December 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

blondblue · Dec 10, 2019

PLAla said: ↑

I got away from work for a little while to meet Wilson and Alice for breakfast. Wilson wanted McDonalds.

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Looks like he has a couple McFlapjacks.

clint64 · Dec 10, 2019

jluc said: ↑

Excellent shave and picture, Clint!
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PLAla said: ↑

Wonderful shaves, posts, and pictures, everyone!
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MrDaniel's said: ↑

Excellent shaves, pics and gear, gents!
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Douglas Carey said: ↑

Excellent Amigo.
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Norcalnewb said: ↑

Beautiful picture, Clint!
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Thank you guys.

clint64 · Dec 10, 2019

Douglas Carey said: ↑

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.

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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.
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Simply outstanding Amigo. The brush and razor are spectacular.

b1hart · Dec 10, 2019

Douglas Carey said: ↑

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.

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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.
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Awesome Doug! Love the Red Tips, really digging the brush handle! Nice read.

blondblue · Dec 10, 2019

PLAla said: ↑

Thank you, Paul!
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The Beatles copied that from me-I wrote it.

Keithmax · Dec 10, 2019

jluc said: ↑

December 10th
Razor: Rex Envoy
Blade: Feather NHS (1)
Brush: 30DC LE V2/Maggards SHD bulb
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: A&E Vanille de Tabac
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: A&E Vanille de Tabac

Tobacco Tuesday

Good morning!

Excellent first outing with the Envoy! Three passes for near BBS. Just the tiniest tickle from the alum on my neck. Minimal blade feel, intuitive angle. Easy shave paired with my favorite blade. Wonderful start to the day.

Have a great day!

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wow, that is a good looking razor.

clint64 said: ↑

December 10, 2019
Tatara Nodachi
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow
Paladin
SV Cubebe
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Another all in decadent shave with the Tatara Nodachi, Paladin and the SV Cubebe. The Paladin with the Cubebe is a face lathering dream. The brush has just the right about of scrub and the Cubebe scent is just fantastic. With its 0.90mm blade gap, the Nodachi is a very efficient but smooth razor. Three passes and touch ups ended an "epic" BBS shave. A splash of the matching aftershave left my face smooth and refreshed while prolonging the fantastic scent. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
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what a great way to start the day with an epic shave.

Douglas Carey said: ↑

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.

View attachment 212234

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.
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‘Amigo, that is a DECADENT shave in anyone’s book.

Hembree said: ↑

12/10/19

Omega 10049 Boar Brush
Salsa Bowl / Timeless Lathering Bowl Scuttle
Palmolive Sensitive Cream
Rockwell 6S - Plate 6
Voskhod Blade
Nivea Post Balm
Pinaud Clubman Classic

This morning I recreated my first shave when I joined this 30DC. When I jumped on the 30DC I posted the following.

"1 brush, 1 soap, 1 brand of blades, 1 razor, 30 Days" ---- Can I join the party?

Omega boar brush, Palmolive Sensitive Shaving Cream, Voskhod blades & Rockwell 6S

Nov. 30, 2018”

I was welcomed with opened arms and the encouragement was just amazing during that first month. I went back and read a lot of the post from that first month and it was great going through those memories. I was being watched by the Cartel and even had a few visits from Natalia. We are not even going to talk about the enabling.

The bottom picture is the first picture I posted on the 30DC.

The shave this morning was a lot easier than the first time around. Rockwell plate 6, Gillettes at 9 and Feathers are not scary anymore and have become the norm now.

I really appreciate the time that I have spent with everyone. My family has seen a lot of changes this year but this band of merry gentlemen has made it a lot easier to get through those times and for that I am thankful.

Thanks guys and maybe we can get this shaving thing figured out next year.

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Full circle, congratulations on all your progress.

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Dec 10th

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Atmotic SS & AS/C
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS Tube 2.0, ASB Star Jelly
Zenith 2 Band Badger
Feather Pro
Feather AC DX (Kamisori style)

2 pass, slight touch up on lower right neck. DFS+ result today. Used the lightest of touch with the DX loaded with a new blade...and surprised myself. Usually I'm adding styptic gel or pencil to the list when using a new Feather Pro and the DX handle. Not today.

