Gem journey continues, I am consistently reminded by the superb shaves delivered why I enjoy and have collected these razors. The MMOC shave yesterday was superb. Many have described the latter razor as aggressive, but I believe many of the problems people experience with it arise from a failure to rinse frequently enough. There are no lather drains other than the spaces between the teeth on the MMOC. Clogging can be a real problem with to uneven blade exposure leading to a tendency to apply pressure. The result can be nicking. Frequent rinsing avoids the issue.

ASR was clearly aware of the issue as evidenced by the redesign they named the Clog Pruf! Instead of an OC, the revised model, the MMCP, featured a safety bar and good-sized lather drains. See photo. I can’t tell much difference in the shave, but did have another excellent one with my MMCP this morning. The only change between yesterday’s shave and today’s was the brush selected.

For today’s shave I chose my Jayaruh Custom Boar #372. Jim’s brushes have never let me down, and today’s lather production maintained the trend. Nancy Boy Signature shave cream is a pleasure to shave with. As a shaver who enjoys a great deal of variety, I find myself reaching for this spectacular cream every morning. As a confirmed menth head, I do own many menthol soaps from Cryogen to Snake Bite to Obsidian Glacial. None of the latter delivers the great post shave feel as Nancy Boy enhanced with 6 drops of M-Bomb which seems to build with each consecutive shave.

The MMCP was a pleasure to shave with. I’m hand it has the same heft as its predecessor and shaves every bit as well. I loaded a fresh Pella blade and had at it. I find the quality of shave indistinguishable from the MMOC. Two passes (WTG, ATG) reopened the baby’s room and delivered a perfect VBBS! My mug and noggin are velveteen smooth! I feel clean, cool, smooth and ready for Our Memorial Day Zoom with old friends.

RAZOR: Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf (MMCP)
BLADE: Pella SS PTFE Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Jayaruh Custom Boar #372
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.
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Fabulous Gem Shave Jeff. Rockin the Nancy Boy. Have a great Memorial Day!

timabababaluka · May 25, 2020

Trigger said: ↑

May 25

Good morning guys!

Straight Razor Shave #170
Ralph Aust 6/8 Full Hollow Spanish Pt
Stirling Boar Brush
Stirling Bay Rum SS and AS
Nivea ASB not pictured
Today is Memorial day and we honor men who have given their lives for this country. What better way to honor them with an old fashioned straight shave and shaving soap scent. I prepped my beard by wetting my face with the brush and then adding bloom water. This brush has a habit of shedding but not today. The brush was wet enough to give me a nice, shiny and cushiony lather. I would say it was picture perfect. I took it slow because I really wanted to enjoy this shave and take in the Bay Rum's marvelous scent! Two and half passes gave me a near BBS shave. On my fool's pass a tiny weep was apparent and on my last pass, I landed on my underchin to produce a minimal nick. I don't shave with my glasses so I infrequently misland (is that a word?) in that area. Styptic pencil fixed it without any telltale signs. Liberally splashed the aftershave and topped it with the Nivea. I look, feel and smell great! Have a nice holiday guys!
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Wonderful Bay Rum shave, Joe! That RA is beautiful, and depending on where you look, misland is a word

timabababaluka · May 25, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

Boars are anything but boring, Tim.
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clint64 · May 25, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020

As my Gem journey continues, I am consistently reminded by the superb shaves delivered why I enjoy and have collected these razors. The MMOC shave yesterday was superb. Many have described the latter razor as aggressive, but I believe many of the problems people experience with it arise from a failure to rinse frequently enough. There are no lather drains other than the spaces between the teeth on the MMOC. Clogging can be a real problem with to uneven blade exposure leading to a tendency to apply pressure. The result can be nicking. Frequent rinsing avoids the issue.

ASR was clearly aware of the issue as evidenced by the redesign they named the Clog Pruf! Instead of an OC, the revised model, the MMCP, featured a safety bar and good-sized lather drains. See photo. I can’t tell much difference in the shave, but did have another excellent one with my MMCP this morning. The only change between yesterday’s shave and today’s was the brush selected.

For today’s shave I chose my Jayaruh Custom Boar #372. Jim’s brushes have never let me down, and today’s lather production maintained the trend. Nancy Boy Signature shave cream is a pleasure to shave with. As a shaver who enjoys a great deal of variety, I find myself reaching for this spectacular cream every morning. As a confirmed menth head, I do own many menthol soaps from Cryogen to Snake Bite to Obsidian Glacial. None of the latter delivers the great post shave feel as Nancy Boy enhanced with 6 drops of M-Bomb which seems to build with each consecutive shave.

The MMCP was a pleasure to shave with. I’m hand it has the same heft as its predecessor and shaves every bit as well. I loaded a fresh Pella blade and had at it. I find the quality of shave indistinguishable from the MMOC. Two passes (WTG, ATG) reopened the baby’s room and delivered a perfect VBBS! My mug and noggin are velveteen smooth! I feel clean, cool, smooth and ready for Our Memorial Day Zoom with old friends.

RAZOR: Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf (MMCP)
BLADE: Pella SS PTFE Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Jayaruh Custom Boar #372
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.
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Excellent shave and comparison photos Jeff.

clint64 · May 25, 2020

JACarbone said: ↑

Excellent Clint. Have a great Memorial Day. Ribs, yummy.
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Thank you Joe. The ribs are off the smoker now and turned out great. I do mine with a Memphis style dry rub that family loves.

timabababaluka · May 25, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

May 25, 2020
Colonial Brass General
Feather Pro
Thater Boar
A&E L’Orange Verte
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Before beginning, I would like to thank those that have lost loved ones for their sacrifice. It is due to the men and women that are ready to pay the last full measure that we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Whew. It has been a busy morning at the old homestead. I got up and cooked a full breakfast for everyone, walked the dog and have 3 racks of ribs on the Big Green Egg. I was ready for a shower and a shave. The Thater boar did a wonderful job loading and lathering the L'Orange Verte. A few drops of B&M Terrorade provided a nice chill. Three passes and touch ups caught the baby with ease. A splash of L'Orange Verte aftershave and I am the best smelling grill master on the homestead. I hope has a great Monday and for those in the US have a wonderful Memorial Day.
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Beautiful photo and sentiments on an important day, Clint! Awesome kit and software choices as well

What will you be "mixing up" in May?

Razors I rarely/never use

Blades I rarely/never use

Soaps I rarely/never use

Brushes I rarely/never use

A combination of everything just thrown together like a salad!

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

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

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