Nov 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

PLAla · Nov 23, 2017

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I thought it would be appropriate today to stop and take a moment to offer up some thanks for what goes on around this little corner of cyberspace. I know it’s a busy time of year for most of us whether it’s work related or just the holidays intruding into our schedules. But here are a few things I’m thankful for here at The Shave Den.

1. @Queen of Blades – Thank you for continuing to keep this place running. I know it’s a pain in the rear end at times, the bills pile up, the donations may trickle in too slowly and people complain too much – but the fun, fellowship and learning that goes on here is irreplaceable. Without your support and perseverance it wouldn’t exist.

2. The moderator crew – If all is going well we don’t hear much from this group but trust me, they’re busy. They put in extra hours on the board that has nothing to do with the cool stuff. It’s all about the nitty gritty of solving conflicts, enforcing rules, heading off problems and just keeping the rest of us guys and gals in line. It’s an often invisible and thankless job. Well today – THANK YOU!

3. The 30 Day Crew. You realize we are nearly to the end of our third year in this thread. About 30 months ago both @Bama_Samurai and myself thought we had about reached the end of its potential. Boy were we wrong. This is a unique place that I have never found duplicated on the web. Facebook groups can’t duplicate it. Twitter can’t do it. Not even another shaving forum has been able to sustain something like this. Why has it not only survived but thrived? Because of EVERYONE who participates in the discussions here. I have seen people bond with people they have never met in person. I see genuine caring about fellow shavers. When someone is sick or has a sick family member the concern and caring is REAL from this group. Amazing bunch of guys and gals and an amazing testimony how technology can bring people together. Imagine if the rest of the internet operated like we do! Oh - and we talk about shaving too! And Shenanigans. And cookies.

4. The SOTD Crew. The Shave of the Day crew is also amazing in their passion for great shaving and sharing photos of those shaves. There is some overlap between 30DC and SOTD and that is a very good thing. The quality of photos in the 30DC thread has increased exponentially and part of that is the influence of SOTD. I know some people prefer one group over the other but with both the synergy of this place grows.

5. The Newbies. Yep, all you guys and gals who are new and those who will be in the coming months. You remind us “old timers” of our early days in this hobby. We can laugh at your mistakes because we made them too, and offer wisdom in how to get better shaves. That makes us feel important and keeps us relevant. May we never run out of newbies who will, in an amazingly short time, become the old experts themselves. The cycle continues.

6. The Old Timers. Man, some of the knowledge and wisdom about shaving astounds me. I have rarely had to wait more than an hour for an answer when I have something out of place in my shave or need info on gear. Somebody around here has the answer.

7. And, on a personal note - all of the individuals I have had the privilege to talk too, laugh with, enable, and just plain get to know. I'd thank each of you invidually but this post would take hours to read. One deserves a special mention thoug - @Bama Samurai . Am I ever happy you had a great November back in 2014, because that month convinced you to try and pull a few people together and do a Rule together for a month. A bunch of relative newbies with a few old-timers thrown in out of curiosity and off we went. Without this group I am convinced I would never have held the course and learned everything I have about shaving. I would never have considered pain sticks, or straight razors, or popsicle sticks, or bolts. I would never have discovered how important technique is to successful shaving. And here’s a secret. Technique trumps tools when shaving, but it also trumps in every area of life as well. It isn't always the technology and tools that allow us to succeed. It's applying the right principles and actions that separates the good from the great!

To everyone here, and to your families and friends, a very Happy Thanksgiving! Now get off of here and go eat some turkey!
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Terrific post, Neal. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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The little guy! Terrific! Happy Thanksgiving, Andrew.

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Great picture Perry. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Thank you, Clint! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

jtspartan · Nov 23, 2017

NCoxSTL said: ↑

A Message From the Cartel

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I thought it would be appropriate today to stop and take a moment to offer up some thanks for what goes on around this little corner of cyberspace. I know it’s a busy time of year for most of us whether it’s work related or just the holidays intruding into our schedules. But here are a few things I’m thankful for here at The Shave Den.

