December 2018 30 Day Rule/Focux Pix & Discussion

blondblue · Dec 10, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

December Focus

RazoRock XXX~~Rooney Emillion 2~~Merkur 37C~~Polsilver SI
You know you're reaching the end of a soap when you transfer the remains into another vessel.
The RR XXX you see in the picture is very thin and it didn't want to readily mash down, without breaking apart,
but Primo, not a shaver to give up, was successful. Bloomed the remanent and got a great load with the Rooney.
Lots of chatter about this Rooney and that Rooney; heritage or not, three vs. two band.
All I can say about this one is I enjoy using it a lot and isn't that the most important factor?
The knot is smallish at 24mm, but the fan shape always seems to "work" larger.
Ergonomically, the handle and my fingers pair up well; there's plenty of grip room.
Slant today. Last slant in my den. I've mentioned it before, but I owned a glorious Hoffritz, but decided to sell it
in a hot market and got a great price for it.
Truth is, the 37C shaves exactly the same, and today it shaved perfectly loaded with the Polsilver SI.
3 passes for a not-quite BBS (BBS is nice and all, but I could not care less. It only lasts a few hours anyway)
Thayer's and XXX milk (that's just about depleted too) completed a lovely shave.
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I;ve never used milk-yet. I know the TSD store had it available.

jluc · Dec 10, 2018

jtspartan said: ↑

DEcember 10th
British Aristocrat Jr.
Stirling Bay Rum SS
30mm SynBad/ Poculi
Thayers
CL Unconditional Surrender AS
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Very nice 3 pass shave this morning. Whipped up the last lather for this Bay Rum sample (chalk me up for another one done, @Drygulch). Love this brush as well- it has become a fave already. Chased the baby a bit with a few jawline touchups and am quite smooth. Finishing with this CL splash is always a good thing.
This was my last shave at home until the weekend. I have to leave work early today and drive Mrs. Spartan to Banff as she is getting surgery first thing in the morning. Her name is Stephanie, and if you could find a place for her in your thoughts or prayers for a successful surgery it would be appreciated. It isn’t life-threatening, but it is a procedure that will have her at home for 4-6 weeks recovering. Apparently our own regional hospital here doesn’t have the specialist who does these particular surgeries. They’ve said they want us to stay a few days to make sure there isn’t an infection etc, so we’ll be driving back Thursday morning. I then drop a bag, pick up a different one and fly out to Vancouver Thursday night. It is a meeting that I just can’t get out of as I’ve put off an earlier one. My Father in Law will be staying the week with our kids and pets and I owe him big time for staying an extra day as I fly to Vancouver.
Have a great day all!
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Wishing the best for, Stephanie. Safe travels and a speedy recovery.

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jtspartan · Dec 10, 2018

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD December 10, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick G1
Brush: Ever Ready 100T restored badger
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave

Easy one-pass shave this morning after a close shave less than 24 hours ago. Marvelous lather and scent from the Ozark Mountain soap generated by the Ever Ready brush. Smooth shaving with the G1. Can't ask for much else on a Monday morning.

Have a great day!

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Great shave, Perry! Hopefully you’ve recovered from Wilson’s b-day and can go back to the normal relaxing day of working with 200 teenagers...

Boojum1 said: ↑

SOTD
December 10, 2018

Supply Injector
Personna 74
Omega Pro 10098
Barrister and Mann Seville Soap and Aftershave
Brooks Brothers 1818

Three pass shave, the Supply Injector with a Personna 74 left me very smooth and left little for cleanup. Omega Pro 10098, my first boar shaving brush is still the best in the den. Barrister and Mann Seville's that old time barbershop scent, excellent thick, slick and protective lather and soothing aftershave splash. Topped this one off with Brooks Brothers 1818. I close my eyes and I'm back at John's Barber Shop with my Dad. Great memories. Have a great Monday gents!

