NO-Variation NOVember - one razor, one brush, one setup, one month. Can you do it?

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by Shotwell, Oct 30, 2014.

  1. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    That's ok, I thought you had a $5000 razor there for a second. My FB is my go to razor also! nice choice :eatdrink047:
     
  2. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    Lol yeah that'd been amazing.

    Thanks :)
     
  3. Slow Joe

    Slow Joe Relishing his obsession

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    Here is my November setup.
    Razor - Pils De
    Aftershave - Nivea for men moisturising balm
    Brush - Whipped Dog 22mm Silvertip
    Lather - How to grow a moustache Lo Haiku
    Blade - Wilkinson Sword

    I am looking forward to using this razor and soap for the next 30 days.
     
  4. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    Nice setup. I take it you like the HTGAM soap =D
     
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  5. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Whoa, thought that was "Hi-karate" AS for a second there. Good luck, I'm already wavering on the second day.
     
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  6. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    day 2
    still master of my own domain.
     
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  7. feeltheburn

    feeltheburn Well-Known Member

    Day 2 with my Schick blade and all's well. My first use of Wilkinson Sword stick and this is one great soap. I used it for my pre-shave too. Just rubbed the stick on my beard, then washed my face with my hands, let the soap sit in there for about 10 minutes keeping it moist. Reapplied the stick and lathered up. It softened the whiskers well and made a nice thick lather. I'm looking forward to the rest of the month with it and I think this one will become a staple for traveling. The lanolin in it will probably be nice for winter, although we're still having 70 degree days here in Vegas and I probably could make do without it. :)

    Razor: Schick L1 with Chinese Schick blade
    Soap: Wilkinson Sword stick - day 1 after a failed attempt with Body Shop Maca Root yesterday
    Brush: TGN Silvertip in VDH handle
    A/S: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
     
  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    NO Variation NOVember
    This is a new brush. I have been using it for about a week. I really like it. The C.O. Bigelow sure is cold with my cold water shaves. So far I am liking this combination.
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  9. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    In keeping with my "No Change November" policy
    For the third of November 2014 I proudly present ...


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  10. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    It's day two of no variation November... People are dropping like flies left and right... Must.... Stay.... Strong..........

    {j/k}

    I love this setup, reminds me of when I first started shaving when all I had was one of each. It's kinda simple.

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  11. Shotwell

    Shotwell Well-Known Member

    I've been doing some of my own labels lately too (in fact, @Jayaruh, I posted a comment on your blog about my use of ModPodge to do this).

    I'm going to start a thread about this in fact.
     
  12. GeneralKinetics

    GeneralKinetics Well-Known Member

    Finally got a USB cable for my girlfriend's Canon EOS Rebel XT. Here's a pic of my setup for November. Trying to get good at the camera by using it on all Manual.

    Also, I just got a Parker SR1 Shavette, so I'm going to throw that into the mix for the WTG pass after the 5th. I'm going to be unbelievably cautious with that thing. I got the Clubman Jumbo Styptic on standby, homemade PSO, practicing with it without a blade in it just to get the motions atleast at a minimal understanding before I do it for real at all.

    And, I'm not going to try another pass besides the WTG, until I totally master the WTG. No screwing around this time, like I did for a DE. This is getting into the land of total seriousness.
     

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  13. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Excellent! Get serious with it!
     
  14. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    I need an "official" ruling on my No-vember performance. Don't want to be called for "illegal procedure".

    I originally said I was going to use my '58 Executive. I did not shave on the 1st, but I received my new late '40's Aristocrat that day. So, for my first November shave on the 2nd I used the Aristocrat. So I'm calling an audible and changing razors. (Revised SOTM pic to follow).

    Wow, does that brush come with automatic lather? Nice!
     
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  15. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    Official ruling on the field is overturned. Player may use new razor as the play had not started yet. Please put one day back on the clock. Resume NOVember

    Thank you the knot is good quality so lather does come rather easily and feels like silk when painting your face. And the handle is cool. Lol
     
  16. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    I agree with that stance. You need to make up the day you missed though so you will have to stick with it until December 1st since you did not switch products. Carry on!
     
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  17. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Thanks for the ruling guys. But I don't shave on Saturday's normally! I'll have to go 5 days into December? This is getting complicated.

    Anyway, here's my new setup for November. Just picked up this notched center bar Aristocrat (48-50?) for $20.

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  18. dscaver

    dscaver Well-Known Member

    You guys had me sitting on the edge of my seat, good instant replay. Almost spiked my popcorn.

    Dave
     
  19. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Self disclosure accepted. Five days it is!
     
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  20. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    Great find, love that razor.

    Figured it fit in with the spirit of Football Sunday lol
     
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