March 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Feb 28, 2019.

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What Madness is March bringing to your shave?

  1. I'm going to use gear I rarely or never use for the month.

    11 vote(s)
    26.8%

  2. I'm going to do a Rule.

    3 vote(s)
    7.3%

  3. It's Focus time!

    13 vote(s)
    31.7%

  4. Soap Madness for me....gotta make room for more!

    17 vote(s)
    41.5%

  5. I'm going to eat cookies AND donuts for breakfast.

    13 vote(s)
    31.7%

  6. I'm going to shave completely in the dark....oh wait....that's MAYhem.

    3 vote(s)
    7.3%
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  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful photos and post. Bravo.


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    clint64, Mar 4, 2019
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim.


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    clint64, Mar 4, 2019
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Patrick.


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    clint64, Mar 4, 2019
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful photo and recap. The Supply SE is one of my favorite razors as well.


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    clint64, Mar 4, 2019
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  5. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Rest assured - these cookies are real. Unlike....well, you know. ;)
     
    FaceScraper, Mar 4, 2019
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Other than the two nicklets sounds like a nice shave, Robert!
    Good to see you, John! Nice fat shave and your razor is a beauty!

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    jluc, Mar 4, 2019
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  7. MaxG

    MaxG Well-Known Member

    That's a great question. I don't think I put more pressure on than I have previously, but I may have. My guess is I had the angle significantly wrong. However, I'd be surprised if the correct angle on the Slim is that different from the Viking Godfather I've used up to now. Same blade, btw. Slim was set on position 3.

    Carl
     
    MaxG, Mar 4, 2019
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  8. MaxG

    MaxG Well-Known Member

    Either the #3 position on the slim is way more aggressive than the Viking Godfather I have been using, or I just really messed up the angle. WTG on my neck is basically S to N, and I have a terrible time keeping a consistent angle there, let alone a consistent proper angle.

    Carl
     
    MaxG, Mar 4, 2019
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  9. MaxG

    MaxG Well-Known Member

    Do they require a different technique?
     
    MaxG, Mar 4, 2019
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  10. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Ride the cap! I shave S to N on my neck. Watch the cap of the razor and let it ride almost right against your skin.
     
    PLAla, Mar 4, 2019
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  11. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Hang in there Carl. Using less pressure and getting the angle correct (typically more parallel to your face than you are used to so you are not scraping) will likely be the key.
     
    BaylorGator, Mar 4, 2019
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  12. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

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  13. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Good to see you back, John.

    :signs011:

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    BaylorGator, Mar 4, 2019
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful shave Robert. The original version of Haslinger was some really good soap.


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    clint64, Mar 4, 2019
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo John. Good to see you posting again.


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    clint64, Mar 4, 2019
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  16. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    The two main issues that create bad shaves are improper angle and too much pressure. To help with the angle try what we call "riding the cap". Keep the edge of the cap against your face as you make your passes. With the Slim on 3 that should set up for a very accurate angle of attack on the blade. If it seems a bit too mild then drop the angle just a tic and find that sweet spot then keep it there as you shave. It's all a matter of practice and muscle memory. Once you learn to hold the angle it becomes automatic. As for pressure - the Slim requires no help from its handler. Allow the weight of the razor to work without pushing into your face to try and help it.
     
    NCoxSTL, Mar 4, 2019
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  17. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Perry!
     
    Frijolero, Mar 4, 2019
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  18. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    The NEW LC is not an aggressive razor, well not when compared to something like a Gillette Old Type or a Fatip. They are actually quite nice, effective and comfortable razors. The blade should theoretically appear even on both sides but I've had a few where there seemed to my eye to be a bit of a difference. That goes for several razors. Probably just a tiny imperfection in the blade manufacture or even more of an optical illusion.
     
    NCoxSTL, Mar 4, 2019
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Another exceptional shave report Joseph. You’re certainly enabling on the Hemingway cream. Not that I need more soap or the temptation.


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    clint64, Mar 4, 2019
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    The blade should have the same exposure on both sides.


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    clint64, Mar 4, 2019
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