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. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic classic shave Rick . ;)
     
    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Rick, nice report and shave!
     
    Trigger, Jun 3, 2019
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  3. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    June 3 SOTD:

    Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley
    Blade: Personna Blue
    Brush: Ever-Ready 150
    Lather: CO Bigelow
    Aftershave: Proraso Green
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    Life has been busy lately, and this is my first shave of June. Some terrific looking pictures, but honestly I haven't even had a chance to see all of them yet. I hope everyone has been doing well.

    I mowed down 4 days of growth with the Karve and some Menthol Monday CO Bigelow. It was really a nice shave at the gym. My face was nice and smooth this morning. In fact it is still smooth. It was a great start to my day.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 3, 2019
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  4. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Clint.
     
    Frijolero, Jun 3, 2019
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  5. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Danny.
     
    Frijolero, Jun 3, 2019
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  6. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    +1 on the Guerlain Vetiver EdT. It has a nice bright vetiver scent that really wears well. I find it pairs well with many soaps. I plan to add more EdTs to my collection and just go with mentholated witch hazel for an aftershave.
     
    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Excellent shave and photo Jim. I hope you are doing well.
     
    clint64, Jun 3, 2019
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 3, 2019
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  9. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Jim! I had the Mysterious Space silver tip but I though it was almost floppy too so I got rid of it. I like me some backbone in a brush. I'm glad I tried the Voskhod again, this one is a lot better then I remembered.

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
    Linuxguile, Jun 3, 2019
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  10. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great shave Robert!

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    Linuxguile, Jun 3, 2019
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  11. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Gary!

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    Linuxguile, Jun 3, 2019
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  12. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Thank you Clint & Joe!
     
    RyX, Jun 3, 2019
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  13. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Thank you for the recommendation Joseph! Looks out of stock on his website. I'll search around for options.

    Thank you Keith! Will look into the Fresh Vetiver of Fine products (been wanting to try them), so this will be one of the first. I had read some reviews of this exact version (Fine has a couple Vetivers), and the Fresh Vetiver seems to get the best backing.
     
    b1hart, Jun 3, 2019
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  14. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Nice shave Rick!

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
    Linuxguile, Jun 3, 2019
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  15. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Great pic and shave Jim!

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    Linuxguile, Jun 3, 2019
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  16. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jim, you always have good shaves and pics!
     
    Trigger, Jun 3, 2019
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  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Andrew is to Stirling as Joe T is to Voskhod.
     
    Trigger, Jun 3, 2019
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    June 3
    Good evening, guys!
    Straight Razor shave #76.
    My next pick out of the hat was my Dovo Best Quality Straight Razor. After the last shave with my VDH TTO, this was a nice surprise pick. Now, the last 2 shaves with my Dovo Best were good, but when I refreshed it with Crox, it was not up to my standards. This time, I really added more Crox to my strop and did 50 laps with the razor and 50 laps on leather. What a difference to say the least! My Semogue OC Badger beautifully lathered the Stirling Sandalwood on my face. Two passes, touchups w/o any bloodshed or irritation produced an IBSS+. I could have gone for the BBS, but let me have a great shave without any errors. Applied the matching AS that gave some sting. I thoroughly enjoyed this shave because I really took my time. I really prefer night time shaving with straights because I am not rushed doing it.
    Result: Grade 97 = A+
    I am excited because I will finally have my Rockwell Model T razor delivered tomorrow. I will post pictures of my new addition. Therefore, I will discontinue my random razor pick so that my next shave will be with my new Rocky T. After that shave, I will go back and continue to randomly hand pick my razors until the end of the month.
    Have a great evening, guys! 20190603_154308.jpg 20190603_154308.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jun 3, 2019
    Trigger, Jun 3, 2019
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    monday shave
    brit new rfb
    spoiler 3 use.
    semogue 830
    captain's choice copper bowl
    tobs cedarwood
    nivea deep a/s
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    hello fello shavers, monday shave,awesome 2 combination pass dfs+, no drama ..cedarwood smells fantastic.nivea deep a/s to finish .have a great tuesday gents..
     
    brit, Jun 3, 2019
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  20. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Gary, that's a nice setup.
     
    Trigger, Jun 3, 2019
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