PAA's Atmotic....another 30DC enabled purchase...first a couple $1 samples, wifey approves, Cyber Monday sale for the purchase. Yay. Awesome super slick goodness for the Feather combo. Finished off with PAA's Star Jelly & Atmotic AS/C. Wonderful face feel and fragrance!

Been researching a knot replacement for the HC gel tip option used yesterday....thinking through what I prefer. Found the stiffest 2 band badger in my den for a test. Zenith appears to mount their badger knots with less loft than most. Combined bowl and face lathering with a soap base I'm familiar with. This knot has a great face feel, slightly, ever so slightly scritchy, but plenty of backbone. No problem at all with lather hogging. So....if it's going to be a badger for the Klenzo, it's gotta be a close match to this one.

74 degrees yesterday...34 (with a feels like 29) this morning. Um. Wow. Someone turn the heater back on....

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!
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The wrap in the DX just pops!

PLAla said: ↑

I got away from work for a little while to meet Wilson and Alice for breakfast. Wilson wanted McDonalds.

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happy birthday and what a great way to start the day.

clint64 · Dec 10, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

12/10/19

Omega 10049 Boar Brush
Salsa Bowl / Timeless Lathering Bowl Scuttle
Palmolive Sensitive Cream
Rockwell 6S - Plate 6
Voskhod Blade
Nivea Post Balm
Pinaud Clubman Classic

This morning I recreated my first shave when I joined this 30DC. When I jumped on the 30DC I posted the following.

"1 brush, 1 soap, 1 brand of blades, 1 razor, 30 Days" ---- Can I join the party?

Omega boar brush, Palmolive Sensitive Shaving Cream, Voskhod blades & Rockwell 6S

Nov. 30, 2018”

I was welcomed with opened arms and the encouragement was just amazing during that first month. I went back and read a lot of the post from that first month and it was great going through those memories. I was being watched by the Cartel and even had a few visits from Natalia. We are not even going to talk about the enabling.

The bottom picture is the first picture I posted on the 30DC.

The shave this morning was a lot easier than the first time around. Rockwell plate 6, Gillettes at 9 and Feathers are not scary anymore and have become the norm now.

I really appreciate the time that I have spent with everyone. My family has seen a lot of changes this year but this band of merry gentlemen has made it a lot easier to get through those times and for that I am thankful.

Thanks guys and maybe we can get this shaving thing figured out next year.

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Great shave Danny. Very cool recreating your first 30DC shave

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Dec 10th

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Atmotic SS & AS/C
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS Tube 2.0, ASB Star Jelly
Zenith 2 Band Badger
Feather Pro
Feather AC DX (Kamisori style)

2 pass, slight touch up on lower right neck. DFS+ result today. Used the lightest of touch with the DX loaded with a new blade...and surprised myself. Usually I'm adding styptic gel or pencil to the list when using a new Feather Pro and the DX handle. Not today.

PAA's Atmotic....another 30DC enabled purchase...first a couple $1 samples, wifey approves, Cyber Monday sale for the purchase. Yay. Awesome super slick goodness for the Feather combo. Finished off with PAA's Star Jelly & Atmotic AS/C. Wonderful face feel and fragrance!

Been researching a knot replacement for the HC gel tip option used yesterday....thinking through what I prefer. Found the stiffest 2 band badger in my den for a test. Zenith appears to mount their badger knots with less loft than most. Combined bowl and face lathering with a soap base I'm familiar with. This knot has a great face feel, slightly, ever so slightly scritchy, but plenty of backbone. No problem at all with lather hogging. So....if it's going to be a badger for the Klenzo, it's gotta be a close match to this one.

74 degrees yesterday...34 (with a feels like 29) this morning. Um. Wow. Someone turn the heater back on....

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!
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Wonderful photo and lineup Blair. When comparing lofts, I find it helpful to compare "free loft". This is the actual loft above the glue bump in the center of a badger knot. Many knots have a huge glue bump.

Take a look at this page for more information.

https://www.paladinshaving.com/page...y-nomenclature-and-a-little-bit-of-philosophy

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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December 10 SOTD:

Razor: Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Barley
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: PAA Et Tu
Aftershave: PAA Et Tu

Another two pass DFS for me this morning. I used this vintage Brut dupe for a great scent and great lather. I hope everyone has a great day!
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Beautiful shave and photo Jim

clint64 · Dec 10, 2019

Keithmax said: ↑

wow, that is a good looking razor.

what a great way to start the day with an epic shave.

