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. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Aaron!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 16, 2018
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  2. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Jim!

    Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Dec 16, 2018
    #3482
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  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    December Focus
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    Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica 4.0~~Morris & Forndran Polo 2~~'11 Mühle R41~~Personna 74~~Creed GIT
    Here it is, a repeat of Friday's shave, albeit with the SV 4.0 soap.
    In deference to Fuzzy @wchnu I did NOT bloom the soap.
    I did soak the brush and did a fairly heavy load before moving to my Aesop bowl.
    Here is what I ended up with:
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    The lather was still fluffier than one can expect to get with a tallow based soap, however, there were far fewer
    air bubbles and the shine is readily apparent.
    I painted the lather on and with the same Personna 74 in my '11 R41 began the shave.
    Significant slickness difference compared to the Colonia 4.3 base.
    The R41 didn't drag at all.
    3 passes for a very smooth shave.
    Still not my favorite post-shave feel, however, far less drying than the Colonia.
    I have to conclude that the Colonia 4.3 is NOT the same soap base as the rest of the SV 4.3 line of soaps.
    This is not the first time that I have been disappointed with Asylum Shave Works products.
    I do have their Old Virginia soap/AS and that is a COMPLETELY different animal.
    A bit rushed today, SWMBO chose the Creed and were off to my son's church.
    It's his 27th Birthday and he is singing in the choir.
    Back to our home later for his choice of birthday meal: Chicken Wings!
    This was a pretty funny Zits in today's paper:
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    Have a great day everyone.    ​
     
    Primotenore, Dec 16, 2018
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  4. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Happy sleep in late, take it easy, Sunday.
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    I got a wonderful 3x3 shave this morning. No issues, very smooth and close. If I dare, this is as close as a BBS shave I've ever had. The #1 shave of this 30DF, maybe of all time.
    :happy088::happy088::happy088::happy088:

    I just set my stuff into the sink and took a picture this morning. After I uploaded it I noticed that I did not clean my razor before the picture, I kinda knew that, Duh! I clean the razor every time I use it or else it gets the white scum on it like you see there. Only one use is what you see, not sure how some just rinse off the razor and hang it up, must be nice to be able to do that. If I did that it would take a hammer and chisel to clean it after a week. I don't know if using a tooth brush and Dawn dish soap on your razors every time you use it ruines the finish. See that's what I need to do, so I guess I'll find out.
    Anyway...
    Enjoy your Sunday!!
    tp
     
    Terry, Dec 16, 2018
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    December 16 SOTD:

    Razor: Gillette Sheraton
    Blade: Polsilver
    Brush: Ever-Ready 400
    Lather: MdC
    Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    A nice Decadent December Sunday morning shave. I haven't used MdC in a while, and it always amazes me at how little it takes to build a quality lather. I topped it off with one of my favorite AS. CL makes the best skin feel AS out there, IMO. It was a great start to my day. We are off to church, and I hope everyone has a great day!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 16, 2018
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent shave, Joseph! Happy birthday to your son!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 16, 2018
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  7. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Yea!

    Good call! :happy088:
    :happy097:
    tp
     
    Terry, Dec 16, 2018
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  8. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    It would require a wide angle lens. A VERY WIDE ANGLE lens. :happy102:
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 16, 2018
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  9. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Wonderful post, Joseph!

    Great shave, Terry!

    Wonderful photo and shave, Jim!
     
    PLAla, Dec 16, 2018
    #3489
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  10. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    That is one incredible setup, Clint! Both the brush and the razor handle are delightful to look at!
    Have a great day with the family!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 16, 2018
    #3490
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great shave :happy088:
     
    clint64, Dec 16, 2018
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  12. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    That's a great setup! Congrats again on the brush. You'll enjoy many, many great lathers with it. The generosity here is amazing!:)
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 16, 2018
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice shave, Aaron.
    Happy birthday to Primo Jr. Enjoy the wings!
    Wonderful shave, Terry.
    Stunning photo, Jim!

    Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Dec 16, 2018
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  14. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    More truth than fiction!
    :happy102:
    tp
     
    Terry, Dec 16, 2018
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Perry

    I feel the same way about my brush collection

    Thank you Jim

    Thank you Jim

    Thank you Bruce.
     
    clint64, Dec 16, 2018
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  16. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks!
    Best I can remember!
    tp
     
    Terry, Dec 16, 2018
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  17. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thank you!
    Very wonderful!
    Hope everyone could have the same each and every day.
    tp
     
    Terry, Dec 16, 2018
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  18. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Sunday
    December 16, 2018

    Occam's O.R.E.N
    Schick Proline
    Dorian Crafts Barberpole Two Band
    HTGAM Gondolier Soap and Aftershave
    Brooks Brothers 1818

    Good morning gentlemen. It's a wonderful time of year! Still working on the HTGAM Gondolier that my son @michaelAD gave me years ago. Maybe another dozen or so shaves left. Great smelling stuff! Occam's Razor Enhanced Nano, despite its skeleton-like appearance, is light weight, smooth and efficient. It is more so with the Schick Proline blades. I used the 2 dot head (mid aggressive) for two passes+ cleanup. The result...de baby is in the building.;) A happy and blessed Sunday to everyone.

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    Boojum1, Dec 16, 2018
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Terrific picture and shave, Mark!

    Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Dec 16, 2018
    #3499
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  20. Paul76

    Paul76 Well-Known Member

    DEcember 15
    D D Goldedge
    Mwf
    Jr 117
    Pinaud clubman
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    Paul76, Dec 16, 2018
    #3500
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