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

    Thank you Jason. You are too kind.
     
    clint64, Jun 18, 2019
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  2. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Just popped in to check things out and see I'm way behind again. Very very good posts there today fellas. Lovely pics too.
     
    9nein9, Jun 18, 2019
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  3. Laird

    Laird Well-Known Member

    My only razor that I would call expensive is the Feather ASD2, all the rest are vintage Gillettes with a few others in the mix that were acquired along the way since 2013. With some being a few dollars more and some being real bargains (perfect 40's Super Speed for $5.00) their average cost is reasonably low. Yesterday's shave with my "Back2Basics" 30 Day Rule setup has demonstrated once again that at this point I could probably thin the heard by culling out a few of my multiple backups and models I'm less fond of.

    The NDC PostWar ball-end Tech is as capable as any razor I own, but my vote would go to the Old Types and NEWs as keepers. I like the Super Speed TTOs, and think the regular '52-'56 Flare Tip has the best handle diameter, knurling and overall balance of any (including the Red Tip) but for some reason I just don't find them as effective or charming as the older open comb models. Obviously, I haven't tried every razor ever made, but my experience with Old Types, NEWs, Techs, and Super Speeds tells me that most of their product line was/is as good as anything.

    I certainly enjoy owning my Feather ASD2 and Merkur 34G and appreciate that they're also great shavers and beautiful to look at. But they're no longer necessary for me to produce a truly great shave. Any one of those Gillettes (with a backup or two of the same model) would be all that is needed for a perfect three-razor den.
     
    Laird, Jun 18, 2019
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  4. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Elvis had the wrong title for Blue Suede Shoes. I thought it should have been Now Go Cat Go. Another idea would be Well You Can Do What You Want.
     
    blondblue, Jun 18, 2019
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  5. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Patrick.
     
    clint64, Jun 18, 2019
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  6. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Jim
    Try em you'll like em....
    ;)
    tp
     
    Terry, Jun 18, 2019
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  7. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Patrick
    Falling behind here only takes a day or two...
    tp
     
    Terry, Jun 18, 2019
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  8. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Lovely picture, Jason.
    Congrats on the silence from the Missus. Even if she rolled her eyes, if you didn't see it, it didn't happen.
    Nice!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jun 18, 2019
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  9. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    It's hard to beat a Proline in a repeater!
    Great shave John!
    Great shave and photo Robert! Interesting way to use the menthol Crystal!
    Lol, good idea Gary!
    Very nice, Neal!
    Beautiful B&W Jim!
    Awesome shot Jim!
    Great shave, Randy! That scent combination does not sound pleasant.
    Stunningly gorgeous photo Clint!
    Very nice shave Blair! A wifely that likes Tabac? You've got it made!
    Beautiful setup Mark!
    Great shave Terry! Have you tried the following blades?

    Gillette Nacet
    Super-Max Blue Diamond Titanium
    Rapira Platinum Lux
    Wilkinson Sword Classic

    To me these are the sharpest blades below Feathers.

    Excellent shave Danny!
    Great shaves Matthew!
    #Winning! Great shave Jason!
     
    Linuxguile, Jun 18, 2019
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  10. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Andrew!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
     
    jluc, Jun 18, 2019
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Andrew.


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    clint64, Jun 18, 2019
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  12. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Some days it only takes a few hours .;)
     
    9nein9, Jun 18, 2019
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  13. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 18, 2019
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Sounds like a interesting shave, Randy!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 18, 2019
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  15. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Wonderful picture, Clint!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 18, 2019
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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Gary!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 18, 2019
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  17. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Terrific picture, Blair!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 18, 2019
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  18. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Mark!
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 18, 2019
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  19. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great shave Terry!
     
    Hembree, Jun 18, 2019
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  20. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Great picture, Gary! Nice looking razor.
     
    Norcalnewb, Jun 18, 2019
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