OCT 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic & Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by Bama Samurai, Sep 30, 2015.

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Since it is autumn, how do you feel about menthol?

Poll closed Oct 30, 2015.
  1. I'll have a double of Osage and a TSD ISZ chaser!

    36.2%
  2. I like a little, but not too cold. Fun once in a while!

    32.8%
  3. I don't care for menthol, you guys are nuts!

    6.9%
  4. I have not yet tried a menthol shave product.

    6.9%
  5. I'm new, but the pedantic Bama Samurai says no heavy menthol until I master technique!

    6.9%
  6. I am just here for the cookies!

    10.3%
  1. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Great combination. I get great shaves with the same setup.
     
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    BoSFat for the long haul...there is no other way!
     
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  3. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    It was pretty sweet! They are indeed sharp blades. You and @wristwatchb are on to something good here!
     
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  4. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    I figure no matter what happens with the Feather at least the lather will be awesome. The only downside.....my Wolf Whiskers brush should arrive just in time to sit for a month.
     
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  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    You're gonna like Feather. If you like your skin, light pressure...sharp, sharp, sharp. And no guard on your Feather! I am gonna write more about it after twelve hours pass. See if GSB is really all that...I was impressed tonight.
     
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  6. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    I have normally preferred Kai DE blades to Feather, though I've had some really good shaves with the Feathers. Now when it comes to the AC blades I have had a lot more deadly results with Feather Pros than any of the Kais. My plan for November is to use Kai Milds in it but I'm almost convinced to go with the Feather Pros again. If I"m going to go all in I might as well make the jump from day one. Besides, I've never been shy about jumping into potentially lethal situations with DE combinations and I've survived some time with the AC's. Now or never .
     
  7. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I'll jump in with you. Feather AC with Feather Pro blades all the way
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  8. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Well, you just need to learn the mantra........."what's the _________ that could ____________"? It's what has kept myself and @Drygulch going over the past couple of weeks! A salute to NOVember!

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  9. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    @Rufus T.

    Do you think the Mets are setting up the epic comeback?
     
  10. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Destiny is setting the epic comeback!
     
  11. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    OK.....you cats have heard me raving non-stop about injectors and Schick repeaters....and rightfully so...
    And my Schick Simplified Automatic Repeater has wasted much of it's competition...
    The Schick E2 put away my OC Micromatic on a couple occasions...
    BUT....I've refrained from pulling my ultimate shaving SE....my 1914 Ever Ready Little Lather Catcher...
    Well tonight I brought her out and cleaned her up a little....This razor was the BBS King in my shave cave for several years...The one all others were measured by....

    Well she's still unsurpassed! Such an easy BBS....as if she wasn't even trying! I'm still thinking that the Schick Simplified Automatic can hold her own....It looks like these two and the Ever Ready 1924 are the top tier of my razor heirarchy....

    It kills me to think this lovely is 100 years old or within a few years...
    Test question for tonight....which side of the lovely ER 1914 is her most attractive...
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    BTW...that lather on my Baby-Pro brush is whats left after 3 passes with Arko....
     
    Last edited: Oct 29, 2015
  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Another great photo. You just keep them coming on after the next. Interested in your thoughts on the knot in that brush. My Manchurian knot is on the way to Doug to make me a handle worthy of the knot.
     
  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I haven't tried as many different blades as you but the Feather has really worked well for me. I just find the blades very consistent.
     
  14. cmorris357

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

    I think he should check his shrine. Perhaps Jobu needs more rum?
     
  15. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    10/29/15

    Gillette NEW LCulfix Super Badger (660)
    Proraso Sandalwood cream
    Aqua Velva Ice Blue

    Shave #1 with the Lord Platinum Class in my New LC.
    Face lather and 2 full passes: Pass 1 XTG. Very good reduction. Pass 2: ATG. Rinsed and did a moderate amount of touch where I could easily feel stubble. A nice DFS at that point. A cold water rinse followed by more touch up and was rewarded with a BBS. The Aqua Velva stung a bit more today, but I did not feel any stubble as I rubbed it in, and nothing once it dried.

    A nice BBS from the Lord Platinum Class in my New LC. A very comfortable shave. I spent a little more time with the touch up today. As the water got colder, I kept finding tiny patches of stubble I could attack. Perhaps if I'd let the water get ice cold before I rinsed they might have all come out at once. ;)
     
  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    OCtober Focus Day 28:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    TSD Lanolin Egyptian Spice
    Gillette New LC
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Clubman Vanilla AS

    After reading all the comments on riding the cap, I decided I would really focus on that this morning. I can say that I was able to get my neck smoother than I ever have with a DE. I definitely learned something this morning. I thought I had my angles down, but now I see I had some room for improvement. This is why I like this thread so much.
     
  17. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    +1 :happy097:
     
  18. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    :happy088::happy088:
     
  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    10/29/2015
    Razor – Wolfman OC with Hempel Ti
    Blade – Feather (3)
    Brush – Romera Olivewood Synthetic
    Lather – B&M Seville
    Post - Witch Hazel & Myrsol F/Extra

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    I get consistently great to fantastic shaves with the Wolfman/Feather combo and this morning was more of the same. The combo is most comfortable and efficient DE set up that I have. I have transferred the remainder of the B&M Seville to a shave stick. This is proving very easy to use for face lathering. Finished off with the usual witch hazel with menthol followed by a splash of Myrsol F/Extra. Hope everyone has a great day.
     
  20. markjnewcomb

    markjnewcomb Well-Known Member

    30 day focus - Day 29
    Fat Boy set to 9
    Dorco 301 Blade
    MDC Face Lathered
    3 passes

    I decided to finish off this 30 day focus with a Dorco 301 blade. The more I use this, the more I like it.
     

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