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. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I checked mine this morning. For DE, I have 1 Gillette Silver Blue, 2 Feathers, 6 Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinums, and 43 Rapira Sweedish Supersteel. I have about 14 injector blades, and 9 Gem blades, 13 Dorco and 8 Kamisori AC blades. Since most of my shaving is with a straight, this is actually around 6 years worth of blades for me.
     
    Drygulch, Dec 15, 2017
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  2. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    I figured about 6 shaves ago that this had one more shave in it. It just keeps going. I am really hoping to kill this one by the end of the year.
    Last night I was trying to dial in the W&B I just got back from Kevin. I managed to bang the edge and put a chip in the heel. Decided to just go with quick and easy this morning instead.
    I only have three DE razors I have kept, the Stahley, a Barbasol Floating Head, and a Fat Handled Tech with baseplates for both the Tech and a New Short Comb. This gives me a good variety for when I want a DE, but I can't see me expanding this much, with the exception of if I can find an X1 (1977) Gillette.
     
    Drygulch, Dec 15, 2017
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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Neal!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Jason! Happy TSD anniversary! I have enjoyed reading your posts and you have made this thread even better.
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture, Charlie!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Clint! Have fun with your daughter!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  7. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Another great setup, Doug!
    Very nice, Keith!
    Congrats on using up the pack of Topaz blades, John!
    I'm tuned is for setting Neal on the Toggle!
    Beautiful photo, Clint! You must be hitting that Razor with the polishing cloth after every shave, absolutely stunning!
    Great photo, Charlie!
    Beautiful photo, Mark!
    Great shot Perry! Love how you captured the detail of the Schick stamp on the head of the razor!
    20 shaves left??? That's about where my MITA sample is and I'm thinking 3 shaves to go.
    Awesome photo, Brian!
     
    Linuxguile, Dec 15, 2017
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Wonderful picture, Mark!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  9. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Congrats on you anniversary, Jason! The place wouldn't be the same without you!
     
    Linuxguile, Dec 15, 2017
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Perry! That is a decadent set up!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  11. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent filter, Brian!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  12. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    PLAla, Dec 15, 2017
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Super picture, Adam! Although, I am not sure what the bottom picture is. I have never seen that before. ;)
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    DECember 15 SOTD:

    PAA Atomic Rocket Brush
    Stirling Glastonbury
    Igor by @twhite
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Stirling Glastonbury AS

    Talk about decadent! This razor is it! It is fun to use and results in a great shave. I did two passes for a DFS+. Very easy shave this morning. I will be using this for a few days and am looking forward to it. After one shave, I cam say that Tom has a winner here.
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Very nice Jim! Igor is such a cool razor.
     
    Linuxguile, Dec 15, 2017
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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Andrew!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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  17. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    See, that's funny right there. You make a great point with the volume of packages. Hopefully, Neal will run it for a while and keep out of the congestion. We may as well make the shipping costs worthwhile, no? He should work the $$/shave ratio as low as he can.
     
    LOOT, Dec 15, 2017
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  18. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    SOTN December 14th
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    RazoRock Baby Smooth
    Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (2)
    Stirling Boar (24MM Frigate Class)
    Stirling MITA

    Still working on the sample of MITA, I think maybe 2 or 3 more shaves left in it. Even though the Stirling Boar is only a Frigate class brush it's high loft and stiff bristles really allow it to use a fair amount of soap. A heavy load allowed me to make a scuttle full of warm super goop, which is quite interesting to feel the thermal warmth of the lather followed by the cooling sensation of the mentholated MITA. Three passes of easy, smooth, irritation free shaving bliss left me smooth, relaxed, and ready for bed. Thankfully its Friday! Have a great weekend everyone!

    TGIF!!
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    Linuxguile, Dec 15, 2017
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  19. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks, guys, for the kind words!

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    wristwatchb, Dec 15, 2017
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  20. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Awesome set up and another wonderful picture of your son, Andrew!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 15, 2017
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