December 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

JACarbone · Dec 1, 2020

Angelo85 said: ↑

My birthday is tomorrow and what better way to kick off Decadent December than using Acqua Di Parma shave cream and aftershave splash. View attachment 240158 View attachment 240160
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Wonderful Decadent December shave Angelo. Have a wonderful day.

JACarbone · Dec 1, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

Thanks, Jason. I had a guy on Ebay, who just purchased a Rooney brush from me, ask me if I wanted to sell the Ali Baba. I have no idea who this fellow is and how does he know I have it? Don't recognize the name from any other shave forum. Weird.
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You've got a stalker.

matthewoli98 · Dec 1, 2020

Just got my Yaqi synthetic from bundubeard, and my gosh does this thing lather amazingly! Its absolutely fantastic. Its extremely soft while retaining tons of backbone for sure!

Look forward to using this brush for December's shaves!

I'll post all my shaves from November under the SOTD section tomorrow.

Sent from my Redmi S2 using Tapatalk

b1hart · Dec 1, 2020

Dec 1st

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements SS & ASB - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Switchback 400 w/Omega EVO
J3Customs 8/8 Takefu Laminated, Japanese Steel
@myles wilson AS - Homemade Bay Rum 'Christmas Brew'

In for December. Should hopefully keep up a little better. December slows down 'a little' for me, only 2 more event weekends left for the year. Texas ladies and gentlemen don't slow down their track/motorsport obsession for much of anything (weather, holidays, etc.) like in other parts of the country. Tracks don't make it much easier....they'll rent their facility every weekend/day they can.

I'll be doing a little bit of a decadent December focus. Only using 4 straight razors, and 1 shavette (when traveling) for the entire month. Basically a 5 day 1 razor focus, and then a weekend shave on Saturday evening with a Feather AC DX. Brushes and software are no holds barred.

Up for today was a wintery Holiday feeling shave. 26 degrees out, very cold for Dallas Fort Worth area. Bowl lathered PAA's CK6 formula, incredible whipped cream yogurty bliss. Slick with an exceptional face feel. The EVO knot is a lather making monster, bowl overflowing goodness (or maybe I just loaded too much). 3 full passes with the J3Customs today, enjoying the feel of blade on skin, along with the Bay Rum aroma that fills the bathroom. WTG for the first pass, XTG (in to out) for the second pass, and opposite XTG (out to in) for the third pass. This edge lacks a little spark....so a DFS+ all over, just a smidge of sandpaper on the lower right jawline/neck. Zero issues with crimson appearing. Hefty application of PAA's Star Jelly for skin conditioning. After shave today courtesy of a trade with Myles. His home brew....don't know all the ingredients, but it's clearly alcohol, some bay rum....and 'sumthin' slightly minty.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!

blondblue · Dec 1, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

Thanks, Jason. I had a guy on Ebay, who just purchased a Rooney brush from me, ask me if I wanted to sell the Ali Baba. I have no idea who this fellow is and how does he know I have it? Don't recognize the name from any other shave forum. Weird.
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Does he sound honest to you, at least?

PLAla · Dec 1, 2020

b1hart said: ↑

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Dec 1st

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements SS & ASB - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Switchback 400 w/Omega EVO
J3Customs 8/8 Takefu Laminated, Japanese Steel
@myles wilson AS - Homemade Bay Rum 'Christmas Brew'

In for December. Should hopefully keep up a little better. December slows down 'a little' for me, only 2 more event weekends left for the year. Texas ladies and gentlemen don't slow down their track/motorsport obsession for much of anything (weather, holidays, etc.) like in other parts of the country. Tracks don't make it much easier....they'll rent their facility every weekend/day they can.

I'll be doing a little bit of a decadent December focus. Only using 4 straight razors, and 1 shavette (when traveling) for the entire month. Basically a 5 day 1 razor focus, and then a weekend shave on Saturday evening with a Feather AC DX. Brushes and software are no holds barred.