‘Amigo, that is a DECADENT shave in anyone’s book.

Full circle, congratulations on all your progress.

The wrap in the DX just pops!

happy birthday and what a great way to start the day.
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Thank you Keith. I should have given you credit for the "Epic" reference.

b1hart · Dec 10, 2019

clint64 said: ↑

December 10, 2019
Tatara Nodachi
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow
Paladin
SV Cubebe
Shave Soap & Aftershave

Another all in decadent shave with the Tatara Nodachi, Paladin and the SV Cubebe. The Paladin with the Cubebe is a face lathering dream. The brush has just the right about of scrub and the Cubebe scent is just fantastic. With its 0.90mm blade gap, the Nodachi is a very efficient but smooth razor. Three passes and touch ups ended an "epic" BBS shave. A splash of the matching aftershave left my face smooth and refreshed while prolonging the fantastic scent. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
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Very nice Clint! Super set up!

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD December 10, 2019

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick H1 injector
Brush: Poculi synthetic
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Jeeves of Hudson Street Tobacco Bay Leaf aftershave

Fine shave this morning with the Hussy. Went with the Jeeves splash for some Tobacco Tuesday action. Everything worked together quite well.

Enjoy your day!

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Great shave Perry! Happy Birthday to your Wilson, awesome to get away for a bit for breakfast with him. He'll remember that!

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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December 10 SOTD:

Razor: Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Barley
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA Starcraft
Lather: PAA Et Tu
Aftershave: PAA Et Tu

Another two pass DFS for me this morning. I used this vintage Brut dupe for a great scent and great lather. I hope everyone has a great day!
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Nice setup and shave Jim! Love the image!

brit · Dec 10, 2019

jluc said: ↑

December 10th
Razor: Rex Envoy
Blade: Feather NHS (1)
Brush: 30DC LE V2/Maggards SHD bulb
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: A&E Vanille de Tabac
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: A&E Vanille de Tabac

Tobacco Tuesday

Good morning!

Excellent first outing with the Envoy! Three passes for near BBS. Just the tiniest tickle from the alum on my neck. Minimal blade feel, intuitive angle. Easy shave paired with my favorite blade. Wonderful start to the day.

Have a great day!

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very cool Jim..

b1hart · Dec 10, 2019

Hembree said: ↑

12/10/19

Omega 10049 Boar Brush
Salsa Bowl / Timeless Lathering Bowl Scuttle
Palmolive Sensitive Cream
Rockwell 6S - Plate 6
Voskhod Blade
Nivea Post Balm
Pinaud Clubman Classic

This morning I recreated my first shave when I joined this 30DC. When I jumped on the 30DC I posted the following.

"1 brush, 1 soap, 1 brand of blades, 1 razor, 30 Days" ---- Can I join the party?

Omega boar brush, Palmolive Sensitive Shaving Cream, Voskhod blades & Rockwell 6S

Nov. 30, 2018”

I was welcomed with opened arms and the encouragement was just amazing during that first month. I went back and read a lot of the post from that first month and it was great going through those memories. I was being watched by the Cartel and even had a few visits from Natalia. We are not even going to talk about the enabling.

The bottom picture is the first picture I posted on the 30DC.

The shave this morning was a lot easier than the first time around. Rockwell plate 6, Gillettes at 9 and Feathers are not scary anymore and have become the norm now.

I really appreciate the time that I have spent with everyone. My family has seen a lot of changes this year but this band of merry gentlemen has made it a lot easier to get through those times and for that I am thankful.

Thanks guys and maybe we can get this shaving thing figured out next year.

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Nice Danny! Great shave, love the anniversary memory and details!

clint64 · Dec 10, 2019

b1hart said: ↑

Very nice Clint! Super set up!

Great shave Perry! Happy Birthday to your Wilson, awesome to get away for a bit for breakfast with him. He'll remember that!

Nice setup and shave Jim! Love the image!
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Thank you Blair.

