July 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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

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With all of the freedom in July, how will you be shaving?

  1. With straights. Because I'm a real man.

    3 vote(s)
    7.5%
  2. With DE's. Because I'm a real man.

    12 vote(s)
    30.0%
  3. With SE's. Because I'm a real man.

    7 vote(s)
    17.5%
  4. With pain sticks. Because I'm a real real man.

    1 vote(s)
    2.5%
  5. With a combination of the above. Because I'm the realest man of all.

    14 vote(s)
    35.0%
  6. And yes - I will be joining on Cinco de Julio. Because I'm a real brave man.

    6 vote(s)
    15.0%
  7. And no - I will not be joining on Cinco de Julio. Because I'm a real smart man.

    13 vote(s)
    32.5%
  8. Can I please just have my cookies now? Seriously. I'm hungry. With ice cream.

    16 vote(s)
    40.0%
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  1. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    July 1

    Z3 Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed
    Rapira Super Stainless (3)

    Rudy Vey Chubby handle w/Shavemac Two-band Silvertip knot
    C.O. Bigelow
    Alum, Thayers WH, and USB


    I'm in for Just Shave July and for sharing chemist and chemistry cartoons, of course. :)

    I enjoyed a nice and simple shave this morning with my Flare Tip before going to see my sweet kiddos. I hope you all have a great week, and I look forward to riding along with everyone this month.

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  2. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Sounds interesting...exciting....(choose your adjective).
     
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  3. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Boy, that Bunsen looks like it's goin down.
     
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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Thanks, James. Next time...the razor's hitting the pavement.
     
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  5. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you, Clint. Have a great day.
     
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  6. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

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    July 1st

    Cella: PS Gel, SC, AS Balm, AS
    Puma Special
    Darwin Drake 2 band badger

    2.5 pass DFS+ shave this morning. A little over 2 weeks since using the Puma Special. This am, it did laps on a CrOx dedicated leather strop, then onto linen and leather of a Ezra Arthur Horsehide 3" Strop. What a difference! Very comfortable, smooth, clean feeling, all business shave. No skipping, tugging. This Puma is a full hollow grind, so it is quite audible when it crosses hair shafts while shaving. However....on the second pass, it was noticeably quieter, lending me to believe it was really getting it done. Ran a hand over the shaved area before the second SC application, and face feel was possibly one of the closest first passes I've achieved. A couple landing weepers, but they didn't detract at all. Pretty stoked.

    The Darwin Drake and the Cella family of products.....finally got the AS Balm and PS Gel early last week. These Italians know shaving....putting it all together finally, was not only a great slick face feel from the beginning application of the PS Gel, but now even an hour after shaving and using the ASB and AS. I'm not the biggest fan of many AS Balms....just too greasy, like a bad sunscreen (for the few balms I've tried). Definitely not like that with the Cella AS Balm. Light and dissipates within a few minutes. While Cella isn't trendy artisan shaving (in the US), it's a top 5 or 6 contender in my world and rotation (big fan of the fragrance too, a very sweet almond).

    Hope every has a Magnificent Monday!
     
  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim.


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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great picture and report, Blair!

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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Have fun with the kids.


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  10. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Excellent image Jim! Everything looks like it's been clear coated with 10 layers.... Great grouping of hardware and software too!

    Very nice image also Joseph! Some more Fine products may have to hit my August list :bounce015: if y'all keep posting such great images and reports. And....dropped razor (any razor).....instant hands apart feet apart jumping jack position for me. Very glad that it ended well!

    Great image and shave setup Clint (as always)! Big fan of that razor and brush handle.
     
  11. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Y'know, a check on the history of Lavender as a fragrance indicates it was first meant for men.
     
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo Blair.


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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Blair.


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  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Blair!

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  15. mrchick

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  16. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    After a month of DE shaving, I’m back to straights this month. Today was a good start.

    JOHS Blood on Steel Soap
    Vintage Wearever Badger Brush
    Hien 650 Kamisori
    JOHS Blood on Steel After Shave

    Have fun!
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  17. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    A bunch of very nice razors Gary. Love it!

    Cool razors. Had to go look 'em up. Neat shave!

    So it's a vicious circle that never ends....Got it! ;) Nice Shave Paul!

    Great shave! Really like the Flare Tips.... Look forward to the cartoons. Have a great time with the kiddos!
     
  18. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    What vicious circle, the shave, or possibly repeating myself?
     
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  19. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    D2A1C775-6BBB-4AC5-9D17-2E2A9700387F.jpeg First shave of Gillette July.
    Brush: PAA Starcraft
    Razor: 1967 Gillette Slim Adjustable level 6
    Blade: Bolzano
    Soap: PAA Lo Haiku
    Aftershave: vintage Hai Karate
     
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  20. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Very cool. Great razor and setup.
     
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