Up for today was a wintery Holiday feeling shave. 26 degrees out, very cold for Dallas Fort Worth area. Bowl lathered PAA's CK6 formula, incredible whipped cream yogurty bliss. Slick with an exceptional face feel. The EVO knot is a lather making monster, bowl overflowing goodness (or maybe I just loaded too much). 3 full passes with the J3Customs today, enjoying the feel of blade on skin, along with the Bay Rum aroma that fills the bathroom. WTG for the first pass, XTG (in to out) for the second pass, and opposite XTG (out to in) for the third pass. This edge lacks a little spark....so a DFS+ all over, just a smidge of sandpaper on the lower right jawline/neck. Zero issues with crimson appearing. Hefty application of PAA's Star Jelly for skin conditioning. After shave today courtesy of a trade with Myles. His home brew....don't know all the ingredients, but it's clearly alcohol, some bay rum....and 'sumthin' slightly minty.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!
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Great setup, Blair! I like the mason jar of home brew!

myles wilson · Dec 1, 2020

b1hart said: ↑

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Dec 1st

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements SS & ASB - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Switchback 400 w/Omega EVO
J3Customs 8/8 Takefu Laminated, Japanese Steel
@myles wilson AS - Homemade Bay Rum 'Christmas Brew'

In for December. Should hopefully keep up a little better. December slows down 'a little' for me, only 2 more event weekends left for the year. Texas ladies and gentlemen don't slow down their track/motorsport obsession for much of anything (weather, holidays, etc.) like in other parts of the country. Tracks don't make it much easier....they'll rent their facility every weekend/day they can.

I'll be doing a little bit of a decadent December focus. Only using 4 straight razors, and 1 shavette (when traveling) for the entire month. Basically a 5 day 1 razor focus, and then a weekend shave on Saturday evening with a Feather AC DX. Brushes and software are no holds barred.

Up for today was a wintery Holiday feeling shave. 26 degrees out, very cold for Dallas Fort Worth area. Bowl lathered PAA's CK6 formula, incredible whipped cream yogurty bliss. Slick with an exceptional face feel. The EVO knot is a lather making monster, bowl overflowing goodness (or maybe I just loaded too much). 3 full passes with the J3Customs today, enjoying the feel of blade on skin, along with the Bay Rum aroma that fills the bathroom. WTG for the first pass, XTG (in to out) for the second pass, and opposite XTG (out to in) for the third pass. This edge lacks a little spark....so a DFS+ all over, just a smidge of sandpaper on the lower right jawline/neck. Zero issues with crimson appearing. Hefty application of PAA's Star Jelly for skin conditioning. After shave today courtesy of a trade with Myles. His home brew....don't know all the ingredients, but it's clearly alcohol, some bay rum....and 'sumthin' slightly minty.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!
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Great shave to start off the month Blair!

clint64 · Dec 1, 2020

Trigger said: ↑

Awesome pic, gear and shave Clint! Have yourself a great day!
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Thank you Joe.

PLAla said: ↑

Wonderful shave and photo, Clint!
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Thank you Perry.

JACarbone said: ↑

Awesome vetiver shave this morning Clint. Hope you bones are warming up.
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Thank you Joe. The temp is still 36 so its still cold for a southern boy.

blondblue · Dec 1, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Thank you Joe.

Thank you Perry.

Thank you Joe. The temp is still 36 so its still cold for a southern boy.
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Very weird, this climate thing, Clint. 60 here. In Metro Boston. On December 1. Short-sleeves in December. But it will go down to "normal" tomorrow.

clint64 · Dec 1, 2020

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SRS # 425

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Big Cyprass 24mm Silver Tip
Lather: Barrister & Mann Dickens Revisted
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Dickens Revisited
Additional Care:
Barbero Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Welcome to Decadent December! I have not really determined my focus for the month as of yet. I had hope to finish off the Razorock X by the end of the year, which may still be a possibility. Perhaps I may approach the month with two on, two off (two shaves with RR followed by two shaves of a different soap/splash with the same setup for both days). The other option might be to done a 7 day decadent focus, same set up for the week. Well I do not have to decide until tomorrow morning.
This morning’s shave featured a B & M holiday soap that I picked up last year. I am getting whiff of this scent throughout the morning. It is quite enjoyable. Note to self: You are allowed to use it during the rest of the year.
I had a comfortable three pass shave without any incidents. A silent alum confirm the efficiency of the TI razor and the slickness of the soap. My face has felt refreshed throughout the morning. Looking forward to many fine shaves this month.

