December 2018 30 Day Rule/Focux Pix & Discussion | Page 217

brit · Dec 20, 2018

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Terry said: ↑

Good Wednesday evening!

Razor - 1905 Gillette
Blade - Feather
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush - Omega Badger
Finish - Nivea
The morning shave...
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After a 30 day stint with the R41, I was dying to try out my newly aquried 1905 Gillette razor. I've heard so much about the older razors, I wanted to find out for myself. Doing my now normal 3 pass face and 3 pass head shave was a good way to check this little blade holder out. I will say it may look old, but shaves like it was brand new. Doesn't have that mighty blade feel of the 41, but does hold its own when it comes to closeness. Might have to use this little tarnished shaver a few more times and let the other ones in line wait till I have some fun with this for a while.
I have cleaned it up and polished it some, but that tarnish doesn't hurt the nice shave. From the look of the wear the guy who had tbis razor used it a lot. This is one razor that I'll keep close to the front of the line.
Oh, the fat soap is a winner, not the sent of bay rum I like so much, but not bad.
All in all, I like!
To all, good evening
Enjoy
tp
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your next rodeo..dial in the double ring...have fun, cool razor..

brit · Dec 20, 2018

Terry said: ↑

Thanks!
I found this razor a week or so ago and all the nice enablers here helped me ID it.
It's kinda ugly looking, but man what a pretty shave it will give you!
I feel lucky to have stumbled upon it.
tp
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icon razor..

brit · Dec 20, 2018

RyX said: ↑

DECember 10 pages behind report

RazoRock Lime Burst SS
B-400 Omega Pro98 boar
Osaka Suribachi scuttle
Ming Shi 2000s on 5-1/2
Personna Blue (10th use)
Pinaud Citrus Musk EDC
View attachment 181684 I'm a few pages behind. So here's a shave report, then I'll be catching up on 30DC shenanigans, enabling, and y'alls shave reports! Back to the warm water shaving today. The triple milled lime seems to like a blooming so it got a healthy dribble of hot water. That softened the surface so the hot water soaked boar knot could load up easily. Lather happened quickly in a warm bowl! With a blade showing no signs of dulling I took three passes & a little cleanup on nearly wide open with the Clone. Saved my left over lather for Melody to do a preteen face wash. Cool water rinse, splash of Eau de Cologne and it's supper time. Guess I ought to start cooking something. Maybe I'll catch up on the thread...
Good Shaves Y'all!
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lovely set up ..

brit · Dec 20, 2018

my new blade bank, thoughts?

wristwatchb · Dec 20, 2018

9nein9 said: ↑

Really awesome shaves and pics today guys, was a long day at work for me so no shave tonight .
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Thank you, Patrick!

wristwatchb · Dec 20, 2018

brit said: ↑

View attachment 181708 my new blade bank, thoughts?
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It should last awhile, Gary, but couldn't you have picked a Kentucky bourbon?

Norcalnewb · Dec 20, 2018

9nein9 said: ↑

Really awesome shaves and pics today guys, was a long day at work for me so no shave tonight .
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Thank you, Patrick!

Norcalnewb · Dec 20, 2018

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View attachment 181705 hello folks, will catch up at some point..wednesday night shave..,randomly picked up a brit fh flat bottom tech and loaded the nacet , 4th go..soaked the rr barrel 24 brush and smeared a nail full of jm frasers. shave cream into the crystal bowl..brush built a major slick lather..proraso green pre shave to start..nice chill..2 pass combo buffing to finish dfs + first almost bbs with a tech in 2 passes, usually 3 + passes.awesome slick cream , lemon ...smooth razor dialed in .brush is cooperating ..tobs #74 lime to finish ..no words to describe.. have to try yourself..
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Nice picture, Gary!

Terry · Dec 20, 2018

9nein9 said: ↑

Really awesome shaves and pics today guys, was a long day at work for me so no shave tonight .
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Thank you.
Long days can be tough!
Take care!
tp

Terry · Dec 20, 2018

brit said: ↑

View attachment 181705 hello folks, will catch up at some point..wednesday night shave..,randomly picked up a brit fh flat bottom tech and loaded the nacet , 4th go..soaked the rr barrel 24 brush and smeared a nail full of jm frasers. shave cream into the crystal bowl..brush built a major slick lather..proraso green pre shave to start..nice chill..2 pass combo buffing to finish dfs + first almost bbs with a tech in 2 passes, usually 3 + passes.awesome slick cream , lemon ...smooth razor dialed in .brush is cooperating ..tobs #74 lime to finish ..no words to describe.. have to try yourself..
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Nice! Very, very nice!
tp

Terry · Dec 20, 2018

brit said: ↑

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your next rodeo..dial in the double ring...have fun, cool razor..
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Thank you!
This thing shaves like it's part of me.
Used it again this morning, more later as time allows.
tp

Terry · Dec 20, 2018

brit said: ↑

icon razor..
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Thanks!
It was a little rayof sunshine on an otherwise rainy day!
tp

jluc · Dec 20, 2018

ordinaryshaver said: ↑

So, this month I started off with creams and a boar brush. That went well, seem to be on track.
Next I went to soaps with a boar, horse and a cheap badger. Mixed results and depended on the soap.
Then thanks to Andrew (I can't say that enough) I went to soaps with boar, horse and a REAL badger brush, outstanding reaults.
Now, I am trying my hand a a real synthetic brush from Jayaruh. I have used it for creams, but today, I used it on Williams and low and behold I got an exceptionally decadent lather!!!
I'm so thankful for all y'all that helped, asked questions to see where I needed to improve.
Y'all celebrated my successes, and helped me figure out where I went wrong and what I could do to fix it.
This month has been decadent for sure, and we ain't done yet!
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Congrats on your progress, Aaron!