Boojum1 · Dec 10, 2019

Tuesday
December 10, 2019

Blackland Blackbird OC Triad Ti
Super Iridium
Dorian Crafts Two Band
LASSC Topanga Fougere
Cold River Soap Works Juniper
ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

brit · Dec 10, 2019

morning gents.first shave with this little gem ,1939 brit popular.the 'crats's little brother.laded with a platinum,and a fine henri et victoria lather,got near bbs in 2+ passes.awesome.touch of fall's lumberjack balm to finish,.the final piece in my brit gillette collection.have a great tuesday everyone..

brit · Dec 10, 2019

Boojum1 said: ↑

Tuesday
December 10, 2019

Blackland Blackbird OC Triad Ti
Super Iridium
Dorian Crafts Two Band
LASSC Topanga Fougere
Cold River Soap Works Juniper
ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

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awesome..

MrEE · Dec 10, 2019

Dec 10th
Decedent December

Razor: Gillette Toggle (F4)
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock Yellow (2)
Brush: Omega S-Brush 10019
PS: Proraso Green
SS & AS: Stirling Deep Blue Sea

I missed my shave yesterday. Life happened. Anyway, great 3 pass shave. Loving the Toggle. I still have one more gold razor I haven't used this month, but I decided it can wait. I'm using the Toggle today.

brit · Dec 10, 2019

MrEE said: ↑

Dec 10th
Decedent December

Razor: Gillette Toggle (F4)
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock Yellow (2)
Brush: Omega S-Brush 10019
PS: Proraso Green
SS & AS: Stirling Deep Blue Sea

I missed my shave yesterday. Life happened. Anyway, great 3 pass shave. Loving the Toggle. I still have one more gold razor I haven't used this month, but I decided it can wait. I'm using the Toggle today.

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awesome shave and pic Evan..

brit · Dec 10, 2019

Terry said: ↑

Good Tuesday morning to everyone!
The morning shave was much like yesterday, only a different blade.
Jeff @jgreenepa sugested a Schick blade, can't let that go by me. So kept all my goodies from the Monday shave and hunted out those blades.
How was it, well pretty darn nice.
I have to say theses blades have a resistance when going over the face. Nothing bad, but the first pass has a noticeable drag. While the Feathers glide over the face like you forgot to put a blade in the razor, these aren't quite there. The shave is just a bit off, most probably couldn't tell. Some spots that the feather smoothed out like a good coating of wax, these didn't quite get there.
Don't get me wrong! This was a shave you would like to have on your wedding day, the feathers are just a hint smoother.
If I had to rate them the feather pro as a 10, the schicks would come in at 9.8.
2 passed and a cleanup and I'm feeling great, head and face!
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I know, I know... some are saying how do you tell that small of a difference???
All I can say is your more than welcome to duke it out with my whiskers, any time. I've been fighting them for almost 40 years.

All
Enjoy!
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faine shave and pic Terry..

b1hart · Dec 10, 2019

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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!
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Maybe add some time between SS and AS applications....it'd be perfect?

clint64 said: ↑

When comparing lofts, I find it helpful to compare "free loft". This is the actual loft above the glue bump in the center of a badger knot. Many knots have a huge glue bump.

Take a look at this page for more information.

https://www.paladinshaving.com/page...y-nomenclature-and-a-little-bit-of-philosophy
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Thanks for the info & link Clint. Always great information shared!

Boojum1 said: ↑

Tuesday
December 10, 2019

Blackland Blackbird OC Triad Ti
Super Iridium
Dorian Crafts Two Band
LASSC Topanga Fougere
Cold River Soap Works Juniper
ADP Ginepro di Sardegna

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Nice!

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morning gents.first shave with this little gem ,1939 brit popular.the 'crats's little brother.laded with a platinum,and a fine henri et victoria lather,got near bbs in 2+ passes.awesome.touch of fall's lumberjack balm to finish,.the final piece in my brit gillette collection.have a great tuesday everyone..
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Very cool shave and setup Gary!

MrEE said: ↑

Dec 10th
Decedent December

Razor: Gillette Toggle (F4)
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock Yellow (2)
Brush: Omega S-Brush 10019
PS: Proraso Green
SS & AS: Stirling Deep Blue Sea

I missed my shave yesterday. Life happened. Anyway, great 3 pass shave. Loving the Toggle. I still have one more gold razor I haven't used this month, but I decided it can wait. I'm using the Toggle today.

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Pretty. Great looking razor and shave Evan!

brit · Dec 10, 2019

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View attachment 212225 Now i have a new toy. Noticeable brassing etc., but that doesn't bother me at all. TTO-mechanism works well
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very cool Daniel..fine shaver..

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December 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

What's the most decadent item in your den?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What's the most decadent item in your den?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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