SEPT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by Bama Samurai, Aug 30, 2015.

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How long since the switch to traditional shaving?

Poll closed Sep 29, 2015.
  1. 0-2 months

    15.4%
  2. 2-6 months

    10.8%
  3. 6-12 months

    20.0%
  4. 12-24 months

    7.7%
  5. More than 24 months

    44.6%
  6. I am just here for the cookies

    1.5%
  1. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    ...and?!!

    :think002:
     
  2. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    That's a good question.
    Hopefully its better than this one:
    "A termite walks into a bar and says is the bartender here?"
     
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  3. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    hmmm....never heard that one before.
    :innocent
     
  4. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    @HolyRollah (check this out - coincidence, parallel universe, or you've got a memory like an elephant?!!)

    http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/a-roman-walks-into-a-bar.45710/#post-852466
     
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  5. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

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  6. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    or you're clairvoyant perhaps?

    so what's your 6 favorite numbers between 1 and 49?
    (i'm off to get my lotto ticket!)
    :scared007:
     
  7. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

  8. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    September 4 Focus Shave 3

    Three passes and some touch up on the next. The good: No blood and no irritation. The so-so: just barely DFS, not as close as yesterday's shave.

    Proraso Pre Shave
    Santa Maria Novella Creama di Barba
    Simpson Duke 3 in best
    Dovo Bismark 2
    Dry Gulch strop after hitting the 12k stone and pasted strops
    Alum block to keep my fingers dry
    Alcolado Glacial AS
    L'Occitane Cade ASB
    Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Cuba
     
  9. crb81

    crb81 Well-Known Member

    So I just realized my new PAA Otra soap arrived today!

    And it's locked in the apartment office...
     
  10. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Late afternoon head shave.
    Schick I1 injector
    Schick injector blades ( Chinese)
    L'Occitane Plisson
    Pré de Provence No 6
    Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
    Fantastic shave! Possibly one of the best I've had.
    I'll use the No6 soap tomorrow! Great stuff.
     
  11. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the advice. I read that last month, but it didn't stick ;) with me. Maybe this time. I gave the brush a shake after soaking it for awhile, but I didn't squeeze it. My beard is light and sparse except for a few spots on my neck and chin. I wet my face but not the stick. I rubbed it until it felt like there was no moisture left on my face :) Actually, I bailed out of my first lather be cause it was so pitiful - I just rinsed it off and tried again. It was the second try I commented on in my post. I got as much soap on my face as I thought I could, and did try to add water gradually, but being a rookie at this, somehow I had my hands so I couldn't see the water as it hit the brush so I don't know how much I got. Well, just goes to show there is plenty for me to learn and plenty of room for improvement. :angry032:
     
  12. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    I love it when I get one of those "best I've had" moments! :bounce017::happy093::happy108:
     
  13. txskimo

    txskimo Well-Known Member

    For personal issues, I'm sorry to drop out. I won't be around for a little bit on the forum.
     
  14. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    Hope all is well, take care of life and we'll be here if you need us.
     
  15. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    I hope things get better soon. We're here for you!
     
  16. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    image.jpg Prep: Hot shower, Stirling Island Man soap
    Pre shave: Bloom water from soap tub
    Soap: Soap Commander Courage
    Brush: Stirling synthetic Kong
    Razor: Schick Injector J1
    Blade: Schick (China)
    Post shave: Stirling Lemon Chill WH/w Aloe

    Another great shave. 3 passes plus touch up,BBS results. I'm loving these injectors. The main thing to remember is very light pressure. The newly acquired G type will be up to bat on Saturday. This is fun.
     
  17. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Bill, you're not kidding! I was pleasantly surprised because I didn't do any of my normal prep. It has me wondering if I'm overthinking things:signs002:
     
  18. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Come back soon!
     
  19. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Schick Type I Injectors :happy088::happy088:
     
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  20. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    You'll be missed. Take care of what needs to be. We look forward to your return!
    Positive thoughts and karma your way!
     

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