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    Date: 01 January 2017

    Brush: - Semogue SOC Boar in Cherry Wood 24/55mm
    Lather: - Arko Shaving Soap
    Razor: - RazoRock Mission
    Blade: - Perma-Sharp Super #1
    Post Shave: - T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / Nivea Original Aftershave Splash
    Fragrance: - YSL L’Homme EDT

    Happy New Year!!
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  2. Hello folks, here's today's SOTD-

    1941 Gillette Ranger Tech.
    Gillette Silver Blue blade.
    Simpsons Duke 2 Badger hair brush.
    RazoRock XXX shave soap.
    Nivea post shave balm.
    Avon Mesmerize as lotion.
    Avon Mesmerize cologne.

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    DFS in two passes. Can't beat that! Have a great night all!


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  3. I'd have to put Musgo Real and Bill(Wm.)Neumann in the same catergory-they look great(and I've tried some Neumann samples and liked them all), but too expensive for me right now.
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  4. That's a might fine wee drop of the creature you have there, lad. Nice pic, too.

    Cool picture!
  5. I love this stuff!

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    After showering:
    Razor: 1961 Gillette 195 Adjustable "Fat Boy” (WTG = 7, XTG = 5 & ATG = 3)
    Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (2)
    Brush: Patriotic, Bi-centennial handle with a 24mm TGN Finest knot
    Soap: Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Midnight Stag
    Water: Cool
    Alum Block: Yes, with no wincing.
    Aftershave: Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Midnight Stag
  6. Planned New Years Day SOTD
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    Mongoose razor
    Doug Korn custom brush
    Martin de Candre Lavender shaving soap
    Agua Lavanda Puig AS splash
    Ach Brita Lavanda EdC
  7. Holy Moly brain bowl where the bloody lid @Hodge to keep the dust out ??
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  8. SOTD December 31
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    Gillette New Short Comb
    Rapira PL(4)
    Stirling Executive Man
    Satin Tip The Purest
    Crown King scuttle

    Last shave of the year and it was excellent. Happy New Year everyone!

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  9. Beautiful photo Andrew, Happy New Year buddy! :)
  10. Thanks buddy, and you too!

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  11. Trumpers Limes cream
    Georgetown Scuttle
    Rooney 2/1 Silvertip
    Wapi 5/8
    Tony Miller Latigo Heirloom strop
  12. 12.31.2016
    Hot shower with Neutrogena Razor Defense
    Gillette Bulldog (Gentle as a kitten today)
    Kai Stainless (new)
    Razorock Barbers Handle
    PAA Dirt
    Alum
    Thayer's cucumber witch hazel
    PAA Dirt A/S
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    HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! [​IMG]
  13. My New Year's setup

    Razor-1958 Gillette Executive replated by RazorPlate in 24kt gold
    Blade-Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue (Russian)
    Brush-custom handle / Maggard synthetic
    Soap-Maggard London Barbershop
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    Have a happy and healthy New Year!

    HERM
  14. Beautiful razor!

    HERM
  15. Decadent December!!

    December 31

    Razor - Soviet Consul
    Blade - [​IMG] (3)
    Soap - Arko
    Brush - Semogue 620
    Post - Alum, Nivea

    Final day of 2016 and the final shave of the year. And, the final day of DECADENT December. What a fantastic month checking out some truly amazing gear on here, great photos, shananigans everywhere and over 2000 posts and counting. Thanks to everyone for taking the second full year of this thread out with a BANG!!

    As for my final shave, well what could be more decadent than a Voskhod in a Soviet adjustable set on max kill? That isn't too far off of the feeling of this razor at 9. Way past the aggressiveness of a Gillette Adjustable. In a world of its own, at least in my experience. Two passes and I'm smooth enough to call it BBS but the irritation...

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    Seriously, the alum was a block of molten lava. And, I reopened the cut from two or three nights ago without even realizing it. It was just that fast when it happened. It's a good thing there is no 10 on this razor. It wouldn't get tried.

    My final impression of this razor - I like it. Yeah, I know, a Soviet that works! Now, having said that I will NOT guarantee that if you get one it will work like this one. Remember that word "Soviet"? That pretty much negates any hope of consistency in any great amount. But.....I can honestly say I could use this in place of the Slim, adjusting for the aggression factor of course, and be perfectly happy. Now, whether or not the mechanics and finish will last like a Gillette....well that's question that only regular use over time would tell, so don't look for an answer anytime soon. Too many toys in the toy box here and all that.

    Well, that's it for me in Decadent December and 2016! Hope you have a great night, enjoy seeing 2017 come in and I'll see you over on the new thread!

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  16. Its gonna be June before I can get a lid on her :D
  17. Might as well start using glad wrap or foil to keep the dust out
  18. My first one lived its entire life open to the elements.......
  19. 01/01/17 First Shave of the Year – Happy New Year
    Face Wash with Cellar Door Bath Supply Co Haunted Woods Soap
    Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ICE Pre-Shave Soap
    RazoRock Lime Essential Oil Shave Soap
    RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic 26mm Brush
    Crown King Dual Chamber Scuttle
    Gillette M2 Gen 1 Slim Adjustable Razor - Setting 4
    Derby Extra Blade - 1st Shave
    Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel Toner
    Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue Cooling After Shave
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    Mergress//Gillette Silver Blue//Simpson Duke 3 Best//Barrister and Mann Fireside//Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender

    Great shave, on all accounts.
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