Have a great day gentlemen.
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Fantastic start to the month Joe. I hope you have a wonderful day.

clint64 · Dec 1, 2020

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SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 1, 2020

Fabulous shave to kick off DX/Decision December. I have accumulated way too many safety razors, many of which I no longer use. My mug shaves for at least half this month will focus on my wood handled Feather DX and Kai Captain Kamisori Clone. I’ve really enjoyed shaving with both, but of all my open edge mug shaves, these are the two I’ve shaved with least. I admit I’ve had a problem focusing on just one shaving tool, but I think I’ll be able to carry it off. The shave variety I enjoy will be noggin-focused and will include a review of my safety razors with a particular focus on modern artisan offerings.

For my kickoff shave I selected my Feather DX barber’s razor for my mug and the Christopher Bradley safety razor from Karve Shaving for the dome featuring a D-OC plate. I own several plates for this safety razor and will shave with all of them over the course of the month, but not necessarily sequentially. My JR Custom Rosewood Silvertip Badger #378 generated the two lathers I like for my shaves. Both noggin and mug shaves were excellent. The DX loaded with a Feather Super cleaned away the mug stubble in three enjoyable passes (WTG, ATG, XTG), despite an initial very slight set down nick. Feather Supers are very sharp blades, and I need to be more mindful of this fact as I continue this focus.

The mug shave was just perfect! The Karve was the first modern artisan safety razor I purchased after an initial flurry of vintage acquisitions after 50 years with my Schick Krona DE. I remember my oldest son referring to my Krona as a vintage safety razor. In fact when I purchased it in 1969 it was a then contemporary safety razor. My initial amazement at the quality of shave the Karve delivered was repeated this morning. My only gripe after the initial purchase was the traditional top cap design which exposed the blade tabs and led to some ear nicks early on. That’s all gone away with my purchase of Karve’s ‘wide body’ cap. My two pass (ATG, ATG) dome shave was brilliantly close. What a terrific safety razor! This is a keeper. I’ll decide which other plates I’ll keep as my Karve shaves continue over the course of the month. I feel clean, velveteen and refreshed!

RAZOR: Feather Wood Handled DX (Mug), Karve Safety Razor D-OC Plate
BLADE: Feather Super AC (Mug), Feather DE (Dome)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JR Custom Rosewood Silvertip Badger #378
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash and Pre de Provence Bergamot & Thyme Balm.
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Awesome start to the month Jeff. Bravo.

clint64 · Dec 1, 2020

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Fuzztech has an older brother. Needs a little more work and polishing and it will get there.
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Fuzzy @wchnu
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Very cool Danny.

clint64 · Dec 1, 2020

Angelo85 said: ↑

My birthday is tomorrow and what better way to kick off Decadent December than using Acqua Di Parma shave cream and aftershave splash. View attachment 240158 View attachment 240160
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Happy Birthday Angelo and congrats on the very nice score. I look forward to hearing what you think of the cream and aftershave.

9nein9 · Dec 1, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

Welcome TSD veterans and newbies to the December issue of the fastest-moving thread on any forum---anywhere in cyberspace. Within a blink of an eye, you may find yourself 300 pages behind. But fear not, the catch up is simple: The infamous “Shavette-fu”. For a complete and unbiased definition, I refer you to our resident SE Master and despiser of all two-sided thingys, Fuzzy.

Let’s get down to business…the business of perfecting your daily shave. This thread is intended to assist with that goal. How, pray tell? This is how.

The 30 Day Rule
1 brush, 1 soap, 1 brand of blades, 1 razor, 30 Days. The rule is really that simple.

This is what started it all. Yet, to many, it may seem rather boring---even daunting. “But MOM, I want to use a different razor every day!!” “Yes, Johnnie, I know that it’s fun to always shave with something new, but the store ran out of styptic pencils and is not expected to re-stock stock until next month”. “Awww... jeepers, mom…ok..., I'll try.”

This “rule” is the time-tested and most effective manner in which to learn how to use your equipment.

“The newly-arrived visitor to NYC asked the taxi driver how you get to Carnegie Hall? The cabbie responded: PRACTICE.”
Practice makes perfect and that adage applies to shaving too. Back in the day, our shaving ancestors used the same razor, soap, brand of razor blade, etc. These days, many of us have shave dens that are over-flowing. Shave gear is used in a “rotation”, often not seeing the light of day for weeks…even months at a time. Consider the 30 Day Rule if you want to really learn your gear.

