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. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    There's never a good time to lose a job, or to find out you'll be out of work, but the holiday season makes it even worse. And you're in an even tougher spot since it affects people who work for you too. Dealing with it for yourself, yet trying to keep them motivated and positive has to be rough. Not that it helps your situation, but you'll certainly be in my thoughts...
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 22, 2017
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  2. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 22, 2017
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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Bruce!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 22, 2017
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 22, 2017
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim. :happy088:
     
    clint64, Dec 22, 2017
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  6. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Gem Bullet Tip
    Gem Stainless (1)
    Semogue BC Texugo
    Stirling Electric Sheep
    Superior 70 Bay Rum

    Since I needed a new blade today, I felt like playing with the Bullet Tip. Slightly less effective per pass for me than the CP, but the end result was the same, a nice comfortable shave. Enjoy your day.
     
    PanChango, Dec 22, 2017
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  7. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Great photo Clint! Bummer that you have to work on a planned day off. Hopefully you'll get things wrapped up a bit early and get the holiday weekend started!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 22, 2017
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Bruce. It shouldn't take too much time. It is really not something I can do remotely, so going in is the only real hassle. I should be back home by the time the girls are ready to hang out with the old guy so it is all good.
     
    clint64, Dec 22, 2017
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  9. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Two thoughts this morning:
    1. The only downside to a sharp razor is that they have a tendency to "tree top" pimples and get blood in my sink.
    2. Wholly Kaw King of Oud is pure decadence. You could apply it with a porcupine pelt and still enjoy the smooth creamy lather and wonderful scent.
    That is all.
     
    BaylorGator, Dec 22, 2017
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  10. Boojum1

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    December 22, 2017

    The Varlet Everset K2
    Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum
    1934 Gillette Aristocrat OC
    Personna 74 Tungsten Plus
    Small Batch Shave Tonic
    Burberry for Men

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    Boojum1, Dec 22, 2017
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  11. Boojum1

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    :thanks:
     
    Boojum1, Dec 22, 2017
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  12. Boojum1

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    Sweet Toggle Jim! :happy096:
     
    Boojum1, Dec 22, 2017
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  13. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    The Jermyn Street Aftershave is spot on the same scent. It lasts longer than most aftershaves, 4-5 hours perhaps.
     
    Boojum1, Dec 22, 2017
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  14. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Proraso Red Cream
    B-400 Brush by Tom
    Portland Razor Company Siren
    Lucky Tiger
    Fine Santal Absolut After Shave
    Happy Friday![​IMG]
     
    mrchick, Dec 22, 2017
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  15. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Our dumpster here is JAMMED with "stuff" people presumably just threw away before they moved. I bet we get a message from the mgr. to limit our jamming(how's THAT for a paradox? lol).
     
    blondblue, Dec 22, 2017
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  16. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    SOTD
    December 22, 2017
    1958 Gillette Standard Toggle (D1)
    @Jayaruh 223 brush
    Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood
    Kai (1)    ​

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    All of the Toggle pics made me jealous, so I put my Blackbird to the side and broke out my D1. This was the first run with a Kai in a Toggle, so I dialed her back to 6. The JR223 whipped up a ton of typically decadent lather. 2 passes...choke up on the head...DFS. The Toggle was super smooth with the Kai. It certainly benefits from a super sharp blade.

    Have a great day, men!
     
    LOOT, Dec 22, 2017
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  17. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member

    What blade? Which blades have you run in the Toggle? Preferences?
     
    LOOT, Dec 22, 2017
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  18. LOOT

    LOOT Well-Known Member


    Another great looking razor. Makes me want a strait. If memory serves, this is the 2nd Portland strait you've posted. The other was a Hydra (II actually googled it), I believe. Do you have more? What are the scales made of?
     
    LOOT, Dec 22, 2017
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  19. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thanks. This is my only Portland. The scales are acrylic.
     
    mrchick, Dec 22, 2017
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wow. Great looking Aristocrat OC. I forget that you have a very nice collection of vintage razors

    Great photo. I see you got the PRC touched up. The Siren certainly looks great.

    Wow. Gorgeous Toggle.
     
    clint64, Dec 22, 2017
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