NCoxSTL said: ↑

Decadent December!!

December 19, 2018

Razor - Gillette NEW LC (Delta Echo)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Blood on Steel 30 DC LE
Brush -30 DC LE
Post - Alum

It's a Limited Edition shave tonight when it comes to brush and soap. The 30 DC LE brush paired with the 30 DC meet up soap from Jeeves, Blood on Steel. I'm keeping the AS out and ready for tomorrow night too since we're going to see the Nutcracker at the St. Louis Ballet. I surprised my wife with tickets as she's always wanted to see it performed by them. So, an early dinner tomorrow night at Stefenina's for some authentic Italian food, then off for a night of high class entertainment. And I'll be smelling wonderful, all thanks to Jeeves.

As for the shave tonight, it was three passes of glorious goodness with the NEW LC and Voskhod loving the lather. Sad to think of picking a new setup, really, but I have plans. Hope you all have a great night and a fantastic Thursday!

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Nice, Neil! Have fun at the ballet!

9nein9 said: ↑

Really awesome shaves and pics today guys, was a long day at work for me so no shave tonight .
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Thanks, Patrick!

brit said: ↑

View attachment 181705 hello folks, will catch up at some point..wednesday night shave..,randomly picked up a brit fh flat bottom tech and loaded the nacet , 4th go..soaked the rr barrel 24 brush and smeared a nail full of jm frasers. shave cream into the crystal bowl..brush built a major slick lather..proraso green pre shave to start..nice chill..2 pass combo buffing to finish dfs + first almost bbs with a tech in 2 passes, usually 3 + passes.awesome slick cream , lemon ...smooth razor dialed in .brush is cooperating ..tobs #74 lime to finish ..no words to describe.. have to try yourself..
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Awesome shave, Gary!

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FaceScraper · Dec 20, 2018

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Trying to weed out soaps from my den, so I’m rotating through soaps I haven’t used in a while to see if they are worthy of the cut. Chiseled Face Cinnawood Boroka, while not an “elite” soap, still has a freaking awesome scent that is hard to describe. It is going nowhere, and fit in just fine with the Decadent December theme.
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Excellent photo and setup, Randy!

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December 19th
Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (2)
Brush: SOC cherrywood badger
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: GD Mallard Earl Grey
Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
AS: DCCS Winter Reserve

Good morning!

Terrific shave to start the day! The usual three pass, BBS result.

The GD Mallard is another top notch soap. Same level of slickness as yesterday's tallow, duck fat soap. Very nice scent. I get the tea with some sweetness and my nose picks up cinnamon. Lovely combination.

Have a great day!

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Beautiful photo, Jim!

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December 19 SOTD:

Razor: Razorock Mamba
Blade: Gillette Rubie
Brush: Ever-Ready 150
Lather: Speick Shave Stick
Aftershave: Clubman Special Reserve
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

A very nice, quick two pass shave this. A very nice way to start my last full day of work this year. The Speick was great as always, and I feel a bit like Indiana Jones after using some Special Reserve. I hope everyone has a great day!
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Great photo and filter effect, Jim!

Boojum1 said: ↑

Wednesday
December 19, 2018

Karve E Plate with Triad Ti
Personna Med Prep
Wolf Whiskers TGN Finest
Panna Crema Nuavia Verde
Fine Green Vetiver
Pino Silvestre EDT

Went with neglected Karve today and was rewarded with near perfect shave. Nuavia Verde with an assist from WW Spring Forth started a mid-week green routine. Nuavia soaps provide some great aroma therapy. Cue up "I'm in heaven". After some moisturizing Gold Bond Green and a healthy splash of Fine Green Vetiver I am as smooth as a Killer Whale with no barnacles. Today's finale, a spritz of Pino and I'm refreshed and ready to go. Our daughter will be arriving today with her husband and our granddaughter for the Christmas holidays. Happy Wednesday!

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Wonderful "Green Theme" Mark!

FaceScraper · Dec 20, 2018

Paul Turner said: ↑

Another winner with Chiseled Face GTB this morning. I'm trying to work up the courage to order Midnight Stag again sometime.
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That doesn't take courage, Paul. Just a desire to smell like you accidentally sprayed yourself with gasoline while filling your car.

