DEC 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

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

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Do you use pre-shave oil?

Poll closed Dec 30, 2015.

  1. Yes.

    20 vote(s)
    29.9%

  2. I have tried, but don't use it regularly.

    17 vote(s)
    25.4%

  3. No.

    27 vote(s)
    40.3%

  4. What is pre-shave oil?

    1 vote(s)
    1.5%

  5. I am just here for the cookies.

    2 vote(s)
    3.0%
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  1. wmbjr

    wmbjr Duck, duck, cooked goose!

    December 30 Day Focus--Gillette Executive and Stirling Kong

    December 10

    Razor - 1958 Gillette Executive Adjustable (WTG 5, ATG 6)
    Blade - Gillette Silver Blue (3)
    Brush - Stirling Kong
    Soap - Stirling MITA
    Post - Cold water, witch hazel, TSD ISZ
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    My finance surprised me by coming in yesterday instead of today. Definitely a nice surprise but I didn't get to post yesterday's shave. So here it is.

    Thursday was the day for Chris's settings on the adjustable to try and compete with the excellent shave I received from Vince's settings on Tuesday. I threw in the added challenge that Chris settings had to deal with an extra day off growth since I didn't shave Wednesday.

    First pass on 5 WTG/XTG. A good pass with no irritation and good reduction. Of course with more growth the reduction was not equal to that of seeing the first pass more aggressive.

    Second pass on 6 ATG. Definitely a close shave. No problem getting through the remaining growth. A little touch up and bingo! BBS smooth. But I could not comply with Jar-Jar and give Bama the win. The second pass definitely had a little irritation. And even a little is a little more than the last shave. Of course I made it more difficult for Chris's settings but that is just life. Things aren't always fair. ;)

    I plan to do the same settings again. Going to skip my shave today (purely in the name of science) and use Vince's settings tomorrow so he (well not him exactly but his settings) will have to deal with the extra day's growth. Then will shave with Chris's without the extra growth so I get a good comparison, and maybe give Chris a chance at a win.

    Right now Vince up one over Chris. Stacked deck against Chris? We shall see.
     
    wmbjr, Dec 11, 2015
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  2. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    a follow-up.. I saw the picture of it from one of his posts, but I don't have it......yet.
     
    blondblue, Dec 11, 2015
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  3. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thank you. The airport shuttle leaves in 40 minutes
     
    mrchick, Dec 11, 2015
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  4. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Im sitting in an airport boarding area trying not to rub my face
    I got a great BBS today with my birth quarter SuperSpeed and Arko. I really like this combination. Two passes with just a little touch up and no irritation.
    I can't wait to get home!
    SOTD
    Arko
    AoS Travel Brush
    Gillette SuperSpeed (G4)
    Feather (5)
    MK Sport Cologne
    Happy Friday!
    [​IMG]
     
    mrchick, Dec 11, 2015
    #624
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  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    VegKo!
    My last shave was on Silver Blue. I get good results with either Platinum or GSB.
     
    Bama Samurai, Dec 11, 2015
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  6. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I shall introduce an idea....as you change the dial the "sweet spot angle" moves. Make sure you adjust as well. This could account for irritation!
     
    Bama Samurai, Dec 11, 2015
    #626
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  7. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Arko!!!
     
    Bama Samurai, Dec 11, 2015
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  8. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    [​IMG]
     
    mrchick, Dec 11, 2015
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  9. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    That may be taking Arko love a bit far. Or, maybe not.
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 11, 2015
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  10. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Planned Day 11 - DEcember 2015​

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    1953 Gillette Tech
    Super Iridium
    L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
    La Toja Shave Stick
    Alum
    Pinaud Citrus Musk
    Pinaud Clubman Hair Tonic

    Will use this setup later, headed out to Denver tonight with Mrs. Samurai. Weekend filled with Holiday activities. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.


    Have a great Friday Evening!
    :)​
     
    Bama Samurai, Dec 11, 2015
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  11. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Does anyone else ever use Hair Tonic on the scalp?
     
    Bama Samurai, Dec 11, 2015
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  12. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    No hair so no tonic for me. Though I suppose I could just for scalp conditioning.
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 11, 2015
    #632
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  13. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Osage Rub on the scalp is nice. Only done it a few times though.
     
    Drygulch, Dec 11, 2015
    #633
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  14. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Yeah, you don't wanna go nuts with Osage...
     
    Bama Samurai, Dec 11, 2015
    #634
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  15. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    :happy097:
     
    JR Reyes, Dec 11, 2015
    #635
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  16. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    It's ok. it's on the upper end in this case. No risk of further lower body damage.
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 11, 2015
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  17. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I did for a while(one of Clubman's brands)but decidedI liked the gel better
     
    blondblue, Dec 11, 2015
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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Super Speed 1948-49 No Date Code
    Blade: Gillette Platinum (5)
    Brush: WDC-5 Boar w/Green Handle
    Soap: RazoRock Don Donato
    A/S: Booster Iced Lime

    Very good shave this afternoon. The Don Donato is so easy to build into a great lather even with my boar brush. DFS today.
    Off to grandsons hockey game, so I'm a little rushed. Grand daughters team won 6-0 last night. Yeah!!!
    Tie clip from the Sapporo Olympics. (1972)
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    Last edited: Dec 11, 2015
    Douglas Carey, Dec 11, 2015
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  19. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I'm sure everyone knows this, but you loosen the TTO before turning the dial to adjust the numbers. :happy088:
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 11, 2015
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  20. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    Surprise? perhaps not! :think002:

    ...or perhaps the theory is just plain flawed! :shocked003: :scared007: :scared003:
     
    Rufus T., Dec 11, 2015
    #640
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