December 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Nov 29, 2019.

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What's the most decadent item in your den?

  1. A really decadent DE - we're talking top of the line, gold plated over the top DECADENT!

    10 vote(s)
    37.0%

  2. A really decadent straight razor - we're talking top of the line, incredibly DECADENT!

    5 vote(s)
    18.5%

  3. A really decadent SE razor - vintage baby and shines like the sun because it's DECADENT!

    7 vote(s)
    25.9%

  4. A really decadent soap that lathers up like DECADENT whipped cream!

    12 vote(s)
    44.4%

  5. A really decadent brush that feels so soft yet makes such DECADENT lather!

    12 vote(s)
    44.4%

  6. Cookies, man. I mean seriously - is there anything more DECADENT than cookies??

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%

  7. Ice cream, man. Seriously. Without DECADENT ice cream - cookies are just hard bread!

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%
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  1. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent Keith. Hope your having a great weekend. :happy088:
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 1, 2019
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  2. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :signs011:
     
    Douglas Carey, Dec 1, 2019
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  3. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Here’s some decadent shave items in my den I’ll use for Decadent December.
    Razors
    46-47 Gillette Aristocrat
    53 Gillette President
    Apollo Mikron
    Rex Ambassador
    Rod George Catacombs 2
    Charcoal Goods
    55 Gillette Diplomat

    soaps
    MDC original, Agrumes and Fougère
    Chiseled Face/Zoologist Civet and Macaque
    Saponificio Varesino 70th anniversary
    TOBS sandalwood in wooden bowl
    D.R. Harris Marlborough, Windsor and Arlington in wooden bowls
    Sē’bŭm Gold

    Aftershaves
    T&H Spanish Leather, Freshman and Clubman
    TOBS Sandalwood, Mr Taylor, Eton College and Victorian no74 Lime
    D.R. Harris Marlborough, Windsor and Arlington
    Sē’bŭm Gold
     
    Angelo85, Dec 1, 2019
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  4. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Hi Jason! The difference between shaving with a straight and a shavette is that the angles are slightly different. You can use a shallower angle with the straight. My recommendation is to pretend that you are using a shavette because you have the muscle memory on the angles. The transition from shavette to straight is very smooth just like your shaves should be.
     
    Trigger, Dec 1, 2019
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very nice, Matthew!
     
    Trigger, Dec 1, 2019
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  6. MrDaniel's

    MrDaniel's Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Clint and Doug!
     
    MrDaniel's, Dec 1, 2019
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  7. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great start to the month, Jeff!
     
    Trigger, Dec 1, 2019
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  8. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Allow me to allow myself to make this comment:

    LOL
     
    blondblue, Dec 1, 2019
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  9. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    When The Shave Den store was active a convenient additive called M-Bomb was available.

    Current, Stirling is making a similar product called Frost Drops.

    I've used both. A couple of drops (or a squirt) on top of soap before loading or right in an aftershave is sure to satisfy most menthol needs.
     
    Edison Carter, Dec 1, 2019
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  10. MrDaniel's

    MrDaniel's Well-Known Member

    Good evening, gents! DSC_0795.JPG First shave of december went very well. The NSC soap really has some menthol in it, i can still feel it on my face. And i like it. Good slickness too.
    Didn't really have any issues, just an easy, smooth shave.

    Have a great day!
     
    MrDaniel's, Dec 1, 2019
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  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Dec 1
    Good morning, gents!
    Straight Razor Shave #131
    30 Same Straight/Same Setup Challenge #21
    Wolstenholm 5/8 Full Hollow Sq Pt
    Stirling Boar Brush
    Stirling Sandalwood AS and SS
    Nivea ASB
    I got a very nice, close comfortable shave that is just below BBS. Did cut myself on the moustache area, but it wasn't a major one, thank goodness. I was on autopilot and wasn't as focused as I should be. However, no irritation was to be found so I would give this a Grade 90 shave. Finished with Stirling Sandalwood AS and Nivea ASB. Have a wonderful Sunday guys! 20191120_202559.jpg 20191120_202559.jpg
     
    Trigger, Dec 1, 2019
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  12. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Is that the original Skin Bracer?(1931)
     
    blondblue, Dec 1, 2019
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very nice, Daniel!
     
    Trigger, Dec 1, 2019
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  14. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I still have a couple vials left. I just hope they all stay cold during these months of not being used.
     
    blondblue, Dec 1, 2019
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  15. MrDaniel's

    MrDaniel's Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the tip! Stirling products are very hard to find here, but i can find menthol crystals very easily. I guess they would dissolve in alcohol based AS?
     
    MrDaniel's, Dec 1, 2019
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  16. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

     
    Trigger, Dec 1, 2019
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  17. MrDaniel's

    MrDaniel's Well-Known Member

    Excellent shaves, gents!
     
    MrDaniel's, Dec 1, 2019
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  18. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    I have a few shaves each with the straights and I absolutely love them. They were both extremely sharp when they arrived and I think I'm doing a good job at keeping them that way by stropping before every use . Excellent job Bill and Thanks for the opportunity to let me take the plunge !
     
    9nein9, Dec 1, 2019
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Menthol will dissolve in alcohol, Daniel.
     
    Trigger, Dec 1, 2019
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  20. MrDaniel's

    MrDaniel's Well-Known Member

    Nope, it's just the current version for european market, made in Italy.

    Thank you, Joe!
     
    MrDaniel's, Dec 1, 2019
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