The 30 Day Focus
This is what many shavers choose, perhaps to finish off a soap, or just get acquainted with one or more new products. It’s a much less rigorous exercise and is suggested for the veteran shaver.

December as of late, has been dubbed “Decadent December”--- the month to show off your most gorgeous, or unusual shaving gear. It’s completely optional. Shaving with a no-name boar brush and a stick of Arko has just as much value and, with the proper technique, will afford you the exact same, great shave as shaving with equipment costing ten times as much.

Rules for this thread coincide with the general rules of this forum. Here’s a reminder:

1. New Members always welcome. Start anytime.
2. Old Members always welcome.
3. Respect everyone
4. Refrain from political conversation.

2020 has been a year that we will not soon forget. Let’s bring it to a close with optimism and support for all of our TSD members.
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Great intro good Sir!

clint64 · Dec 1, 2020

matthewoli98 said: ↑

Just got my Yaqi synthetic from bundubeard, and my gosh does this thing lather amazingly! Its absolutely fantastic. Its extremely soft while retaining tons of backbone for sure!

Look forward to using this brush for December's shaves!

I'll post all my shaves from November under the SOTD section tomorrow.

Sent from my Redmi S2 using Tapatalk
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Very nice Matthew. Congrats.

9nein9 · Dec 1, 2020

Hembree said: ↑

The Leyming/Hayward Chinese special came in today.
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Leyming on the right Rockwell 6C gunmetal on the left. The Leyming is a darker finish and is advertised as black. The finish on the razor is not bad for a razor at this price point. I'm still undecided about the handle. The handle is light but just does not feel right in the hand. Blade fit is a little loose but not hard to line up.
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Leyming with the Rockwell handle. I'll be using this set up in the morning. We'll see how it goes.
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9nein9 · Dec 1, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

A few more toys back from @MrEE ’s beauty salon. These should get a day or two for the Decadent focus. My Canadian New Deluxe and US Goodwill now with a new Gold topcoat:
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Evan even threw a few tucks of blades in for the return trip. Awesome job again, Evan!
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Nice !

clint64 · Dec 1, 2020

b1hart said: ↑

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Dec 1st

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements SS & ASB - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Switchback 400 w/Omega EVO
J3Customs 8/8 Takefu Laminated, Japanese Steel
@myles wilson AS - Homemade Bay Rum 'Christmas Brew'

In for December. Should hopefully keep up a little better. December slows down 'a little' for me, only 2 more event weekends left for the year. Texas ladies and gentlemen don't slow down their track/motorsport obsession for much of anything (weather, holidays, etc.) like in other parts of the country. Tracks don't make it much easier....they'll rent their facility every weekend/day they can.

I'll be doing a little bit of a decadent December focus. Only using 4 straight razors, and 1 shavette (when traveling) for the entire month. Basically a 5 day 1 razor focus, and then a weekend shave on Saturday evening with a Feather AC DX. Brushes and software are no holds barred.

Up for today was a wintery Holiday feeling shave. 26 degrees out, very cold for Dallas Fort Worth area. Bowl lathered PAA's CK6 formula, incredible whipped cream yogurty bliss. Slick with an exceptional face feel. The EVO knot is a lather making monster, bowl overflowing goodness (or maybe I just loaded too much). 3 full passes with the J3Customs today, enjoying the feel of blade on skin, along with the Bay Rum aroma that fills the bathroom. WTG for the first pass, XTG (in to out) for the second pass, and opposite XTG (out to in) for the third pass. This edge lacks a little spark....so a DFS+ all over, just a smidge of sandpaper on the lower right jawline/neck. Zero issues with crimson appearing. Hefty application of PAA's Star Jelly for skin conditioning. After shave today courtesy of a trade with Myles. His home brew....don't know all the ingredients, but it's clearly alcohol, some bay rum....and 'sumthin' slightly minty.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!
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Beautiful shave and photo Blair. The laminated blade is just freaking cool.

9nein9 · Dec 1, 2020

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD November 30, 2020

Brush: JR #377 badger
Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector
Blade: Personna
Lather: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave

Pretty good first shave with the Parker Adjustable. I left it on the middle setting. Angle was fairly intuitive but I lost it some on my neck and had a poor first pass there. Went back and cleaned up on the second pass for a nice shave. I will use the Parker until Friday and try some different settings. First impression is good.

