August 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus & Discussion. All are welcome!

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

Paul Turner said: ↑

Real nice shave this morning. I realized right off the bat that the Stoylin soap didn't need a minute to load from. Two different loading periods(o:25 and 0:15). Good paint job all around the face&neck. The razor glided(glid???)across where I wanted it to go .Potential trouble along the jawline and sideburn area, but no redness developed. North Porcupine Alley checked out. So did the Southern persuasion(Porcupine)except for the jawline mishap. Nice work at Cactus Nation. Mennen Skin-Bracer to finish off the shave, then Pierre Cardin at the elbows and wrists. Super Duper Excellent.
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Very nice Paul

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 21, 2021

Sorry to have been absent the last couple of days, but we’ve had company, and I haven’t had the opportunity to post my shaves! Today’s mug shave featured my favorite vintage razor, my Manhattan Cutlery 13/16 with its magnificent Sheffield blade. Three passes left my face glassine smooth. My Gem G-Bar, a sadly neglected dome cleaner delivered a comparable shave. I feel cool, clean and very velveteen!

RAZOR: Manhattan Cutlery 13/16 (Mug), Gem G-Bar
BLADE: Pella SS PTSD Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: MrEE LE Aluminum #005 w/ SynBad Knot
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Nancy Boy Signature Scent AS Balm.
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Very nice shave Jeff. I hope you enjoyed the visit by your friends.

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

9nein9 said: ↑

I still drop in and read/like posts . I'm basically unrecognisable with the hair and beard to people I havent seen in awhile. Felt very very strange having hair and beard at first but I'm over that now . I didnt forget you guys .
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Glad to hear from you Patrick. I hope you and the family are well.

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

jmudrick said: ↑

Back to the Vib'Raz, Charcoal/MDC with a slight twist, I added two half Suneko blades on top of another unsnapped Suneko. For Science. More blade feel. More efficient, maybe.

Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk
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Very nice Jeff

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

Edison Carter said: ↑

Artist Club Saturday

Essence by Tedalus, Feather Pro Super (5)
Razorock Hawk, Schick Proline (3)
Stirling suds-n-stank, Dunshire flavored
Omega boar brush

View attachment 257379

Feather Pro Supers are wicked sharp on the first use and seldom need an encore. At 5 uses, I start thinking about fresh steel, I’ll push this one another day though. Took the lazy man clean up side to center on the neck with the Hawk for the perfect finish.
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Excellent shave Bill

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Aug 21 SOTA

Van der Hagen TTO Razor
Rockwell DE Blade (?)
Jayaruh #290 Cashmere Brush
Chiseled Face Cryogen SS and AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's WH
Whiskers: 28 hrs

View attachment 257375

Good afternoon!

I decided to go with the freeze your face off soap Cryogen. I think this is only the second time that I used it the entire summer. The weather has been lousy this summer. We have had the wettest July on LI dating back to the late 1800's. Anyway, I did a 3 pass shave without any errors and embraced a BBS shave. However, I had to constantly buff throughout the shave. I prefer more efficient razors and that is why I rarely use this razor. Did my usual postshave routine that ended with the matching splash. I am still feeling the menthol after 20 min. Lol! Have a great rest of the day.
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Wonderful shave Joe

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

Adjustable August

Fine L'Orange Noir~~Rubberset 400/3~~'47 Gillette/Feather~~Terre d'Hermès Parfum
All-around great shave today with tried-and true ingredients.
Took the Feather blade one shave too far. It was not particularly sharp,
but with a modicum of buffing, the job got done.
Dr. Mrs. Primo approved post shave stink juice.

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Smooth and stanky. Just the way I like it.
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Classic Joe. Well done.

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

Uncle Trojan said: ↑

Great shaves everyone! I've missed you all. I have taken the poll, I will shave with an adjustable and Arko tomorrow.
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Looking forward to seeing the shave tomorrow Ryan. Welcome aboard. I am Joe

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

Angelo85 said: ↑

Saturday shave
Brush: Maggard Razors faux granite handle 26mm synthetic
Razor: Rex Ambassador levels 3, 2
Blade: Euromax
Soap and aftershave: Razor Emporium Old School View attachment 257364
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Very nice Angelo

JACarbone · Aug 21, 2021

Terry said: ↑

Hi all!!
I received another tool in the mail yesterday.
A new, yes new, Parker injector razor.
Not only new, but it's adjustable too.
I saw this and just couldn't pass on it.
It took 3 days to get it from my post office to my house.
This was due to an excessive amount of rain drops hurling themselves from the sky.
Of course all these rain drops headed to the places designed for them to run harmlessly away.
Well, there were so many rain drops, we had rain drop stampedes over roads and bridges, all over the county.
My mail carrier doesn't drive through stampeding rain drops, I don't blame him.
They can be merciless.
Anyway.....
Getting home early this morning, I opened it up first thing.

