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. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Play nice or I will get my

     
    Keithmax, Dec 12, 2017
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  2. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Jim!
    Thank you, Clint! I stole that idea from @Bama Samurai back during Route 66 month in January. I remember him saying he would pull out a tiny bit of soap and place in a bowl, dribble water on top, and then start loading with a dry synthetic. I had not used that technique probably since then and on a whim remembered and tried it this morning with great results.
     
    PLAla, Dec 12, 2017
    #1862
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  3. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    DEcember 12th
    Cooper MonoBilt w Sharp Star (1)
    WD High Mountain Badger
    B&M Lavanille SS
    Thayers
    Chatillon Lux Bon Vivant AS
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    Day 10 with the Cooper, first with a Sharp Star. Tried the Lavanille for a 2nd time this morning. Lather was ok, I usually do much better with B&M, so I’d call this operator error- a little too much water too soon. Still got a nicely scented batch to work with and had 3 decent passes with the Sharp Star. This blade feels different on the face to me than my three favourites- Astra, Nacet & Polsilver. Very much like a Voskhod. Still a very good blade, and I am smooth after 3 passes. Finished with the Bon Vivant again, it is DEcadent DEcember after all.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, Dec 12, 2017
    #1863
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Super picture, Brian! I like the filter!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 12, 2017
    #1864
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Jason. Terrific looking brush!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 12, 2017
    #1865
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  6. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    You have no idea. I’m already exhausted
    Thank you.
     
    mrchick, Dec 12, 2017
    #1866
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  7. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thank you!
     
    mrchick, Dec 12, 2017
    #1867
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wonderful warm photo Jason.
     
    clint64, Dec 12, 2017
    #1868
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  9. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Thanks Adam! El Caballero has a catchy scent and feels pretty slick! :)
     
    Boojum1, Dec 12, 2017
    #1869
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  10. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Very cool setup today Brian! :smiley freezing: Love the blade! :love055:
     
    Boojum1, Dec 12, 2017
    #1870
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  11. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Gracias Jim! :thanks: Tis the season!:santa
     
    Boojum1, Dec 12, 2017
    #1871
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  12. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Thank you, kind Sirs. I stand humbly among a fine 30 Day Crew.
    Village People.jpg
     
    RyX, Dec 12, 2017
    #1872
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Remind me again which one are you?
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 12, 2017
    #1873
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  14. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    This is only the second time I have had a reaction to a soap. In the past it was almond scented P.160
     
    PanChango, Dec 12, 2017
    #1874
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  15. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Far left. It's an old photo.
    My pants aren't quite that slim these days.
    The mustache has grown into handlebars.
     
    RyX, Dec 12, 2017
    #1875
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  16. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thank you Mark, it was a very nice shave.
     
    mrchick, Dec 12, 2017
    #1876
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  17. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    December 12, 2017

    Razor: L4 Gillette Tech
    Blade: German Wilkie (4)
    Brush: 30DC LE/Pure Badger
    Soap: Der Vergulde Hand
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    Back again with the L4 Tech. This was the razor that came along with the Gem Junior from the other day. It's actually the reason I bought the bundle; I've been wanting a Tech of this era for a bit and those two together were less than most sellers want for just the Tech. (I swear that you can buy a pre-War Fat Handle for less than one of those Zamac Travel Techs.) I've had a Sterling Tech in the rotation for a while and was curious to try the version which inspired it.

    Despite a little trouble with loading the soap, the Tech brought home the baby in fine style. A decadent result without a lot of decadent hardware.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Dec 12, 2017
    #1877
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    :cool:
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 12, 2017
    #1878
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  19. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thanks guys!
     
    jtspartan, Dec 12, 2017
    #1879
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  20. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Great gear & photo Mark!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 12, 2017
    #1880
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