1. @Queen of Blades – Thank you for continuing to keep this place running. I know it’s a pain in the rear end at times, the bills pile up, the donations may trickle in too slowly and people complain too much – but the fun, fellowship and learning that goes on here is irreplaceable. Without your support and perseverance it wouldn’t exist.

2. The moderator crew – If all is going well we don’t hear much from this group but trust me, they’re busy. They put in extra hours on the board that has nothing to do with the cool stuff. It’s all about the nitty gritty of solving conflicts, enforcing rules, heading off problems and just keeping the rest of us guys and gals in line. It’s an often invisible and thankless job. Well today – THANK YOU!

3. The 30 Day Crew. You realize we are nearly to the end of our third year in this thread. About 30 months ago both @Bama_Samurai and myself thought we had about reached the end of its potential. Boy were we wrong. This is a unique place that I have never found duplicated on the web. Facebook groups can’t duplicate it. Twitter can’t do it. Not even another shaving forum has been able to sustain something like this. Why has it not only survived but thrived? Because of EVERYONE who participates in the discussions here. I have seen people bond with people they have never met in person. I see genuine caring about fellow shavers. When someone is sick or has a sick family member the concern and caring is REAL from this group. Amazing bunch of guys and gals and an amazing testimony how technology can bring people together. Imagine if the rest of the internet operated like we do! Oh - and we talk about shaving too! And Shenanigans. And cookies.

4. The SOTD Crew. The Shave of the Day crew is also amazing in their passion for great shaving and sharing photos of those shaves. There is some overlap between 30DC and SOTD and that is a very good thing. The quality of photos in the 30DC thread has increased exponentially and part of that is the influence of SOTD. I know some people prefer one group over the other but with both the synergy of this place grows.

5. The Newbies. Yep, all you guys and gals who are new and those who will be in the coming months. You remind us “old timers” of our early days in this hobby. We can laugh at your mistakes because we made them too, and offer wisdom in how to get better shaves. That makes us feel important and keeps us relevant. May we never run out of newbies who will, in an amazingly short time, become the old experts themselves. The cycle continues.

6. The Old Timers. Man, some of the knowledge and wisdom about shaving astounds me. I have rarely had to wait more than an hour for an answer when I have something out of place in my shave or need info on gear. Somebody around here has the answer.

7. And, on a personal note - all of the individuals I have had the privilege to talk too, laugh with, enable, and just plain get to know. I'd thank each of you invidually but this post would take hours to read. One deserves a special mention thoug - @Bama Samurai . Am I ever happy you had a great November back in 2014, because that month convinced you to try and pull a few people together and do a Rule together for a month. A bunch of relative newbies with a few old-timers thrown in out of curiosity and off we went. Without this group I am convinced I would never have held the course and learned everything I have about shaving. I would never have considered pain sticks, or straight razors, or popsicle sticks, or bolts. I would never have discovered how important technique is to successful shaving. And here’s a secret. Technique trumps tools when shaving, but it also trumps in every area of life as well. It isn't always the technology and tools that allow us to succeed. It's applying the right principles and actions that separates the good from the great!

To everyone here, and to your families and friends, a very Happy Thanksgiving! Now get off of here and go eat some turkey!
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Well said, sir.

NCoxSTL · Nov 23, 2017

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Neal, I wish you'd told me earlier! I just sent this NOS Fatboy off to Delta Echo for you. So here's the dirt on it. I wiped it down, checked the action thoroughly, and didn't detect any clicking. Once I dig up a case for it, I'll send it along as well.

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Even better!!

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BaylorGator · Nov 23, 2017

Norcalnewb said: ↑

If you're going this far, then a chart of the grill temp vs internal turkey temp is a must.
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There you have it. Ancient ceramic cooker meets the internet age to yield awesome Thanksgiving turkey. BAM!

Douglas Carey · Nov 23, 2017

Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Personna Tungsten (17)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band
Soap: Nuavia Blu
A/S: Floid Blue
Scuttle: Junichi Tanaka

Excellent three passes with a touch up around my chin and a Floid Blue finish. I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving.