View attachment 257353
I didn't use the blades that were supplied with it.
I loaded it with a Schick B-20 blade.
I like B-20's in my injector razors.
The adjustment is numbered 1 to 5.
There are no clicks or indents, the dial runs smoothly from 1 through 5.
Not overly tight or loose it should stay where set.
I see no issues setting and adjusting it.
The knob stays set and is easily returned to your liking if you move it for cleaning and stuff.
The handel is one piece of sturdy metal with the hard plastic grip securely set in the metal handle.
The safety bar and adjustment mechanism looks like it is made from quality material and with care should last a long time.
View attachment 257354
View attachment 257355
Like my Pal adjustable it feels good in the hand with a nice grip.
1 for mild and 5 for the most aggressive shave the razor will offer , I used 5.
As with most injector razors this is not an aggressive tool, even on 5.
I ran a 2 pass shave with no fear of nicks or cuts.
A clean shave was had and I am satisfied with it.
It clogs easily, but that's the nature of injectors, that doesn't take away anything from it.

The verdict.
Well if you tend to lean towards a more mild mannered razor and like injectors.
I wouldn't hesitate to suggest getting one.
It seems built well and at $35, is about the same price as a good vintage PAL adjustable, if you can find one.

Enjoy
tp
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Very nice Terry. Congratulations on the new acquisition

Trigger · Aug 21, 2021

JACarbone said: ↑

View attachment 257382

DE Shave # 355

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dollar Tree DE
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: Stache Soap Works E Barber
Aftershave: Floid Genuine
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

Pocono travel shave. Unfortunately, due to Henri our weekend has been cut short to come home to batten down the hatches. With all of the discussions regarding the cheap Dollar StoreDollar General DE razor this week I dusted mine off for a spin.

I did a two pass shave with the razor which delivered a nice close and comfortable shave. I used my traveling shave stick and Ever Ready 200T to face lather. The end result was a nice lather, on the thin side, which worked very well.

Arrived home to put away some of the patio furniture and to prep the generator, picked up some gas in PA as I was informed by my daughter to the gas stations where out of gas except for premium. I did manage to find some gas for the gas cans for the generator, regular, at the fourth gas station I went to. Let the fun times begin.

Hope you have a great day gentlemen.
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Great shave Joe! Glad you safely made it home. Yesterday, I filled up my car and on my way home this evening, I stopped to pick up some stuff at the store so I am set. I usually do not go to the gym on Sundays so I am ok on that front. I heard on the radio that Queens and Nassau coastlines are going to get hit very badly. Did not hear anything about our area. Stay safe.

Trigger · Aug 21, 2021

JACarbone said: ↑

Wonderful shave Joe
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Thanks Joe! I think that I am going to do another Cryogen shave before the end of this month.

palmolive fox · Aug 22, 2021

22nd August 2021.

Shaving Recipe For today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: HWF Lanolin Shaving Soap. (no.2)
Blade: Mers SuperShave X Platinum. (D2)
Razor: Merkur 34c.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils +3 Menthol Crystals, Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./ Nivea Men Sensitive Cooling PSB./Denim Original EdT.

Greetings,

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

Second outing of the HWF lanolin shaving soap (no.2) with Tea Tree & Lavender essential oils which created a excellent lather leaving my face feeling wonderfully smooth with the aid from the lanolin of which my mature rhino skin loves.

Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups comfort shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a few small squirts of Denim Original EdT to the pulse points.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

brit · Aug 22, 2021

Uncle Trojan said: ↑

Great shaves everyone! I've missed you all. I have taken the poll, I will shave with an adjustable and Arko tomorrow.
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hello Ryan.welcome aboard..

brit · Aug 22, 2021

Paul Turner said: ↑

Real nice shave this morning. I realized right off the bat that the Stoylin soap didn't need a minute to load from. Two different loading periods(o:25 and 0:15). Good paint job all around the face&neck. The razor glided(glid???)across where I wanted it to go .Potential trouble along the jawline and sideburn area, but no redness developed. North Porcupine Alley checked out. So did the Southern persuasion(Porcupine)except for the jawline mishap. Nice work at Cactus Nation. Mennen Skin-Bracer to finish off the shave, then Pierre Cardin at the elbows and wrists. Super Duper Excellent.
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jgreenepa said: ↑

View attachment 257350
SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 21, 2021

Sorry to have been absent the last couple of days, but we’ve had company, and I haven’t had the opportunity to post my shaves! Today’s mug shave featured my favorite vintage razor, my Manhattan Cutlery 13/16 with its magnificent Sheffield blade. Three passes left my face glassine smooth. My Gem G-Bar, a sadly neglected dome cleaner delivered a comparable shave. I feel cool, clean and very velveteen!

