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. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    I have tried NBs twice now with varying results. They did succeed in causing me to be more deliberate in my purchases, which was my main intention. However, I don't think I will sign up for one again. An NB year is an arbitrary and artificial limitation. I broke my NB'18, for example, to buy a brush that may well not have been available anymore by 2019, and also stocked up at the TSD Shop while it was still taking orders. I now have a list of a "few" items I want that I have considered carefully. If I have spare cash, I will get them, and if I don't, I won't. Simple as that now.

    Several razors have left my den this year (and four more are heading out in the current TSD Holiday Raffle), as did some brushes, soaps and splashes. So if I add a bit, I will still be close to net zero. Good enough.
     
    Screwtape, Dec 17, 2018
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  2. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thank you very much!

    For me the R41 was a wild razor with big teeth and claws, nasty growl.
    Not any more! It's quite tame now!!
    This one is a non issue now like your O.C.
    Feels good!
    tp
     
    Terry, Dec 17, 2018
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    congratulations..
     
    brit, Dec 17, 2018
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    yes sir a well learned notch in th belt...:happy088:
     
    brit, Dec 17, 2018
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  5. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thank you!
    tp
     
    Terry, Dec 17, 2018
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  6. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    I got a million of 'em...:D
     
    Primotenore, Dec 17, 2018
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  7. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thank you for the :happy088:.
    All you guys are great!
    tp
     
    Terry, Dec 17, 2018
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congrats on sticking to the rule. Way to go.

    Excellent shave and photo Bruce.
     
    clint64, Dec 17, 2018
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  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Patrick. Have fun with the tree.
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 17, 2018
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  10. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Excellent picture, Bruce!
     
    Norcalnewb, Dec 17, 2018
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  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Excellent progress, Terry! Congratulations on a successful focus!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Dec 17, 2018
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  12. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 17, 2018
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Patrick. Have fun trimming the tree.

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Dec 17, 2018
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  14. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Jim!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 17, 2018
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Terrific picture and shave, Bruce!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Dec 17, 2018
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  16. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    FaceScraper, Dec 17, 2018
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  17. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thank you, Jason!
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 17, 2018
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  18. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Gary. Merry Christmas to you also!
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 17, 2018
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  19. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thank you, Andrew. We had a blast with the kids today.
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 17, 2018
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  20. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Monday evening December 17 - Menthol Monday

    Gillette Blue Tip (B2 - 1956) / vintage Wilkinson Sword (2)
    Simpsons CH2 Chubby Synthetic Bristles
    Fendrihan Lavender Sandalwood soap sample
    Alum and Osage Rub
    IMG_20181217_185100_burst_01.jpg

    I repeated with the Blue Tip I tried a few days ago. After further soaking, ultrasonic cleaning, and dosing with penetrating oil, the TTO mechanism now operates smoothly although not entirely freely. Good enough though. I think the only way to get the razor to work as easily as it did originally would be to disassemble it for complete interior cleaning - and I am not prepared to do that.

    Good shave today apart from the scent. The mild lavender sandalwood aroma of the soap was overwhelmed by the smell of penetrating oil coming from the razor...

    Two passes had me very close to BBS tonight. Only a few sparks here and there from the alum. And then the Osage Rub froze my face for the finish.

    Hope everyone is on track to have a great week!
     
    Screwtape, Dec 17, 2018
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