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Awesome combo, Mark. Love Seville. Are those Personna 74 injector blades the same famous ‘tungsten’ blades as the DE version that has such a cult following?

wristwatchb said: ↑

A quick question for the vintage Gillette experts. Is this a complete Tuckaway set, or is it a NEW head placed in a Tuckaway box? Asking for a friend.

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Stunning razor, Charlie! House looks great as well.

mrchick said: ↑

Another nice DECember shave. It’s hard to believe I hated MWF when I first tried it. In fact, I PIFed my first pick away. This stuff gives me decadent shaves
Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Mongoose Razor
Feather Pro Blade
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave
Have a great week!
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I just realized the Veg bottles say you can use as an ‘All over body splash’. Imagine that? Wow.

jtspartan · Dec 10, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

Jason,
I wish Stephanie a successful surgery and a speedy and complete recovery.
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PLAla said: ↑

Top notch photo, Jason! I'm praying for your wife and for a successful surgery. Sounds like a busy week with your travel as well as her recovery. Keep us updated!
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Paul Turner said: ↑

Jason, my very best wishes for Stephanie to have a successful surgery and good recovery.
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jluc said: ↑

Wishing the best for, Stephanie. Safe travels and a speedy recovery.

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Thank you gentlemen, much appreciated.

jluc · Dec 10, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

December Focus

RazoRock XXX~~Rooney Emillion 2~~Merkur 37C~~Polsilver SI
You know you're reaching the end of a soap when you transfer the remains into another vessel.
The RR XXX you see in the picture is very thin and it didn't want to readily mash down, without breaking apart,
but Primo, not a shaver to give up, was successful. Bloomed the remanent and got a great load with the Rooney.
Lots of chatter about this Rooney and that Rooney; heritage or not, three vs. two band.
All I can say about this one is I enjoy using it a lot and isn't that the most important factor?
The knot is smallish at 24mm, but the fan shape always seems to "work" larger.
Ergonomically, the handle and my fingers pair up well; there's plenty of grip room.
Slant today. Last slant in my den. I've mentioned it before, but I owned a glorious Hoffritz, but decided to sell it
in a hot market and got a great price for it.
Truth is, the 37C shaves exactly the same, and today it shaved perfectly loaded with the Polsilver SI.
3 passes for a not-quite BBS (BBS is nice and all, but I could not care less. It only lasts a few hours anyway)
Thayer's and XXX milk (that's just about depleted too) completed a lovely shave.
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Great shave, Joseph.

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PLAla · Dec 10, 2018

ordinaryshaver said: ↑

Arko Monday, that's a thing, right?
Well if not, it is now!
MUCH improved lather! I put in more soap than I thought I would need, and it worked wonderful!
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Great progress, Aaron!

Primotenore said: ↑

December Focus

RazoRock XXX~~Rooney Emillion 2~~Merkur 37C~~Polsilver SI
You know you're reaching the end of a soap when you transfer the remains into another vessel.
The RR XXX you see in the picture is very thin and it didn't want to readily mash down, without breaking apart,
but Primo, not a shaver to give up, was successful. Bloomed the remanent and got a great load with the Rooney.
Lots of chatter about this Rooney and that Rooney; heritage or not, three vs. two band.
All I can say about this one is I enjoy using it a lot and isn't that the most important factor?
The knot is smallish at 24mm, but the fan shape always seems to "work" larger.
Ergonomically, the handle and my fingers pair up well; there's plenty of grip room.
Slant today. Last slant in my den. I've mentioned it before, but I owned a glorious Hoffritz, but decided to sell it
in a hot market and got a great price for it.
Truth is, the 37C shaves exactly the same, and today it shaved perfectly loaded with the Polsilver SI.
3 passes for a not-quite BBS (BBS is nice and all, but I could not care less. It only lasts a few hours anyway)
Thayer's and XXX milk (that's just about depleted too) completed a lovely shave.
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Nice photo and report, Joseph!

jtspartan said: ↑

Great shave, Perry! Hopefully you’ve recovered from Wilson’s b-day and can go back to the normal relaxing day of working with 200 teenagers...

