June 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, May 31, 2019.

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What "Basics" will you use for "Just the Basics June"?

  1. Basic soaps. Arko, Williams, you know, the good stuff.

    9 vote(s)
    21.4%

  2. Basic razors. Weishi, Techs, Superspeeds, you know, the good stuff.

    10 vote(s)
    23.8%

  3. Basic brushes. VDH boar, you know, the good stuff.

    9 vote(s)
    21.4%

  4. Basic aftershaves. Aqua Velva, Clubman, The Veg, you know, the good stuff.

    8 vote(s)
    19.0%

  5. I'm using a whole bunch of stuff and I don't care if it's basic or not!

    27 vote(s)
    64.3%

  6. Straight razors. Basic enough for you?

    10 vote(s)
    23.8%

  7. Cookies and Ice Cream for me, thank you very much.

    11 vote(s)
    26.2%

  8. I'll tell you at the meet up. Save me a brush.

    5 vote(s)
    11.9%
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  1. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Sorry to hear about your grandmother, @wchnu Fuzzy.
    Happy Birthday. :greet002:
     
    Primotenore, Jun 3, 2019
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  2. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Happy birthday, Fuzzy.
    So sorry to hear of your grandmother.

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    jluc, Jun 3, 2019
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    June 3rd
    Razor: Razorock Wunderbar
    Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (1)
    Brush: PAA Green Ray
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: Stirling Lemony Orange
    Stirling Orange Chill witch hazel
    PAA Unscented Star Jelly
    AS: Stirling Lemony Orange

    Menthol Monday!

    Good morning!

    Nice face freezing shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS.
    I did end with a couple of weepers on my right jaw line and some extra warmth from the alum. I don't know what it is with me and these Bic blades. I received two of them in a sample pack some time back. The first one I used left my face so raw I had to skip shaving for a couple of days. This one didn't feel much better. I think I got a couple of duds. Swap for a different blade tomorrow.

    Have a great week![​IMG]

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    jluc, Jun 3, 2019
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Wise choice on finishing up with the injector.


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    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    My condolences Fuzzy.


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    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  6. Terry

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    Terry, Jun 3, 2019
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave Matthew.


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    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking photo Jim. I would switch out the blade as well.


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    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  9. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Sorry to hear about your grandmother.
    Condolences to you and your family.

    The happy note, nice scuttle.
    tp
     
    Terry, Jun 3, 2019
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Clint!
    I have a Tupperware container that I keep blade tucks in, bulk storage elsewhere. There are some random blades from various sample packs in there. My plan is to start using those up to clean up my container.

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    jluc, Jun 3, 2019
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Sounds like a good plan.
     
    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  12. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    June 3, 2019
    Supply Co SE V2
    Schick Proline
    Wild West Brushworks with Tuxedo
    A&E Frozen Mojitos
    Fine Italian Citrus

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    Another weekend that was entirely too short. The WWB with its 30mm Tuxedo knot ate through the A&E Frozen Mojitos whipping up a mountain of rich slick lather. I can notice the menthol on the third pass but otherwise I only notice the wonderful scent of the soap. Three passes and touch ups just missed the baby. A splash of Fine Italian Citrus and I think I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Monday.
     
    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  13. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great picture, Clint! Love the colors!

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    jluc, Jun 3, 2019
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  14. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

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    June 3rd

    Proraso PS Red
    GFT Sandalwood SC
    Zenith Boar
    Feather AC DX (kamisori style)
    Kai Captain Titan ProTouch
    GFT Sandalwood Skin Food

    Uneventful 2.5 pass wifey declared BBS shave this morning. I'll rate as a solid DFS+. While the confidence with the Kamisori style setup is no longer trepidation....I still think there's some room to further my technique. On the lower right neck, and some of the niggly areas (nostrils, corners of the mouth) a DE handle can just be mindless...but open blades demand focus. The Kai ProTouch blade, while smooth, needs more 'pressure' compared to it's counterpart the Feather Pro Guard.

    GFT Sandalwood SC....excellent aroma, extremely wet straight out of the container. Overloaded the Zenith, and started off with too much water... Oops. Took a good minute or more of lather abuse to get it in line, finally resulting in a nice shiny cushion of lather slickness (not quite Castle and Forbes slick, but a close second). GFT Skin Food...other artisans should plagiarize their base formula IMO. It's close to a balm, excellent skin feel, but completely without the gooey sticky 'takes 5 minutes to rub it in' sensation of a bad sun screen/lotion.

    Happy Monday everyone!
     
    Last edited: Jun 3, 2019
    b1hart, Jun 3, 2019
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  15. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice shave and pretty picture, Blair!

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    jluc, Jun 3, 2019
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  16. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    @wchnu

    Safe travels, hope happy memories prevail today. My condolences.

    Of course wishing you a Fabulous Birthday. While the number of birthdays past might reveal age, it's but a narrow window defining one's true character. You are only old.....once you think you are.;)
     
    b1hart, Jun 3, 2019
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  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jim, I feel you, brother. I have had shaves such as yours. At least, you got an IBSS+ shave.
     
    Trigger, Jun 3, 2019
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  18. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    This morning's shave was a bit of a struggle. I mishandled the AgadirMen Invisible Shave Gel, as it wouldn't come out until I took the top off(it has the appearance of a liquid hand soap where you "squirt" it on. It was only after too much gel poured out that it worked normally again for me. After managing to get through the shave, I immediately said to the gel "Nice knowin' ya baby". I did keep the aftershave though. I think it was the gel that came free when I put in my order. If so, that was a smart decision by them-the aftershave is much more enjoyable. Hopefully someday AgadirMen will produce a shave soap-that way you can SEE what you're shaving with, and no "squirting" and cap-twisting required.
     
    Paul Turner, Jun 3, 2019
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  19. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Well that's it then....this month is Jaribio June for me. Thanks.
     
    Paul Turner, Jun 3, 2019
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  20. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    June Focus
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    Old Spice~~Simpson KH4~~Dovo 6/8~~Old Spice Burley
    SR #99
    I have been neglecting my vintage Old Spice products. Remedied.
    The soap still has a wonderful scent; loads fairly easily, although I find the OS mugs on the narrow side.
    Today was a first run with the Keyhole. NOS and it released a few hairs. :angry019:
    I won't panic yet, as new brushes are likely to lose a few bristles at first.
    It is, however, unusual in that my Simpsons are not shedders. Fingers crossed.
    Nice, slick lather provided a good base for the Dovo. Decided to do a bit of ATG on the cheeks and chin.
    It baffles me that I can get a BBS everywhere except on certain parts of my neck.
    There's just so many passes I am willing to make, as I have become attached to my skin.
    Results were typical; BBS on the cheeks, chin and most of the jawline.
    DFS everywhere else. Good enough for government work.
    OS Burley is my favorite of the Shulton scents after the original.    ​
     
    Primotenore, Jun 3, 2019
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