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. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Fantastic shave and report, Blair! As an Italian descendent, we are also known for great masonry work. We invented the arches which is the sturdiest designs in construction engineering.
     
    Trigger, Jul 1, 2019
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  2. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I like to use the Rise with Skin Bracer and Aqua Velva in the summers(that is, when I feel like being a "Can Man"), but as I am about 1/2way through my final can, I suppose I'll have to get used to not having it around. Gonna take a LOONG time to finish the Razorock Lime Burst. As I wrote in my JULY entry, I'm going with thed 40-second load time for that and other real thick soaps I have.
     
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    Paul Turner, Jul 1, 2019
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  3. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I thought it was self explanatory, look at my comment again.
     
    Trigger, Jul 1, 2019
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  4. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Joe!

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    jluc, Jul 1, 2019
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  5. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Sounds like a great shave Keith!
    Beautiful shot Jim! The scent of SDM is really growing on me. I can foresee a full set headed my way in the near future.
    Great shave Joseph! You know what they say, sometimes it's better to be lucky then good!
    Excellent shot Clint! That CH2 is stunning!
    Fantastic shave Charlie, have a great day with the kiddos!
    Cella good shave Blair!
    Fantastic setup Brian! Glad to see you back!
    Good stuff, Angelo!
    Beautiful shot Mark!
     
    Linuxguile, Jul 1, 2019
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  6. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    OK, sorry...I just wasn't aware of a double-X type.
     
    Paul Turner, Jul 1, 2019
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome..
     
    brit, Jul 1, 2019
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Andrew!
    I think it was March of last year when received my Stirling samples. SDM was an immediate standout for me.

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    jluc, Jul 1, 2019
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Gary!

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    jluc, Jul 1, 2019
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    very nice sir..
     
    brit, Jul 1, 2019
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  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    July 1
    It's a new month and this is my first shave this morning! Starting out with my Dovo shavette and it is #78 with this razor. I decided to use the long Personna hairshaper blade this morning. Since it is a new month, I also decided to use my Razorock XX soap for the first time. I bloomed the soap and used my Pro 49 to face lather the RR XX. I have previously used the RR Classic soap and I have gotten an average lather with both. It is not as thick and luxurious as Stirling. The scent is not long lasting and the protection and cushion is meh! Now, it may just be that I have to really be carefull of the water/soap ratio, but I highly doubt it. This shave was one of my worst since being a member. I got a cut and a few weepers. I tried to have a very light touch because the blade was brand new and sharp. I was doing well until my second pass and the Perfect Red Storm hit with a vengeance. I was going laterally across my upper lip and the blade dug in to open up a cut. The weepers were on my chin and slightly above my jaw line.I decided to stop the shave and not do any cleanup or a 1/2 pass. Despite all this, I finished with a IBSS+. I used styptic pen and witchhazel to get these things under control. Applied Old Spice AS to give me some satisfaction of normalcy. Looking at me, you would say that I have a nice shave, but the cut belies that assessment. Well, it was not what I wanted for starting out the month, but I have to accept the lows with the highs in shaving.
    Result: Grade 91 = A-
    Have a great day, guys! 20190701_103715.jpg 20190701_103715.jpg
     
    Trigger, Jul 1, 2019
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    hello fello shavers,canada day shave..1948 canadian flat plate rocket/spoiler blade.canadian rubberset brush,canadian blade co prairie cedar soap,stonefield shaving bowl ..all combined produced a fantastic bbs shave eh..aqua velva original sport to finish ..awesome shave..eh..happy canada day..have a great day everyone.. 20190701_083154 (2).jpg
     
    brit, Jul 1, 2019
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Sorry about the rough shave, Joe. There's always tomorrow.

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    jluc, Jul 1, 2019
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  14. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great shave, Gary! Happy Canada day!

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    jluc, Jul 1, 2019
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  15. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    I'm in, though no shave today. I ended last month with a Schick B1 and Proline B, resulting in a baby dolphin smooth shave.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Jul 1, 2019
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  16. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Jim! I have had the same problem with average cushion and protection when I also used the RR Classic. From now on, I will only use RazoRock soap with a safety razor.
     
    Trigger, Jul 1, 2019
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  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    :cool:
     
    Trigger, Jul 1, 2019
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  18. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Have a great trip!
     
    Edison Carter, Jul 1, 2019
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  19. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Now that's some stunt shaving!
     
    Edison Carter, Jul 1, 2019
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  20. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    :rofl:
     
    Edison Carter, Jul 1, 2019
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