Awesome combo, Mark. Love Seville. Are those Personna 74 injector blades the same famous ‘tungsten’ blades as the DE version that has such a cult following?

Stunning razor, Charlie! House looks great as well.

I just realized the Veg bottles say you can use as an ‘All over body splash’. Imagine that? Wow.
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Thank you, Jason! It's exam week all week so my schedule will be much more relaxed all week. But, it will involve some glorified baby-sitting of those who can't check out when their exams are done. All in a day's work and could be much worse!

Hembree · Dec 10, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

December Focus

RazoRock XXX~~Rooney Emillion 2~~Merkur 37C~~Polsilver SI
You know you're reaching the end of a soap when you transfer the remains into another vessel.
The RR XXX you see in the picture is very thin and it didn't want to readily mash down, without breaking apart,
but Primo, not a shaver to give up, was successful. Bloomed the remanent and got a great load with the Rooney.
Lots of chatter about this Rooney and that Rooney; heritage or not, three vs. two band.
All I can say about this one is I enjoy using it a lot and isn't that the most important factor?
The knot is smallish at 24mm, but the fan shape always seems to "work" larger.
Ergonomically, the handle and my fingers pair up well; there's plenty of grip room.
Slant today. Last slant in my den. I've mentioned it before, but I owned a glorious Hoffritz, but decided to sell it
in a hot market and got a great price for it.
Truth is, the 37C shaves exactly the same, and today it shaved perfectly loaded with the Polsilver SI.
3 passes for a not-quite BBS (BBS is nice and all, but I could not care less. It only lasts a few hours anyway)
Thayer's and XXX milk (that's just about depleted too) completed a lovely shave.
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Nice......................!

Linuxguile · Dec 10, 2018

9nein9 said: ↑

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This another of the razors from the auction , British Gem , after sanitizing and tweaking a loose cap, it looks and shaves very very well. Was bent in the mail when it arrived ( Thanks Canada Post) but I think I got it near perfect again, I've never dabbled in repairing these before.
All in all another great addition to the family and the shave was decadent.
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That is a beautiful looking razor, Patrick! I especially like the handle!

PLAla said: ↑

Wilson had a fun garbage truck party! Friends and family came and went and he had a wonderful time overall. Can't ask for much else. It's easy to get tied up in day to day struggles and work stress, but times like this can't help to bring you back to reality. Fun times and time goes so fast that we have to remember to slow down and enjoy it.

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Excellent shot, Perry. I'm glad you all had a great day!

Paul76 said: ↑

DEcember 9
Craftsman 9210 3/4
Henry cavendish pure badger
Stirling R4L ss&as combo

Well gentlemen, tonight was my first Stirling shave and I have to say I’m impressed with it. The soap has a enjoyable scent and lathered up very easily, with a good slickness and cushion. Plenty of lather for a solid three pass shave plus some. Nice clean post shave feel. View attachment 180818
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Beautiful razor, Paul! Stirling soap is top notch in my book!

RyX said: ↑

DECember Focus Part II

Proraso Red Soap
30 DC LE brush
Suribachi bowl
'46-'47 Aristocrat
Personna Blue
Proraso Red AS
View attachment 180819 Seventh daily shave in a row. I don't think my face has evolved in a week, but I'm suffering no ill effects. Easy protective lather with the Cypress and Cashmere brush. Full three passes, a dabble of cleanup, DFS and no perceptible irritation. Great residual glide and post shave face feel from the soap. I'm liking the AS more every time I use it.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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Fantastic shot Rick and beautiful Crat!

NCoxSTL said: ↑

Decadent December!!

December 9, 2018

Razor - 1918 Gillette Old Type
Blade - (3)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

All day I planned on changing the blade out before tonight's shave. After the rough treatment last night I figured it was the smart thing to do. See anything wrong with that sentence? Me....thinking something is the "smart" thing then doing it. We know how often that happens. By the time I got off the road for the night I had decided that it would simply be cowardly, unfair and quite illogical to change that blade. Does technique work or not? I still got a DFS last night even with some roughness and a couple of small nicks....is that not success?

