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. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Great shave and photo! Love the Fat!

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    PLAla, Dec 7, 2017
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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Perry! MWF is a terrific soap, and I am almost done with this puck. I may have to wait a bit to replace it, as I have so many soaps my wife is about to revolt.
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 7, 2017
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  3. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    I completely understand!! I'm in the same boat.
     
    PLAla, Dec 7, 2017
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  4. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    D1 Toggle
    @Jayaruh 223
    Astra (1)
    Stirling Agar

    My razor fairy selected this beautiful Gillette Toggle for today's shave. My EDC Microtech DOC photobombed the occasion wanting to show off another equally impression razor sharp edge.

    I took the time to play with the JR 223 to see just how much decadent later it could produce in the natural neck-bowls on either side of the Adams Apple. I broke before the soap did and spent extra time cleaning the lather from the floor and walls.

    Today was another DRS.

    Enjoy your day men![​IMG]

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
     
    LOOT, Dec 7, 2017
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful Toggle!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 7, 2017
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  6. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Wow, the brush turned out fantastic. :happy096:
     
    Keithmax, Dec 7, 2017
    #966
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  7. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    December 7, 2017

    PAA Aluminus 400 with Envy White Two Band
    Route 66 Cranberry Citrus
    OneBlade Genesis
    Feather FHS-10
    Fine Italian Citrus
    ADP Colonia Essenza

    [​IMG]​
     
    Boojum1, Dec 7, 2017
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  8. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    DEcember 7th
    Cooper MonoBilt w Nacet (3)
    TGN Boar
    TOBS Jermyn St.
    Thayers
    Proraso Blue balm
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    Day 6 with the Cooper, 3rd day with a Nacet. The good shaves just keep rolling. I enjoyed the TOBS cream, it was one of theirs that I had yet to try and have been wanting to. Rubbed on some Blue, as it seemed to be in the same scent zip code. I’ll swap out the Nacet for another blade and keep the Cooper going until mid month.
    My only complaint would be this knot. After using a large Omega, I just don’t dig the lack of loft in this one. I think I’ll change it out.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, Dec 7, 2017
    #968
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim.

    Thank you. I restored this brush in early 2015. I went with a 20mm knot set in a 22mm opening. I just don't use it enough since I have grown fond of bigger brushes. This morning the brush was a joy to use so I really need to get it into the rotation more often.
     
    clint64, Dec 7, 2017
    #969
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great holiday themed picture, Mark!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 7, 2017
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I love black and white photos, and you did a great job, Jason!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 7, 2017
    #971
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  12. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I'm in line for the possibility of receiving both my latest orders on the same day. Delays continue with one,(CF)waiting for the other to be "fulfilled"(Stoylin).
     
    blondblue, Dec 7, 2017
    #972
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    The Jeeves is a really good soap. Great job describing the scent.

    Great photo Perry. Love the way the brush and razor match up. It looks like our bad weather if any will come in over Friday night and early Saturday. Like you said we don't have the equipment to clear the roads. Plus on a good day Atlanta Drivers are bad, with rain they are awful and with anything frozen they are just*****. :D

    Great photo and lineup Jim. Love the 1914


    Wow. Just wow. Lovely razor :happy096:

    Great lineup Mark. Love the holiday background. :happy088:

    Great B&W photo Jason. It is amazing how the loft of a knot has so much to do with the way a brush works.
     
    clint64, Dec 7, 2017
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 7, 2017
    #974
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  15. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Hey look at that! Someone stole a golf cart from Augusta National and attached a plow to it!!!!
     
    blondblue, Dec 7, 2017
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  16. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    December 7, 2017- Peal Harbor Remembrance Day

    Razor: Bakelite Clix Military Set
    Blade: German Wilkie (1)
    Brush: 30DC LE/Pure Badger
    Soap: Williams
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    Today is the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, marking the US entry into WWII. Today's shave is a minor tribute to those members of the Greatest Generation who served in that war. Today's razor is a Bakelite Clix which is part of a wartime military set. Last month, I spent some time with both a Contract Tech and a Bakelite Star as well as a pre-War Tech, but this razor hasn't been in the rotation much since I got it back in May. For purposes of discussion, we'll pretend that the blade is English and not some product of der Teppichfresser. The soap is an American tradition- Williams. Finally, this is the first run of my 30DC since resetting the pure badger knot.

    The Clix and Wilkie made an excellent pair, deceptively mild but efficient. I set the knot slightly higher in the brush handle which does not seem to have affected backbone but does look a bit nicer. Finally, the Williams behaved just fine, producing a very acceptable lather. The result- a BBS or near enough and I'm ready for inspection.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Dec 7, 2017
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great historic lineup for Pearl Harbor Remembrance day.
     
    clint64, Dec 7, 2017
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  18. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    My house sold yesterday. It looks like I’m moving to Idaho right after the first of the year. This is going to be a wild month!
    Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum Soap
    B-400 Brush by Tom
    Mongoose Razor
    Feather Super Pro Blade
    Lucky Tiger
    Clubman Special Reserve After Shave
    Have fun![​IMG]
     
    mrchick, Dec 7, 2017
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on the sale Brian. Looks like your cup will prove correct with the move. The reduction in taxes will seem like a huge pay bump.
     
    clint64, Dec 7, 2017
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  20. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Yes it will!
    Thanks.
     
    mrchick, Dec 7, 2017
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