November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

clint64 · Nov 20, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

Love the colours again, Gary. The Flare Tip is another classic design, for sure.

Another great pic, Terry.

Yeesh, amazing Red, White and Blue Jim! Even the blade pack...

You’ve always spoken so highly of that soap, Clint. The razor and brush are sure eye candy as well.

Love the vintage Personna twins as well, Perry. I miss @Screwtape, he was very generous with those blades as well.

Love those heritage brushes, but that razor is even more stunning, Mark.

Williams and Clubman together?
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Great pics, Danny.

Love the Palmolive as well, Jeff.

Hmm...never had an issue with the blade not being held level in the Cooper. Did you press the top down when you tightened it? I did end up trimming blades a little bit until I bent the spring back- end of problem.

Get some sleep tonight, Evan! I didn’t even know ‘It goes to 11’... Sorry for the Spinal Tap reference...

Seriously jealous of the Brut, Blair. I’m waiting for the vendor to bring in the Et Tu, but I’m not holding out a lot of hope.

...and Merkurs are right there with the Chinese blades.

Hump Day! That brush is massive, Andrew! Awesome.

I’ve been using Mountain Man in a shampoo bar. Very nice scent.

Thank goodness for the new soap! I was worried...
Awesome photo, Jim!

Both those razors are magnificent, Keith.
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Thank you Jason.

NCoxSTL · Nov 20, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

...and Merkurs are right there with the Chinese blades.
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Well, maybe not as bad as all of the Chinese blades - but yeah, I can't argue totally with that statement. For a company that makes pretty good razors I have never had one of their blades I didn't hate.

brit · Nov 21, 2019

good morning gents,thursday shave.1945 #77 new rfb,/platinum.rr barrel 24 built a fantastic slick lather,2+ passes near bbs no drama..have a fine day everyone..

b1hart · Nov 21, 2019

brit said: ↑

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good morning gents,up early so got my shave done. 1967 black handle flare tip/platinum, razorock bruce synthetic ,barristers reserve..this is my newest gillette .fantastic lather,2+ pass near bbs.no drama.classic a/s to finish..will get a nap in before work..have a great wednesday everyone..
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Terry said: ↑

Good Wednesday morning!
Forgot I'm out of the house 1/2 hour early. whooops!
Today like yesterday, only scary fast!
Still 2 and 1 on both head and face.
No issues, just clean and smooth!
Love this razor, so does my skin.
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Long day.....again!
All
Enjoy!
tp
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jluc said: ↑

November 20th
Razor: Supply Co V2 mirror finish ••
Blade: Schick Proline B20 (1)
Brush: Grizzly Bay Constitution
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: WSP Formula T Barbershop
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: Fine American Blend

No Repeat November

Good morning!

Wonderful shave to start the day. Three passes for DFS+. My right jawline is still kinda sandpapery. Missed the angle there. Just the faintest tickle from the alum.

Have a great day!
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matthewoli98 said: ↑

SOTD:
Finally on holiday, so my SOTD posts will definitely increase now that i have more time on my hands. Retired the feather hi-stainless after 35 flawless uses, definitely very impressed with it. Replaced it with a super max blue diamond which is proving to be a very good blade, if it ends up having the same longevity as the gillette 7 o clock sharp edges ill have to definitely consider getting a 100 pack.

Shave 1:
Razor: Wilkinson sword tto
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: supermax blue diamond (1)
Soap: bundubeard coffee
Aftershave: brut by Fabergé

Shave 2:
Razor: Wilkinson sword tto
Brush: Omega 49
Blade: supermax blue diamond (2)
Soap: arko shave stick
Aftershave: Old spice white water

Shave 3:
Razor: Wilkinson sword tto
Brush: Wilkinson sword classic shave
Blade: supermax blue diamond (3)
Soap: Arko shave stick
Aftershave: None.

Overall some very good shaves this week with great performance from the new blade as well as the arko. The Wilkinson sword brush is definitely better for bowl lathering but proved to be good for face lathering too, although it does lack a bit of back bone for that.

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clint64 said: ↑

November 20, 2019
Colonial Razors Brass General
Feather Pro
Heritage Shaving C-MON
Savonniere du Moulin
Myrsol Antesol
Guerlain Habit Rouge

Whew. I am moving slow this morning for no particular reason. I really like the Savonniere du Moulin much better as a shave stick. Three passes and touch ups ended in another drama free BBS shave. A splash of Antesol and a spritz of Habit Rouge were the perfect end to the shave. Happy Wednesday everyone.
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PLAla said: ↑

SOTD November 20, 2019

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Personna twin
Razor: eBarbershop Type O clone
Brush: Poculi synthetic
Soap: Country Club for Men Barnstormer
Post: Witch hazel, Country Club for Men Sweet Water aftershave

Out of my routine this morning. Our Krups drip coffee machine bit the dust. It came on this morning and then never worked. Didn't brew, didn't heat up, nothing. I had to leave earlier and swing by McDonalds to grab some coffee. That Krups machine was inexpensive and is probably 5-6 years old at this point, so it was time.

