December 2018 30 Day Rule/Focux Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by NCoxSTL, Nov 30, 2018.

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What will be the most decadent part of your December shaves?

  1. My razor(s). Seriously - I'm bringing the finest of the fine.

    16 vote(s)
    39.0%

  2. My soaps/cremes. Seriously - Gonna be so luxurious I may be unable to talk.

    15 vote(s)
    36.6%

  3. My aftershaves/balms. Seriously - Almost too good to even use without being arrested.

    10 vote(s)
    24.4%

  4. My cookies. Seriously - I'm drooling just thinking about those cookies.

    6 vote(s)
    14.6%

  5. My donuts. Seriously - You think I drool over cookies? Check this out!

    5 vote(s)
    12.2%

  6. My ice cream. Seriously - when you have ice cream who needs cookies and donuts?

    9 vote(s)
    22.0%

  7. Just looking at my beautiful self in the mirror. Seriously - who could ask for anything more?

    16 vote(s)
    39.0%
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  1. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    December 5th
    Razor: Blackland Vector
    Blade: Schick Proline (1)
    Brush: Parker Silvertip
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: B&M Seville
    Lucky Tiger face tonic
    AS: B&M Seville

    Good morning!

    I broke out my first shaving brush for this morning's shave. A Parker Silvertip purchased from Amazon. This brush is horribly lacking in density and getting less dense with every shave. Never fails to lose a few hairs with each use. They could have put half again more bristles in the knot and made a decent brush. I spent extra time loading and had enough lather for my three passes, but just barely. I've decided it is not worthy of the shelf space it takes up.

    Now the good part of the shave. The Vector and the B&M Seville. Wonderful shave! Three passes, BBS result, zero feedback from the alum. Couldn't ask for a better shave.

    Have a great day! [​IMG]

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    jluc, Dec 5, 2018
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    December 5, 2018
    Supply V2 with No 3 Plate
    Schick Proline
    Thäther 4124/3
    Oleo El Caballero
    Captain’s Choice Bay Rum

    [​IMG]​

    Up very early this morning and processed payroll for one client remotely. I was distracted during today's shave and got a couple of nicks. I was thinking about work and ended up using pressure. Let's say that the Supply #3 plate does not reward such mistakes. Other than the nicks, I ended up with a very nice BBS shave. A splash of Captain's Choice Bay Rum and I think I am ready for today. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
     
    clint64, Dec 5, 2018
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Love the new Avatar Jim. Great shave and photo. Too bad about the brush. If you like the handle, you could steam out the knot and get a suitable replacement.
     
    clint64, Dec 5, 2018
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  4. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Beautiful picture, Clint.
    Thanks, Clint.
    I'll put the brush away for awhile and maybe someday I'll get motivated to do something with it.

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    jluc, Dec 5, 2018
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  5. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Very nice setup, Patrick! Your experience with the GSB is interesting. Many (including myself) find the GSB to be a very smooth blade, and a go-to when taking a new razor for a maiden voyage. The Rockwell blades aren't too bad...they aren't as smooth as Russia's finest offerings, but not bad. Having said that, I wouldn't buy more, but I'll use the rest of them in my 5-pack. One of the great things about this hobby is choice...and we have tons of choices. Find what you enjoy and roll with it! :)
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 5, 2018
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  6. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    SOTD December 5, 2018

    Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: vintage Gillette Platinum Plus
    Razor: Personna injector
    Brush: JR #41 badger
    Soap: Stirling Green
    Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Green aftershave

    Easy shave this morning. Stirling Green lathered up as expected with one of my favorite brushes. The Personna is a mild injector and I'm really enjoying this vintage Gillette blades. Smooth and comfortable all around. Can't ask for much else.

    Have a great day!

    SOTD 12-5-18.JPG
     
    PLAla, Dec 5, 2018
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  7. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Wonderful picture and shave, Jim! Nice avatar update as well.

    Great photo and shave, Clint!
     
    PLAla, Dec 5, 2018
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great shave and picture, Perry!

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    jluc, Dec 5, 2018
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Perry!

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    jluc, Dec 5, 2018
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  10. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Wow! Incredible photo, Jim!
    That's a shame about the brush. It has a beautiful handle, so maybe a re-knot in the future?
    As Joseph @Primotenore would say, "Off with its head!".
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 5, 2018
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  11. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Wonderful photo, Clint! Sorry about the nicks, though. Good luck with the workday.
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 5, 2018
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  12. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Bruce!

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    jluc, Dec 5, 2018
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  13. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Great photo and lineup, Perry! What do you think of the Stirling Green?
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 5, 2018
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  14. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Wednesday SOTD
    December 5, 2018

    OREN Razor
    Feather Pro
    Ever Ready C40 with Envy White Two Band set by @clint64
    Mike's Natural Soaps Barber Shop
    Stirling Soap Co. Barbershop AS

    Good morning crew. Nothing fancy today just a three pass shave with Mike's Barber Shop. Ever Ready C-40 reknotted by @clint64 with an Envy White Two Band performed well. I love the weight of it. Topped off this one with Stirling's Barbershop aftershave followed by the Classic Scent of Brooks Brothers 1818. End result a near perfect shave. I am smooth and refreshed. Here's hoping everyone has a great Wednesday.

    [​IMG]​
     
    Boojum1, Dec 5, 2018
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  15. Boojum1

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    Nice set up today Perry! :happy088:How do you like Stirling Green?
     
    Boojum1, Dec 5, 2018
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  16. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    A beauty of a photo this morning amigo! highfive.gif
     
    Boojum1, Dec 5, 2018
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  17. BaylorGator

    BaylorGator MISTER Fancypants

    Best and most underrated ZZ Top song ever.
     
    BaylorGator, Dec 5, 2018
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  18. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Great shave Jim!
     
    Boojum1, Dec 5, 2018
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Mark. You too!

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    jluc, Dec 5, 2018
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  20. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Thank you, Jim!

    Thank you, Bruce and Mark! I quite enjoy Stirling Green. Based on the scent of Polo Green cologne, I find it to be light and fresh, and not overpowering. Well done duplication by Rod and Mandy.
     
    PLAla, Dec 5, 2018
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