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How are you going to make AUgust your gold medal month?

  1. I am going to choose only the gear that gives me my best shaves.

    4 vote(s)
    20.0%
  2. I am going to experiment with different gear to discover my gold medal shaves.

    4 vote(s)
    20.0%
  3. I am going to use any gear I want, because I can get a gold medal shave from anything.

    14 vote(s)
    70.0%
  4. I am actually allergic to gold, so I am going to go for platinum medal shaves.

    1 vote(s)
    5.0%
  5. I am going to use Gold Medal flour and bake cookies, which have been noticeably absent recently.

    7 vote(s)
    35.0%
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  1. Great photo, Keith; really sets the mood.
    brit, jgreenepa, clint64 and 3 others like this.
  2. Excellent report and results, Paul! Glad you kept the cuts/nicks at bay.
    brit, jgreenepa, clint64 and 2 others like this.
  3. Yes, thanks, Andrew. I now have 3 CTS soaps. That oughta keep me busy for quite a while.
    brit, jgreenepa, Trigger and 2 others like this.
  4. :happy088:
    brit, jgreenepa, clint64 and 3 others like this.
  5. AUgust Focus
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    Mike's Bay Rum~~Rubberset 400/3~~Heljestrand MK 32~~Dominica
    This shave had the judges voting
    unanimously for the Gold Medal.
    First, the lather. Top-notch and slicker than STP, with a Bay Rum scent,
    that would send a West Indies Islander into a frenzy.
    Micro-foam, tight and dense; not buttercream, but full-fat yogurt.
    Observe:

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    There's a load of luxurious lather laden within those
    Boar bristles.
    Next, the razor. The Heljestrand MK 32; Swedish steel, that would make Inger Stevens invite you over for Lutefisk.

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    Honed and stropped to "tree-topping" perfection, it effortlessly ridded my face
    of all accumulated stubble. All without disturbing epidermal tissue.
    Finally, the aftershave.
    The Bay Rum
    unicorn itself, Dominica.
    Afterwards, all that remains on the docket, is to bask in the glory of the gold.
    dvdhviid, JACarbone, brit and 7 others like this.
  6. Exquisite shave setup, report and photo, Joseph! Gold medal worthy indeed!
    brit, jgreenepa, clint64 and 2 others like this.
  7. Thanks Andrew! It's a looker for sure. Now I just have to break it in. :shaver
    Droo78, brit, jgreenepa and 3 others like this.
  8. August 9th
    Razor: Blackland Dart
    Blade: Personna Platinum (3)
    Brush: Simpson CH2 Synthetic
    Pre-shave: PAA Rabid Banana Cube
    Soap: PAA Rabid Banana
    PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
    PAA unscented Star Jelly
    AS: PAA Rabid Banana

    Good morning!

    Wonderful shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

    Have a great day!

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    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
    dvdhviid, Droo78, ischiapp and 7 others like this.
  9. Magnificent shave Paul!
    brit, clint64, jgreenepa and 2 others like this.
  10. Outstanding shave, pic, prose and lineup, Joseph!
    Primotenore, brit, jluc and 2 others like this.
  11. You're right, Andrew. The problem I run into is that I've collected too many excellent shavers. The Hydromagic is a good shaver, but I prefer my E Type, restored F Type or Supply razor over it. I think I got the better deal as well. Thanks, and good morning. Enjoy your Sunday. My youngest grandson is coming over today with his parents. It should be a fun day.
    Droo78, brit, jluc and 4 others like this.
  12. Thank you Joe....Haven't had a TOP for a while.
    brit, jluc, jgreenepa and 2 others like this.
  13. Super Sunday shave Jim!
    brit, jluc, clint64 and 1 other person like this.
  14. One of those "3 Generations In The Same House" days, ehh? :)
    brit, Trigger, jluc and 2 others like this.
  15. Thanks, Joe! Enjoy your Sunday!
    brit, Trigger, jluc and 1 other person like this.
  16. Epic kit, Keith! I can't imagine shaving with a curved blade. I'm still learning how to shave with a straight blade.
    brit, Trigger, jluc and 2 others like this.
  17. Great shave, Mark! Enjoy your Sunday!
    brit, Trigger, jluc and 1 other person like this.
  18. I wish, try about six or seven injector generations. Yeesh! :(
    Droo78, brit, Trigger and 2 others like this.
  19. Great looking straight Jeff. I hope you have a relaxing Sunday
    Droo78, brit, Trigger and 2 others like this.
  20. Wow!! Just Wow. Fabulous photo Keith.
    Droo78, JACarbone, brit and 3 others like this.
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