April 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

But on the same person, any other differences than the blade, are nullified. For example: Take Mantic 99, give him a Weishi and every 2 days, have him shave with 6 different blades with 3 single passes, without knowing which blade he has loaded. His skin, hair, genetics, are the same he always had. Will he get BBS all 6 times? That's a good experiment.

EDIT: For example, i have just thought of a theory, that Derby might work better with fast strokes. Because, at least for me, it's not sharp. Faster strokes, would give it higher kinetic energy (E=1/2 mV^2 for our resident physist, Bama Samurai), which might compensate for the dullness. It might work better. But, to do that, i would require to know that i have a Derby loaded in. Otherwise, by the time i realize that, i may have shaved half my face.

Anyway, that was interesting, Happy Easter again from me and goodnight.

 

The final variable to overcome will be the gravitational pull of the nearest black hole. Quantum physics may be the key to the perfect shave we've not yet found! Just kidding of course. Great discussion!

 

Yep! As one that tried the same thing before joining the 30 Day Crew, and can attest to what Neal is saying. After doing 30 days with one setup, I found that blades I previously thought were junk shaved much better. I can now shave with most any blade and get a good shave. Practice improves the quality of most blades.

 

Completely understood, and I don't take you for being rude. I hope you don't take me as doing the same. It has been some good discussion.

You are correct about bias, and I think that ultimately, that is what we are all trying to caution against. Don't let your inexperience with wet shaving form your biases now. Wait until you can really know your equipment.

 

I feel the pull you speak of constantly.

 

You will only know by shaving. Time on the mountain... Shave on, Shave Fu!

Now, anybody else got any wife/kid pics? Razor shots? Soap reviews? Knot recommendations? Bad puns? Anyone?

 

You are today's big winner for dropping the kinetic energy equation on TSD! I love it!

Derby might work better in a higher mass razor, too. F=mA leaves more than one option for increasing force.

 

Between your discussion of kinetic energy and force and Neil's discussion of black holes and quantum physics, I am wondering if I am smart enough to participate in this thread!

 

Please do not post any pics of your "shaving all around".

 

We can type slower if it helps.

 

Wow. Careful what you ask for...

 

No, but How did I miss the barbecue, beer and music part!?!?

 

Well there was this kid at Baskin Robbins who recommended the Rum Raisin. *shudder*

 

After re-reading Neal's post and Charlie's summation, I failed to see any mention of beer. You must be a fellow Irishman to assume so.

 

I think you pretty much covered the field.

I would add that the entire blade / razor debate reminds me very much of the arguments on firearms forums about the most effective handgun calibre and the best type, make and model of handgun... and I expect it will be definitively settled around the same time. (For non-firearms people, the big debate particularly in American civilian, police and military handgun circles is which handgun calibre is better for battlefield/self-defence use against humans: 9mm Luger vs. .45ACP vs. Every new pistol calibre invented since. The debate started when the first two cartridges were both developed and rages unabated to this day. When were they invented you ask? A few years before WW1....).

In short, good luck on ever coming to a unanimous agreement on this subject.

 

Nice summary and I'm afraid if we add in the slants it might create a quantum reaction that would destroy the known universe. We'd all just devolve down to the un-saponified contents of a jar of Route 66 soap prior to mixing. BBQ for the gang at Cartel HQ STL?? Bring it on. Just bring enough vodka for everyone.

Now - as to my transitioning from blade Czar to a stunt shaver? Never gonna happen. Three reasons.

1. The Free Vodka



2. The guards assigned to HQ for my personal safety



3. The Czar's Personal Assistant



Not necessarily in that order.

 

Glad to know the subliminal message is working. However, no Tempur will be involved in your purchase. Well, wait, I do still have floor models. Ignore this post and continue absorbing the subliminal message. That is all.

 

Razor: Gillette Executive Gold Adjustable Fat Boy (F 1) 1960
Blade: Personna 74 Tungsten Plus (16)
Brush: El Druida Te Vigilo w/Manchurian
Soap: Jeeves Soap Turkish Bath
Aftershave: Fine Platinum

I used the Gillette Black Beauty Adjustable (R-2) 1971 for a week and it is a good razor. I find it light and the handle is a little to long for me. The Fat Boy, on the other hand is a much better fit for me personally. Heavier with a stocky handle just works for me.
I hope everyone has and is still have a good Easter weekend.

 

Looks like you forgot to shave the bunny. He's a little furry still.