So, staying with the "Old Timey Decadence" mini-theme, I kept the razor with the 3 day old Dura Sharp blade. For the classic soap - Arko. The classic brush? A badger. There you go. Then it occurred to me - if I'm going to use the old timey gear, then let's do an old timey shave. One pass, touch ups, splash and off we go. But....to be successful....it had to be at least DFS. No pressure.

So, one pass. I did my dead level best to keep the razor light on my face, the angle on the cap and let it work. It felt a bit smoother than last night but still wasn't quite as good as the first night. I got the pass done, then went for touch ups on my neck. That raised three nicks that were obvious. So I rinsed and checked. It's DFS. Barely, but it's good enough to leave alone. Now, the splash. The Veg for the old timey and, may I say, quite classy and elegant touch. And the quite classy and elegant burn. Man it was hot, but that's ok. It was an old-timey shave with an old-timey burn and my ability to laugh in the face of fire makes me old-timey tough. So there!

Enjoy your Monday fellow denizens!!

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Just the though of a Durasharp makes me cringe.

Screwtape said: ↑

Sunday night December 9

Gillette W2 (1951) black-tipped SuperSpeed / vintage Wilkinson Sword (1)
APShaveCo Flat Top synthetic brush
La Toja shave cream
Neutrogena Razor Defense Post Shave Balm
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New razor and blade tonight and a cream I have only used once a couple years ago. Same brush as the last few shaves because I can now get a reliable face lather from it.

The La Toja cream is interesting because it does smell exactly like you're shaving in a mineral hot spring, salts and sulfur and all. It also left my skin feeling a bit dry, although deeply cleansed. It lathered easily and provided adequate coverage. The lather isn't rich and creamy like some other products but it doesn't dissipate either. Shave performance is fine. I think this would be a great product for someone prone to very oily skin and acne.

Coming from the Grand King Self Lubricating Razor, I felt the 1951 SuperSpeed had a lot more blade presence on the first pass. Of course, I was also mowing down a two day stubble... Two passes left me with a high-quality DFS. A bit of clean-up buffing on some spots on my chin and under my jaw would have turned it into a BBS, but I didn't bother chasing the baby. Alum was totally silent.

I finished with the Neutrogena balm, because the tube was making empty squelching noises yesterday, so I squeezed out the last remnants today and pitched the container. It's a good balm. I probably won't replace it though. I have lots of other balms and splashes now. For a heavy cream balm, I prefer Nivea Sensitive, Soapy Bathman or the Hendrix Classics Barbershop offering.
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Excellent photo and shave, John!

clint64 said: ↑

December 10, 2018
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS
Wild West Brushworks with 30mm Tuxedo
C&S Oxford and Cambridge
Fine Lavender Aftershave

The OneBlade Genesis always provides an excellent drama free shave which is exactly what I needed this morning. Two passes and touch ups ended in a near perfect shave. A splash of Fine Lavender and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Monday.
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We haven't see the One Blade in a while, Clint! Love that brush too!

jluc said: ↑

December 10th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: SOC Taj Mistura
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: B&M Reserve Spice
Thayers Rose witch hazel
AS: B&M Reserve Spice

Good morning!

Excellent shave to start the day! Three pass, BBS. The Timeless Bronze is such a smooth razor. Good looking too.

Have a great week, gentlemen!

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Beautiful shot, Jim!

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD December 10, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick G1
Brush: Ever Ready 100T restored badger
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave

Easy one-pass shave this morning after a close shave less than 24 hours ago. Marvelous lather and scent from the Ozark Mountain soap generated by the Ever Ready brush. Smooth shaving with the G1. Can't ask for much else on a Monday morning.

Have a great day!

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Awesome setup, Perry!

