August 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Jul 30, 2019.

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Will you be using Adjustables and/or Arko for August??

  1. Yep. Adjustables and Arko both!!

    9 vote(s)
    21.4%
  2. Adjustables yes - Arko no.

    10 vote(s)
    23.8%
  3. Arko yes - Adjustables no.

    5 vote(s)
    11.9%
  4. Some of both, some of other stuff.

    11 vote(s)
    26.2%
  5. Still just here for cookies and ice cream.

    13 vote(s)
    31.0%
  6. Straights - because they re the original adjustable.

    8 vote(s)
    19.0%
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  1. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    :)
    Thank you Gary!
     
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  2. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Thursday Shave: I finally got this razor right, it took me a couple of tries to hone this one. It is my only Jwest razor that not hollow ground but is a near wedge. It makes no sound while shaving, a ninja blade. A very nice shave today.

    Razor: Atlas 6/8 near wedge
    Strop: Roo
    Brush: Shavemac
    Pre: Proraso
    Soap: TOBS 2 drops of M-bomb
    AS: Enhanced DR Harris, Stirling ASB
    Scent: Dior Cologne Royal

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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Rick!
     
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  4. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Cool!
     
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  5. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Another celebratory steak right around the corner.
     
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  6. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Love it!
    First time ever I got a pigs trough.
    Yes they stood me up in front of everyone, to explain what a pig I made of myself, there were even toung marks on the bowl!
    Losta fun!!
    :):)

    We never ordered a pikes peak unless we had at least 6 people going.
    :eatdrink020::eatdrink020::eatdrink020::eatdrink020::eatdrink020::eatdrink020:.......
    tp
     
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  7. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Rick
    If I got into this to save money, I've faild miserably.
    :D
    tp
     
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  8. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    It's wonderful when a great shave kinda sneaks up on ya Rick. Like it! It all looks great too.
    tp
     
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  9. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Your description alone makes me think, wow. Nice shave Keith, ninja razor, nice.
    tp
     
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    August 15th
    Razor: Gillette Slim L1
    Blade: Treet Platinum Stainless (3)
    Brush: Grizzly Bay PureMagic
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: A&E St. Barts
    PAA Galactic witch hazel
    PAA unscented Star Jelly
    AS: A&E St. Barts

    Adjustable August

    Good morning!

    Fantastic shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS with a tickle from the alum.

    Have a great day!
    [​IMG]

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  11. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Good morning all.
    Got out the $5 Gillette Fat Boy this morning. 2 Feathers, 2 passes, head and face. This one joins the other FBs that werer sitting in the tray. I didn't REALLY need another one, maybe. It shaves nice, although It's a heavy tool. Found two blemishes on the scalp that the PAL let slide, they are no more.
    I'm clean and smooth today, nice.
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    Everthing worked as expected for a shave that will last for hours. I needed a nice, close, smooth shave.
    To all
    Enjoy
    tp
     
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  12. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    :happy088:
     
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  13. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Joe, thanks for sharing. I'm glad you and Vinny reconnected. You'll have him shaving with a straight soon.
     
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave and photo Rick.


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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent photo Jim. Love the colors.


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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Very nice Terry. I hope you have a great day.


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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Clint!

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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Which @Keithmax collection, Joe?

    Straights?
    DE's?
    Brushes?
    Soaps?
    Aftershaves?
    Colognes?
    Watches? (I'm starting to get a bit jealous. :D)
    Violins? ;)
    Beads? (Oh, wait a minute...that's 008 in Atlanta. :cool:)

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  19. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Still working my edge longevity test.
    Wonder if I'll stick with it, it just might be more time than I want to invest.
    My training razor did 60 shaves before I hit it on a pasted balsa strop. This one is getting .1 micron cBN pasted nanocloth every 5 shaves. Still going strong.

    I took a break the other day to participate in the August theme.

    Couldn't find my Arko....... well maybe I never had any. I do have a few sticks of another Turkish soap. They are perfectly fine, I just love other stuff more. Maybe I'll use it once this month. Decided on the Island Man combo. For those who do not know, this is a take on Creed Virgin Island Water. It is on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. It is on sale right now for the summer season close out.

    I'm not fortunate enough to have one of those fancy adjustables with the gull wing doors like y'all, so I had to make do with my first traditional shaving device, the lowly zamak Parker Variant. This baby doesn't have a 9 either, so I maxed it at 5. Still it is a wonderful Shaver I'd recommend to anyone. Matter of fact, I bought one once for a fine young sailor one of my daughters was dating. The time apart was too much for the young love to last. Hmmm...... (wonder if I can get it back).... (just kidding)!

    Before taking up edge forward shaving, I was always timid on the settings, but I love the 'blade feel' these days so I am on the 'turn it up' program.

    I have noticed that, for me, shaving the neck in n/s and especially s/n directions the ideal angle to be more difficult to maintain than with an open edge device. Sort of confirms the disappearance of lower neck irritation after taking up straights.

    The safety razor has it all over the open edge on the e/w and w/e strokes on the neck though. It brings in the closeness that my open edge skills lack the ability to deliver. Still, nobody knows unless I tell them.

    Shave on folks. Youze Guys are just such a chatty bunch! Be well!

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  20. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD August 15, 2019

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: vintage Schick Plus Platinum
    Razor: Schick Adjustable
    Brush: Ever Ready 100T restored badger
    Soap: Stirling Blood on Steel
    Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Blood on Steel aftershave

    First use of Blood on Steel and it didn't disappoint. Typical top-notch Stirling lather and always slick. I added some menthol crystals to the aftershave, a lot actually, and am still feeling the cool down as I post. Terrific shave overall.

    Have a great day!

    SOTD 8-15-19.jpg
     
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