Keithmax · Nov 23, 2017

Norcalnewb said: ↑

I am really looking forward to trying his shampoo bars. I have been using bars for a few years now, and really prefer them surfactant based shampoos. My normal supplier (Queen Charlotte) stopped selling soaps, so Rod is coming in at just the right time for me, although my wife may not be happy about this as the outflow of cash to Stirling may increase slightly.
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My stash is almost out of QCS shampoo bars. Looking forward to hearing how Stirling stacks up, I need to find a new supplier.

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Just FYI, I’m feeling like the most high tech Thanksgiving turkey barbecue pit master you’ve ever met. My big green egg temperature is being controlled by a fan hooked up to a controller which controls fan speed, and is connected to my phone via WiFi. I can monitor and control it from inside. Let me know if anyone wants a chart of the bird’s temperature over time. Oh, and there’s fire and hickory involved too!
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Awesome, I love when new and old tech combine. How did we ever survive without this? Let’s us know how the bird came out.

NCoxSTL said: ↑

A Message From the Cartel

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I thought it would be appropriate today to stop and take a moment to offer up some thanks for what goes on around this little corner of cyberspace. I know it’s a busy time of year for most of us whether it’s work related or just the holidays intruding into our schedules. But here are a few things I’m thankful for here at The Shave Den.

1. @Queen of Blades – Thank you for continuing to keep this place running. I know it’s a pain in the rear end at times, the bills pile up, the donations may trickle in too slowly and people complain too much – but the fun, fellowship and learning that goes on here is irreplaceable. Without your support and perseverance it wouldn’t exist.

2. The moderator crew – If all is going well we don’t hear much from this group but trust me, they’re busy. They put in extra hours on the board that has nothing to do with the cool stuff. It’s all about the nitty gritty of solving conflicts, enforcing rules, heading off problems and just keeping the rest of us guys and gals in line. It’s an often invisible and thankless job. Well today – THANK YOU!

3. The 30 Day Crew. You realize we are nearly to the end of our third year in this thread. About 30 months ago both @Bama_Samurai and myself thought we had about reached the end of its potential. Boy were we wrong. This is a unique place that I have never found duplicated on the web. Facebook groups can’t duplicate it. Twitter can’t do it. Not even another shaving forum has been able to sustain something like this. Why has it not only survived but thrived? Because of EVERYONE who participates in the discussions here. I have seen people bond with people they have never met in person. I see genuine caring about fellow shavers. When someone is sick or has a sick family member the concern and caring is REAL from this group. Amazing bunch of guys and gals and an amazing testimony how technology can bring people together. Imagine if the rest of the internet operated like we do! Oh - and we talk about shaving too! And Shenanigans. And cookies.

4. The SOTD Crew. The Shave of the Day crew is also amazing in their passion for great shaving and sharing photos of those shaves. There is some overlap between 30DC and SOTD and that is a very good thing. The quality of photos in the 30DC thread has increased exponentially and part of that is the influence of SOTD. I know some people prefer one group over the other but with both the synergy of this place grows.

5. The Newbies. Yep, all you guys and gals who are new and those who will be in the coming months. You remind us “old timers” of our early days in this hobby. We can laugh at your mistakes because we made them too, and offer wisdom in how to get better shaves. That makes us feel important and keeps us relevant. May we never run out of newbies who will, in an amazingly short time, become the old experts themselves. The cycle continues.

6. The Old Timers. Man, some of the knowledge and wisdom about shaving astounds me. I have rarely had to wait more than an hour for an answer when I have something out of place in my shave or need info on gear. Somebody around here has the answer.

7. And, on a personal note - all of the individuals I have had the privilege to talk too, laugh with, enable, and just plain get to know. I'd thank each of you invidually but this post would take hours to read. One deserves a special mention thoug - @Bama Samurai . Am I ever happy you had a great November back in 2014, because that month convinced you to try and pull a few people together and do a Rule together for a month. A bunch of relative newbies with a few old-timers thrown in out of curiosity and off we went. Without this group I am convinced I would never have held the course and learned everything I have about shaving. I would never have considered pain sticks, or straight razors, or popsicle sticks, or bolts. I would never have discovered how important technique is to successful shaving. And here’s a secret. Technique trumps tools when shaving, but it also trumps in every area of life as well. It isn't always the technology and tools that allow us to succeed. It's applying the right principles and actions that separates the good from the great!

