May 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Apr 30, 2020.

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What will you be "mixing up" in May?

  1. Razors I rarely/never use

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%

  2. Blades I rarely/never use

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  3. Soaps I rarely/never use

    6 vote(s)
    20.0%

  4. Brushes I rarely/never use

    2 vote(s)
    6.7%

  5. A combination of everything just thrown together like a salad!

    15 vote(s)
    50.0%

  6. Who said you could suggest a salad?! We eat cookies here!!!

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%

  7. Gonna PIF some stuff and try to win some PIF'd stuff to replace it!

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  8. I miss Chris's intros with only two questions. This is just ridiculous!! Sheesh!

    5 vote(s)
    16.7%
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  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wow!! Gorgeous shave lineup and photo Blair.
     
    clint64, May 26, 2020
    #6001
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I love the idea.
     
    Bama Samurai, May 26, 2020
    #6002
    Trigger, timabababaluka, brit and 2 others like this.
  3. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

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    SOTD TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020

    My last Gem shave will be with my Featherweight. The razor was introduced in 1953 by the American Safety Razor corporation of Brooklyn, NY. And although 67 yrs old is in surprisingly good condition. I’ve never had a bad shave with this razor. The handle is approximately 80mm and it weigh in at 31.2 grams which is certainly on the lighter end of the spectrum, comparable to the aluminum RazoRock Blackhawk. Now those of you who’ve been reading my posts know that I prefer a heavier razor, but there is something about the Gem Featherweight that just works! It has a certain heft to it that feels good in the hand. Accepted wisdom with th Gems is to ride the cap, but I’ve never done so. I shave at approximately the same angle used with my injectors. And a, more than content with the shaves delivered.

    The only software changes For today’s shave are the use of my recently arrived Nancy Boy Signature Scent Cooling Balm and the use of my MrEE Aluminum handled hybrid knot brush. I don’t know what it is about this Nancy Boy shave cream, but I just can’t stop using it. The lathers enhanced with 6 drops of M-Bomb are indescribably awesome. I may be becoming addicted! You owe it to yourself to read Manti59’s “5 4 3 2 1“ challenge on YouTube. He basically describes Nancy Boy as the best shave cream he’s ever used. The shave, as expected worked out to be a bloodless, two pass (WTG, ATG) VBSS. I feel clean, cool, smooth and refreshed. I apologize for the delay in posting this morning shave, but I was out and about all day with my Triumph Car Club.

    RAZOR: Gem Featherweight
    BLADE: Pella Gem SS PTFE
    PREP: Cold water rinse
    BRUSH: MrEE Knurled Aluminum Handled Hybrid Knot
    CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
    POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Nancy Boy Cooling Balm.
     
    jgreenepa, May 26, 2020
    #6003
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    May 26, 2020
    Colonial Brass General
    Feather Pro
    CH2 Synthetic
    B&M Bay Rum
    Dominica Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

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    Whew. Today was a day for sure. A very early morning shave with a early evening post. Inspired by @Primotenore , I am going to jumped on the B&M Bay Rum horse and will ride it until it drops dead. The Jade Soap Destroyer did its part tearing through the soap and whipping up a wonderful rich slick lather. Three passes and touch ups ended in a wonderful BBS shave. I hope everyone had a great day and has a wonderful evening.
     
    clint64, May 26, 2020
    #6004
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely shave and photo Jeff.
     
    clint64, May 26, 2020
    #6005
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Wonderful shaves, gentlemen!
     
    jluc, May 26, 2020
    #6006
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Clint..
     
    brit, May 26, 2020
    #6007
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Jeff..
     
    brit, May 26, 2020
    #6008
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Clint..
     
    brit, May 26, 2020
    #6009
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  10. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Great report and setup Joe!

    Very nice Jason! Cool looking brush and razor!

    Sweet image and setup Gary!

    Love the read and details Bill. Great report!
     
    b1hart, May 26, 2020
    #6010
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  11. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Nice report and setup Jeff! Fun time with the car club!

    Super cool colors and textures Clint! The General looks nice in that grouping.
     
    b1hart, May 26, 2020
    #6011
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  12. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Gary @brit
    My CH2 has made it to the United States.
     
    jluc, May 26, 2020
    #6012
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  13. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Thanks Tim!
     
    myles wilson, May 26, 2020
    #6013
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  14. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Fantastic report, Jeff! I have seen very few GEM Featherweights on the various forums. Is it just me missing them, are they just underappreciated, or are there just fewer of them out there? Either way, it sounds like a wonderful shaver :D
     
    timabababaluka, May 26, 2020
    #6014
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  15. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Beautiful photo, Clint. That Jade brush is amazing! :D
     
    timabababaluka, May 26, 2020
    #6015
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  16. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Thanks Gary!
     
    myles wilson, May 26, 2020
    #6016
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  17. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Very Nice!
     
    myles wilson, May 26, 2020
    #6017
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Awesome shave and love the green color that signifies spring Clint!

    I thought it was your Shake Sharp as I took a quick glance at the pic. Great shave and post Jeff! Hope your boy is out of the hospital.
     
    Trigger, May 26, 2020
    #6018
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  19. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    ”May 26--In the Mix-it-Up-of-Mystery May”
    Shavette Shave #77-- ”Too Hot!”

    Gear
    • Razor: Max Headroom Focus R21 Shavette
    • Blade: Gillette Rubie (3)
    • Brush: Stirling Finest Badger
    • Soap: Stirling Texas on Fire
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Avon Wild Country & Aqua Velva Ice Blue (1 Frost Drop added)--1 part WC to 3 parts AV
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented
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    The Shave
    Supposed to hit 104 degrees today, and 107 later on this week. Don’t know why, then, I chose to shave with normal cold tap water rather than chilled. All I do know is this: without the ice, even a cold water shave feels… warm. Should have gone with the ice. To bring some of the cool back, I rinsed with cold water, added a Frost drop to my wet hands, rubbed it on my face, cleaned up a bit, then another cold water rinse--much better!

    As for the shave, the first pass went completely WTG. 2nd pass XTG on the cheeks, but WTG on the goat-zone and neck. ATG on the last pass all the way around. Almost no touching up, and I’m still somewhere on the lower end of a BBS/DFS, and no irritation. It's all good.

    Have a terrific Tuesday everybody! :D

    77 down, 23 to go!
     
    timabababaluka, May 26, 2020
    #6019
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  20. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Spectacular shave, Tim! I think you’re getting the hang of this stuff!:)
     
    jgreenepa, May 26, 2020
    #6020
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