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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!

    9 vote(s)
    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%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Thanks Scott.
    I just looked at Lea. I haven't heard of it before. Sounds tempting.

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  2. July 2018

    July 30

    Razor - Type E Schick Injector
    Blade - [​IMG] (2)
    Soap - Stirling Electric Sheep
    Brush - Stirling Two Banded Synthetic
    Post - Alum

    Second night with the Type E Schick from @CarlfromMO . I grabbed the Stirling Electric Sheep to get my mutton tallow fix. The scent on this one shouldn't be one I like, but I do. Lots of citronella and eucalyptus. It's startling, bracing, and fun, and the after shave feel is just marvelous thanks to the mutton.

    Three pass shave again because I was enjoying it way too much. The baby is in the house again after a smooth shave that couldn't have gone any better. I don't remember the Type E that I have used before being this smooth. The finish on it is not as perfect as this one so maybe that's part of it.

    One more day left in July! I'll have the August thread up either late tonight (Wait, it's already late) or early tomorrow. Keep those July shaves coming!

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  3. Glad to hear that the Type E is working out for you. With me, I felt more at home with the Type G . I guess this supports the YMMV theory.
    On a different note, I am working through that sampler of Russian blades. There isn't one that I don't like.
  4. It's my travel cream when I go on vacation. I put Gillette Tech on my 6c handle with a Polsilver SI today, and had an amazing shave. The shave was so great I went on eBay and bought blemished Weber Bulldog handle for 15 bucks to put the head on. Got a sample of Crown King Red Planet with my Star Jelly purchase I'm going to try out tomorrow.


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  5. That warms the heart of an old fake Russian to hear that. :D
  6. One of the best quotes ever, pure genius Neil.


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  7. :shocked003: Brian, glad to hear both you and the razor survived unscathed.
  8. A loud Tuesday Shave:

    This Drew Dick 5/8 is the most hollow ground razor I own, it is amazingly thin, if the blade was any wider it would flex. So, it produces a very loud shave, it is fun to listen too.
    Irritation A+ Closeness A Smoothness A+ Sharpness A

    Razor: Drew Dick 5/8
    Strop: Mastro Livi
    Brush: Rooney
    Pre: Proraso
    Soap: Stirling
    AS: Fine Snake Bite AS, Edwin Jagger ASB
    Scent: Dior Eau Sauvage


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  9. The mark of a true Dark Side master! It's totally against instinct to let something fall. In this case, it's also essential for survival of all essential body parts. Glad the razor survived as well!
  10. Ah, it was nothing really. Genius? Nahh....I'm way too humble to accept that. But, if you insist. I mean, I wouldn't want to offend you after all. The things I sacrifice for the good of the group.
  11. Unpinned. This thread ain't over until @Screwtape calls it..
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  12. :signs011: I was vindicated by my Bride when she saw @Drygulch's razors at the meet up and heard @mrchick describe his collection. :angelic007:
  13. Close call, Brian. I'm glad you were not injured. I guess the soft landing on your house shoes saved your foot and the razor. Thankfully, no rabbits were harmed, either.
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  14. You might want to stay away from the Route 66 Sweeney Todd soap for a few days.
  15. So does eating a rack of ribs and forgetting to take your Zantac.
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  16. Awesome photo Jim.


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  17. Lazy catch up post...

    Great photos and setups from all of you! :happy088:
  18. Thanks, Clint.

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  19. Thank you, Bruce.

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