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

    Excellent shave and photo Jim .
     
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  2. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Clint!

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  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Good shave, Joe.
     
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  4. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Wonderful picture, Jim!
     
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  5. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    June 4 SOTD:

    Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley
    Blade: Personna Blue
    Brush: Ever-Ready 150
    Lather: La Toja Shave Stick
    Aftershave: PAA Santalum Fumus
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Unscented PSB

    Another great shave with the Karve, this time paired with La Toja. The lather was goopy and slick, and the razor was smooth. Two passes and DFS. I finished with some Santalum Fumus, and my day is off to a great start. I hope everyone has a great day!
     
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Jim!
    Good to see you my friend!

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  7. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Terrific picture, Jim!

    Santalum Fumus?

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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Jim!

    It is an older offering from them, and I don't know if they ever offered it as a soap. It is a smokey Sandalwood scent. Really nice, IMO.
     
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  9. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    It does sound nice. Thanks.

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  10. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great picture and shave. The scent profile of Santalum Fumus sounds very nice. I hope your week is going well thus far.
     
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    June 4, 2019
    Supply Co SE V2
    Schick Proline
    Wild West Brushworks with Tuxedo
    Speick Shave Stick
    Guerlain Vetiver EdT

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    A fantastic shave to start the day. The Speick shave stick is very nice but I think the cream is much better in terms of scent and slickness. Three passes and touch ups caught the baby. A splash of witch hazel with menthol followed by Guerlain Vetiver EdT and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
     
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  12. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Great shave and picture, Clint!

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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Joseph! I was happy that I was able to figure out why the razor was not being refreshed so that I can get a nice shave. I have to remind myself to add more Crox every so often.
     
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Clint! It is a fairly typical week, which is a good thing. I hope you have been doing well.
     
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  15. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    JPG is fine. Looks like the link you are using is broken. Is it being cut short maybe?

    Have you tried just uploading the image rather than linking to an external one?

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  16. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Beautiful picture, Clint! I love all the green.
     
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  17. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    06/04/2019 - Shave #2 for June

    RazoRock 400 Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
    Salsa Bowl / Timeless Lather Bowl Scuttle
    Fine Accoutrements – Snake Bite
    Astra SP
    Gillette New Type
    Univinlions (Kai Clone) with Feather Pro Blade
    Nivea Post Balm
    Pinuad Clubman Classic

    The Gillette New Type long comb was a joy to use this morning. This is a smooth shaver and I am amazed at how razors were figured out and nailed down almost a hundred years ago. What I mean is I don’t think we are getting much better shaves out of our new modern razors. They look great and are made out of some wonderful materials. Some are polished to perfection but is the shave that much better? I think I paid $5.00 for this razor at a flea market and the shave just impressed me this morning. It is almost bumping the Karve. Yes, I did admit that. If I put the Weber bulldog handle on this head it would be a hard combo to beat.

    The Univinlions was great for two passes on the cheeks. No weepers or nicks and the alum was quiet this morning. The Fine Accoutrements soap whips up quick and make a nice, slick lather. Awesome soap!

    Finished up with some Nivea post balm and Clubman classic. All is hot in Alabama today. We will be in the 90s again today. Take care.

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  18. MaxG

    MaxG Well-Known Member

    Nice shave this morning with my birth quarter Slim, iced MWF (MWF with Osage Rub in the lather bowl), Voskhod blade, and VIBR to finish up. Not bad at all!

    Almost forgot my brush, which is very quickly becoming my favorite of all: my new Stirling Badger. Absolutely perfect brush for me. Slightly edges out my Atomic Rocket and Semogue 1305, both of which are excellent. But that Stirling is in another league.


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    Last edited: Jun 4, 2019
  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Nice, Gentlemen!

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  20. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

    Thank you Robert! Done and done.
     
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