Boojum1 said: ↑

SOTD
December 10, 2018

Supply Injector
Personna 74
Omega Pro 10098
Barrister and Mann Seville Soap and Aftershave
Brooks Brothers 1818

Three pass shave, the Supply Injector with a Personna 74 left me very smooth and left little for cleanup. Omega Pro 10098, my first boar shaving brush is still the best in the den. Barrister and Mann Seville's that old time barbershop scent, excellent thick, slick and protective lather and soothing aftershave splash. Topped this one off with Brooks Brothers 1818. I close my eyes and I'm back at John's Barber Shop with my Dad. Great memories. Have a great Monday gents!

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Excellent shot, Mark!

mrchick said: ↑

Another nice DECember shave. It’s hard to believe I hated MWF when I first tried it. In fact, I PIFed my first pick away. This stuff gives me decadent shaves
Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Mongoose Razor
Feather Pro Blade
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave
Have a great week!
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Great setup, Brian!

jtspartan said: ↑

DEcember 10th
British Aristocrat Jr.
Stirling Bay Rum SS
30mm SynBad/ Poculi
Thayers
CL Unconditional Surrender AS
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Very nice 3 pass shave this morning. Whipped up the last lather for this Bay Rum sample (chalk me up for another one done, @Drygulch). Love this brush as well- it has become a fave already. Chased the baby a bit with a few jawline touchups and am quite smooth. Finishing with this CL splash is always a good thing.
This was my last shave at home until the weekend. I have to leave work early today and drive Mrs. Spartan to Banff as she is getting surgery first thing in the morning. Her name is Stephanie, and if you could find a place for her in your thoughts or prayers for a successful surgery it would be appreciated. It isn’t life-threatening, but it is a procedure that will have her at home for 4-6 weeks recovering. Apparently our own regional hospital here doesn’t have the specialist who does these particular surgeries. They’ve said they want us to stay a few days to make sure there isn’t an infection etc, so we’ll be driving back Thursday morning. I then drop a bag, pick up a different one and fly out to Vancouver Thursday night. It is a meeting that I just can’t get out of as I’ve put off an earlier one. My Father in Law will be staying the week with our kids and pets and I owe him big time for staying an extra day as I fly to Vancouver.
Have a great day all!
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Fantastic shot, Jason. Stephanie, you and your family will be in my prayers.

ordinaryshaver said: ↑

Arko Monday, that's a thing, right?
Well if not, it is now!
MUCH improved lather! I put in more soap than I thought I would need, and it worked wonderful!
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Glad the lathers are getting better, Aaron!

John Ruschmeyer said: ↑

December 10, 2018

Razor: NDC Post-War Gold Tech
Blade: Chinese Gillette Super Blue Blade (2)
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
Soap: Stirling Sheep
Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

Second shave with the Chinese Gillette Blue Blade. Not a lot of difference in the feel moving from the pre-War to post-War Tech (not that I'd expect a lot). I find myself at odds about this blade. It seems to give a good, close shave but I feel like it is definitely not the sharpest and I have to work a bit more for the results I want. Unfortunately, this also results in a bit of sting from the Alum in places.

On a different note, the Stirling Sheep sample is holding up nicely and for a lot longer than I would have expected.
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You description sounds allot like the Tian Li blades that attempt to look like the Super Blue blade. Stirling samples last a long time, especially when you dont try to kill em quick.

