30 Day Rule/Focus; August 2022

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Trigger, Aug 1, 2022.

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  1. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I always rest my face on the 3rd day. My cycle is usually 30 to 36 hrs between shaves. I shave very close that it takes awhile for my salt and pepper stubble to look unkempt.
     
    Trigger, Aug 5, 2022
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  2. Paul Turner

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    I made a couple changes for today's shave.

    prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Fresh Ice) in lukewarm shower
    shave-Barbasol Pacific Rush
    razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
    A.S.-Stoylin Glacial Lime.

    Another fine shave-which felt nicer with the cool substitutions from previous shaves.(By "cool" I mean just that-not "groovy, far out, narly"). I poured out a little more Barbasol than I usually do-an embarrassment, but I just added the extra to Cactus Nation. Great work all around. One pass. No Cuts, Knicks, Polka Dots. The Glacial Lime A..S. felt niiiiiiiiiiice. No cologne today. Outta This World Excellent.
     
    Paul Turner, Aug 5, 2022
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    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice shave Paul! I think you are ready for the Aisle 12 and 13 ladies. Take care.
     
    Trigger, Aug 5, 2022
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    I'm going to see a lady at the bank today-but for banking purposes ONLY. :)
     
    Paul Turner, Aug 5, 2022
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.
     
    brit, Aug 5, 2022
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  6. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

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    SRS # 736 - Affronted August - Weekdays

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Double Duck Twin Duck Special #1
    Brush: Whipped Dog Butterscotch 24 mm
    Lather: FuzzyFace Soaps Bonsai
    Aftershave: B & M Reserve Fern
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Alum Block
    Humphreys Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel
    Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

    Another smooth and efficient shave with the Twin Duck. Three passes, although not needed, have my face smooth and velveteen.

    Another exceedingly hot and humid day on tap for LI today. Joe, @Trigger, is probably doing his best version of the Witched Witch of the West.


    Later this afternoon the family and I will be heading to Citifield for Game 2 of the show down between the NY Mets and the Atlanta Braves. It should be an exciting game.

    I hope you all have a great day gentlemen.
     
    JACarbone, Aug 5, 2022
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    Gary you appear to be on a roll here with your current avatar. You're heading close to your record for longest time with one avatar. The record setter was the one that looked like George Washington..
     
    Paul Turner, Aug 5, 2022
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    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great shave Joe. I thrive on the heat. Lol! Enjoy the game.
     
    Trigger, Aug 5, 2022
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Paul.;):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Aug 5, 2022
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shaves ,pics and gear gents..:bounce017:
     
    brit, Aug 5, 2022
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  11. Paul Turner

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    Thanks Gary.
     
    Paul Turner, Aug 5, 2022
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    friday
    brit tech
    nacet
    simpson
    hoxton
    clarins

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    good morning gents.
    just rolling along
    fab tech shave
    awesome.
    have a fine friday everyone.
    :eatdrink047:​
     
    brit, Aug 5, 2022
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    and....yet aNOTHER artisan company to look up.
     
    Paul Turner, Aug 5, 2022
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Fine shave Gary. I've never seen that soap brand. Enjoy your day.
     
    Trigger, Aug 5, 2022
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    made exclusively for kent of inglewood i believe.:):eatdrink047:nice stuff and nicely priced.
     
    brit, Aug 5, 2022
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.made in england for kent of inglewood here in canada.nice cream,nicely priced.similar to tobs.:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Aug 5, 2022
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    Paul Turner, Aug 5, 2022
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    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I did have a peak. I have a Kent comb. Maybe I'll add to the persuasion.
     
    Paul Turner, Aug 5, 2022
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    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Gary.
     
    Trigger, Aug 5, 2022
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  20. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    https://scienceofsharp.com/2016/05/29/the-pasted-strop-part-4/comment-page-1/#:~:text=The product is usually described,the vicinity of one micron).

    Research to back up my own findings. The more I looked into it, the more I believe Rolls designed both the hone and strop to be quite abrasive. For a regular straight razor, these would be far too coarse.

    The Rolls, however, is no ordinary straight razor. It's significantly harder than your average Sheffield steel.

    Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound is what is referred to as a 1000 grit polisher.

    .3-.5 micron diamond spray is a 10,000 grit polisher, and is what the average straight razor user uses as a typical strop paste (or CrOx).

    People have used a number of compounds on the strop, and most quickly go back to using a FeOx based compound, despite the coarseness of such a compound. Experiments with CrOx compound are largely unsuccessful. Chromium Oxide is usually used as a polisher/burnisher, and it cuts so slowly on a Rolls razor, it might as well not even be there.

    So harder blade + coarse hone and strop = a super sharp edge?

    I'm concerned that it is too rough of an edge, though it smooths out by the second or third shave. It's quite harsh right off the bat, almost Feather blade-like. What I don't know is if it's rough because it's sharp, or because it's got a rough edge from the stropping. What's fine for me, might not be for thee. And I'm trying to find a dead simple method for everyone. The experiment continues.

    Edit: Ordered some vintage Rolls Razor Strop Dressing. I need to do a head to head comparison with the rubbing compound, and this will give me a refillable container when it runs out of the Rolls dressing.
     
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    PLANofMAN, Aug 5, 2022
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