Oct 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Sep 30, 2017.

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What is your plan for OCtober?

  1. Shave with one or more really cool DE OC razors.

    13 vote(s)
    41.9%
  2. Shave with one or more really cool SE OC razors.

    4 vote(s)
    12.9%
  3. Shave with one or more DE and SE OC razors.

    4 vote(s)
    12.9%
  4. Durham Duplex counts, right?

    1 vote(s)
    3.2%
  5. All straight, all the time.

    5 vote(s)
    16.1%
  6. To find the freaking cookies I keep hearing so much about.

    14 vote(s)
    45.2%
  7. I'm just waiting until Halloween. I need candy!

    12 vote(s)
    38.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Ken, thanks for the tip on breaking in a brush more quickly.
     
  2. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    OCtober!!!

    October 14

    NO SHAVE NIGHT!! Not sure why but I'm tired, it's late and I just don't feel like shaving. So....not gonna. On the bright side, the 2018 calendar was in my mail box today! I"ll be back with a shave tomorrow night. Have a great Sunday!!



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  3. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, Clint. I’ll bring it out again soon.
     
  4. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    OCtober 2017
    XIV October

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    Same basic idea as yesterday...only Pacific Rush scented. I think this is around day five on the blade, but not sure. Blade still delivered, but, we're talking flagship cartel stuff here. Tide rolled, pipe tobacco was incinerated, pigs were cooked. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado!

    Have a super Sunday!
    :yoda
     
  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    You savage beast.



    It's Saturday night......
     
  6. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Cool razor! We don't get to see a lot of Wolfman Stuff, it's truly small production and very good looking gear.
     
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  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :thanks: Clint. :happy088:
     
  8. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Sunday Shave

    The vampire razor has been behaving but today it gave me two tiny nicks. Not sure what was going on but on top of the nicks the alum gave some feedback and I was just short of dolphin smooth. I had been on an great run but its still an acceptable shave.

    Irritation A- Closeness A- Smoothness A Sharpness A

    Razor: Robert Williams Purist

    Strop: Mastro Livi
    Brush: Omega Silver Tip
    Pre: Nivea
    Soap: Castle Forbes
    AS: Lucky Tiger
    Scent: SMN Peau d’ España

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  9. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent photo of fine shaving tools Keith. :happy096:
     
  10. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    :thanks:
     
  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Everybody has an off day at times. The vampire razor is still on cool looking beast.
     
  12. GarnerPW

    GarnerPW Well-Known Member

    Thank you Clint but I can't take the credit. I got the idea here at TSD from @BambulanceMan.
     
  13. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Some days the planets are in alignment and some days is not at all.
     
  14. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Mama Bear Green Irish Tweed Soap
    Jayaruh #84 Brush
    Otto Deutsch Hans Razor
    Lucky Tiger
    Pinaud Clubman After Shave
    Have a blessed Sunday![​IMG]
     
  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    OCtober 15, 2017
    Wolfman Ti OC (0.74 blade gap)
    Feather
    WDC-8 with Druida Manchurian
    Mystic Water Vetiver & Oakmoss
    Fine Fresh Vetiver

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    Several weeks back my buddy Wade and I were scheduled to take a weekend motorcycle trip when his bike broke down in my driveway. After spending last Saturday morning getting the bike to the shop, he was able to pick it up yesterday. As a thank you gift he gave me a refill of Mystic Water Vetiver & Oakmoss. Wade hit a home run for sure. I can already say this is one made my "buy again" list. The earthy smoky sent that I expect with Vetiver was front and center but a subtle bright note lingers in the background making the scent profile very interesting. The WDC-8 whipped up very nice slick lather. Since I had the time, I went with a 3 pass shave which allowed me to enjoy the scent of the soap even longer. After minimal touch ups I just missed the baby but did end up with 2 weepers. A splash of Fine Fresh Vetiver provided the perfect end to a great shave. I hope everyone has a great Sunday.
     
  16. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD October 15, 2017

    Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Schick
    Razor: Schick E2 injector
    Brush: JR #60 synthetic
    Lather: Arko shave stick
    Post: Witch hazel, TSD Iced Yin Yang aftershave
    WTG, touch up

    I'm getting the hang of the shave stick business. Less is more is key for me. Vigorous face lathering combined with tiny bits of added water works the best for me. Arko explodes into lather. It's not the slickest or best post-shave feel (YMMV of course) but it's undoubtedly the best soap value in wet shaving.

    Nice shave in the end and I hope you all have a fantastic Sunday!

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  17. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Sunday morning October 15 - wake up shave

    Shower with Duke Cannon Tea Tree & Menthol Shampoo and Productivity (peppermint) soap
    Fatip Grande / Topaz Platinum (1)
    Semogue Owners Club cherrywood boar brush
    Reef Point Espresso soap
    Alum and Clubman VIBR

    After a very long day, a short sleep and another very long day starting, I went for an energy boost shower and shave. The two Duke Cannon products are intended to wake you up when you use them and I find that they do. The Reef Point soap smells like you have just stuck your head in a bag of freshly ground coffee. Invigorating. Finally, the VIBR gives a warming Island burn to finish off the shave. I left the bathroom refreshed and more prepared to face the day than when I entered. Mission accomplished.

    The shave itself? One careful pass with the Fatip took me from a couple days of stubble down to an excellent DFS with no blood or major irritation. As long as I handle it with a bit of care, the Fatip is a smooth and efficient razor.

    Hope everybody is having a good weekend!
     
  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Well done Wade. I hope you two can hit the road soon. :transport016:
     
  19. RetLEO-07

    RetLEO-07 likes his penguin deep fried, with pink sparkles

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    15 OCtober 2017 :greet002: @Jayaruh Shave

    Pre: Hot water, some cream from the bowl and a hot towel
    Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb circa 1932-1940
    Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
    Brush: JR#161, NY Mets Special Edition
    Cream: Trumper's "GFT"
    Post: Hot/Cold water rinse, alum block, cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
    After Shave: Canoe by Dana.

    Let's get this out of the way before anything; Happy 70th Birthday Jim @Jayaruh! May you have many, many more!
    On now to the shave. Since my Soap AD kicked in, except for COB, I haven't been using my shave creams. So this week I'll be going back to some of the creams I used when I came to this thing of ours.
    Today I brought out "GFT" from Geo. F Trumper. JR#161 whipped up a great lather and as is my wont on a Sunday, I performed a traditional three pass shave.
    The NEW SC with a new GSB blade made short work of my 2 day growth, leaving me BBS.
    This shave cream left my face feeling soft and moisturized.
    Splashed on some Canoe and this rainy Sunday was off to a great start.
    Have a great day Jim!
    And to the rest of y'all, have a great shave, have a great day!
    Carry On!
     
  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thanks Doug. We will get some day rides in soon.


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