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. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member


    Congrats on three years on TSD Neal!! :bounce017:

    That's a great backstory on your beginnings and the 30DC. Like you said, at the core, TSD is a shaving forum - but it goes way beyond that. It's people from all over the world, and all walks of life - and 99.9% of the time everyone is very cordial. Unlike many other forums on the web, it's not a bunch of people berating others for "not being as awesome as them" or "if you aren't using XXX brand, then your stuff is junk". Thankfully, in a world full of trolls, TSD (particularly the 30DC) is the complete opposite. This thread proves that there are nice, compassionate people out there.

    Thanks for all that you contribute to this place! It wouldn't be the same without you! Even if there aren't any cookies....;)

    Great photo of your "retro shave" as well!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 21, 2017
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  2. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Oh, there are cookies. There have always been cookies. There will always be cookies. When the current misguided uprising is put down there will be even more cookies for those who love Big Brot....ummm, I mean shaving.

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 21, 2017
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  3. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I'll second that.
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 21, 2017
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  4. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    A86864C8-26BB-4956-841C-61CDC8B83903.jpeg 3D916A59-F45C-4C2C-842A-2BE16DE48A7B.jpeg B4E49E74-3392-40E0-BAE0-F1AFA67F14AF.jpeg 44B8BAEF-80BF-45A9-9B9A-370D3F85A33F.jpeg A86864C8-26BB-4956-841C-61CDC8B83903.jpeg Early Christmas gift from the wife!!!
     
    jason koonce, Dec 21, 2017
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  5. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Douglas Carey, Dec 21, 2017
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  6. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Awesome photo and writeup Rick!
    Klar Seifen has even more scent than Cella?? Geez. I wouldn't have imagined that could be possible!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 21, 2017
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great lineup Brian. How is the move progressing?
     
    clint64, Dec 21, 2017
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  8. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Another fantastic photo Clint!
    I checked out Rudy Vey's website. He does great work. The pens are gorgeous - just too nice to waste on my awful handwriting!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 21, 2017
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  9. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    Happy Anniversary!

    I honestly can't imagine what this place would be like without you and Chris.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Dec 21, 2017
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  10. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous setup and photo Mark!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 21, 2017
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Bruce. Rudy does do very nice work and is a real pleasure to work with.
     
    clint64, Dec 21, 2017
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    clint64, Dec 21, 2017
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  13. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Fantastic Brian! Some excellent gear there! Which bowl is that? Are the ribs inside textured?
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 21, 2017
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  14. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    December 21, 2017

    Razor: Stick Schick Injector
    Blade: ???
    Brush: 30DC LE/Pure Badger
    Cream: KMF fragrance-free
    Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

    Another shave with the Stick Schick razor. In yesterday's SOTD, I said this razor was loaded with a Chick blade. Afterwards, Andrew asked me if I had ever used a Proline in an L-series. I'm pretty sure that I have and had good results, but this got me doubting what blade was actually loaded in the Stick. Since the only way to be sure would be to remove the blade, I'm going to say that I just don't know anymore.

    I've gotten into the habit with my Injectors of taking a bit more care of the blade after the shave and then just using the blade until it feels like its done. So, it will probably be a while before I know what blade was in this razor.

    Either way, another great shave. This one managed to catch the baby with no issues.
     
    John Ruschmeyer, Dec 21, 2017
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  15. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    FaceScraper, Dec 21, 2017
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  16. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Screwtape, Dec 21, 2017
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  17. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    No photo today, partly due to laziness, partly due to the fact it'll end up looking just like another setup I posted recently....

    Today's shave was brought to me by the following:
    Razor: WCS closed comb (89 style head)
    Brush: JR113
    Soap: Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum
    Blade: Astra SP

    I was thinking of Adam @Drygulch this morning, which led me to use the Jeeves he sent recently. The JR113 did a marvelous job of lathering the soap up. The brush had a nice amount of lather loaded up, so I skipped the bowl today and went straight to the face. It was thick, rich and slick. Three passes and I'm good to go. Normally I can get a full week out of an Astra, but the blade signaled that it's submitting its retirement papers. It was a bit tuggy and rough. I still managed to squeak out a good shave with only one tiny weeper.

    Against my better judgement, I spied the Chiseled Face Midnight Stag aftershave sample in my cabinet and went with that. Now I smell like I just crawled from underneath a car with a leaking gas tank. Fortunately, my wife is at work and she won't be home until after I leave for work. :)

    Adam, I hope everything is OK and your crew is doing alright as well with the bad news.

    Hope everyone has a great Thursday!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 21, 2017
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  18. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Probably neater. Thanks and you make it great yourself!

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    NCoxSTL, Dec 21, 2017
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  19. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    My Den is packed for a move. I kept out two straights, a Mongoose, and a DE for a little variety until I get unpacked. I always have some peon blood in me
     
    mrchick, Dec 21, 2017
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  20. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Ughhh 2 days and my Superior still does not show as shipped.
     
    wchnu, Dec 21, 2017
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