RAZOR: Manhattan Cutlery 13/16 (Mug), Gem G-Bar
BLADE: Pella SS PTSD Gem
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: MrEE LE Aluminum #005 w/ SynBad Knot
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Nancy Boy Signature Scent AS Balm.
Click to expand...

jmudrick said: ↑

Back to the Vib'Raz, Charcoal/MDC with a slight twist, I added two half Suneko blades on top of another unsnapped Suneko. For Science. More blade feel. More efficient, maybe.

Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

Terry said: ↑

Hi all!!
I received another tool in the mail yesterday.
A new, yes new, Parker injector razor.
Not only new, but it's adjustable too.
I saw this and just couldn't pass on it.
It took 3 days to get it from my post office to my house.
This was due to an excessive amount of rain drops hurling themselves from the sky.
Of course all these rain drops headed to the places designed for them to run harmlessly away.
Well, there were so many rain drops, we had rain drop stampedes over roads and bridges, all over the county.
My mail carrier doesn't drive through stampeding rain drops, I don't blame him.
They can be merciless.
Anyway.....
Getting home early this morning, I opened it up first thing.

View attachment 257353
I didn't use the blades that were supplied with it.
I loaded it with a Schick B-20 blade.
I like B-20's in my injector razors.
The adjustment is numbered 1 to 5.
There are no clicks or indents, the dial runs smoothly from 1 through 5.
Not overly tight or loose it should stay where set.
I see no issues setting and adjusting it.
The knob stays set and is easily returned to your liking if you move it for cleaning and stuff.
The handel is one piece of sturdy metal with the hard plastic grip securely set in the metal handle.
The safety bar and adjustment mechanism looks like it is made from quality material and with care should last a long time.
View attachment 257354
View attachment 257355
Like my Pal adjustable it feels good in the hand with a nice grip.
1 for mild and 5 for the most aggressive shave the razor will offer , I used 5.
As with most injector razors this is not an aggressive tool, even on 5.
I ran a 2 pass shave with no fear of nicks or cuts.
A clean shave was had and I am satisfied with it.
It clogs easily, but that's the nature of injectors, that doesn't take away anything from it.

The verdict.
Well if you tend to lean towards a more mild mannered razor and like injectors.
I wouldn't hesitate to suggest getting one.
It seems built well and at $35, is about the same price as a good vintage PAL adjustable, if you can find one.

Enjoy
tp
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Angelo85 said: ↑

Saturday shave
Brush: Maggard Razors faux granite handle 26mm synthetic
Razor: Rex Ambassador levels 3, 2
Blade: Euromax
Soap and aftershave: Razor Emporium Old School View attachment 257364
Click to expand...

Primotenore said: ↑

Adjustable August

Fine L'Orange Noir~~Rubberset 400/3~~'47 Gillette/Feather~~Terre d'Hermès Parfum
All-around great shave today with tried-and true ingredients.
Took the Feather blade one shave too far. It was not particularly sharp,
but with a modicum of buffing, the job got done.
Dr. Mrs. Primo approved post shave stink juice.

View attachment 257366

View attachment 257368

View attachment 257369
Smooth and stanky. Just the way I like it.
Click to expand...

Trigger said: ↑

Aug 21 SOTA

Van der Hagen TTO Razor
Rockwell DE Blade (?)
Jayaruh #290 Cashmere Brush
Chiseled Face Cryogen SS and AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's WH
Whiskers: 28 hrs

View attachment 257375

Good afternoon!

I decided to go with the freeze your face off soap Cryogen. I think this is only the second time that I used it the entire summer. The weather has been lousy this summer. We have had the wettest July on LI dating back to the late 1800's. Anyway, I did a 3 pass shave without any errors and embraced a BBS shave. However, I had to constantly buff throughout the shave. I prefer more efficient razors and that is why I rarely use this razor. Did my usual postshave routine that ended with the matching splash. I am still feeling the menthol after 20 min. Lol! Have a great rest of the day.
Click to expand...

