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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. Norcalnewb
    Thank you, Mark!
    Trigger, brit, Hembree and 4 others like this.
  2. Norcalnewb
    Pretty Monobilt, Terry!
    Trigger, brit, Hembree and 4 others like this.
  3. Frijolero
    Thanks, Clint
    Trigger, brit, Norcalnewb and 5 others like this.
  4. Hembree
    Joe, you set the stage and had an outstanding performance. Congrats on 82 SR shaves.
    brit, Norcalnewb, RyX and 5 others like this.
  5. Hembree
    Maybe.....maybe not.
    Trigger, wristwatchb, brit and 7 others like this.
  6. Hembree
    The logo does not look good for sure.
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  7. wristwatchb
    I was curious but a little hesitant at first, Paul. Our friend's brother has a pair of them. He provided a helmet and enough instruction to get me started. He rode alongside me, and we went slow. It took some concentration because I definitely was not in the mood to take a spill. When we finished, he sped ahead of me, parked his Segway, and was standing there waiting for me. He steadied it for me while I stepped off. The idea is to step off without leaning, which takes a little practice. The turns are a little tricky until you get used to it. In time, it would become second nature...but there's always a risk of taking a spill...so you need to ride safely, of course. My Bride had a very similar experience.
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    If you can stand comfortably, lean (for speed) and move your lower arms sideways (to turn) slightly, you should be fine. Your feet and lower legs are stationary.
    It was a blast, Jim. When I suggested buying a couple of them, my Bride reminded me that we have two nice bikes that we need to ride. She's right. :)
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  8. clint64
    Thank you Jim.
    Trigger, 9nein9, brit and 4 others like this.
  9. Hembree
    Thanks for sharing.....on my bucket list is to see the Rockies!
    Trigger, 9nein9, brit and 5 others like this.
  10. Hembree
    Great shave Gary! Is that really Gary? I see a Chevy emblem in the back ground, next I'll be seeing a Schick injector.:angry021:
    Trigger, 9nein9, brit and 5 others like this.
  11. Hembree
    Well said Joe.
    9nein9, brit, Norcalnewb and 4 others like this.
  12. Hembree
    Excellent!
    Trigger, 9nein9, brit and 4 others like this.
  13. Hembree
    Great one!
    Trigger, 9nein9, brit and 5 others like this.
  14. Hembree
    Thanks Gary. ....come to Alabama and we will put on a tractor. Lots of fun.
    Trigger, 9nein9, wristwatchb and 7 others like this.
  15. Hembree
    Very nice shave to end a busy day.
    Trigger, NCoxSTL, 9nein9 and 6 others like this.
  16. wristwatchb
    June 18

    Mongoose (batch 2) in satin SS w/Dr. Bomber handle
    Feather Artist Club Super Professional (1)
    Rudy Vey Chubby handle w/Shavemac Two-band Silvertip knot
    C.O. Bigelow
    Alum, Thayers WH, USB, and Pinaud Clubman

    I returned to the Mongoose for the next few shaves. I've decided to use up the rest of the Super Professional blades in the open blade magazine before I put the razor away. I swapped out my 30DC LE brush for my RV handle with a Shavemac two-band knot. This brush is a joy to use, and it whips ups a ton of lather in nothing flat. I love my LE brush for its ease of use, but I generally prefer the warm lather made with my natural hair brushes using my brush scuttle.

    Two passes later, and we were out the door to get new bathroom rugs. It should be illegal to have this much fun in one day. We continue to unpack boxes and get things organized the way want. If things proceed as planned, we'll have room for the second car in the garage shortly. My Bride did a stellar job loading and labeling the moving boxes. She packed most of them. My job was to bring stuff to her for packing and now move the boxes as required and help unpack. We spared no expense on bubble wrap and packing paper, and so far we've only broken a tiny twig off a ceramic snowman hot chocolate cup...and it was glued up and went to Goodwill yesterday. :) We've already got another Goodwill stack going in the garage. :)

    Have a great Tuesday!
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  17. clint64
    Great shave report Charlie. I know you're glad to be making good progress unpacking. I hope you have a great day as well.
    Trigger, 9nein9, brit and 6 others like this.
  18. Trigger
    Thank you, Danny! That's very kind.
    9nein9, brit, Norcalnewb and 4 others like this.
  19. Trigger
    Charlie, she is definitely a Prov. 31 lady!
    9nein9, brit, Norcalnewb and 4 others like this.
  20. jtspartan
    Circumstance is everything…

    The view from town:
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    I'd love to see some of the sights in the Maritime/Atlantic provinces of Eastern Canada. I guess we wish for things we've never gotten to experience.
    Edison Carter, 9nein9, wristwatchb and 12 others like this.
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