October 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Sep 30, 2018.

?

Which open comb razors are you planning to use?

  1. Old school Gillette Old Style. Because I'm tough like that

    15 vote(s)
    39.5%

  2. A modern replica of the Old Style. Because I'm almost tough like that

    5 vote(s)
    13.2%

  3. Fatip. Because I'm even tougher than you know

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%

  4. MMOC. Because I'm even tougher than those DE boys who think they're tough

    11 vote(s)
    28.9%

  5. A vintage Aristocrat or something similar. Because I'm tough like that.....and classy too!s

    10 vote(s)
    26.3%

  6. Who needs to act tough with OC razors. I'll stay with straights, thank you very much.

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%

  7. Pain sticks because combs of any kind are for sissies.

    2 vote(s)
    5.3%

  8. Can I please just have some cookies and you can stop asking questions?!

    2 vote(s)
    5.3%

  9. I'm sick of cookies. Can we have donuts for a month?

    16 vote(s)
    42.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 4 of 177
  1. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Wonderful photo, Jim!
     
    PLAla, Oct 1, 2018
    #61
    clint64, Drygulch, Linuxguile and 1 other person like this.
  2. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Perry!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Oct 1, 2018
    #62
    clint64, Drygulch, Linuxguile and 2 others like this.
  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    DE374D78-5832-4472-B111-4492DF9BF14C.jpeg

    October 1 SOTD:

    Razor: Gillette New LC
    Blade: Voskhod
    Brush: Razorock Plissoft
    Lather: CO Bigelow
    Aftershave: Proraso Green
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    The LC is a great way to start off OCtober. I did two easy passes for a DFS using some CO Bigelow. I don't how it could get much better. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 1, 2018
    #63
    mrchick, NCoxSTL, wristwatchb and 14 others like this.
  4. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    OK, I didn't know we were doing razor porn today. I will oblige:

    Straights - the ultimate open comb. Yeah, I know it's kind of cheating, but I'm gonna shave some with straights this month anyway.
    razor1.jpg
    Real Open Combs
    razor2.jpg
    Today's SOTD - the tuckaway, Oleo Shiloh and the SOC mixed brush. BBS. Clean and refreshed. Monday is downhill from here.
    sotd.jpg
     
    BaylorGator, Oct 1, 2018
    #64
    mrchick, NCoxSTL, wristwatchb and 14 others like this.
  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Jim! I just ordered some of the Atomic Pumpkin Bay Rum, and I am looking forward to it.
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 1, 2018
    #65
    clint64, Drygulch, Linuxguile and 3 others like this.
  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Wonderful picture, Jim!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Oct 1, 2018
    #66
    clint64, Drygulch, Linuxguile and 2 others like this.
  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    Norcalnewb, Oct 1, 2018
    #67
    clint64, Drygulch, Linuxguile and 2 others like this.
  8. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Always love your shots and effects, Jim. Have a great day!
     
    BaylorGator, Oct 1, 2018
    #68
    clint64, Norcalnewb, Drygulch and 3 others like this.
  9. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Great minds on the Bigelow cream, Jim! Nice photo as always.
     
    PLAla, Oct 1, 2018
    #69
    clint64, Norcalnewb, Drygulch and 1 other person like this.
  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Beautiful pics, Randy!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Oct 1, 2018
    #70
    clint64, Norcalnewb, Drygulch and 2 others like this.
  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Jim. I'm anxious to hear your thoughts.