Get used to seeing that Ozark Mountain tub. I'll use it all month or until it runs out. Wonderful scent. Enjoy your day!

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Hembree said: ↑

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Awesome shave to end November.

The Karve with the solid bar plate C is a smooth driver. Paired with an Astra and three passes I am slick. I really enjoy the P160 and look forward to comparing it to the Cella. Finished the shave with some Black Tie Gentleman a dupe of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.

Hard to believe this month is almost over. We have had some great shaves, laughs and fun this month and for that I am thankful. Ya'll are a great group of guys.

Have a great day!
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Keithmax said: ↑

I am in for December, not sure if I will have time to keep up with all the posts but I will report on my focus.

I am a four pass shaver, I find that the gradual reduction approach greatly reduced the amount of irritation I experienced while bring me very close shaves. Some times I did a fifth pass, WTG again and found it left my even smoother. My hypothesis is that doing the ATG pass left some of my skin pulled up and rough. So my focus this month is to see what impact changing up the order of my passes makes. My usual order is WTG, XTG, XTG opposite direction and ATG.

Today I kicked things off with a sharp Riga Razor, CK-6 and Shavemac brush. Todays order was XTG, ATG, XTG opposite and finally WTG (2,3,4,1). The first pass felt a little rough, but usually the lather on my first pass is thicker than I like it. I felt like I would end up with irritation but at then just a tingle from the alum. Final grade: Smoothness A and Irritation A, so excellent but not epic.

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palmolive fox said: ↑

1st December 2020.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Cussons Imperial Leather ~ Arctic Ocean & Icelandic Moss Shower Gel.
Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Yardley ~ English Lavender Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush : Fine 24mm Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Soap : Fine ~ Fresh Vetiver.
Blade: Euromax Platinum half blade. (3)
Razor: Yaqi Katana.

Post:

Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint Lavender, +eucalyptus, Tea Tree Oil Witch Hazel Mixture./ P&G ~ Old Spice Original ASL./Boots ~ Fragrance Free Moisturising Lotion.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

It's been a while since i last added the fine fresh vetiver soap to my soap rotation and forgot how good of a lather this soap gives in a short space of time.

A enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups near BBS shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Boots ~ Fragrance Free Moisturising Lotion.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Day ladies & gentlemen.
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jluc said: ↑

December 1st
Razor: HomeLike CT☆PT .69
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux(2)
Brush: Yaqi PurpleHaze
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA Cavendish
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Star Jelly
AS: PAA Cavendish

Good morning!

Awesome shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Completely silent alum.

One more shave with the HomeLike Start .69 to finish off my Neglected November theme before moving on to what I consider my more Decadent razors on Thursday. The Start is a wonderful razor with little to no blade feel and an angle that's easy enough to find and maintain. The .69 baseplate is the mildest of the four that came with the razor yet it gives an equally excellent finish as the larger gap options.

Have a great day!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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brit said: ↑

tuesday shave
canadian new sc thin handle/astra green
yaqi ruby 2 band badger
t and f west indian lime
clubman lime sec

good morning gents..early morning shave today..felt like a lime shave..fabulous 2+ pass bbs with the canadian new sc/thin cap astra green combo..fine t&f lather,clubman lime sec to finish..awesome..happy tuesday everyone..
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PLAla said: ↑

SOTD December 1, 2020

Brush: Surrey badger
Razor: Parker Adjustable Injector
Blade: Personna
Lather: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave

Started on setting 1 today and it's way too mild. Did the first pass on 1 and it left behind far too much stubble. I can easily get a CCS on one pass with most of my injectors. Turned it up to 2 and did a second pass. Better results in the end but too much to get there. The settings of 1 and 2 are probably much too mild for me and I would think most shavers. Interesting so far. Tomorrow I'll try it at 4.

Beautiful scent from the Ozark Mountain. No worries about lather or any of that with this software. Enjoy your day!

