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Why do you "3017" a product?

  1. For the Challenge

    21.2%
  2. Because I was Challenged

    12.1%
  3. Because I am Challenged

    21.2%
  4. None of the above

    30.3%
  5. All of the above

    36.4%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Congrats on sinking another soap Joseph. I am sure you will enjoy the Ethos Bay Rum.
  2. Saturday, January 6
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    Ethos Bay Rum~~Hucklaration B5~~Cobra Classic/Schick Proline~~YSL M7
    Well, I have to say right up front, I really like the Ethos product-line.
    This Bay Rum is a wonderful smelling, slick and protective soap, which is very easy to lather.
    The B5 is a real-looker and soft---but no sacrifice in backbone.
    My razor choice today, is an homage to a former TSD member, who, (hopefully) is now haunting some other shave forum,
    wielding his middle
    finger---all the while winning friends and influencing people.
    The AC blade-loaded Cobra Classic.
    My blade is a fresh Schick Proline, once again, courtesy of @clint64
    I shaved at around 9am and I kid you not, my neck is still smooth.
    Finished with the YSL M7 triumvirate.
  3. Congrats, Maestro! Some serious den reduction going on there.
  4. I’ve had a great week of shaves rocking some fave software and enjoying the Canadian Rocket. A few pics:
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    I’m ready to jump back into a 3017, though…starting tomorrow. What did I pick? The original Fine Platinum puck.
    See you tomorrow.
  5. Congrats, Clint! You’re tearing through the soaps.
  6. Yup
    Yup
    Yup
    Hopefully, Yup
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  7. Fine Platinum. Triple-milled...check; excellent soap...check; intriguing scent...check. Sounds like a winner. How much remains is the question du jour?
  8. I loved and was a regular user, albeit passive, of Mr. Bubble.
  9. Sunday, January 7
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    Ethos Bay Rum~~Simpson T3~~Cooper MonoBilt/Feather~~Burt's Bees Bay Rum
    The secret to Fast 'n Loose® lathering, is surface area.
    The Aesop SS bowl is just wide enough to allow larger knots, such as this über-stuffed Tulip,
    to get in there and dig up some goodness.
    The Cooper never disappoints, nor does the Feather (fresh) blade.
    Burt's Bees Bay Rum---a sadly-discontinued stank, finished the shave up nicely.
  10. I owe it all to @Primotenore Fast & Loose lathering method. :D
  11. January 7, 2024
    Wolfman WR1 OC with 0.61mm blade gap
    Gillette 7 O’clock Black
    Mr EE LE #004
    L’occitane Cade Shaving Cream
    Small Batch Shave Tonic

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    Happy Sunday Everyone. While I am getting decent shaves with this cream, it is just not very good at all. I am going to think things over. The cream might very well end up in file 13. Without being forced, there is absolutely no reason to use subpar products. Take care and have a great day. ​
  12. Why can't there be ads like that these days?????
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  13. Yup. (Nods head slowly in agreement).
  14. Day 1
    January 7th

    Supply SE w Schick Proline
    Simpson CH2 Synthetic
    Fine Platinum- Triple Milled puck & AS
    Thayers
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    Back in the game with a great lather. I’ll weigh it tomorrow, but there is a lot of product left. Have a good night all!
    Frijolero, Keithmax, brit and 4 others like this.
  15. I trashed the cream. It was just barely ok for using occasionally but not everyday.
  16. Wow. That is a fantastic lineup.
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  17. January 8, 2024
    Wolfman WR1 Ti OC (0.74 mm blade gap) with Triad Handle
    Gillette 7 O’clock Black
    Simpson CH2 Synthetic
    La Toja Shave Stick
    La Toja Aftershave

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    Happy Monday I think. The next Wolfman up is my WR 1 OC in Ti. I got this head in 2016. I do regret not ordering it with the handle at the time. I am on the Wolfman waiting list for a matching handle. I just could not take the Cade shave cream and trashed it. I bought several La Toja shave sticks the last time I visited Barcelona. Since I mostly use the stick when I travel, I had forgotten how well the soap works. I will likely grate this stick into a container to make it easier to use. Overall a fantastic shave this morning. It amazes me how much a great soap adds to the shave. Take care and have a great day. ​
  18. Monday, January 8
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    Ethos Bay Rum~~Simpson CH2 Synthetic Badger~~Gillette New LC/Feather~~Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours
    You wanna eat through some soap? Break out your Simpson Synthetic.
    Day two with the Feather
    blade and it was sharp and smooth.
    I don't have a lot of clones in my stank collection, but this clone of Tom Ford Black Orchid is truly amazing.
  19. Weighed it tonight. Happened to have a 2nd empty tub to get an accurate weight on the soap.
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    84g with tub. Tub is 22g. 62g of product. 2.32oz…roughly 2/3 of the original puck.
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