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!

    21 vote(s)
    36.2%

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

    19 vote(s)
    32.8%

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

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

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

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

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

    4 vote(s)
    6.9%

  6. I am just here for the cookies!

    6 vote(s)
    10.3%
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  1. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Flare tip (A3) 1955
    Blade: Personna Platinum (5)
    Brush: Fendrihan Silver Tip Black Handle-22/49
    Soap: TSD Iced Barber Shoppe
    A/S: Floid Vigoroso
    Day 31
    I finished my 30 day focus yesterday so I continued with the same razor, blade, and brush combination for one more day. I had a great shave again and look forward to see what happens next month.
    Enjoy the Mets win tonight.:happy102:
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    Douglas Carey, Oct 31, 2015
    #2281
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  2. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Bama Samurai, Oct 31, 2015
    #2282
    wristwatchb, Drygulch, Norcalnewb and 1 other person like this.
  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    During this time of year, give me hotdog over a cookie any day!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 31, 2015
    #2283
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  4. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Final OC shave of this focus month and I know now that I saved the best razor for last! During the month I found this wonderful, rhodium plated 1937 Sheraton for sale on TSN for $60. I couldn't pass up the deal. The finish is spotless. Immediately I found this razor to be noticeably light. It's feels very comfortable in my hand and the "sweet spot" angle was immediately apparent. The Gillette 7 O'clock Blue blade (reflected in the head) was barely noticeable, but it easily and smoothly mowed down the day-and-a-half stumble. A wonderful BBS on the first use!
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    Herm2502, Oct 31, 2015
    #2284
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  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    :signs089:
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 31, 2015
    #2285
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  6. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

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    Drygulch, Oct 31, 2015
    #2286
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  7. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Bama Samurai, Oct 31, 2015
    #2287
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  8. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Its hard to hold that when taking a selfie. So far tonight I have scared on little kid so bad he dropped his candy, and made two middle school girls scream. All I am doing is opening the door and laughing. Then giving them candy.
     
    Drygulch, Oct 31, 2015
    #2288
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  9. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

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    this is my bride to be and I. I had to improvise at the last min since I had an allergic reaction to my mask. She took off the sword before this. She's a pirate.
     
    DDuckyMark, Oct 31, 2015
    #2289
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Does it make it better if I want some peanuts and cracker jack to go with the hot dog?
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 31, 2015
    #2290
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  11. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    [​IMG] here are the kids. My woman's children are the clown, the scream killer and captain America. The other 2 are her brother's kids.
     
    DDuckyMark, Oct 31, 2015
    #2291
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  12. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    Rufus T., Oct 31, 2015
    #2292
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  13. wmbjr

    wmbjr Duck, duck, cooked goose!

    OCtober 30 Day Focus -- Cadet Open Comb

    October 30

    Razor – Cadet Open Comb
    Blade – Astra SP
    Brush – VDH Boar
    Soap – La Toja
    Post - Cold Water Splash, Witch hazel, THE VEG

    Last shave for the month with the open comb cadet. Another good but not great shave with the Address Astra SP. No irritation just not as close as the GSB or Ladas give me.

    This month has done an excellent job of reminding me of the importance of blade angle. Forget that lesson and I got bit. Remember the lesson and I had some of the best shaves ever.

    I also wanted to spend the month finding good blades for the cadet and like with the L6 the GSB came out on top with the Ladas right there with it. Several rough blades that will definitely not be part of my rotation including the PolSilver and Derby.

    Finally I tried a few new soaps. Arko not friendly to me. Tabac an excellent soap! Finally today was LA Toja. Chris @Bama Samurai, you picked a winner!! Great lather and tons of it. Very slick. Feels great! Definitely a soap for my rotation.

    Today also had one more new experience. THE VEG!!! It was included in the box tour. The stuff definitely has a unique smell. I am happy to report I am one of the chosen. The Veg liked me and both my daughter and my fiancee like me in the Veg!
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    A successful month and looking forward to November!!!
     
    wmbjr, Oct 31, 2015
    #2293
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  14. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Herm2502, Oct 31, 2015
    #2294
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  15. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus


    :happy088:
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 31, 2015
    #2295
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  16. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    :happy102:
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 31, 2015
    #2296
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  17. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Quite the crew tonight!
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 31, 2015
    #2297
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  18. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Congrats on being one of the chosen. It's nice to know you won't have to get a new fiancée ! ;)

    Kidding of course, but I love the Veg! Just ordered a new bottle from Walgreens website...
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 31, 2015
    #2298
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  19. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus


    31 October 2015

    30 Days with a Gillette Fat Boy

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    A great month with the king of the TTO...it's a keeper!

    Have a great Sunday!
    :)

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    Bama Samurai, Oct 31, 2015
    #2299
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  20. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    October wrap up

    Over the last month I have focused on my Old Type and my Gillette New LC, shaving with each for 15 days. I continued my blade focus and found four blades that did well for me in these razors as well as several others.

    Rapira Super Stainless - 12 shaves in 4 razors - 92% BBS. No irritation. 11 BBS in a row!
    Astra Superior Platinum - 17 shaves in 4 razors - 76% BBS. Only 1 shave had irritation - early in Fat Boy with dry lather.
    Gillette Silver Blue - 34 shaves in 5 razors - 82% BBS, Only 1 shave had irritation
    Lord Platinum Class - 13 shaves in 4 razors - 77% BBS. Only 2 shaves had irritation and that likely due to poor lather or rushing.

    I have learned a lot from the folks on this forum and hope to continue that pleasant experience next month as well.

    Thanks for all the great ideas and photos!
     
    Bill_F, Nov 1, 2015
    #2300
    mrchick, Drygulch, Norcalnewb and 3 others like this.
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