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. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Dan!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 19, 2017
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  2. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Bruce! She did a great job as usual. The Fat Boy is in really nice shape. It is obvious that whoever owned it previously took care of it.
     
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    sdguero, Dec 19, 2017
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  3. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member


    Awesome photos of drool inducing gear gents!! :smiley respect:
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 19, 2017
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  4. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    I love this photo, Clint!
     
    sdguero, Dec 19, 2017
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I take a few hours off last night and wait until mid morning this morning, and it is almost impossible to get caught up! This is awesome! Some very impressive set ups and pictures this morning, gentlemen. Great job!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 19, 2017
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  6. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I know, this thread is moving at warp speed lately
     
    mrchick, Dec 19, 2017
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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    DECember 19 SOTD:

    PAA Atomic Rocket Brush
    MWF
    Gem Junior Bar
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Tabac AS

    A quick, but easy two pass this morning for a DFS. I getting close to the end of this soap, which has been great. I will eventually replace it, but will work through some other soaps for a while. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 19, 2017
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  8. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    Thank you all for the advice. I learn from it. I went "middle of the road" yesterday because I had a couple of days growth. While I had not used this razor before, I had some experience with my Black Beauty so I figured starting at the low end would be too mild. Today, my plan is to try #1 just so I can say I've tried it. After yesterday's close shave, I'm barely feeling the nearly 24 hours growth on my face right now. So mild should be fine. At least, I'll have the opportunity to assess it.

    Have a great day, guys! :)
     
    sdguero, Dec 19, 2017
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  9. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    Great picture, Mark! How do you like the Cold River products?
     
    sdguero, Dec 19, 2017
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  10. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    Wonderful photo and gear, Jim!
     
    sdguero, Dec 19, 2017
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  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks, fellers! I appreciate the kind words, and I hope you all have a great day.
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 19, 2017
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  12. Drygulch

    Drygulch Snowballs

    So this morning, I grabbed razor that I had originally planned on selling. Its a simple Boker 5/8 square tip, with black horn scales and an aluminum wedge. Every time I have thought about selling it, I use it and land a BBS shave with it. Today was not an exception. I threw my rotation out the window today so I could use the El Caballero and Gunpowder Spice again. I am really enjoying this soap, thanks again @Douglas Carey. I used my Envy White brush and whipped up a fantastic lather. Three passes, no blood, very little irritation. Splashed some whiskey on my face and called it good. Great pictures today everyone!
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    I'm in for a long day at work. I got the news yesterday that I won't have work past March, so today I have to tell my employees. Not looking forward to it.
     
    Drygulch, Dec 19, 2017
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Dan!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 19, 2017
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  14. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I'm so sorry to hear the job-related news, Adam. I will pray for you and your employees.
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 19, 2017
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  15. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    Pure class!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
     
    PickledNorthern, Dec 19, 2017
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  16. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    Adam, I'm delighted you had a fantastic shave this morning with that SR. I have to ask, did you really splash whiskey on your face? Or is that code for aftershave?

    Sorry to hear about the bad news re work. I pray everything works out well for you. :)
     
    sdguero, Dec 19, 2017
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  17. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Thanks, Dan. I first tried shaving with single blade safety razors - a Schick and a Fatboy - about 12 or 15 years ago. It didn't go well, and I gave up and went back to my electrics. I did first acquire a rather impressive collection of useless-to-me vintage razors though. A couple years ago I decided to try again, but this time I went onto the now-existing Web to find helpful information. One of the things I discovered was TSD and then the 30DC and that has made a world of difference.
     
    Screwtape, Dec 19, 2017
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  18. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Adam, like Charlie and Dan, I am very sorry to hear about your work-related bad news. I will add my prayers for you and your employees.
     
    Screwtape, Dec 19, 2017
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  19. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    DEcember 19th
    British Aristocrat Jr w Feather (1)
    Catie’s Bubbles Le Piment de la Vie SS
    TGN Boar/ Maple
    Thayers
    Barrister’s Reserve Spice AS

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    Day 4 with the ‘crat Jr. Loaded in a Feather and had a routine 3 pass shave. First use of this Catie’s soap. It is a nice, spicy scent that seemed to pair well with the Reserve Spice.
    Have a great day all!
     
    jtspartan, Dec 19, 2017
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  20. sdguero

    sdguero Well-Known Member

    Well, now I can see the bottle. The first time I didn't have the photo on your post, so I couldn't see the gear you had. :cool:
     
    sdguero, Dec 19, 2017
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