The shave was good. The O clone works really well with the twin blade. Slick, bountiful lather from the Barnstormer soap and a nice finish from Sweet Water. It all came together quite well.

Enjoy your day!

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Boojum1 said: ↑

Wednesday
November 20, 2019

Colonial Silversmith
Wizmet Super Iridium
Heritage Collection Shaving C-Mon Deluxe
Panna Crema Nuavia Blu
Barrister and Mann Chilled Reserve Cool
Brooks Brothers Blue

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Hembree said: ↑

11/20/2019 - Williams Wednesday

RazoRock 400 Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
Timeless Shaving Bowl
Williams Mug Soap
Above the Tie – Atlas, R2 Plate
Astra SP Blade
Nivea Post Balm
Pinaud Clubman Classic

The Williams was feeling neglected this morning so it had to make an appearance. Williams is just a soap that works and is nothing special. I added a splash of Clubman to the lather while whipping it up and that added a nice little scent to the lather. No blooming necessary!

Alum was quiet due to the excellent job from the ATT razor and I am really getting this thing dialed in. The baby was in the den this morning!

Finished up with some Nivea post balm and the Clubman.

I hope everyone has a great day! Take care.

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jgreenepa said: ↑

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Great face and dome shave today with my Karve.
I feel clean and refreshed. Used the same image from some weeks ago since the components were the same, except that the Cube in the photo is now half the size pictured.

SOTD 11/20/19

RAZOR: Karve D-OC Plate
BLADE: Suneko SS
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by face and dome scrub with PAA’s Charcoal-Menthol Cube Preshave Soap
BRUSH: WCS Best Badger
CREAM: Palmolive
POSTSHAVE: Cold water rinse followed by Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel
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Primotenore said: ↑

NOvember

MWF~~Rubberset~~Cooper Monobilt~~Small Batch Shave Tonic
I am hopelessly behind in posts and therefore apologize for not responding to everyone individually.
Second shave with the newly-acquired Monobilt.
I do have some initial thoughts... @jtspartan
First of all, I don't think the closing of the cap is equal across the top. You can only tighten these razors
down so far. That cannot lead to an even approximation on the skin.
There is a lot of blade feel, mos def©
The Polsilver is a very sharp blade. I can't say it's smooth, because the quasi-harshness
could be from the razor.
Lots to think about...
Not sure if I am completely sold on the Cooper.
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MrEE said: ↑

Nov 20th
No Repeat

Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (I3) on 9
Blade: Gillette 7O'clock Yellow (1)
Brush: Parker Silvertip Faux Horn
PS: Proraso
SS: MLS Reunion
AS: Axe Peace

Probably shouldn't have turned the slim up to 11 with the 7O'Clock. Very close BBS 3 pass shave with some irritation on my chin and cheek. ATG is what did it to me. I think the alum will tame it so it doesn't show.

Only 3.5 hours of sleep last night. Client in Europe hit a problem no one knew how to fix. Finally fixed it about 45 min before it was time to start my day.

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Linuxguile said: ↑

SOTD Nostalgic November 20th

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Ever-Ready 1912
Gem SS PTFE
Oumo Titan Candy Cane (30mm SHD Manchuria, Cruiser Class)
Stirling 2019 Dirty South Shavers soap and AS

New brush up today. The 30mm Oumo Titan with the SHD Manchuria two band fan knot. I did a couple of cleansing lathers to defunk the knot a bit and man did it bloom out. The knot face is huge when face lathering it covered the whole side of my face. Even though the knot opened up so much it still was very stiff and had huge backbone. The tips did gel and were velvety soft. 30 seconds of soap loading was enough to overflow the brush with glossy Stirling goodness. 3 passes and the baby was in hand. A generous splash of the matching AS and I am smooth and smell great, Declan approves!

Hump day!

Have a great day my friends!

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kjbarth said: ↑

Weds NOvember 20

No Repeat (mostly) NOvember. No repeats so far except for scuttle, blades, and alum. Up today, my E1 Redtip.

Bowl/Scuttle - GP12
Soap - Stirling Mountain Man
Brush - ThatDarnRob
Blade - Gillette Platinum (8)
Razor - Gillette Redtip E1 (1959, Q1)
Post Shave - OSMA Pierre alum, Stirling Mountain Man A/S

Shave rating 5 of 5

A really good shave this morning but I don't know why I would have expected less. The razor is great. The blade although getting old, is still doing the job. The lather was excellent. All worked in concert to provide a 2 pass BBS shave. Very happy. The alum was a little vocal on my neck area. The A/S smells nice.

