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. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Sorry to hear about your brother in law. He and the family is still in our prayers. Congrats on the MMOCs. The one in the picture is very nice. Congrats on the shave except for the blemish that is no more.
     
  2. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Thanks John for the info. That gives me a starting point. I figured it was late 40s because I have a no notched Super Speed from the late 40s. I'll do some digging.
     
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  3. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Awesome shave John.
     
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  4. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thank you.
    tp
     
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  5. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Chris, have a great and enjoyable afternoon...great shave by the way!
     
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Keith, you are a more seasoned SR shaver and I value your judgement. According to Lynn Abrams, 40 to 60 laps on leather should be sufficient. I wasn't including the linen as part of the stropping experience because I rarely do it. I do use Crox and a barber's hone to refresh my edges. Anyway, it's great to exchange ideas and it makes every one aware of doing things differently.
     
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  7. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Danny
    tp
     
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  8. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Keith, you made some good points that I had not thought about...thanks.
     
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  9. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I used to 40-50, I am not sure if it makes a difference. I also vary it by the type of strop. I can do just 30-40 on Mastro Livi strop and the edge is very nice. I found using the FeO3 extends the life of my edges, I am able to get more shaves before I have to touch it up.

    It is good to exchange ideas, reading what others do guides my experimentation.
     
  10. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Thursday Shave: Another smiling razor. A very nice shave and I am getting close to the end of my EDBIO.

    Irritation A Closeness A Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

    Razor: Herr Razors
    Strop: Roo
    Brush: EDBIO Semogue boar
    Pre: Proraso
    Soap: Santa Marian Novella
    AS: Speick AS, Stirling ASB
    Scent: Zoologist Dragonfly


    IMG_6699.jpg
     
  11. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Beautiful, Keith! Those smiling razors are so cool!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
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  12. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    That is a smiley for sure. Nice Keith...............very nice shave.
    [​IMG]
     
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Keith that is one wicked cool looking razor.
     
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  14. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Sending prayers your way buddy. Take care.

    Very nice find Danny.

    Very nice John.

    Nice shave Chris. I'm rooting for the Blues also.
     
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  15. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I’m an odd redneck from Alabama. I’ve attended about 180+NCAA Hockey (Univ of Alabama-Huntsville) games, 100+ minor pro games, and a few dozen NHL (Avs and Stars home ice) regular season games. The night the Blackhawks record streak ended in Denver, I was there. I played basketball and football as a kid, but in reality, basketball was my thing. The offensive sets and tactics, as well as defensive strategies are very similar in both basketball and ice hockey (5 on 5 versus 5 on 5/+goalie). In my heart, I feel that the NBA is home to the greatest (most athletic) athletes on earth, and that the NHL’s Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to raise above one’s head.
     
  16. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Thanks a bunch! I got them cleaned up and they look a lot better.
     
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  17. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Blues 1-0 at 16:47, Period 1
     
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  18. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Patrick
    tp
     
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  19. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Looking like 2-0 STL at intermission.
     
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  20. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    @Trigger

    For another data point:

    When I SR, it's twenty on leather and 20 on poly web.
     
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