FaceScraper · Dec 20, 2018

Primotenore said: ↑

December Focus

Vintage AoS Lavender~~Simpson CH2 SiLVERTiP~~1908 Gillette Old Type~~Personna 74
I might stick with my vintage AoS products for the rest of this month. They are very satisfying and occasionally get lost in the crowd.
Up today was lavender. It is labeled as "for sensitive skin", but any skin-type would benefit from this.
Let's discuss, first, the lavender scent. It ranges from medium potent (PSO/ASG) to mild (ASB) to very subtile (Soap).
Some shavers prefer an "in your face" (literally and figuratively) scent. Not I.
IMO, it's the post-shave product that needs to pack a wallop.
No "wallops" today with this line-up.
I face-lathered the AoS soap, after blooming of course, and it developed into a lovely, wet, shiny lather.
The CH2 was soft and not shy about some backbone, delivering the product with aplomb.
Now to the '08 Gillette. Really nice razor that will give you a great shave. Just be sure to check the blade
alignment before you begin.
First pass was very smooth, one might say: uneventful.
Oooops...I forgot to use the PSO, which I only use when the AoS lavender set is chosen.
So, I rinsed and patted dry; applied the PSO, re-lathered and performed the XTG pass.
No discernible difference. Mos def not a re-purchase. IMO, useless.
Final pass, got a little greedy on the neck and paid the piper. Weeper.
Thayer's applied, then the ASG, which I let dry slightly before finishing with the ASB.
The combination of the Gel and Balm really leave the skin feeling good and looking good.
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Excellent photo and report, Joseph! The vintage AOS Lavender sounds quite good to me....

ordinaryshaver said: ↑

Used Jayaruh 203 today for Williams Wednesday!!!
Busted out a great lather, and it stayed together as always .I don't try for butter cream lather with Williams, instead I go for a smooth cushion. The razor is a 1973 Tech, and the blade is a Persona blue. I got 9 shaves out of it!!!
Hope y'all enjoy your day!
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Great shave, Aaron!

FaceScraper · Dec 20, 2018

wristwatchb said: ↑

December 19

Muhle R41/Big Bomber SS
Sputnik (3)
Simpson Chubby 2 Super
SC Love
Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Blood on Steel

Good morning, gentlemen! Same setup, same two-pass routine, and a near BBS shave. Have a great day!
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Wonderful photo and shave, Charlie!

Linuxguile said: ↑

SOTD DEcember 19th

Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
RazoRock Mamba .70
Pol Silver SI(8)
Wild West Brushworks "Invasion" (24mm, Firgate class)
Stirling Hot Apple Cider
IB Amici AS

Running a little late this morning I had to go with quick two pass shave. I face lathered and then went XTG/ATG. That was enough for the Mamba .70 to pull off a nice DFS, even with a blade that had 7 prior uses on it. At this point I'm really curious to see how many more shaves I can get out of it. I finished with a shot of Amici AS just because I haven't used it in a while and it smells so darn good. Have a great day my friends!

Hump Day!!!
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Excellent photos, Andrew!

jtspartan said: ↑

DEcember 19th
British Aristocrat Jr w Polsilver (4)
First Canadian Maximo Gomez SS
Stirling Finest Fan/Maple
Thayers
Jeeves Tobacco Bay Leaf AS
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One more day with the Jr. earlier this morning. Pulled out one of my favourite combos again today- This soap is really a top notch product, both in scent and performance and the Jeeves splash is a great compliment to it. Lots of talk about these Stirling Finest knots this month, they are a quality product as well. 3 easy, smooth passes to a DEcadent finish. Life is good this morning.
Have a great day all!
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Wonderful photo and gear selection, Jason!

jluc · Dec 20, 2018

FaceScraper said: ↑

Excellent photo and setup, Randy!

Beautiful photo, Jim!

Great photo and filter effect, Jim!

Wonderful "Green Theme" Mark!
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Thanks, Bruce!

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FaceScraper · Dec 20, 2018

clint64 said: ↑

December 19, 2018
Supply Co #2 plate
Paladin
SV Felce Aromatica
Myrsol Agua Balsamica

Very, very early morning shave with a afternoon post while I’m taking a break. Everything worked well this morning. The SV was super easy to whip into a rich slick lather. The scent was fantastic. Three passes and touch ups with the #2 plate ended in a near perfect shave. Not as close or as efficient as the #3 plate. A splash of Myrsol was a wonderful end to the shave. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday

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Beautiful photo, Clint! That brush is just sexy!

FaceScraper · Dec 20, 2018

Paul76 said: ↑

DEcember 18
Wade & Butcher 3/4
Henry Cavendish pure badger
Blood on steel ss&as by Jeeves

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Great photo and setup, Paul! Beautiful W&B!

What will be the most decadent part of your December shaves?

My razor(s). Seriously - I'm bringing the finest of the fine.

My soaps/cremes. Seriously - Gonna be so luxurious I may be unable to talk.

My aftershaves/balms. Seriously - Almost too good to even use without being arrested.

My cookies. Seriously - I'm drooling just thinking about those cookies.

My donuts. Seriously - You think I drool over cookies? Check this out!

My ice cream. Seriously - when you have ice cream who needs cookies and donuts?

Just looking at my beautiful self in the mirror. Seriously - who could ask for anything more?