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. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    Hmmm...seems like I've heard that line somewhere before....
    (He said as he flicked his cigar ash, while his eyebrows danced.)
     
    Rufus T., Oct 8, 2015
    #661
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  2. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    I forgot to say anything about my shave.
    Whipped dog synthetic
    New Williams
    Type B open comb Schick repeater
    Clubman AS

    This shave was great. despite the less protective williams soap I still got a DFS+ I only missed the baby by the hollow right under my jawbone. If the type C doesn't step up its game tomorrow with the MWF then its sailing away to new seas soon.
     
    DDuckyMark, Oct 8, 2015
    #662
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  3. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    i-also-like-to-live-dangerously.jpg
     
    DDuckyMark, Oct 8, 2015
    #663
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  4. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    My bride is Atlanta born and bred. I on the other hand, was born and raised in Detroit. But I've been in the Atlanta area since 1987. My wife is the reason we live in Smyrna. Nice place, but the North Georgia mountains are calling us. I'm ready to get away from the Atlanta traffic, but I'm afraid we'll be here a while yet.
     
    Bill_F, Oct 8, 2015
    #664
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  5. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    But not as dangerously as in Russia.
    only-in-russia-19.jpg
     
    DDuckyMark, Oct 8, 2015
    #665
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  6. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    NOW you're talking. Just try to avoid the one pass neck pass. It ends the need for future passes......forever.
     
    NCoxSTL, Oct 8, 2015
    #666
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  7. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    It's acts of kindness and togetherness that makes The Shave Den a special place. :signs107: Vince! :signs097: Neal! :party:
     
    RaZorBurn123, Oct 8, 2015
    #667
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  8. pvtbanks

    pvtbanks Corners First

    That's why I love dawsonville. Still small, but from what I've heard things have blown up since I left home. Dahlonega and the Ellijay area are some of my favorite parts of North Georgia. I worked in Smyrna for awhile drilling helix piers.
     
    pvtbanks, Oct 8, 2015
    #668
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  9. pvtbanks

    pvtbanks Corners First

    Every day I appreciate this place more. Gotta love the den.
     
    pvtbanks, Oct 8, 2015
    #669
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  10. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    This place is awesome. Because of the people. Happy birthday to my internet friend who lived in a frat house several decades ago that is two blocks from my current home. Who knew the Cartel had a soft side?
     
    Drygulch, Oct 8, 2015
    #670
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  11. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    Another thing to try, that is part of my daily shave is a cold water rinse after your last pass. I don't do cold water shaves, but the cold water rinse does wonders for irritation.
     
    Drygulch, Oct 8, 2015
    #671
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  12. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    Happy Birthday Neal! @NCoxSTL
     
    Bill_F, Oct 8, 2015
    #672
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  13. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    "Several decades ago". Boy I don't like the sound of that but it is very true. Coming up on 4 decades. OUCH! Soft side? Who? Where? Only tough guys here!

    im_mother_russia_by_ponylightningchaser-d6q73mo.jpg

    Oh, and by the way, Vladimir Putin was also born on October 7th. I share my birthday with him, along with Bishop Tutu and John Mellencamp. My claims to fame.
     
    NCoxSTL, Oct 8, 2015
    #673
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  14. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    Everyday I see random acts of kindness here at The Shave Den and it makes me feel good about being a part of it here. I have had many friendly people help me through all stages of my wetshaving journey and even offer well wishes and prayer for my hardships and the health of my family. I'm so happy about being here and seeing great acts like these that I couldn't think of anything to say so I'll just say thank you to you guys for making this feel like a new branch of family and for being so very friendly to a young guy like me. I benefit from simply knowing you.

    On a lighter note, Happy belated Birthday @NCoxSTL. I hope everyday brings you joy.
     
    DDuckyMark, Oct 8, 2015
    #674
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  15. cmorris357

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

    Interesting. I share a birthday with Danny DeVito and Gordon Lightfoot.
     
    cmorris357, Oct 8, 2015
    #675
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  16. DDuckyMark

    DDuckyMark Ducky Duck and the Hiding Bunch

    I share a birthday with K.D. Lang and David Schwimmer. You guys win.
     
    DDuckyMark, Oct 8, 2015
    #676
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  17. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    I've been doing a cold water rinse before my touch up. It makes the last remaining stubble stand up straight for slaughter. I think this is one of the reasons I've been so fortunate in the BBS department. Of course, other reasons include blade angle, paying attention to the beard grain, a good lather... you get the drill - all the stuff I learned from the fine folks from the Den!
     
    Bill_F, Oct 8, 2015
    #677
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  18. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    :signs011:
     
    Bird Lives, Oct 8, 2015
    #678
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  19. Bill_F

    Bill_F Well-Known Member

    10/7/15

    Gillette Old Type
    Frank Shaving Pur-tech Synthetic
    C.O. Bigelow cream
    Aqua Velva Ice Blue

    Shave #1 with the Lord Platinum Class in my Old Type.
    Did face lather and 2 full passes: Pass 1 XTG on my face and XTG on my neck (top to bottom today). Great reduction and very comfortable, almost DFS. Pass 2: ATG. Almost had a BBS at this point. A cold water rinse followed by some minor touch up and the baby came home. The Aqua Velva was mild today.

    Love the Lord Platinum Class in my Old Type. We’re still on the road. Yesterday was on Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake followed by Big Cottonwood Canyon to see Solitude and Brighton ski resorts, then Enterprise Pass linking Brighton to Park City. Today we toured Bryce Canyon. Stunning! Tomorrow we’re headed for the Flamingo in Las Vegas for two nights. Decided we wanted to park for a couple of nights in one place. We're not into gambling, but my wife loves Donnie & Marie, so what's a guy to do but please his bride with front and center tickets for Friday night! Of course the show is no surprise, it's the reason we came on the trip! :D

    Hope all is well!
     
    Bill_F, Oct 8, 2015
    #679
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  20. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Yeah, I can see where someone born and raised in Detroit might not like all that traffic in GA...:happy102::happy097::happy093:
    Actually, I hear ya...That Atlanta traffic can be brutal...Man, I'm a Jazz Musician, and both those cities have a lot of action...Detroit is like one of the best cities for raising great players...
    Barry Harris, Paul Chambers, Elvin-Thad-Hank Jones, Charles McPherson, Pepper Adams, Yusef Lateef, Kenny Burrell, Sonny Stitt, Curtis Fuller, Louis Smith, and the list just goes on and on......When I was on the road all the time I always looked forward to Detroit....

    But you certainly have nicer winters where you are now....}8^D
     
    Last edited: Oct 8, 2015
    Bird Lives, Oct 8, 2015
    #680
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