To everyone here, and to your families and friends, a very Happy Thanksgiving! Now get off of here and go eat some turkey!
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Keithmax · Nov 23, 2017

Linuxguile said: ↑

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Happy T-day, I’m glad Friday’s happy pick came early for the holiday.

PickledNorthern · Nov 23, 2017

Linuxguile said: ↑

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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LOVE it!

clint64 · Nov 23, 2017

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Personna Tungsten (17)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band
Soap: Nuavia Blu
A/S: Floid Blue
Scuttle: Junichi Tanaka

Excellent three passes with a touch up around my chin and a Floid Blue finish. I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving.

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Great photo Doug. Hope you had a great day.

Screwtape · Nov 23, 2017

NCoxSTL said: ↑

A Message From the Cartel

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I thought it would be appropriate today to stop and take a moment to offer up some thanks for what goes on around this little corner of cyberspace. I know it’s a busy time of year for most of us whether it’s work related or just the holidays intruding into our schedules. But here are a few things I’m thankful for here at The Shave Den.

1. @Queen of Blades – Thank you for continuing to keep this place running. I know it’s a pain in the rear end at times, the bills pile up, the donations may trickle in too slowly and people complain too much – but the fun, fellowship and learning that goes on here is irreplaceable. Without your support and perseverance it wouldn’t exist.

2. The moderator crew – If all is going well we don’t hear much from this group but trust me, they’re busy. They put in extra hours on the board that has nothing to do with the cool stuff. It’s all about the nitty gritty of solving conflicts, enforcing rules, heading off problems and just keeping the rest of us guys and gals in line. It’s an often invisible and thankless job. Well today – THANK YOU!

3. The 30 Day Crew. You realize we are nearly to the end of our third year in this thread. About 30 months ago both @Bama_Samurai and myself thought we had about reached the end of its potential. Boy were we wrong. This is a unique place that I have never found duplicated on the web. Facebook groups can’t duplicate it. Twitter can’t do it. Not even another shaving forum has been able to sustain something like this. Why has it not only survived but thrived? Because of EVERYONE who participates in the discussions here. I have seen people bond with people they have never met in person. I see genuine caring about fellow shavers. When someone is sick or has a sick family member the concern and caring is REAL from this group. Amazing bunch of guys and gals and an amazing testimony how technology can bring people together. Imagine if the rest of the internet operated like we do! Oh - and we talk about shaving too! And Shenanigans. And cookies.

4. The SOTD Crew. The Shave of the Day crew is also amazing in their passion for great shaving and sharing photos of those shaves. There is some overlap between 30DC and SOTD and that is a very good thing. The quality of photos in the 30DC thread has increased exponentially and part of that is the influence of SOTD. I know some people prefer one group over the other but with both the synergy of this place grows.

5. The Newbies. Yep, all you guys and gals who are new and those who will be in the coming months. You remind us “old timers” of our early days in this hobby. We can laugh at your mistakes because we made them too, and offer wisdom in how to get better shaves. That makes us feel important and keeps us relevant. May we never run out of newbies who will, in an amazingly short time, become the old experts themselves. The cycle continues.

6. The Old Timers. Man, some of the knowledge and wisdom about shaving astounds me. I have rarely had to wait more than an hour for an answer when I have something out of place in my shave or need info on gear. Somebody around here has the answer.

7. And, on a personal note - all of the individuals I have had the privilege to talk too, laugh with, enable, and just plain get to know. I'd thank each of you invidually but this post would take hours to read. One deserves a special mention thoug - @Bama Samurai . Am I ever happy you had a great November back in 2014, because that month convinced you to try and pull a few people together and do a Rule together for a month. A bunch of relative newbies with a few old-timers thrown in out of curiosity and off we went. Without this group I am convinced I would never have held the course and learned everything I have about shaving. I would never have considered pain sticks, or straight razors, or popsicle sticks, or bolts. I would never have discovered how important technique is to successful shaving. And here’s a secret. Technique trumps tools when shaving, but it also trumps in every area of life as well. It isn't always the technology and tools that allow us to succeed. It's applying the right principles and actions that separates the good from the great!

