June 2018 30 Day Rule/focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, May 31, 2018.

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What was your first razor when you saw the light?

  1. Weishi/Van der Hagen/ Microtouch

    5 vote(s)
    13.5%
  2. Gillette TTO (Super Speed, Aristocrat)

    7 vote(s)
    18.9%
  3. Gillette Adjustable

    7 vote(s)
    18.9%
  4. Cheap 3 piece or TTO found online or in a store

    15 vote(s)
    40.5%
  5. SE of some kind

    4 vote(s)
    10.8%
  6. Straight razor - because I was manly like that

    1 vote(s)
    2.7%
  7. I was eating a cookie, minding my own business, and was given a razor.

    3 vote(s)
    8.1%
  8. I was eating a cookie, minding my own business, woke up with no memory of the first shave.

    7 vote(s)
    18.9%
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  1. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Patrick!
     
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  2. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thank you Patrick.
     
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  3. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    Sorry to hear about your Mother, Charlie. You and your family are in my prayers.
     
  4. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Great photo and write-up, Rick! Tabac is a fantastic performer. One of the best.
     
  5. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thank you, Chris. I appreciate it.
     
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  6. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    June 6

    Here's my plan for later tonight. I'll go for two passes using my Kent BK4 brush and Mike's Natural Soap. I'm still trying to use up that puck of soap! I'll finish up with Lavender scented WH and unrefined shea butter per the SOP. I've been using my R41 with the SS Weber handle off and on for awhile. It gives great shaves, but it demands a light touch. I'm about ready to switch over to one of my vintage Gillettes. I hope you guys are all doing well.

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  7. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Charlie, I will praying for your mother, your family and you during this difficult time. Good to hear your mom is comfortable.
     
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Cool picture!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
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  9. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    My prayers are with you and your whole family, my friend.
     
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks, Gentlemen!
     
  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks!
     
  12. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    SOTD
    Thursday, June 7, 2018


    Colonial Razors The General with UFO Colibri SS
    Feather Pro Super
    T-400 by Vlasta with Envy White Two Band
    Panna Crema Nuavia Nera
    Fine Fresh Vetiver
    Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

    Today’s shave was outstanding. The T-400 easily whipped the Nuavia Nera into an outstanding thick, slick lather. Feather Pro Super still in the General gave me a close two-pass shave. Cooled with mentholated witch hazel and some Gold Bond Green Moisturizer, I finished with Barrister and Mann Night Moves aftershave.


    First use of the T-400 preproduction model made by @Vlasta, Steve Tinter (tinter@gmail.com). An impressive solid two-piece Prototype Rubberset Copy made from 6030 aluminum. It weighs 96 grams without the knot. It’s set with a 23mm Envy Supreme White Two Band knot. The opening for the knot was tight. I could have used another millimeter. Outstanding workmanship, with wider ferrules than the original Rubberset 400s, B-400 by Tom, and the BSB-1s, that allows for a better grip and great back-n-forth lathering motion, as well as easier moisture shake out after the shave.


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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Good to see you posting Charlie. Very cool photo. Thinking of you buddy. Take care.
     
  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wow. That brush is gorgeous.
     
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  15. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Thanks Clint! I agree amigo! Steve's T-400 is a thing of beauty and a joy to hold.
     
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel


    :rolleyes005: No enabling. ;) Just Kidding.
     
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  17. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Wow. Busy day. Just now getting to the shave report. It was so good that I’m going to repeat it tomorrow and fill in the details. Short version... the Karve, GD new Lusso base and Shavemac were epic! I’ll fill in the details tomorrow.
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  18. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Charlie @wristwatchb, so sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep her and your entire family in my prayers.
     
  19. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Italy! I trust you will have some great pics to show of that trip as you did with Israel, Charlie.
    Thoughts and Prayers for your mother as well.
     
  20. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Wednesday June 6 - fairly basic shave

    Gillette SensorExcell (8)
    30DC LE Maple Cashmere synthetic brush
    KMF Lavender Shea Cream
    TSD Milk Aftershave Lavender

    I forget how good the KMF is, especially for a drugstore cream. Then I use it again... Another good shave with this razor.
     
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