DECember 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Nov 30, 2017.

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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. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Decadent December!!!

    December 8 - It's TOGGLE TIME!

    Razor - 1960 (F4) Gillette Toggle (2)
    Blade - [​IMG] (2)
    Soap - Truefitt & Hill 1805
    Brush - Stirling Synthetic in Pro Handle
    Post - Alum

    How do you know this thread is on fire? When it takes you ten minutes to hunt back to your previous post to copy/paste the intro and you find at least a dozen posts you missed, including the high rise trailer park. I need to set aside a bit more time to read here....there are some GEMS on this thread!

    Second day of Toggle Time and I'm ready to go. @LOOT mentioned today that he doesn't usually mess with the Gillette Adjustables on 1 like I did last night and I completely understand. After doing blade trials I even tossed out setting 2 as being too mild to give good data in most cases. However, if I'm going to truly test this razor I want to try it all. Besides, the more reasons I have to use it the longer I can hang onto it, right? So, up one notch to 2 tonight. Not expecting the baby but we'll see how much it improves after last night's near miss on the first setting.

    Soap for tonight was T&H 1805. This is a rather thirsty British soap so I opted for the big Stirling synthetic to bring lots of water to the party. I wasn't disappointed. Nice thick lather and that very nice scent and the shave was on. Three full passes and I have a very nice DFS. Nothing over the top spectacular but a much better finish than last night. We'll get serious about shaving tomorrow when we dial up to 3. One advantage to these mild settings - very quiet alum. Nothing at all.

    Hope you have a great weekend ahead of you!

    December 8 2017.jpg ​
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 9, 2017
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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Fantastic picture, Dan!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 9, 2017
    #1422
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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    :happy102:
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 9, 2017
    #1423
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Most excellent looking razor, Keith!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 9, 2017
    #1424
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  5. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Yes the stars are inlaid. I have no idea if this the original scales but I doubt it, the scales are in to good a shape to be original. Still it looks very cool and I am not worried about it being original.
     
    Keithmax, Dec 9, 2017
    #1425
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  6. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Decadent: self-indugent.

    Alright people, that means tonight I am going to wrote about "Sour Neon Worms", a Kroger branded candy.

    This is why I don't eat candy. This candy is about how many bags.....

    Yeah, I shaved too. And played bass (looking at you, Charlie @wristwatchb ;)
     
    Last edited: Dec 9, 2017
    Bama Samurai, Dec 9, 2017
    #1426
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  7. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Saturday early morning December 9 - Mystery Cream Challenge

    Delta Echo Ink black Gillette Black Beauty on 4 / Topaz Platinum (1)
    30DC LE Maple Cashmere synthetic brush
    Vlasta mystery cream H
    Alum

    Another pleasant shave today with good equipment and another fine cream. I'm not sure what this one is but it has a pleasant herbal fragrance that seems quite familiar to me. It's not Speick (okay, I hauled out my tube of Speick and sniffed it to make sure, so sue me), but I have this feeling that when I find out what it is I am going to be kicking myself for not recognizing it. Anyway, it was a good shave.

    And to make sure today stays an excellent day, I am NOT going prancercizing through the neighborhood...
     
    Screwtape, Dec 9, 2017
    #1427
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Beautiful lineup Keith. What do you think of the Thater?
     
    clint64, Dec 9, 2017
    #1428
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  9. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Jwest followed by the GW
     
    clint64, Dec 9, 2017
    #1429
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  10. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    December 9, 2017

    B-400 with Omega 20107 Pro Boar by Tom
    HTGAM Gondolier
    OneBlade Genesis
    Feather FHS-10
    HTGAM Gondolier AS
    Burberry for Men

    [​IMG]​
     
    Boojum1, Dec 9, 2017
    #1430
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful lineup Mark. I really like the way the brush. :happy088:
     
    clint64, Dec 9, 2017
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  12. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    December 9

    Weber SS
    Voskhod (1)
    Simpson Chubby 2 Super
    Jeeves of Hudson Street Private Study shave soap
    Thayers Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and CC Bay Rum aftershave

    [​IMG]
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 9, 2017
    #1432
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  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :happy096:
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 9, 2017
    #1433
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Still snowing this morning. ❄️ So much for Hotlanta.

    [​IMG]


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    clint64, Dec 9, 2017
    #1434
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  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :happy102:supposed to snow here today. :)
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 9, 2017
    #1435
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  16. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Nice shot and effect, Charlie! Well done.
     
    BaylorGator, Dec 9, 2017
    #1436
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  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good picture and background Charlie. :happy096:
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 9, 2017
    #1437
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  18. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and background Charlie.
     
    clint64, Dec 9, 2017
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  19. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 9, 2017
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  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Cupid...er...uh...Clint! ;)
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 9, 2017
    #1440
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