Primotenore said: ↑

December Focus

RazoRock XXX~~Rooney Emillion 2~~Merkur 37C~~Polsilver SI
You know you're reaching the end of a soap when you transfer the remains into another vessel.
The RR XXX you see in the picture is very thin and it didn't want to readily mash down, without breaking apart,
but Primo, not a shaver to give up, was successful. Bloomed the remanent and got a great load with the Rooney.
Lots of chatter about this Rooney and that Rooney; heritage or not, three vs. two band.
All I can say about this one is I enjoy using it a lot and isn't that the most important factor?
The knot is smallish at 24mm, but the fan shape always seems to "work" larger.
Ergonomically, the handle and my fingers pair up well; there's plenty of grip room.
Slant today. Last slant in my den. I've mentioned it before, but I owned a glorious Hoffritz, but decided to sell it
in a hot market and got a great price for it.
Truth is, the 37C shaves exactly the same, and today it shaved perfectly loaded with the Polsilver SI.
3 passes for a not-quite BBS (BBS is nice and all, but I could not care less. It only lasts a few hours anyway)
Thayer's and XXX milk (that's just about depleted too) completed a lovely shave.
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Almost done with the XXX! Great shot, Joseph!

jluc · Dec 10, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

That is a beautiful looking razor, Patrick! I especially like the handle!

Excellent shot, Perry. I'm glad you all had a great day!

Beautiful razor, Paul! Stirling soap is top notch in my book!

Fantastic shot Rick and beautiful Crat!

Just the though of a Durasharp makes me cringe.

Excellent photo and shave, John!

We haven't see the One Blade in a while, Clint! Love that brush too!

Beautiful shot, Jim!

Awesome setup, Perry!

Excellent shot, Mark!

Great setup, Brian!

Fantastic shot, Jason. Stephanie, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Glad the lathers are getting better, Aaron!

You description sounds allot like the Tian Li blades that attempt to look like the Super Blue blade. Stirling samples last a long time, especially when you dont try to kill em quick.
Almost done with the XXX! Great shot, Joseph!
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Thank you, Andrew!

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Screwtape · Dec 10, 2018

jtspartan said: ↑

DEcember 10th
British Aristocrat Jr.
Stirling Bay Rum SS
30mm SynBad/ Poculi
Thayers
CL Unconditional Surrender AS
View attachment 180844
Very nice 3 pass shave this morning. Whipped up the last lather for this Bay Rum sample (chalk me up for another one done, @Drygulch). Love this brush as well- it has become a fave already. Chased the baby a bit with a few jawline touchups and am quite smooth. Finishing with this CL splash is always a good thing.
This was my last shave at home until the weekend. I have to leave work early today and drive Mrs. Spartan to Banff as she is getting surgery first thing in the morning. Her name is Stephanie, and if you could find a place for her in your thoughts or prayers for a successful surgery it would be appreciated. It isn’t life-threatening, but it is a procedure that will have her at home for 4-6 weeks recovering. Apparently our own regional hospital here doesn’t have the specialist who does these particular surgeries. They’ve said they want us to stay a few days to make sure there isn’t an infection etc, so we’ll be driving back Thursday morning. I then drop a bag, pick up a different one and fly out to Vancouver Thursday night. It is a meeting that I just can’t get out of as I’ve put off an earlier one. My Father in Law will be staying the week with our kids and pets and I owe him big time for staying an extra day as I fly to Vancouver.
Have a great day all!
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Great photo and shave report, Jason. I will keep Stephanie in my prayers for a successful surgery as well as safe travels for both of you.

Screwtape · Dec 10, 2018

wristwatchb said: ↑

A quick question for the vintage Gillette experts. Is this a complete Tuckaway set, or is it a NEW head placed in a Tuckaway box? Asking for a friend.

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John Ruschmeyer said: ↑

Well, Achim's site shows this razor in Nickel:

Your picture shows a different blade bank and is in Gold, but I'd lean towards it being a complete set within Gillette's usual tolerances for mixing and matching parts.
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Agreed. And with models like the Tuckaway, if Gillette made it in nickel, chances are, it was also available in gold.

PLAla · Dec 10, 2018

Linuxguile said: ↑

That is a beautiful looking razor, Patrick! I especially like the handle!

Excellent shot, Perry. I'm glad you all had a great day!

Beautiful razor, Paul! Stirling soap is top notch in my book!

Fantastic shot Rick and beautiful Crat!

Just the though of a Durasharp makes me cringe.

Excellent photo and shave, John!