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Good morning all!!.
So November is in the books and a fun but busy one it was.
Thought I'd chime in on a focus I've been doing here for the last few weeks.
Well since before November.
I went barless and at first trying a 3 pass head and face shave every morning.
Then to change it up a bit I decided to practice the one pass shave every time.
Well this took my skill level to a new hight.
See, to get a good one pass shave, you have to know the way your beard grows like never before.
Still using a barless razor with a new feather blade.
I also decided that going against the grain was no option.
For the most part I go across the grain.
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This morning a razor that's in a class of its own.
A barless slant by Ryan @PLANofMAN .
A one pass shave that rivals some 3 pass shave with lesser tools.
Both head and face are smooth and clean.
I don't spend as much time at the sink as before and that's kinda nice.
I went Prepless too.
So I wake up, stumble into the bathroom, lather up, shave then quickly shower.
I've changed my whole routine just for the heck of it.
In about 25 minutes I can go from looking like a cave man to a modern man, dressed, fed and ready to walk out the door.
No rushing, no hurrying, no problem.

Think I'll do this for a few more weeks.

All
Enjoy!!!
tp
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First outing with the Leyming. It is a cold one in Alabama and 2020 being what it is I reached back into 2019 for a Summer scent.

The Leyming really surprised me this morning. The razor has a touch of blade feel and I would compare the shave to a Karve solid bar E plate. It is that good of a shaver. I need a few more shaves to really get it dialed in. Three passes this morning and I am smooth. The only quirk I have found with the head is the slots are little loose so you have to pay attention to the blade alignment. The head pairs up nice with the Rockwell handle. A little Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Lotion and I am ready. I have a message for all of you Clubman haters - .

Stay warm and have a great day.
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jtspartan said: ↑

DEcember 1st
Canadian New Deluxe w Astra SS
APShave Flattop/Sapele
First Canadian Maximo Gomez
Thayers
Jeeves Tobacco Bay AS
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I don’t know if a fave software combo and a gold plated New count as Decadent, but it sure was a nice shave. Evan does excellent work. First use of the Astra SS as well. I’d say I find the Platinum version smoother. I’m not perfectly smooth, but not too far from it.
Have a great day all!
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clint64 said: ↑

December 1, 2020
Wolfman WR2 1.05mm
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
OKU Botiho
MdC Vetyver
Fine Fresh Vetiver Aftershave

I do not like this cold weather stuff at all. The MdC Vetyver seemed like a great choice for such a cold morning. The earthy smokey scent is strong of the puck and lasts throughout the shave. The OKU is a wonderful brush with excellent backbone, flow through and face feel. The OKU paired with the MdC is near perfection for a vetiver junky like me. Three passes with touchups caught the baby with ease. A splash of Fine Fresh Vetiver was the perfect end to a wonderful shave. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
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PanChango said: ↑

ER Streamline
Gem Stainless PTFE (3)
Semogue 22mm BC Mistura
MWF
Superior 70

Nice two pass shave on a day 3 blade.

My soaps will not be DECadent this month as I only have MWF and CO Bigelow SC in rotation now, but will get to rotate through my razors.

Enjoy your day.
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Primotenore said: ↑

December Focus

Baume.be~~Ali Baba 2~~dubl duck Goldedge
Decided to do a focus this month. I am eschewing the Decadent aspect of December
in favor of using up this wonderful shave cream.
I might even keep the jar, if I am able to remove the label.

Interestingly, as I work my way through the jar, the yellow tint has begun to fade away.
The scent is still the same as well as the performance.
Today, I took Keith's advice and performed a 4 pass shave.
I added another WTG pass and the smoothness of my skin is noticeably better.
Thank you @Keithmax
Finished today's shave with some Dickinson's Witch Hazel (I'll be glad when this is used up)
and a half-dozen spritzes of Aramis Tobacco Reserve.
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JACarbone said: ↑

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SRS # 425

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Big Cyprass 24mm Silver Tip
Lather: Barrister & Mann Dickens Revisted
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Dickens Revisited
Additional Care:
Barbero Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Welcome to Decadent December! I have not really determined my focus for the month as of yet. I had hope to finish off the Razorock X by the end of the year, which may still be a possibility. Perhaps I may approach the month with two on, two off (two shaves with RR followed by two shaves of a different soap/splash with the same setup for both days). The other option might be to done a 7 day decadent focus, same set up for the week. Well I do not have to decide until tomorrow morning.
This morning’s shave featured a B & M holiday soap that I picked up last year. I am getting whiff of this scent throughout the morning. It is quite enjoyable. Note to self: You are allowed to use it during the rest of the year.
I had a comfortable three pass shave without any incidents. A silent alum confirm the efficiency of the TI razor and the slickness of the soap. My face has felt refreshed throughout the morning. Looking forward to many fine shaves this month.