Happy NOvember and great shaves everyone.

- Ken

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Trigger said: ↑

Nov 20
Good afternoon guys!
Straight razor shave #124
30 Same Straight/Setup Challenge #14
Wolstenholm 5/8 Full Hollow Sq Pt
Stirling Boar Brush
Stirling Sandalwood SS and AS
Nivea ASB
I am going to make this post short and sweet. With only 2 passes, this razor mowed down a 34 hr stubble that produced an IBSS++ without any drama. Finished with the matching aftershave and the Nivea. I have to say this blade is really holding its own. I am so pleased with the 16 shaves (2 shaves were done prior to challenge) that I have made on this razor since I honed it. I believe that the blade will still be as sharp at the end of this challenge without any refreshing. Decided not to use the same picture. Have a great afternoon guys.
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Norcalnewb said: ↑

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November 20 SOTD:

Razor: PAA Prismatic
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA The Green Ray
Lather: PAA Malbolge
Aftershave: PAA Malbolge

After all the talk about the Kirby Beard Razors, I realized I had this razor @Keithmax included as part of a trade we made a few months back. I decided to pull it out for a spin, and it is quite a nice shaver. Two passes for a DFS+.

@jluc, I did a direct sniff between this and Astro Traveler. While they are similar, they are definitely different. When I sniffed them side by side, this one had quite the anise scent I previously did not get, and I got this for quite a while today. The Tobacco is also very much stronger in this soap. In the Astro Traveler, the nutmeg, pepper, and saffron really come out when compared to Malbolge. my preference is still Astro Traveler, but both scents are very nice.

I went to our refinery a little south of Houston today, and I didn't have cell phone reception, so it took me a bit to get caught up. I hope everyone has had a great day.
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Keithmax said: ↑

Time to catch up.

Wednesday shave was some bling, Edward Brice 7/8 and some AoS Peppermint as I get ready for the holiday season.

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Thursday is a smiling 7/8 Drew Dick and I am still trying to finish off this tub of Blood and Steel by the end of the year.

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jtspartan said: ↑

NOvember 20th
Gillette NEW SC w Nacet
‘17 30DC LE
Proraso Red
Thayers
CL Gratiot League Sq. AS
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6am shave, 7pm post. What a day...no dumpster fires at least.
Got this Proraso Red at a local discount place. I Like Proraso stuff and had never tried the Red. One in, one out? Buh Bye to my Yahk Soap Co Creamy Coconut, a meh product which came as a gift from my in-laws a few Christmases ago.
I took the Red to the bowl and got a very nice lather, with a pleasant Sandalwood scent. I like it so far. Everything else was on focus- the No Repeat software and razor & brush in rotation. It was a good shave, but seems like a long time ago...
Have a great night all!
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Wednesday’s catch up insomnia post....

Great images, lots of cool hardware and software, nice reports gentlemen!

And a big Thanks for all the comments on mine as well!

b1hart · Nov 21, 2019

brit said: ↑

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good morning gents,thursday shave.1945 #77 new rfb,/platinum.rr barrel 24 built a fantastic slick lather,2+ passes near bbs no drama..have a fine day everyone..
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Very nice setup Gary. Neat image & color isolation!

jluc · Nov 21, 2019

brit said: ↑

fine shave and report Joe..
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Thanks, Jason!

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jluc · Nov 21, 2019

brit said: ↑

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good morning gents,thursday shave.1945 #77 new rfb,/platinum.rr barrel 24 built a fantastic slick lather,2+ passes near bbs no drama..have a fine day everyone..
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Nice, Gary!

b1hart said: ↑

Wednesday’s catch up insomnia post....

Great images, lots of cool hardware and software, nice reports gentlemen!

And a big Thanks for all the comments on mine as well!
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Thanks, Blair!

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Trigger · Nov 21, 2019

brit said: ↑

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good morning gents,thursday shave.1945 #77 new rfb,/platinum.rr barrel 24 built a fantastic slick lather,2+ passes near bbs no drama..have a fine day everyone..
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Terrific start to the morning, Gary!

Trigger · Nov 21, 2019

b1hart said: ↑

Wednesday’s catch up insomnia post....

Great images, lots of cool hardware and software, nice reports gentlemen!

And a big Thanks for all the comments on mine as well!
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jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Nice shave, Jeff! Palmolive SC is a good stuff.
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Yeah, it cushions and provides a nice glide to the razor.

Jeff

Primotenore · Nov 21, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Awesome picture, Joseph. I hope you get the Cooper sorted out.
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Thanks, Jimbo. I am not giving up yet.

Primotenore · Nov 21, 2019

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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November 20 SOTD:

Razor: PAA Prismatic
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA The Green Ray
Lather: PAA Malbolge
Aftershave: PAA Malbolge

After all the talk about the Kirby Beard Razors, I realized I had this razor @Keithmax included as part of a trade we made a few months back. I decided to pull it out for a spin, and it is quite a nice shaver. Two passes for a DFS+.

