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June 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
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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. Linuxguile
    Thanks Joe!

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  2. Linuxguile
    Thank you Danny!

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  3. Linuxguile
    Sorry to hear that John.

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  4. MR41
    Thank you!
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  5. Linuxguile
    So sorry for your loss Fuzzy.

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  6. MR41
    Excellent. The brush is pure luxury, the razor head is an inexpensive clone and it is smooth and efficient; maybe my favorite. The witch hazel is menthol crystals added ( think Osage Rub plus) and I love it. So the shaves are an 8-9.
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  7. MR41
    Thank you!
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  8. clint64
    Two great shaves and photos Andrew.
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  9. Linuxguile
    Thank you Clint!

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  10. jluc
    Great pics and report, Andrew!
    I have a Yaqi High Mountain Silvertip that I paid 24 bucks for. Nice knot although verging on floppy.
    I have a couple of tucks of Voskhod that I need to revisit as well. They felt tuggy to me but it's been a long time since I've used one.

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  11. Frijolero
    Don't think I have enough basics (software-wise) to keep myself entertained all month. But I'll make sure that what I do have sees some daylight. Arko is a perfect start, along with the Turkish Zaza brush. Poking around the web, I see that this brush will set you back a whopping $4 if you find yourself in Turkey. Peanuts, for an awesome brush. Of course it's not quite so cheap over here.

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  12. Primotenore
    Blair,
    Mike's Vetiver is one of the BEST available. His soap base is tremendous. That's my #1 suggestion.
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  13. clint64
    Very nice classic shave Robert.
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  14. brit
    nice stuff Andrew..
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  15. Terry
    Well, the price I paid for the Stirling was very good. I like Stirling products. I like their barbershop scent, so it was a no brainer here.
    But thanks for the suggestion, haven't tried Pomolive so not sure of the sent.
    Put it on my try it list.
    tp
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  16. RyX
    All three were good looking setups. I'm not a WH user, but I do appreciate the Osage Rub. ;)
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  17. Hembree
    Nice shave and picture Robert.
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  18. Bama Samurai


    June 2019
    ​
    Tres de Junio, MMXIX A.D.
    Just the Basics...

    Day Three

    Weishi 9306
    GSB
    Arko!!!!!!
    @jtspartan Tuxedo in @RyX harvested USofA cypress, hecho a mano en Canadá!
    Kroger Arctic Chill AS

    This Thread Hijack is dedicated to the cartel"s man in the península, and consummate gentleman, Mr. @Keithmax



    Other than a super-cell or four screaming NE on the prairie...all is quiet in Colorado.

    Have a great evening and a pleasant Tuesday!

    :) [/I]
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  19. RyX
    June Kami-Shavette continued

    Proraso Green PSS
    Proraso Green SS
    Semogue 1305 boar
    Suribachi bowl
    Cool water
    Univinlions razor
    Feather AC Pro blade
    Proraso Green AS
    SOTD 06032019.gif Menthol Monday! Applied the preshave soap with the back of a teaspoon because it tends to end up on my fingers rather than my face. While that was soaking in, I loaded the boar brush and whipped up a sloppy wet batch of lather. Fresh blade in the razor, my second from the pack. It felt so much better than the 7th use from the previous blade. Hoping as I get better the blades last longer. Two deliberate, short stroke passes; N to S, and every which way to figure out how to get XTG. Cheeks, under the jaw, and neck all very smooth with no errors. Still a little stubble on the chin, and right up near my bottom lip. Had an exciting set down trying to go N to S from the edge of my lip, but the blade chose to catch. Not deep, but attention getting when you feel that blade grab tender flesh. Not pictured; a splash of Osage Rub, followed by the Proraso Green AS that's kind of light on the menthol but smells good.
    Good Shaves Y'all!
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  20. Keithmax
    Vetiver comes in many styles, from a dirty earth style to those that are light and have citrus. For an EDT Guerlain Vetiver is on the lighter style and the price to quality ratio is great. Fine makes Fresh Vetiver soaps and AS which are a clone of Guerlain, the scent is close and the soap is also a very performer.

    Thank you, a great way to start my day, some George Clinton on my way to work.
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