Edison Carter said: ↑

Artist Club Saturday

Essence by Tedalus, Feather Pro Super (5)
Razorock Hawk, Schick Proline (3)
Stirling suds-n-stank, Dunshire flavored
Omega boar brush

View attachment 257379

Feather Pro Supers are wicked sharp on the first use and seldom need an encore. At 5 uses, I start thinking about fresh steel, I’ll push this one another day though. Took the lazy man clean up side to center on the neck with the Hawk for the perfect finish.
Click to expand...

JACarbone said: ↑

View attachment 257382

DE Shave # 355

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dollar Tree DE
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: Stache Soap Works E Barber
Aftershave: Floid Genuine
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

Pocono travel shave. Unfortunately, due to Henri our weekend has been cut short to come home to batten down the hatches. With all of the discussions regarding the cheap Dollar StoreDollar General DE razor this week I dusted mine off for a spin.

I did a two pass shave with the razor which delivered a nice close and comfortable shave. I used my traveling shave stick and Ever Ready 200T to face lather. The end result was a nice lather, on the thin side, which worked very well.

Arrived home to put away some of the patio furniture and to prep the generator, picked up some gas in PA as I was informed by my daughter to the gas stations where out of gas except for premium. I did manage to find some gas for the gas cans for the generator, regular, at the fourth gas station I went to. Let the fun times begin.

Hope you have a great day gentlemen.
Click to expand...

palmolive fox said: ↑

22nd August 2021.

View attachment 257388

Shaving Recipe For today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: HWF Lanolin Shaving Soap. (no.2)
Blade: Mers SuperShave X Platinum. (D2)
Razor: Merkur 34c.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils +3 Menthol Crystals, Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./ Nivea Men Sensitive Cooling PSB./Denim Original EdT.

Greetings,

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

Second outing of the HWF lanolin shaving soap (no.2) with Tea Tree & Lavender essential oils which created a excellent lather leaving my face feeling wonderfully smooth with the aid from the lanolin of which my mature rhino skin loves.

Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups comfort shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a few small squirts of Denim Original EdT to the pulse points.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.
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absolutely splendid endeavours gentlemen..well done..

brit · Aug 22, 2021

early sunday
vintage merkur oc
vintage wilkinson sword
wilkinson boar
klar seifen
alt innsbruck

just a fun fabulous change
60s ? merkur/vintage wilkie combo
wilkinson boar built the fine klar seifen face lather.
alt innsbruck capped it off.
awesome.

the vintage merkur oc.stamped made in germany
not sure how old or what number.but earlier than the usual ones seen..

have a great sunday everyone..

palmolive fox · Aug 22, 2021

brit said: ↑

absolutely splendid endeavours gentlemen..well done..
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,Gary.

Terry · Aug 22, 2021

JACarbone said: ↑

Very nice Terry. Congratulations on the new acquisition
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Thanks Joe.

tp

Terry · Aug 22, 2021

brit said: ↑

absolutely splendid endeavours gentlemen..well done..
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Thanks Gary.

tp

JACarbone · Aug 22, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Great shave Joe! Glad you safely made it home. Yesterday, I filled up my car and on my way home this evening, I stopped to pick up some stuff at the store so I am set. I usually do not go to the gym on Sundays so I am ok on that front. I heard on the radio that Queens and Nassau coastlines are going to get hit very badly. Did not hear anything about our area. Stay safe.
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Thank you Joe. Glad you are set here. I m as ready as I can be. Glad to see the storm stay a bit more East, hopefully not as much wind and we keep power.

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August 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus & Discussion. All are welcome!

Will you include an Adjustable and Arko in your shaves this month?

Yes! I am a committed Arko and Adjustable shaver.

No! If I am going to shave with something smelly, I'll use Tabac.

Adjustable, Yes! Arko, No way, José.

Adjustables are for kids.

Love me some Arko, yes, yes, YES!!!

The only time I will use Arko, is grated on ice cream.

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August 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus & Discussion. All are welcome!

Will you include an Adjustable and Arko in your shaves this month?

Yes! I am a committed Arko and Adjustable shaver.

No! If I am going to shave with something smelly, I'll use Tabac.

Adjustable, Yes! Arko, No way, José.

Adjustables are for kids.

Love me some Arko, yes, yes, YES!!!

The only time I will use Arko, is grated on ice cream.

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