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. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Mark and Charlie. At least it’s Friday.


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  2. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    That is one very cool brush Mark. Have you tried the Sabre on any different handles?


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim. I’m not sure I’ll replace the bowl. I never really used it much anyway.


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Bruce. I managed to get home yesterday before dark and got the photo done. Things are going well now.


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Only one more time for this year


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  6. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Thanks Clint! Haven't tried any other handles on the Sabre.
     
    Boojum1, Dec 14, 2018
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Lovely photo Jim. I knew you’d figure the Sabre out quickly.


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave and photo Danny. Happy Friday


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks for the informative review, Joseph.

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    jluc, Dec 14, 2018
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Clint. I'm going to stick with the Sabre at least until I feel the blade has run its course.

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    jluc, Dec 14, 2018
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent post Joseph.


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    I think I will give some a try next week.


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    clint64, Dec 14, 2018
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  13. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Course it's still a bit early in the survey competition("A bit early"=I can't project a winner-chuk yuk yuk). My cookies can always pull a surprise finish.
     
    blondblue, Dec 14, 2018
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  14. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    DEcember 14th Travel Shave
    Gillette Disposable Cart
    Palmolive SS
    Omega travel boar
    Stirling Gentleman Balm
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    Didn’t check a bag through for this one night trip. Out came the fixed head cart for the first time in probably 6 or 8 months. Got the usual excellent Palmolive lather and did 2 passes with el cheapo. 3 blades, 2 passes, tried to keep a light touch which is nigh impossible with a razor this light. Decent enough finish without any irritation.
    Finishing with the Gentleman is always a good thing (except when I’m at home :happy102:).
    Have a great day all!
     
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  15. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    :thanks:
     
    Hembree, Dec 14, 2018
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  16. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great photo, Jason. Have a safe trip home.

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    jluc, Dec 14, 2018
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  17. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Thank you Charlie. I’m going to work from home the rest of the month
     
    mrchick, Dec 14, 2018
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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    December 14

    Muhle R41/Big Bomber SS
    Sputnik (2)
    JR #160
    SC Love
    Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Fine L'Orange Noir

    I enjoyed another nice and easy two-pass shave using the R41 loaded with a Sputnik blade. I've finally figured out what works best for this blade. I just took my time, and everything came together. I'm using a very light touch with the R41, and I don't even notice the size and weight of the Big Bomber SS handle. Now that I've dialed it in, I find the Soap Commander to be a nice (but not great) soap. Rose is not my favorite soap scent; however, the Fine L'Orange Noir was the perfect finish.

    I have one Sputnik blade left in my stash, and then I'll be glad to move on. I've got a few other Russians to try thanks to @NCoxSTL. I also have a couple of tucks of Lord DE's that came as a bonus from an eBay seller. I've used about a third of my soap tub, and I probably have enough to last through January.

    I updated My Shave Den. I italicized the blades, creams, soaps, and aftershaves I intend to use up and not replace. I'm heading for smaller rotations of favorite products that I've identified over the past few years. I'll eventually add one cream back to the rotation, likely TOBS. I have a lifetime supply of blades, so no planned additions there. My razor inventory has bumped up slightly as of late. I'm good here as well, unless I encounter something really cool.

    It's Friday, gents!
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    wristwatchb, Dec 14, 2018
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  19. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    That's too bad, Joseph. Sorry to hear about the poor quality of those products. Terrific picture and wonderful review.

    Excellent, Jason! You travel in style as well.

    Great picture, Charlie!
     
    PLAla, Dec 14, 2018
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  20. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Sounds like a nice shave to end the week, Charlie. Love the composition of the photo.

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    jluc, Dec 14, 2018
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