@jluc, I did a direct sniff between this and Astro Traveler. While they are similar, they are definitely different. When I sniffed them side by side, this one had quite the anise scent I previously did not get, and I got this for quite a while today. The Tobacco is also very much stronger in this soap. In the Astro Traveler, the nutmeg, pepper, and saffron really come out when compared to Malbolge. my preference is still Astro Traveler, but both scents are very nice.

I went to our refinery a little south of Houston today, and I didn't have cell phone reception, so it took me a bit to get caught up. I hope everyone has had a great day.
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Nice shave, Jim.

Primotenore · Nov 21, 2019

Keithmax said: ↑

Time to catch up.

Wednesday shave was some bling, Edward Brice 7/8 and some AoS Peppermint as I get ready for the holiday season.

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Thursday is a smiling 7/8 Drew Dick and I am still trying to finish off this tub of Blood and Steel by the end of the year.

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Bling!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

Love the Palmolive as well, Jeff.
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Yeah, it’s really great stuff!

Primotenore · Nov 21, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

Buh Bye to my Yahk Soap Co Creamy Coconut, a meh product which came as a gift from my in-laws a few Christmases ago.
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So...I guess the Yahk was yuk...

Primotenore · Nov 21, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

Hmm...never had an issue with the blade not being held level in the Cooper. Did you press the top down when you tightened it? I did end up trimming blades a little bit until I bent the spring back- end of problem.
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I will press today, but I don't tinker with razors. They either work for me, or it's buh-bye.

jluc · Nov 21, 2019

November 21st
Razor: Gillette Slim L1
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless (1)
Brush: WWB Limedrop/TDR Fanchurian
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: PAA Will-o'-the-wisp
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: PAA Will-o'-the-wisp

No Repeat November

Good morning!

Excellent shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Light tickle from the alum.

Have a great day!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2019

brit said: ↑

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good morning gents,thursday shave.1945 #77 new rfb,/platinum.rr barrel 24 built a fantastic slick lather,2+ passes near bbs no drama..have a fine day everyone..
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Great image, Gary! Enjoy your day!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2019

jluc said: ↑

November 21st
Razor: Gillette Slim L1
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless (1)
Brush: WWB Limedrop/TDR Fanchurian
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: PAA Will-o'-the-wisp
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: PAA Will-o'-the-wisp

No Repeat November

Good morning!

Excellent shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Light tickle from the alum.

Have a great day!
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Great shot, Jim! Love that slim! Looks brand new!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2019

jtspartan said: ↑

NOvember 20th
Gillette NEW SC w Nacet
‘17 30DC LE
Proraso Red
Thayers
CL Gratiot League Sq. AS
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6am shave, 7pm post. What a day...no dumpster fires at least.
Got this Proraso Red at a local discount place. I Like Proraso stuff and had never tried the Red. One in, one out? Buh Bye to my Yahk Soap Co Creamy Coconut, a meh product which came as a gift from my in-laws a few Christmases ago.
I took the Red to the bowl and got a very nice lather, with a pleasant Sandalwood scent. I like it so far. Everything else was on focus- the No Repeat software and razor & brush in rotation. It was a good shave, but seems like a long time ago...
Have a great night all!
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Great razor! I’ve heard tat Nacets are sharp! How are they in the smooth dept?

Jeff

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November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

We want to KNOW your NO in NOvember!!

I'm gonna go No Variation and RULE it!

I'm gonna go No Repeat and use it all!

I'm gonna go have cookies since they are doubled this month!!

I'm gonna go with my usual gear and just have fun without a theme!

I'm gonna go have ice cream since there's extra this month!!

I'm gonna go over there and watch you all like a stalker!!

I'm gonna go over there and have extra cookies AND ice cream - because I can!!!

clint64 Blind Squirrel

NCoxSTL AAACK!

brit in a box

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Primotenore missed opera tunity

jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

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November 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

We want to KNOW your NO in NOvember!!

I'm gonna go No Variation and RULE it!

I'm gonna go No Repeat and use it all!

I'm gonna go have cookies since they are doubled this month!!

I'm gonna go with my usual gear and just have fun without a theme!

I'm gonna go have ice cream since there's extra this month!!

I'm gonna go over there and watch you all like a stalker!!

I'm gonna go over there and have extra cookies AND ice cream - because I can!!!

clint64 Blind Squirrel

NCoxSTL AAACK!

brit in a box

b1hart Speed Racer

b1hart Speed Racer

jluc smelling pretty

jluc smelling pretty

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

Primotenore missed opera tunity

Primotenore missed opera tunity

Primotenore missed opera tunity

jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

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