DECember 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

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What would you like to find in your stocking this Christmas?

  1. A decadent Gillette Toggle or other rare vintage DE

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%

  2. A decadent mint condition SE razor from the early 20th century

    3 vote(s)
    7.9%

  3. A decadent vintage straight razor, restored to perfection.

    8 vote(s)
    21.1%

  4. A puck or two of your favorite decadent soap or cream

    8 vote(s)
    21.1%

  5. A luxurious and decadent High Mountain Badger brush (or your favorite type)

    9 vote(s)
    23.7%

  6. A plate of decadent cookies.

    12 vote(s)
    31.6%

  7. Anything besides a lump of coal. Because coal isn't decadent. It's just depressing.

    21 vote(s)
    55.3%
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  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jared. We had a good time, although the conference itself was not for parents, so I wondered around College Station for a while with some other dads. Lucy and I still had lots of fun last night at dinner and playing her 3DS in the hotel.
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 2, 2017
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  2. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    I loaded for 2-3 minutes, adding a little water at a time. Then I added more, probably five times, while lathering my face. Probably still wasn't enough. It sorta reminds me of Arko. Arko also lathers up quickly and easily, but then dries out quickly on the face. Lucky for me, I happen to have a new lather bowl on the way, and should arrive Monday. I gave up on Williams (I still have it, and might punish myself again sometime), but I'll get Tabac down. There's gotta be a reason so many people love it.
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 2, 2017
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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Doug!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 2, 2017
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  4. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member


    A scale? Yep...you're officially a dork! :scared003:

    Let's face it - we're all dorks here! No offense fellas! We talk about shaving. 90% of the population would certainly call us dorks. The only conversations I've heard regarding shaving have revolved around the high price of cart refills. But, hey! We're FUN dorks! :D
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 2, 2017
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  5. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member


    Very nice Jason!! Have a great evening at the symphony!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 2, 2017
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  6. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Love that razor Perry!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 2, 2017
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  7. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Nope. Can't be highjacked. There's too many conversations going on at once.
    Just when you think it's going off the rails...
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    RyX, Dec 2, 2017
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  8. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Excellent - as always!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 2, 2017
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  9. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thanks, Bruce!
     
    PLAla, Dec 2, 2017
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    If you take me literally, we're gonna have a lotta fun this month.

    Excuse me. I must go and put my highly valued factory-sealed Weber in the lockbox. :happy102:

    Neal and I work well as a team!

    1.jpg
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 2, 2017
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  11. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Decadent December!!!

    December 2

    Razor - 1946-'47 Gillette Aristocrat
    Blade - [​IMG] (2)
    Pre-Shave - Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
    Soap - Stirling Barbershop
    Brush - 30 DC LE
    Post - Alum

    After a surprisingly busy day at work today I was ready to chill a bit and enjoy a decadent shave. Clearly the Aristocrat is the razor to continue with for now along with the Voskhod blade. But I wanted to rotate to a different soap and brush. Stirling Barbershop. That's the ticket. Stirling always provides an uber-slick and cushy lather for me no matter what the scent and Barbershop is a favorite. Whip that lather into shape with the 30DC brush from @jtspartan and you have another decadent day.

    The pre-shave soap really adds a bit of chill to the shave. Not a lot but just that quick hit. And when you lather over the top of it you end up with an even slicker lather. Two passes and touch up and I'm again looking at the baby, or very nearly so if I want to get terribly picky. My goal for all of my shaves this month (unless I go off the rails at some point) is to finish at near-BBS or better. So far I'm two for two.

    Loved the shave and I can still detect the Barbershop scent. A very nice way to end the day!

    December 2 2017.jpg ​
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 3, 2017
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  12. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    You know the height and weight aren't far off. Way too much hair though.
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 3, 2017
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  13. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    We did, thank you!
     
    jtspartan, Dec 3, 2017
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  14. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Hope you enjoyed the show. What does your wife play?
     
    PickledNorthern, Dec 3, 2017
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  15. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    :thanks:

    I am modern straight razor guy, but that is one cool looking razor.:signs021:

    How do you like the Variant?

    I bought a tub when I was in NY and it worked great. Bought two more when I returned home and since them I struggle with all of them, I agree I could use them with a DE or SE but not a straight.
     
    Keithmax, Dec 3, 2017
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  16. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Sunday decadent shave:

    The decadence started with the HOT lather, used my tea kettle, scuttle, BK8 and QCS. The vampire blade must have been sleeping, it did not draw any blood. Finished up with some decadent leather, Knize Ten.

    Irritation A Closeness A Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

    Razor: Robert Williams Purist (Vampire razor)
    Stop: Herold Russian Leather
    Brush: Kent BK8
    Pre: Nivea
    Soap: QCS served hot in the scuttle
    AS: Lucky Tiger, Edwin Jagger
    Scent: Knize Ten

    ID - 1.jpg
     
    Keithmax, Dec 3, 2017
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  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thank you very much Jim.

    Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 3, 2017
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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent picture with a great background Neal.

    Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 3, 2017
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo. The grain in the brush really pops. :happy088:


    The Vampire Razor might not have earned its name today but it is one very cool looking razor. :happy096:
     
    clint64, Dec 3, 2017
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  20. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    December 3, 2017

    Omega 10098 Pro Boar
    Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum
    OneBlade Genesis V1
    Feather FHS-10
    Small Batch Shave Tonic

    Thanks to Adam for the totally unsolicited gift of the Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum soap.

    [​IMG]​
     
    Boojum1, Dec 3, 2017
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