No Variation November - A TSD Challenge

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by Bama Samurai, Oct 23, 2015.

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Can you stick to one kit for 30 Days?

Poll closed Oct 31, 2015.

  1. Yes! I can do anything for a month!

    13 vote(s)
    28.9%

  2. No. I like variety too much.

    16 vote(s)
    35.6%

  3. Hah!! I see right through this, Samurai is promoting 30 Day Rules!!

    9 vote(s)
    20.0%

  4. I am just here for the cookies.

    7 vote(s)
    15.6%
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  1. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
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    Thanksgiving Day's​

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    Dove Men Face Wash
    Tabac Shaving Soap
    Jayaruh #27 Silver Tip
    Gillette Super Adjustable
    Astra Super Platinum
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    Thayers Rose Petal WH
    Aqua Velva AS
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    The Tabac Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #27 Silver Tip brush. Two passes with my Gillette Super Adjustable razor and an Astra Super Platinum blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

    Twenty-sixth shave of No Variation NoVember.
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    Jayaruh, Nov 26, 2015
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  2. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Day 26 - No Variation
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    I made it another day (8) on the Chick blade. After getting a so so shave yesterday I was thinking it was time to change but today proved to be a lot better. Yesterday I was forced to rush. Today I took I applied Homemade PSO in the shower and let it soften the beard for 10 minutes before shaving and that helped immensely. I finished off with a splash of Ogallala Bay Rum, limes and Peppercorns which smells great and feels better.
     
    Hodge, Nov 26, 2015
    #542
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  3. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    November 26

    Feather Artist Club SS
    Feather Professional (8)
    Semogue 830
    MdC scented
    Two passes plus touch-ups
    Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Pinaud Clubman

    Goals
    Further develop my two-pass shave technique by practicing the basics
    Break in and get more experience with the Semogue 830
    Get more experience with MdC

    A great shave with the Feather AC on two days of growth. Two passes (WTG and ATG) plus touch-ups for a near BBS shave. This is the first time I've used a blade for 8 days, and I found it to still be very smooth.

    May God bless all my TSD brothers and their families on this Thanksgiving Day!

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    wristwatchb, Nov 26, 2015
    #543
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  4. Joef

    Joef Well-Known Member

    Another stellar shave tonight! I did change up the aftershave and went with the cc cat 0 nine tails. Love the warmth. Loving this no variation NoVember. Great idea for a newbie like me to get involved in to hone my technique.
     
    Joef, Nov 26, 2015
    #544
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  5. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Well I had to have a variation in my No Variation November. I drove five hours yesterday to my In-laws house and made sure to pack my Feather AC SS in the case I bought just for this trip. Imagine my disappointment this morning when I started to shave and realized I forgot the TOBS Grapefruit. Oh well, out came the Arko stick. I just did a single pass shave WTG and got a surprisingly nice shave. The rest of the day has been pretty mellow. The turkey is starting to smell good!
    Happy Thanksgiving!
     
    mrchick, Nov 26, 2015
    #545
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  6. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 25 - 26 November 2015

    No Variation November!

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    Have a fantastic Friday!
    :)    ​
     
    Bama Samurai, Nov 26, 2015
    #546
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  7. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Indeed!
     
    Bama Samurai, Nov 26, 2015
    #547
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  8. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    since I didn't shave really well I might just lather up and do a one pass + touchups with the russian I found in the Bow Tour box. I'm trying to decide.
     
    DDuckyMark, Nov 26, 2015
    #548
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  9. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    How do you like that Osage rub?
     
    mrchick, Nov 26, 2015
    #549
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  10. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I actually use it often as a hair tonic. It's been in my rotation for about a year. I really like it, but it is a bit medicinally scented.
     
    Bama Samurai, Nov 27, 2015
    #550
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  11. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    And it was hair tonic today, just taunting @Drygulch...
     
    Bama Samurai, Nov 27, 2015
    #551
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  12. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    I feeling for you baby, but I just can't reach ya.....Ha!
    I know you had plans for the grapefruit, but I just can't feel sorry for anyone who has an Arko Stick and knows how to use it....;)
    And on top of that.....hmmm that Turkey is smelling good....Will be right Ovah! :eatdrink023:
     
    Bird Lives, Nov 27, 2015
    #552
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  13. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    It was good!
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    mrchick, Nov 27, 2015
    #553
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  14. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    :drool:
     
    Bird Lives, Nov 27, 2015
    #554
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  15. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
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    Friday's
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    Dove Men Face Wash
    Tabac Shaving Soap
    Jayaruh #27 Silver Tip
    Gillette Super Adjustable
    Astra Super Platinum
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    Thayers Rose Petal WH
    Aqua Velva AS​

    The Tabac Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #27 Silver Tip brush. Two passes with my Gillette Super Adjustable razor and an Astra Super Platinum blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

    Twenty-seventh shave of No Variation NoVember.
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    Jayaruh, Nov 27, 2015
    #555
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  16. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Nice Brownie avatar.
     
    Primotenore, Nov 27, 2015
    #556
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  17. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 26 - 27 November 2015

    No Variation November!

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    Today was a rare morning shave. This month has been a fruitful technique exercise. The Utopia now yields pretty much automatic 2 pass BBS with a little touch up. Spending a month with Proraso has been a joy too. Already looking forward to December and a new challenge. Thawing out in the sunshine on a 20F sunny day on the prairie. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

    Have a fabulous Friday!
    :)    ​
     
    Bama Samurai, Nov 27, 2015
    #557
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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    November 28

    Feather Artist Club SS
    Feather Super Professional (1)
    Semogue 830
    MdC scented
    Two passes plus touch-ups
    Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and CC Bay Rum

    Goals
    Further develop my two-pass shave technique by practicing the basics
    Break in and get more experience with the Semogue 830
    Get more experience with MdC

    A great shave with the Feather AC on two days of growth, and my first shave using a Super Pro blade. I could initially feel the additional blade exposure, but I focused on my technique, took my time, and the shave went fine. Two passes (WTG and ATG) plus touch-ups for a near BBS shave and no blood or irritation. I think Clint would describe it as one of those "scary close" shaves you get with a Super Pro blade. I plan to use this set up into next week and then switch over to my December set up.

    Have a great weekend!

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    wristwatchb, Nov 28, 2015
    #558
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  19. Bosoxfan

    Bosoxfan Active Member

    Progress 5
    Astra SP
    TOBS Grapefruit
    Asylum brush
    CC Sandlewood

    Very nice shave this morning. Really have enjoyed this month. Getting the Progress dialed in more and more each day. Since everything has remained the same I can tell my technique is getting better.
    Hope everyone has a fun Saturday.
     
    Bosoxfan, Nov 28, 2015
    #559
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  20. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
    Two more shaves left in NoVember...
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    Saturday's​

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    Dove Men Face Wash
    Tabac Shaving Soap
    Jayaruh #27 Silver Tip
    Gillette Super Adjustable
    Astra Super Platinum
    CWR, Asma Alum Block
    Thayers Rose Petal WH
    Aqua Velva AS​

    The Tabac Shaving Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #27 Silver Tip brush. Two passes with my Gillette Super Adjustable razor and an Astra Super Platinum blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, alum block, and a final cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Aqua Velva after shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

    Twenty-eighth shave of No Variation NoVember.
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    Jayaruh, Nov 28, 2015
    #560
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