Have a great day gentlemen.
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SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 1, 2020

Fabulous shave to kick off DX/Decision December. I have accumulated way too many safety razors, many of which I no longer use. My mug shaves for at least half this month will focus on my wood handled Feather DX and Kai Captain Kamisori Clone. I’ve really enjoyed shaving with both, but of all my open edge mug shaves, these are the two I’ve shaved with least. I admit I’ve had a problem focusing on just one shaving tool, but I think I’ll be able to carry it off. The shave variety I enjoy will be noggin-focused and will include a review of my safety razors with a particular focus on modern artisan offerings.

For my kickoff shave I selected my Feather DX barber’s razor for my mug and the Christopher Bradley safety razor from Karve Shaving for the dome featuring a D-OC plate. I own several plates for this safety razor and will shave with all of them over the course of the month, but not necessarily sequentially. My JR Custom Rosewood Silvertip Badger #378 generated the two lathers I like for my shaves. Both noggin and mug shaves were excellent. The DX loaded with a Feather Super cleaned away the mug stubble in three enjoyable passes (WTG, ATG, XTG), despite an initial very slight set down nick. Feather Supers are very sharp blades, and I need to be more mindful of this fact as I continue this focus.

The mug shave was just perfect! The Karve was the first modern artisan safety razor I purchased after an initial flurry of vintage acquisitions after 50 years with my Schick Krona DE. I remember my oldest son referring to my Krona as a vintage safety razor. In fact when I purchased it in 1969 it was a then contemporary safety razor. My initial amazement at the quality of shave the Karve delivered was repeated this morning. My only gripe after the initial purchase was the traditional top cap design which exposed the blade tabs and led to some ear nicks early on. That’s all gone away with my purchase of Karve’s ‘wide body’ cap. My two pass (ATG, ATG) dome shave was brilliantly close. What a terrific safety razor! This is a keeper. I’ll decide which other plates I’ll keep as my Karve shaves continue over the course of the month. I feel clean, velveteen and refreshed!

RAZOR: Feather Wood Handled DX (Mug), Karve Safety Razor D-OC Plate
BLADE: Feather Super AC (Mug), Feather DE (Dome)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: JR Custom Rosewood Silvertip Badger #378
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash and Pre de Provence Bergamot & Thyme Balm.
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My birthday is tomorrow and what better way to kick off Decadent December than using Acqua Di Parma shave cream and aftershave splash. View attachment 240158 View attachment 240160
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Dec 1st

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements SS & ASB - Atomic Age Bay Rum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Switchback 400 w/Omega EVO
J3Customs 8/8 Takefu Laminated, Japanese Steel
@myles wilson AS - Homemade Bay Rum 'Christmas Brew'

In for December. Should hopefully keep up a little better. December slows down 'a little' for me, only 2 more event weekends left for the year. Texas ladies and gentlemen don't slow down their track/motorsport obsession for much of anything (weather, holidays, etc.) like in other parts of the country. Tracks don't make it much easier....they'll rent their facility every weekend/day they can.

I'll be doing a little bit of a decadent December focus. Only using 4 straight razors, and 1 shavette (when traveling) for the entire month. Basically a 5 day 1 razor focus, and then a weekend shave on Saturday evening with a Feather AC DX. Brushes and software are no holds barred.

Up for today was a wintery Holiday feeling shave. 26 degrees out, very cold for Dallas Fort Worth area. Bowl lathered PAA's CK6 formula, incredible whipped cream yogurty bliss. Slick with an exceptional face feel. The EVO knot is a lather making monster, bowl overflowing goodness (or maybe I just loaded too much). 3 full passes with the J3Customs today, enjoying the feel of blade on skin, along with the Bay Rum aroma that fills the bathroom. WTG for the first pass, XTG (in to out) for the second pass, and opposite XTG (out to in) for the third pass. This edge lacks a little spark....so a DFS+ all over, just a smidge of sandpaper on the lower right jawline/neck. Zero issues with crimson appearing. Hefty application of PAA's Star Jelly for skin conditioning. After shave today courtesy of a trade with Myles. His home brew....don't know all the ingredients, but it's clearly alcohol, some bay rum....and 'sumthin' slightly minty.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!
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Great shaves fellas !!

9nein9 · Dec 1, 2020

Happy Birthday @Angelo85 !

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