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. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great picture Perry.

    Great lineup and photo Brian. The 400 is just such a classic shape for a brush.

    Good deal on the reduced reaction.

    Wonderful picture Jason.
     
    clint64, Dec 13, 2017
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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 13, 2017
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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Fantastic picture, Jason!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 13, 2017
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great looking set up, Brian!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 13, 2017
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  5. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Have fun at the hospital, Charlie!
     
    jtspartan, Dec 13, 2017
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  6. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Great photo of some great gear, Jim. Love the LC.
     
    jtspartan, Dec 13, 2017
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  7. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    And now, here it is-written by a man who doesn't understand much of what he's writing!:

    WCS describes Essential Oils as those coming from steam production/distillation. Such scents include Bergamot, Vetiver, Cedarwood, and Lavender. These oils can also be used for aromatherapy-thus helping to reduce stress and depression. Most could cause allergic reaction, and are very costly.

    Fragrance Oils-a synthetic approach to fragrance production-thus a lab technician would synthetize the fragrances to solve problems of cost and allergic reaction. Such scents include Rose Oil, Bergamot(again), and Oud.

    In the end, WCS says, it all comes down to personal preference.
     
    blondblue, Dec 13, 2017
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  8. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Love that style of brush handle, Mark. The bowl looks fantastic as well.
     
    jtspartan, Dec 13, 2017
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  9. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Decadent indeed, Randy. What a great looking combo.
     
    jtspartan, Dec 13, 2017
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  10. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Sounds like a great soap, Clint. What a great combo!
     
    jtspartan, Dec 13, 2017
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  11. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Some beautiful SEs to start the day, Gentlemen.
     
    jtspartan, Dec 13, 2017
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  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jason!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 13, 2017
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  13. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    No, no, no, we can't have another member taking beautiful outdoor shots, Neal!
    Another amazing photo, Charlie!
    Nice effects, Jim! Winter is coming!
    Amazing photo, Mark!
    That pic is certainly filled with decadence, Randy!
    Fantastic photo, Clint! Did you hang on to the OneBlade core, or did you pass it along after obtaining the Genesis ?
    Awesome photo, Perry! You make it look like the G-bar has huge blade exposure!
    Very nice, Brian! Have you compared the vintage Brut to the modern stuff?
    Jason, another awesome photo of the MonoBilt! It will be a little sad to see it get swapped out for the next setup.
     
    Linuxguile, Dec 13, 2017
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jason.

    Thank you Andrew. I elected to keep the Core V1 as a travel razor. I called OneBlade and spoke with them prior to ordering the Genesis. They gave me the purchase price of the Core V1 off of the new Genesis. I did loan it to my buddy Wade for a couple of weeks. He ended up buying a Genesis on their Black Friday Sale.
     
    clint64, Dec 13, 2017
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  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTN December 12th
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    RazoRock Baby Smooth
    Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum
    Jayaruh JR #134 (24mm Frigate Class)
    Tabac

    Last night I swapped out the tuggy Egyptian blade for the cream of the Indian crop, the 7 O'Clock black, and oh boy what a difference! Smooth and sharp, gliding across a layer of super slick Tabac, decadence! 3 passes brought home the baby! Of the three new modern RazoRock razors that I own(Mamba, MJ-90, and Baby Smooth) this one performs the best for me. A very comfortable shaver that forces you to use a very steep cutting angle, the result is a mild but efficient shave. Have a great day my friends!
     
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    Linuxguile, Dec 13, 2017
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great photo and lineup Adam. I really enjoyed the 7 O'clock black blades as well. I found them very similar to Feather blades
     
    clint64, Dec 13, 2017
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  17. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Fabulous brush and razor, Randy. I love cocobolo. Who did the replate on the Aristocrat for you?
     
    Screwtape, Dec 13, 2017
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  18. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Linuxguile, Dec 13, 2017
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  19. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    @wristwatchb, @Norcalnewb, @Boojum1, @clint64, @PLAla, @mrchick, @jtspartan, @PanChango and @Linuxguile -- fantastic photos and descriptions today, gentlemen. The Crew is really hitting it out of the park today!

    @Paul Turner, thanks for the description from WSC of the difference between Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils. As I understand it then, Essential Oils are the real thing rendered down from the original plants, while Fragrance Oils are industrially produced synthetic chemical substitutes for them.
     
    Screwtape, Dec 13, 2017
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  20. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you, John!
     
    Linuxguile, Dec 13, 2017
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