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. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, John! The knock on the soap was that it was difficult to lather. I didn't have a problem with it.
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Andrew! I remember Proraso when I would go to the barber to get a nice straight shave. Little did I know, that I would be giving myself a Proraso infused straight shave at home!
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  3. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Yeah, I have a tub of ProRaso White that I acquired before getting the creams. The creams are easier to use. The soap is good but it did take me a couple uses to start getting enough loaded and lathering well. I often face lather the creams, but I have always found the soap easier to use bowl lathering, where I have better control over the load/water mix. (True of most soaps for me actually -- bowl lathering gives me better control with them.)
     
    Screwtape, Jun 13, 2019
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  4. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Funny, I face lather all my soaps, except Williams. Before I face lather, I wet my face and then swirl my damp brush to load the soap as a paste. I paint and alternate with curcular motions. So, now I have a pasted face and then I add a little water at a time on the brush and scrub the soap so that lift up my stubble. I keep adding water little by little until I get the consistency that suits me. Face lathering gives me better shave results.
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  5. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Thank you, John. This Tech is indeed one of the Canadian ones. It has the standard '1932' patent wording on the baseplate. FYI- I got it in a small antique/2nd hand store in the thriving metropolis of High River, Alberta a few years ago.
     
    jtspartan, Jun 13, 2019
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Rick, very nice report and shave!
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  7. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    When I use Williams, I whip it in my apothecary mug and tamp the brush down so that I squeeze most of the bubbles out of the lather. It gives me a better lather when I do this.
     
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    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great post, Jim!
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  9. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jim, your post proves that when the gear calls you, it usually ends in a great shave.
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  10. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Clint, excellent summary, shave and B&W.
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Danny, great shave and pick. Have fun with your grand-daughter.
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great post and shave, Joseph. Pasted strops are great for refreshing edges.
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Blair, you can't go wrong with a Ralf Aust.
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Joe!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 13, 2019
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  15. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Joe!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 13, 2019
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  16. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    My sincerest condolences, Terry.
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  17. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Joe
    tp
     
    Terry, Jun 13, 2019
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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thank you, Jim!
     
    Trigger, Jun 13, 2019
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  19. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Thanks Joe, the FeOx did a good job.
     
    Primotenore, Jun 13, 2019
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  20. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Sorry for your loss, Terry.
     
    Primotenore, Jun 13, 2019
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