December 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Primotenore, Nov 30, 2020.

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What are your shaving plans for December?

  1. I will break out my most decadent gear and really have at it.

    6 vote(s)
    18.8%

  2. I am going to mix it up, shaving with whatever suits my fancy.

    18 vote(s)
    56.3%

  3. I am going to adhere to the 30 Day rule.

    5 vote(s)
    15.6%

  4. December is my month to focus on one particular piece of equipment.

    2 vote(s)
    6.3%

  5. I am going to look for the BEST Christmas cookie recipe.

    9 vote(s)
    28.1%
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  1. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

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    SOTD MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 28, 2020

    This morning’s shave was inspired by several members of the crew shaving with Gillette New Improved model safety razors. Mine doesn’t qualify as a ‘Bostonian’ as I lack the accompanying case, but the shave is what counts for me. This model and the New LC are probably my favorite Gillette dome shavers. After checking the Dubl Duck Goldedge 11/16 under the USB microscope, I noticed some very slight chipping along the middle of the blade. A touch up with the new Naniwa 12k I received for Christmas put that to hair poppin’ rights. And just for a change of pace, I grabbed my Nancy Boy shaving cream and balm. Since the bride left to babysit our granddaughter, I was also free to use a bit of Alt-Innsbruck as a finish. She’ll be gone for most of the day leaving me to supervise the contractors repairing the roof damage from the last storm.

    Nancy Boy is one of the best shave creams I use, and probably the best kept secret in wet shaving. The company, established in 2002 does no advertising, and instead relies completely upon word of mouth for their marketing, plowing the savings into the best ingredients they can source for all their products. The Viking Silvertip Badger generated the two types of lathers I enjoy for my morning shaves. The Dubl Duck cleared away the mug whiskers in three passes (WTG, ATG, XTG). Glen Mercurio, the master restorer and honer, always talks up the Naniwa 12k as the ideal touch up finisher and I see why. The edge I refinished based on the techniques demonstrated in his exemplary video on this stone was sharp and buttery smooth. The New Improved is an incredibly efficient safety razor as well, and cleared the dome stubble right down to the skin line. I feel clean, smoothly velveteen, and smell great.

    RAZOR: Dubl Duck Goldedge 11/16 (Mug), Gillette New Improved (Dome)
    BLADE: Feather DE
    PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
    BRUSH: Viking Silvertip Badger
    CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
    POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Humphreys Lilac WH and Nancy Boy Signature Cooling After-Shave Gel. Finished with Alt-Innsbruck.
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 28, 2020
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  2. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty


    Thanks, Danny!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Dec 28, 2020
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe..have to fine tune a little still..:)
     
    brit, Dec 28, 2020
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    :D
     
    brit, Dec 28, 2020
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome set up and pic Jeff.good morning..:cool:
     
    brit, Dec 28, 2020
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  6. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    I've been out of the scene for Android camera apps for 3+ years now, not sure what's the best. Back then I used to use Camera Zoom FX but also Camera FV. Tom's guide website has a 2020 comparison that appears to be thorough.

    I currently use Halide II for iOS. It. ROCKS. Basically DLSR control, but so much more. Halide is written by a Lux Optics, basically started as a geek advanced amateur photographer and it shows. It is NOT inexpensive. I got lucky in that they did their customers right, I purchased Halide back in late 2016, they grandfathered in v1 users for Halide v2. But, I'd still purchase/subscribe for the currently going rate, it's that good.

    DPReview of Halide II for iOS

    MacRumors review of Halide II for iOS

    Warning....TLDR link below. For advanced amateurs or professional photography geeks:

    Halide developer explains Apple's proRAW format
     
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    b1hart, Dec 28, 2020
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  7. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Lovely shave, Myles! It’s been a pleasure watching your shaves develop in sophistication over the last year or so! Kudos! :happy088:
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 28, 2020
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  8. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Nice shave, Joe! Glad it went well! :)
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 28, 2020
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  9. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Lovely shave, Danny! Love the look of your transformed Schick with that handle. Is that an E or G Type head? Just curious. :)
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 28, 2020
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    A lot of information there, Blair. Thanks for sharing. When I was using my DSLR I shot everything RAW and manipulated after the fact. I've been pretty lazy with the cellphone.

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Dec 28, 2020
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  11. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Gary! Good morning! :eatdrink013:
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 28, 2020
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  12. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Jeff. Have a great day.
     
    JACarbone, Dec 28, 2020
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  13. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    I use an iPhone.
     
    Droo78, Dec 28, 2020
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  14. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Erudite and resplendent, mos def!
     
    wristwatchb, Dec 28, 2020
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    clint64, Hembree, Primotenore and 5 others like this.
  15. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Dave.
    For your video, the audio was low and had some feedback buzz, but I had the volume loud enough to hear what you were saying.
     
    Droo78, Dec 28, 2020
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  16. Silvestris

    Silvestris Well-Known Member

    :thanks:
     
    Silvestris, Dec 28, 2020
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  17. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave, Paul! :)
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 28, 2020
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  18. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Joe!
     
    Droo78, Dec 28, 2020
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  19. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Have not seen the Nancy Boy in a while. Excellent shave Jeff
     
    JACarbone, Dec 28, 2020
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  20. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Nice shave, Gary! Cool kit! Glad it worked well for you! :)
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 28, 2020
    #9000
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