We haven't see the One Blade in a while, Clint! Love that brush too!

Beautiful shot, Jim!

Awesome setup, Perry!

Excellent shot, Mark!

Great setup, Brian!

Fantastic shot, Jason. Stephanie, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Glad the lathers are getting better, Aaron!

You description sounds allot like the Tian Li blades that attempt to look like the Super Blue blade. Stirling samples last a long time, especially when you dont try to kill em quick.
Almost done with the XXX! Great shot, Joseph!
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Thank you, Andrew!

Spock · Dec 10, 2018

jluc said: ↑

December 10th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: SOC Taj Mistura
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: B&M Reserve Spice
Thayers Rose witch hazel
AS: B&M Reserve Spice

Good morning!

Excellent shave to start the day! Three pass, BBS. The Timeless Bronze is such a smooth razor. Good looking too.

Have a great week, gentlemen!

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Awesome Picture and Razor!

Hembree · Dec 10, 2018

Terry said: ↑

We live in a different world than 30 years ago.
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So true.

blondblue · Dec 10, 2018

Hembree said: ↑

So true.
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Yes, and 5 years from now it may be a different world than it is today.

jluc · Dec 10, 2018

Spock said: ↑

Awesome Picture and Razor!
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Thanks!

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Spock · Dec 10, 2018

Snow Snow Coming in...
Please keep on falling...
So Work can close Another day...

....Since we're snowed in here in NC what can one do but shave the day away? No shave picture today unfortunately as I shaved last night.

December Shave 3 0r 4

Razor: Merkur 23C
Blade: Ying Jili
Preshave: Neutrogena Skin clearing Shave cream
Lather: Arko Shave stick
Brush: Yaqi Evil Zebra Synthetic
Postshave: Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated aftershave

Great Shave once again with the Ying Jili. This was on almost 4.5 days growth as well. It was still quite sharp but also smooth. I would say I ended up with somewhere between a BBS and DFS shave overall. Loving the Synthetic brush! Shaving with a DE Setup is definitely becoming easier. I have a hard time thinking about my Pre-DE days now.

Linuxguile · Dec 10, 2018

SOTD DEcember 10th

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Schick Krona
Pol Silver SI (5)
Paladin Winston Harlequin (26mm, Frigate Class)
Stirling Deep Blue Sea soap and AS

Happy Monday morning friends! Todays shave features a razor that I havent used in probaly two years and a new to me brush and one of Stirling's Black Friday soap sets. I was somewhat rushed this morning so I didn't do the full super goop loading, instead I loaded for just 30 seconds and bowl lathered for about 2 minutes. I still wound up with that typical shiny, slick, creamy Stirling lather. The Krona is quite a mild razor and allowed me to zip through three quick passes for an irritation free DFS. Truth be told I prefer the Krona over the regular super speed and that's why I still have two of them in my collection. The Pol Silver is still cutting well on its fifth outing. The scent of Deep Blue Sea is amazing, nice modern cologne scent with a bit of floral in the opening and a slight woodsiness in the base. Scent strength is on the stronger end I'd say 7-8/10. I hope this one comes back as a regular lineup offering, its that good! Have a great day my friends!

clint64 · Dec 10, 2018

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Great shave and wonderful photo, Clint.

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Thank you Jim.

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clint64 · Dec 10, 2018

Fabulous looking shave and photo Jim.

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December 2018 30 Day Rule/Focux Pix & Discussion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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jluc smelling pretty

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

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jluc smelling pretty

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

jluc smelling pretty

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

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Hembree Not as pretty smelling

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jluc smelling pretty

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Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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December 2018 30 Day Rule/Focux Pix & Discussion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

blondblue Well-Known Member

jluc smelling pretty

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

jluc smelling pretty

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

jluc smelling pretty

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

Spock Well-Known Member

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

blondblue Well-Known Member

jluc smelling pretty

Spock Well-Known Member

Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

clint64 Blind Squirrel

clint64 Blind Squirrel

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