OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

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

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Since it is autumn, how do you feel about menthol?

Poll closed Oct 30, 2015.

  1. I'll have a double of Osage and a TSD ISZ chaser!

    21 vote(s)
    36.2%

  2. I like a little, but not too cold. Fun once in a while!

    19 vote(s)
    32.8%

  3. I don't care for menthol, you guys are nuts!

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  4. I have not yet tried a menthol shave product.

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  5. I'm new, but the pedantic Bama Samurai says no heavy menthol until I master technique!

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  6. I am just here for the cookies!

    6 vote(s)
    10.3%
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  1. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Atta Boy....A Good Man knows how to show his lady a good time! Sounds like a great trip!
    Enjoy every minute!
     
    Bird Lives, Oct 8, 2015
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  2. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    The winters in Detroit gave me the desire to move South. Working 2nd shift and having to scrape the ice off my windows in order to go home was no fun! My brother still lives in Plymouth. He gets to do the ice scraping in the family now! :happy097:
     
    Bill_F, Oct 8, 2015
    #682
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  3. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    :signs011: :happy102:
     
    Bird Lives, Oct 8, 2015
    #683
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  4. cmorris357

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

    But it's far more dangerous driving in the snow here in Georgia than up north. I grew up here, but I feel like I can drive alright in winter weather. Most people here panic if they see 2 snowflakes in the same day and don't have any idea about how to control a car on snow and ice.
     
    cmorris357, Oct 8, 2015
    #684
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  5. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    :signs011: I'm one of those people. I grew up in FL so these NC winters are hard on me. I hate driving between Oct and Mar.
     
    DDuckyMark, Oct 8, 2015
    #685
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  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Douglas Carey, Oct 8, 2015
    #686
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    clint64, Oct 8, 2015
    #687
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel


    Great post. I feel the same way about TSD. :happy096::happy096:
     
    clint64, Oct 8, 2015
    #688
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    10/08/2015
    Razor – Wolfman OC with Dr. Bomber handle
    Blade – Feather (2)
    Brush – Romera Olivewood Synthetic
    Lather – B&M Latha
    Post - Witch Hazel & Floid Black Sample

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    A fantastic 3 pass BBS shave this morning which is a rare occasion on work days. The Wolfman OC is very efficient but also so smooth even with a Feather blade. The Romera Olivewood (thanks again Mark @Boojum1 ) whipped up the Latha with no effort. I am not a fan of the scent but the performance of this soap is first rate. Finished off with a Floid Black from my sample pack. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
     
    clint64, Oct 8, 2015
    #689
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I am back from my trip, and skipped a couple of days in posting. I am not sure how many posts I have to read, but it appears to be a lot. Here are the past two days of shaves.

    image.jpeg

    image.jpeg

    AS I mentioned, I used Schick C3 while on my trip, and I have to say I just love this razor. It is so comfortable, more so than the Type G I used most of last month.
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 8, 2015
    #690
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    image.jpeg

    OCtober Focus Day 8:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    Mitchell's Wool Fat
    Phoenix Dbl OC
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Skin Bracer

    Back to OC razors, and I picked up my Phoenix Dbl OC. It was just like I remember, and with a new Feather blade, it provided a nice, smooth shave. The Wool Fat was also fantastic as normal, so I am fully ready to start my Thursday.
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 8, 2015
    #691
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  12. markjnewcomb

    markjnewcomb Well-Known Member

    30 day focus - Day 8
    Fat Boy set to 7
    Rapira Stainless Blade
    MDC
    3 passes
     
    markjnewcomb, Oct 8, 2015
    #692
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  13. RaZorBurn123

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

    :greet002: Neal!
    image.jpeg Vladdy .
     
    RaZorBurn123, Oct 8, 2015
    #693
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  14. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Sorry I've been MIA again. 10/15 tax deadline has me working too much.

    My October focus on my Old Types (starting with the Single Ring 102) started out really nice. After 2 wonderful shaves at the beginning of the month now I'm struggling. I think the "window" for the perfect angle on this razor is very small and I've been missing it. The shaves aren't all that close and my face screams when the AS goes on. I did switch from 7 O'clock Blues (from RufusT) to Astra SP's. Noticeably rougher, but the Astras have always been my "go to" blade. I've switched up soaps (TSD, Stirling, RazoRock) with the same results. Unfortunately I need to shave 7 days because of work so I can't give my face a rest. I'll keep trying. Any suggestions?
     
    Herm2502, Oct 8, 2015
    #694
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  15. RaZorBurn123

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

    SOTD
    October 8, 2015
    Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost
    Razor: Mongoose B3 Dr. Bomber Handle
    Blade: Feather Professional
    Lather: Italian Barber Rosa di Bossolasco
    Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
    Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
    Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Capri
    Oh so nice. The Mongoose is a set it and forget it kinda razor, my shaves are consistently good. This IB croap is a bargain at $4.99, great lather, the scent is rose and citrus. I'm still on the fence with this Plissoft..
    Never let the things you WANT
    Make you forget the things you HAVE
    image.jpg
     
    RaZorBurn123, Oct 8, 2015
    #695
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  16. RaZorBurn123

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

    I found that riding the cap worked out pretty good, give that a try.
     
    RaZorBurn123, Oct 8, 2015
    #696
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  17. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Mellencamp is close to becoming Christie Brinkley's 5th husband.
     
    blondblue, Oct 8, 2015
    #697
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  18. RaZorBurn123

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

    I wouldn't mind being the 6th, 7th or 8th.
     
    RaZorBurn123, Oct 8, 2015
    #698
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  19. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    saw her on TV the other day (the story of her and Jack Mellencamp)....she looks VERRRY good for 61.
     
    blondblue, Oct 8, 2015
    #699
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Another great photo Charlie. I know I've said it before but the razor is really stunning. :happy088:
     
    clint64, Oct 8, 2015
    #700
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