To everyone here, and to your families and friends, a very Happy Thanksgiving! Now get off of here and go eat some turkey!
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Terrific post, Neal! And to your point #7, for myself and everyone else here, I would like to add a personal thank you to you for your efforts in helping to herd cats. I think that's a pretty good description of what directing the 30DC entails. The monthly suggestions for Focuses - and your own experiments with everything shaving related - add a lot of fun and enthusiasm to the group.

Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!

Douglas Carey · Nov 23, 2017

clint64 said: ↑

Great photo Doug. Hope you had a great day.
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You too Clint. Still watching some football. Haven't bought anything yet.

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clint64 · Nov 23, 2017

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Well played Clint.

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I guessed right. Watching football and drinking beer did cause Wade to make some shaving purchases. Off course my email with the OneBlade Sale might have pushed him over the edge.

clint64 · Nov 23, 2017

Douglas Carey said: ↑

You too Clint. Still watching some football. Haven't bought anything yet.

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I've been good today.

Douglas Carey · Nov 23, 2017

clint64 said: ↑

I guessed right. Watching football and drinking beer did cause Wade to make some shaving purchases. Off course my email with the OneBlade Sale might have pushed him over the edge.
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I'm sure he will get good use from it.

Douglas Carey · Nov 23, 2017

clint64 said: ↑

I've been good today.
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Congratulations!

Screwtape · Nov 23, 2017

clint64 said: ↑

We have been having a great day and hope you guys are too. Thank you for asking. Maya is doing fantastic. She can start driving tomorrow. She is walking without crutches an hour today and increasing and hour each day as her strength allows. Lots of physical therapy and gym time coming up but we are more than pleased with the progress.
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That's a great update, Clint! I'm delighted to hear that Maya is doing so well so quickly! I hope your family had a great Thanksgiving!

Keithmax · Nov 23, 2017

No holdiay here, Friday shave

Still focused on @Vlasta great shaving cream survey. Today was J and it performed pretty good. Tomorrow it will get the straight razor test. Today's shave was very close and smooth but the alum gave me some feedback. I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday. I miss me a good fried turkey and some football.

PanChango · Nov 23, 2017

Gem Clog Pruf
Gem Stainless (1)
Semogue 2000
Stirling Gentleman
Superior 70

Great shave tonight. The Clog Pruf is my favorite of the Micromatic series these days. It used to be the OCMM, but the CP is just a little more comfortable for me. Too bad I am flush with soaps or I would definitely pick up a couple more tins of Stirling. Not my favorite scent (its growing on me), but the performance is fantastic. Enjoy your night.

wristwatchb · Nov 23, 2017

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Personna Tungsten (17)
Brush: El Druida Red Heart Chakte Kok/African Blackwood 2 Band
Soap: Nuavia Blu
A/S: Floid Blue
Scuttle: Junichi Tanaka

Excellent three passes with a touch up around my chin and a Floid Blue finish. I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving.

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Doug, that is a beautiful three-dimensional scrap booking background.

Douglas Carey · Nov 23, 2017

wristwatchb said: ↑

Doug, that is a beautiful three-dimensional scrap booking background.
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Thank you Charlie.

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Nov 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

What's YOUR plan for NOVember?

A Rule with a DE razor

A Focus with a DE razor or razors

A Rule with a straight razor

A Focus with a straight razor or razors

Something like a Focus but not really a focused Focus

I'm just hanging out for Thanksgiving. Turkey baby!

Did someone say cookies?? Because I thought you had forgotten!

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

NCoxSTL AAACK!

BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

Douglas Carey Wildman

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PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

clint64 Blind Squirrel

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

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clint64 Blind Squirrel

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

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Nov 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus

What's YOUR plan for NOVember?

A Rule with a DE razor

A Focus with a DE razor or razors

A Rule with a straight razor

A Focus with a straight razor or razors

Something like a Focus but not really a focused Focus

I'm just hanging out for Thanksgiving. Turkey baby!

Did someone say cookies?? Because I thought you had forgotten!

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

NCoxSTL AAACK!

BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

Douglas Carey Wildman

Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

clint64 Blind Squirrel

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

Douglas Carey Wildman

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

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