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Oct 1, 2018
    #71
    clint64, Norcalnewb, Drygulch and 2 others like this.
  12. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    OCtober 1st
    Cooper MonoBilt
    Omega Boar/Walnut
    Jeeves Blood on Steel SS & AS
    Thayers
    D6AB8FD3-B9E6-4CA1-87A9-838177C54D55.jpeg
    For the start of OCtober, out comes the MonoBilt. I also broke out the new handle I made, with a small Omega boar in it. It will become a travel brush for me, but want a couple of shaves on it to try to break it in a bit. Didn’t go with any odds and ends this morning, but rather with the Blood on Steel. Got a fantastic lather in the bowl with this little boar and went to work on the weekend’s stubble. Went with whatever blade was left in there (I’ll look tomorrow morning when I bin it) and had 3 great passes. Did ‘jump’ the razor a bit on the side of my Adam’s Apple and ended up with a weeper, but besides that, had a perfect shave. 3 passes with this assassin definitely isn’t my norm, and I’m probably dealing with a few less layers of skin than I started the day out with, but I feel pretty awesome.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, Oct 1, 2018
    #72
    mrchick, NCoxSTL, wristwatchb and 13 others like this.
  13. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Some great reports and shots to start us off right this month, gentlemen! As Randy said, some real razor porn in there, including his own photos. I find it interesting btw how much the design and proportions of the Gillette Tuckaway you used, Randy, mimic the earlier Probak razor -- made by a rival company Gillette bought out.
     
    Screwtape, Oct 1, 2018
    #73
    Keithmax, NCoxSTL, clint64 and 9 others like this.
  14. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    October, 1 2018

    Razor: Gillette New SC
    Blade: German Wilkie (2)
    Brush: 30 DC LE/Pure Badger
    Soap: Williams
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    So here we are at the start of a new month. My left hand seems to be healing well from Friday's surgery, though I can't remove the bandages until Wednesday. As a result, I had to shower with my hand wrapped in plastic which I kept in place through the shave. The New SC and German Wilkie had no issue with the three days of beard and seem to be a good combination. I find that I need to go with a slightly milder blade with this razor than I would with, say, a Tech otherwise there is too much blade feel for me.

    I've got enough OC razors that it should be a good month:
    • Thin cap OT
    • Thick cap OT
    • Unbranded Single Ring clone (I may try a shim with this one as it was a bit harsh last time)
    • New LC
    • New SC
    • English Flat Bottom New
    • Yaqi DOC
    I've also got the core of a Criterion New DeLuxe but no knob or cap. Anybody have spares or know if it is possible to remove the neck and use the baseplate like a regular New DeLuxe?

    Also, I picked up a parts lot from eBay, so I may have a spare New LC later in the week for someone who really wants to try one.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Oct 1, 2018
    #74
    mrchick, Keithmax, NCoxSTL and 14 others like this.
  15. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Great post, Jason! That new travel brush of yours is nice!
     
    Screwtape, Oct 1, 2018
    #75
    clint64, jluc, Drygulch and 4 others like this.
  16. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    A fine collection of OCs for the month!
    Love the Tuckaway, Randy. I think those New Improved handles are super cool.
     
    jtspartan, Oct 1, 2018
    #76
    NCoxSTL, clint64, Norcalnewb and 6 others like this.
  17. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Glad to hear your hand is healing well, John. Keeping surgical areas dry while staying clean yourself can be a real pain in the butt...
     
    Screwtape, Oct 1, 2018
    #77
    clint64, Norcalnewb, jluc and 3 others like this.
  18. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    It's going to be interesting to compare the Russian Leather scent(TSD shop) to that of "Michigan Leather"(the Tobacco&Leather aftershave I'll be getting from Maggard in a few days.
     
    Paul Turner, Oct 1, 2018
    #78
    NCoxSTL, wristwatchb, clint64 and 4 others like this.
  19. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Great write up, John. Do you have a New Improved head to match that beautiful handle as well?
     
    jtspartan, Oct 1, 2018
    #79
    clint64, Norcalnewb, jluc and 3 others like this.
  20. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Welcome home, Keith!
    A great Menthol Monday, Perry.
    A beautiful Blackland to start off OCtober, Jim!
    Yes, the LC is a great way to start a month, Jim! Or in the middle, or to end it, actually...
    Glad to hear the hand is healing, John. A fine collection of tools for the month!
     
    jtspartan, Oct 1, 2018
    #80
    Keithmax, clint64, Norcalnewb and 7 others like this.
Page 4 of 177
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page