December 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Great shave, Terry! I’ve had a similar experience with the Prolines. The first shave with a new blade is always a bit rough. I routinely palm strop a new blade, which seems to help a little. What I like are the shaves after that first one. I hate to say it, but that following shaves have been great for me. The first one is a bit tubby for me as well. See if that isn’t true for you as well.

 

Thanks, Doug!

 

Jim, it is! I think I’ll save it for warmer times!

 

Razor: Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4)
Brush: Elite Razor Gold Laced Black Onyx Tuxedo 24mm Extra Dense Synthetic.
Soap: 30 Day Crew Blood & Steel
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Capri
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Sinker Bowl

If this shave isn't DECADENT then I don't have a decadent shave in my den.
Outstanding shave with the Gillette. This Red Tip has blade tuck, instructions in original wrap, with, "Heavy Card" from the original sale. The razor is pristine as is the rest of the kit.
The Onyx brush is outstanding.



The handle is made of Gold Laced Onyx, which is a member of the chalcedony family which also includes carnelian, agate, blood stone etc.

Occurring naturally in a variety of colours, Black Onyx is polished to enhance appearance , a member of the quartz family. The name comes from the Greek word onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. Legend says that one day while Venus was sleeping Eros/Cupid cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone which later became known as Onyx.

 

Clint, I’ve always considered myself a menthol fan, but this stuff is just off the charts!

 

Wonderful Decadence, Doug!

 

Outstanding shave and picture, Doug!

 

Thanks, Perry, but in retrospect, I’ve decided that using both Cryogen products together is too self destructive for me!

 

Excellent shaves, pics and gear, gents!

 

Outstanding Perry. Happy Birthday Wilson.

 

Excellent Amigo.

 

Blair, you have no idea how intense this stuff is. I don’t think I’ll use the AS and soap together again! I always considered myself a bit of a menthol head, but this stuff is just off the charts!

 

Thanks, Blair! My first US Gillette. I have a ball end tech on the way as well, just takes a long time to get here.

Thanks, Perry!

 

Outstanding picture and beautiful razor, Jim!

 

Great picture, Terry!

 

Thank you, Jim!

 

Wonderful picture, Daniel!

 

Great shave, Jeff!

 

Excellent picture and theme, Perry!

 

Beautiful picture, Clint!