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. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    Decadent December!!!

    December 2

    Razor - 1960 (F4) Gillette Toggle
    Blade - sharp-star.jpg (1)
    Soap - Stirling Christmas Eve
    Brush - I*V10 The Moreau
    Post - Alum

    After taking the 1st off from shaving it's time to jump in and get the ball rolling at Cartel HQ. Starting out with the Toggle and a Sharp Star. Rare American classic and Russian steel. Unbeatable combination. I know the soap chosen isn't one of the five I picked out but I felt it was appropriate to start the month of shaves. Stirling's Christmas Eve is an very nice soap with a scent that really adds to the shave. Along with the badger/boar knot in Mesquite - I don't know how much more decadent I can get. Three passes to a glorious BBS and no blood or other issues. Alum was quiet and that makes this one extremely decadent shave!! Enjoy your Tuesday!

    December 2 2019.jpg ​
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 2, 2019
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  2. NCoxSTL

    NCoxSTL AAACK!

    I was a skeptic about synthetics too until I tried my first one. The SynBad in your brush is one of the best, if not the best out there. One benefit - no soaking required so it can speed things up. That and the very natural feel make it an awesome choice!
     
    NCoxSTL, Dec 2, 2019
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  3. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice shave, Neal! I have to wait until I finish my challenge to use my new Stirling's Christmas Eve soap. I have taken whiffs off the tub and it smells delightful.
     
    Trigger, Dec 2, 2019
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  4. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    New to the den. 20191202_194909.jpg 20191202_194925.jpg 20191202_195452.jpg 20191202_194955.jpg
     
    Hembree, Dec 2, 2019
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    did i miss something?:sad029:
     
    brit, Dec 2, 2019
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  6. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    :happy088:
     
    Hembree, Dec 2, 2019
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    brit, Dec 2, 2019
    #787
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  8. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Alabama awesomeness Joe!
     
    Hembree, Dec 2, 2019
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  9. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Wow (blushing), Thank You for the kind words Joe! :signs001:

    I (imho, from what seems posted) have a very meager collection compared to longer term straight razor users/collectors here at TSD (or other forums). Complete inventory is 12 traditional straights (includes 3 acquired but not in rotation yet), 6 kamisori style. Safety razors inventory is 4 SE style, 7 DE style, and 1 shavette. I have one SE 'in process' from Blackland (polished Vector). For the open edge options, 1 of the straights along with the shavette was purchased new from retailers, 3 from artisans, everything else a BST. Mostly BST, a couple PIFs for the safeties, except for the Blackland. Honestly, I'm ~99.9% done with razor acquisitions. I'll leave that door just barely open for an 'unobtanium/cool' purchase that comes around.

    The best part of the research/acquisition process is learning, but equally fun is the friendly enabling that comes from the incredible members of the 30DC via daily reports/reviews and incredible images. I've been mentored by the best!

    OTOH software....we shouldn't talk about software. :ashamed001: I am officially a self diagnosed softwareaholic. I should commit to a 2020-2030 no buy....I'd likely still have left overs!
     
    b1hart, Dec 2, 2019
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  10. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Thanks Jim


    - Ken
     
    kjbarth, Dec 2, 2019
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    nuts..:D download (16).jpg ..
     
    brit, Dec 2, 2019
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  12. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Niiiiiccccccceeeee Gary!
     
    Hembree, Dec 2, 2019
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  13. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Thanks Joe


    - Ken
     
    kjbarth, Dec 2, 2019
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  14. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary


    - Ken
     
    kjbarth, Dec 2, 2019
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  15. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Neal..fine start to the month sir..:)..
     
    brit, Dec 2, 2019
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you sir..a touch of vintage..:)
     
    brit, Dec 2, 2019
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  17. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    jluc, Dec 2, 2019
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  18. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Very nice shave Neal!
     
    Hembree, Dec 2, 2019
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  19. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Thanks Danny


    - Ken
     
    kjbarth, Dec 2, 2019
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  20. kjbarth

    kjbarth Well-Known Member

    Thanks Clint


    - Ken
     
    kjbarth, Dec 2, 2019
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