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. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Well, I just placed my last order of the year. H baseplate from Yates. Stonewashed, no polished available. That's it until 2022.

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    jluc, Dec 31, 2020
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool Jim..good luck :)
     
    brit, Dec 31, 2020
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  3. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Great looking setup and shave Clint. Love the end of the month recap calendar. Hope the next few days gets a little downtime for you! Happy New Year!

    Very nice combination Jason, nice FH! Happy New Year!
     
    b1hart, Dec 31, 2020
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  4. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Gary!

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    jluc, Dec 31, 2020
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    anyone having a new years party tonight?:)
     
    brit, Dec 31, 2020
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Cool I placed an order for the alternative handle in stonewashed finish.
     
    clint64, Dec 31, 2020
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Blair. Happy New Year.
     
    clint64, Dec 31, 2020
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  8. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Thank you Gary & Dave!
     
    b1hart, Dec 31, 2020
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  9. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Very nice Chris, great lather shot & setup!
     
    b1hart, Dec 31, 2020
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  10. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Thanks so much Joseph & Clint!
     
    b1hart, Dec 31, 2020
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  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Cool!

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    jluc, Dec 31, 2020
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  12. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Cool image and combination Pierpaolo! Happy New Year!
     
    b1hart, Dec 31, 2020
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  13. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Dave, you’ve got to stop talking about the Yates! I’m actually feeling enabled!!! I haven’t had safety razor RAD in over 9 months!! :signs131:
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 31, 2020
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  14. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Lovely shave, Blair with a cool looking razor! :)
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 31, 2020
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  15. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave and report, PierPaolo! Happy New Year! :)
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 31, 2020
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  16. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave with a great kit, Chris! Happy New Year! :)
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 31, 2020
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  17. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Here Jeff, let me help you................. and @jluc
    After sitting with no update in NY for weeks my Yates razor that Alan polished arrived home today and I have a major problem...................this mirror finish shows every finger print when you touch it. [​IMG] I'll live with this problem happily. Thanks for an AMAZING job Alan [​IMG]
    2nd pic has a stone washed finish H Plate to show what all 3 pieces looked like went sent to him.
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    Dave in KY, Dec 31, 2020
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  18. Droo78

    Droo78 Well-Known Member

    I thought everyone put their Arko inside Waterford Crystal bowls. Right??
     
    Droo78, Dec 31, 2020
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  19. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Yeesh! I was afraid of that! :(
     
    jgreenepa, Dec 31, 2020
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  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    New Year's Eve

    A3 Gillette Red Tip
    Feather (2)
    MrEE Danger handle w/30 mm Maggard's SHD two-band fan
    Tabac
    Alum, Witch Hazel, USB, Almond Oil, CC Bay Rum & Aramis EdT

    I'm near BBS in 2+ passes and sufficiently smelly for New Year's Eve. Evening shaves every couple of days have become the lock down norm, and my DECember setup has consistently delivered. I was reminded this month that Feather blades are good for three shaves. On the fourth shave, I experience the slightest bit of irritation which is a deal breaker for me.

    The Maggard's SHD knot on my @MrEE brush has opened up, and it's a joy to use. I spent extra time this month breaking in the brush by working the Tabac lather more than I normally would. It not only helped the lather, but it also prepped my face better for the shave. It is time well spent in getting the results that I want.

    I have finally conquered the trouble spots around my chin and upper lip by stretching the skin more and employing some different XTG and ATG strokes. Overall, it has kicked up the quality of my shaves a notch. I've also started shaving exclusively ATG on my lower neck and stretching the skin better -- my neck tolerates two ATG passes on every-other-day shaves. This is probably not something I could do on daily shaves without experiencing some irritation.

    The blue stoneware mug was a Christmas gift from our friends up north. It was crafted by a hobbyist potter named Ester on Cortes Island, BC. It's ideal for soaking my brush prior to the shave, and it could be used as a brush scuttle if I want to place it in warm water.

    I've got another month's worth of CC Bay Rum to use up. At that point, I will tearfully put away my Tabac for awhile and begin using Stirling BoS soap and the matching aftershave.

    December has been a month of great shaves, sharing, encouragement, friendship and shenanigans. We exceeded 10,000 posts, a new record. Thanks to our Fraghead @Primotenore for boldly leading the charge and involving his legal team as necessary on copyright infringement matters.

    I'm thankful for each of you and to be included in this fine group. My Bride and I wish you and your families a Happy New Year.

    Grace and Peace!

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    wristwatchb, Dec 31, 2020
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