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. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Touché
     
    jtspartan, Dec 11, 2017
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking photo Adam. That blade looks lethal.
     
    clint64, Dec 11, 2017
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  3. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    RazorPlate. A few really good options out there, but went with Chris after seeing his experience replating chromed Monobilts.
     
    jtspartan, Dec 11, 2017
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  4. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Very excited for you, Jason! Cant wait to see that old girl after her makeover!
     
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    Linuxguile, Dec 11, 2017
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  5. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    Good call, I'm sure you will be pleased. I just checked his Gallery. The Monobuilt example there is easy on the eyes. Can't wait to see yours.

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    LOOT, Dec 11, 2017
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  6. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Monday noon December 11 - Mystery Cream Challenge

    Gillette Black Beauty on 4 / Topaz Platinum ( 2 )
    30DC LE Maple Cashmere synthetic brush
    Vlasta cream sample K
    Alum and rinse

    I'm trying to shift my shaving back to mornings from night, so I did two shaves today. Sample K was a medium hard soap chunk. I ended up squishing pieces into the bottom of my suribachi bowl so I could lather it.

    Like J, this was a fairly strong scented soap. Some sort of flower / herbal mix, not sure what and not wildly fond of it. Had a bit of trouble with the water/product ratio but the lather came out okay and the shave was alright.

    Overall, I have had better shaves, but I have had ones that were a lot worse too.
     
    Screwtape, Dec 11, 2017
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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I bet that blade can shave. Those old English blades are terrific IMO. Great set up, Adam!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 11, 2017
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  8. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    He is still THE Master of replating as far as I can tell. Others do good jobs too, but RazorPlate is absolutely topnotch.
     
    Screwtape, Dec 11, 2017
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  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Super picture! A little shave fairy to help out this morning?
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 11, 2017
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  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Chris is fantastic to work with, Jason. It will come back looking better than new. I can't wait to see it.
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 11, 2017
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo of a great razor. The Timeless 0.95 OC is about my upper limit for a daily shaver. Its smooth but super efficient.
     
    clint64, Dec 11, 2017
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  12. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    My 9 y/o daughter dropped the fairy on my desk a few months ago. The fairy appeared in an attempt to show a little effort on my part for SOTD photos. :) I don't have time to set-up outside but I can at least carry 3 things down the stairs with me every now and then. *eyeroll*

    Seriously, you guys post some amazing photos. There are some great photographers in this group.

    The other day, my wife pointed out that we don't have any good photos of our kids. We live through cell phones and the cameras are lacking. Said she wanted a camera. This year she will get a Nikon DSLR for Christmas, our first. Hopefully she can document children better than we have in the past few years. I'm looking forward to playing with it. It looks fun.
     
    LOOT, Dec 11, 2017
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  13. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    Thank you, sir. I can do stints of daily driving on that much razor, but I have to have a break every 5 or 6. I usually try to let it grow out for a few days every now and then. I could run the Bronze every day for a month, I believe.

    I much prefer my shaves with 3 or more days growth and a Timeless 95 or a Gillette Adjustable on 9.
     
    LOOT, Dec 11, 2017
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  14. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Blackland Bluebird (Blackbird) Delta Echo Finish
    Blade: Pol Silver (4)
    Brush: Oscar 11, w/Omega 10049 Boar
    Soap: Oleo Montrose Beach
    A/S: Myrsol Blue
    Bowl: Boise Mudworks Blue

    The Oscar 11 is beating the heck out of this soap. Whipping an amazing lather. Another 3 passes with a minor touch up and a near BBS shave. I still think the Delta Echo finishing has made this razor more aggressive as far as I can remember.

    11 12 17.jpg
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 11, 2017
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful photo and setting Doug. Very scenic


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    clint64, Dec 11, 2017
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  16. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Loving the blue theme, Doug!
     
    PLAla, Dec 11, 2017
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  17. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Monday, thought I'd try a pic.

    Prep: Hot shower, hand strop blade
    Tunes: Pandora Shuffle
    Coffee: Wegmans Tradition Medium, black
    Soap: TSD Brut Type
    Brush: Vintage Mohawk 3-338 with original boar knot
    Razor: D4 Gillette Red Tip
    Blade: Astra SP, day 1, 3 passes
    Post: Cold water rinse, Brut ASB, Brut Cologne, Brut pit stick, Brut... nope, that's it. Hand strop blade and drop into next razor
    Moustache Maintenance: Dirigo Blue 'Stache Stuff, Dirigo Blue 'Stache Wax

    Darn near BBS. Love this blade
    20171211_171909.jpg
    By the way, the chowder mug is used for lathering, not my coffee. ;)
     
    swarden43, Dec 11, 2017
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  18. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks so much Clint.
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 11, 2017
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  19. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    I’m a touch behind in the thread...so Happy Belated Birthday to your son!! Glad you all had a fun day!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 11, 2017
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  20. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Good looking Red Tip Steve.
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 11, 2017
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