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What would you like to find in your stocking this Christmas?

  1. A decadent Gillette Toggle or other rare vintage DE

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%
  2. A decadent mint condition SE razor from the early 20th century

    3 vote(s)
    7.9%
  3. A decadent vintage straight razor, restored to perfection.

    8 vote(s)
    21.1%
  4. A puck or two of your favorite decadent soap or cream

    8 vote(s)
    21.1%
  5. A luxurious and decadent High Mountain Badger brush (or your favorite type)

    9 vote(s)
    23.7%
  6. A plate of decadent cookies.

    12 vote(s)
    31.6%
  7. Anything besides a lump of coal. Because coal isn't decadent. It's just depressing.

    21 vote(s)
    55.3%
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  1. Very many great pictures showing excellent products and gear. Hard to keep up, but you do a great job.
    LOOT, Norcalnewb, RyX and 7 others like this.
  2. December 14

    Weber SS
    Voskhod (6)
    Simpson Chubby 2 Super
    Jeeves of Hudson Street Private Study
    Alum, Thayers Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and CC Bay Rum

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    NCoxSTL, LOOT, Keithmax and 13 others like this.
  3. Great photo and write up! Sounds like you had a very enjoyable shave! :)
    Norcalnewb, Drygulch, sdguero and 4 others like this.
  4. Excellent picture and write up Jared! Some nice looking gear as well!
  5. December 14, 2017
    OneBlade Genesis
    Modified Gem PTFE (1)
    “Tres Amigos” Simpson CH2 Synthetic
    Oleo El Caballero
    Captain’s Choice Bay Rum

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    The El Caballero soap continues to impress. Once loaded the soap is very easy to whip into a rich and very slick lather. I do wish that the container was a little larger which make it easier to load the soap. With 7 shaves on the blade, I decided to put in a fresh Gem blade which made the shave easier and closer. I went with my normal 3 pass shaves and touch ups ending just short of a perfect shave. A splash of Captain's Choice Bay Rum and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.
    NCoxSTL, LOOT, Keithmax and 12 others like this.
  6. Fantastic composition Charlie. Wow.
    LOOT, Norcalnewb, RyX and 5 others like this.
  7. Beautiful picture and line up Charlie.
  8. Great photo Jared! Sweet travel setup!

    In regard to the water in the hotel...I present you with The Rolling Stones
    "You can't always get what you want
    But if you try sometimes you might find
    You get what you need"
    :D
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  9. The shower actually had hot, so if I was really averse to the cold shave, I was sort of covered. I actually thought about filling the sink with hot, then I remembered where I was, and the things that sink had seen.


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  10. Very nice Neal!! :happy096:
    LOOT, Norcalnewb, RyX and 8 others like this.
  11. Thanks, gentlemen! That's high praise coming from you both. You both have posted some absolutely stunning photos and set ups this month. cheers.gif

    Have a great day!
    Norcalnewb, RyX, Linuxguile and 8 others like this.
  12. It appears you have at least another month - or more - left of the Arko. Talk about a value soap! Does anyone make a "soap roach clip"? :D
    NCoxSTL, Norcalnewb, RyX and 9 others like this.
  13. Great photo & setup Rick! Very pretty Red Tip!
    Norcalnewb, RyX, Linuxguile and 6 others like this.
  14. Another fab photo Charlie! I enjoy your compositions!
  15. Excellent photo Clint! :happy096:
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  16. SOTD December 14, 2017

    Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
    Blade: Schick
    Razor: Schick J1 injector
    Brush: Surrey badger
    Lather: Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum
    Post: Witch hazel, Pitralon Classic aftershave
    WTG, touch up

    Enjoyable shave this morning. Smooth and comfortable, easy-going and nice results in the end. This soap is the real deal. I took my time loading it and added water both to the knot and to the top of the soap, alternating between those. This Surrey badger that I used is a re-knot by @Jayaruh. It is terrific and is definitely a decadent part of the shave as the face lathering with it feels so nice. Such quality lather from the Jeeves was swiped away with ease by the J1. Very nice all in all.

    I am off to Tuscaloosa today with our top middle school band. They are performing at a festival at the University of Alabama. They applied and were selected and have been working on this program since September. It's going to be a great day. The best part is that I'm not in charge of this trip like most of my school trips. I just get to go along and help out and be a cheerleader. I love that part because these kids will come up to the high school and be my kids in a year or two, so building the relationships with them is key.

    Great pictures and shave gear as usual. The 30DC has stepped it up this month. Thanks so much again to @Drygulch for the Jeeves soaps - great stuff.

    Enjoy your day!

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  17. Great photo Perry!! Have a fun day with the band! :)
  18. December 13, 2017

    Ever Ready C-40 with Envy White Two Band by clint64
    Fine Platinum
    OneBlade Genesis
    Feather FHS-10
    Fine Platinum
    Creed Aventus


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  19. Thank you Bruce.
  20. Wonderful B&W photo Perry. Sounds like a wonderful day ahead for you. I hope you have a great time with the middle school kids.
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