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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. Keith, great shave, pic and custom razor.
    Keithmax, brit, Norcalnewb and 5 others like this.
  2. Thank you, Andrew!
    The Vector head is really slim. I bet with a little practice I could get rid of my nose hair trimmer.

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  4. Thanks, Joe!

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  5. Clint, that's a great shave!
    brit, Norcalnewb, clint64 and 4 others like this.
  6. Very nice, Doug!
  7. Great shave, Gary!
    brit, Norcalnewb, clint64 and 4 others like this.
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    Thanks Andrew!
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  9. SOTD June 17th
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    EDRIO #81 '48 Gillette Aristocrat
    Silver Star Duridium blade (swapped out)
    Kmart Super Stainless blade
    Satin Tip The Purest (22mm, Corvette Class)
    Stirling SDM soap
    Homemade Tangerine AS

    This morning I went with the little Satin Tip for a face lather of the Stirling SDM. After I built my lather and was painting in water I accidentally dunked half the knot in the water instead of just the tips. I though my lather was going to be ruined but in true Stirling fashion the lather absorbed all the water and was shiny and slick! I started off the shave with the vintage Silver Star Duridium blade, but like every other vintage carbon steel blame I've tried it was tuggy and uncomfortable. So I swapped it out with another vintage blade, the Kmart Super Stainless. I think these blades are rebranded Personnas but I'm not sure. The blade is stamped Made in USA and has a patent number, I'll have to do more research later. Anyway the blade was smooth and sharp and brought home the baby after three passes. I finished off with some of my homemade Tangerine AS. Have a great day my friends!



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  10. Excellent shave, post, and pic, Chris!
  11. Many years of great driving with your new truck, Jim!
    brit, RyX, Norcalnewb and 5 others like this.
  12. Uhh, I think there should be some sort of recognition here. I mean enabling someone to buy a new truck has got to be in a whole nother level!

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  13. brit, Norcalnewb, clint64 and 3 others like this.
  14. Paul, great story, gear and straight razor!
    brit, RyX, Norcalnewb and 5 others like this.
  15. Robert, glad you weren't affected by the weather. Great gear and shave!
    brit, Norcalnewb, Frijolero and 5 others like this.
  16. It's made a huge difference in my shaving, I'll tell you that right now(oh, I already DID, chuk-yukyuk)
    brit, Norcalnewb, Frijolero and 7 others like this.
  17. Jim, nice setup and shave!
    brit, Norcalnewb, clint64 and 4 others like this.
  18. :cool:
    brit, Norcalnewb, clint64 and 3 others like this.
  19. I respectfully disagree.....put some Clubman on that "babe" (baby)and watch him get de wimmin later in life.
    brit, RyX, Norcalnewb and 8 others like this.
  20. Gary, it's a very nice shave, pic and gear!
    brit, Norcalnewb, clint64 and 4 others like this.
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