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Any chance you're joining us for Cinco de Julio?

  1. Of course. In fact, I save my popsicle sticks for just this occasion!

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    40.9%
  2. Of course not. I'm sane.

    7 vote(s)
    31.8%
  3. I'll think about it but I'm too busy eating cookies.

    7 vote(s)
    31.8%
  4. I'll let you know when I get to St. Louis.

    2 vote(s)
    9.1%
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  1. Great shave, photo and commentary Perry. Hope you're have a great weekend.
  2. Great shave and photo Primo. I am on my second bottle of the Fine Lavender aftershave. It is some good stuff. I need to try the soap.
  3. Thank you Bruce. Just shows photos are illusions. The razor and brush are on top of my fence with a Cypress Tree behind. Adjusting the camera makes it look much more interesting than it deserves. The lunch went off well. Now all the ladies and house guests are napping. :D
  4. Thank you, Clint. It's pretty cold. When I open the tub of soap for a sniff it kinda burns my eyes. The added peppermint probably adds to the effect.

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  5. Thank you, Clint!
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  6. Years back, I was into amateur photography a little. I went by the "rule" that how the image got taken doesn't much matter - so long as it's not portrayed as something it's not (like if someone took a picture of a tiger at a game farm, but said they captured it on safari). A good photo is a good photo. Back then, digital was just starting to become mainstream. Many old school people were having a fit about manipulated images. Again - if the photo is good, it's good.

    Your photo was indeed excellent, no matter what the background was! :)

    Glad the luncheon went well, too. So, um....what are you looking to purchase while everyone is napping? Or does that happen tomorrow during TV & adult beverage time? ;)
  7. For those who like to enabled, but with cheap stuff......

    I ran some errands this morning and went by a TJ Maxx. Was perusing their various bath and smell-goods and came across a few wet shaving items.

    Tub of Proraso Red soap - $3
    Erasmic shaving soap in a plastic container - $3.99
    Erasmic shaving cream - $3.99
    Proraso preshave cream - $6.99
    A few kits of various brands with brushes and creams, etc - prices vary

    I ended up buying the Proraso preshave because it was inexpensive and I've wanted to try it out. I almost bought the Proraso red and Erasmic soaps, but I put them back.

    Also went by a Burlington Coat Factory store but had no luck. They had some Proraso stuff not too long ago. I was hoping to run into the green aftershave because I've heard it's pretty nice, but no luck.

    Not that I need ANY of it.....
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    July 28 SOTD:

    Razor: Gillette 40s Style Rocket
    Blade: Polsilver
    Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
    Lather: Stirling Green
    Aftershave: Stirling Green
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    An afternoon post for this morning's shave. I went back to the 40's style Rocket, and had a terrific two pass. The Stirling Green set it up with a great scent just as we loaded the kids to head to a friend's baby shower/BBQ. It was hot, but fun. I hope everyone has been having a great day!
  9. Fantastic photo, Jim!

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  10. Thank you, Jim!
  11. Nice photo and setup, Jim! You are right - it's hot down South right now.
  12. Thank you, Perry!
  13. Yes you do Clint. :) Thanks...
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  14. [​IMG]

    Alright, I'm trying my hand at this photo business.

    Karve Christopher Bradley (C)
    Rapira Platinum Lux (2)
    PAA Green Ray
    West of Olympia Grayscale
    Al Fin Star Jelly aftershave

    Had a great 3 pass, BBS shave with the Karve, wow this razor is smooth and efficient. I've decided I'm going to hit the Grayscale really hard and see if I can't finish my first tub of soap. I got the aftershave jelly as a sample with recent brush purchase; I have been using it all week, and have enjoyed it so much a bought a full bottle.


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  15. Wow. I need some of that with the Atlanta heat.


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  16. Back from Vacay. Not sure if I’m ready to rock the heat and humidity again.Really not sure I want to go back to work again. At least I have more than 1 razor, brush, blade & soap to choose from tomorrow. (Can I say that in this thread?)
  17. I received this in today’s mail.

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    So I ordered a black band for work.

    On the shaving front, the Karve E & F plates are in Atlanta so they should arrive this week.


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  18. Love the filter effect Jim. So which is your favorite SS ?


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  19. Coming back from vacation sucks. Going back to work sucks even more.


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  20. Thank you, Clint! I have a top three: the Ranger Tech, Red Tip, and the 40's Rocket. I am going to try to figure out my favorite the next couple of days.