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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. jtspartan
    June 21st
    Gillette Single Ring Old Type w Polsilver (1)
    TGN Finest/Maple handle
    JOHS Key Lime SS
    Florida Water
    IMG_2303.jpg First day with the recently oft-mentioned Single Ring. Whipped up an ok lather (I usually get better, user error for sure) and had 3 very nice passes early this morning. Much as I suspected, the shave with this SR is very similar, if not nearly identical, to the same vintage ball-end Old Type. The usual semi-loud, semi-aggressive, mostly awesome shave with an Old Type.
    I did have a different end to the shave today, though. I always apply Thayers Witch Hazel after a quick cold water splash. I keep it in the same blue glass type spray bottle as the Florida Water is in. Yup, today I lathered on a whole bunch of m-bombed Florida Water when I wasn't exactly expecting it, thinking I was splashing on unscented non-alcohol Witch Hazel. Woke up in a hurry, I assure you.

    Have a great day, all!
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  2. Linuxguile
    Thanks Danny! He is at the stage right now that he has to try and do everything that we do.

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  3. Linuxguile
    Great shave and photo Jason! Those old types rank pretty high in my book. And a great big ole splash of Florida Water isn't necessarily a bad thing!

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  4. Trigger
    I agree, Danny, so long as it isn't blood on the razor blade.
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  5. Hembree
    They learn fast and you have to be on your toes. Enjoy these days my friend.
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  6. Hembree
    :happy088:
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  7. Trigger
    Thanks, Jim!
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  8. Hembree
    Jason, that single ring is a looker. Great shave and photo.
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  9. Norcalnewb
    Thank you, Andrew!
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  10. Norcalnewb
    Great shave, Andrew! Logan's doing a great job on the lawn!
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  11. Norcalnewb
    Excellent picture, Jason!
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  12. Trigger
    My 2 Wostys, and my Engel straight razors proves your statement, Joseph.
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  13. Trigger
    :happy088:
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  14. Linuxguile
    Thanks Jim!

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  15. Trigger
    Jim, glad that you decided to use your FB today! She is a looker! Enjoy the meetup. I am there in spirit.
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  16. Trigger
    Nice, Jim!
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  17. Terry
    Thanks Joe
    tp
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  18. Trigger
    Great pic, shave and gear, Gary!
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  19. clint64
    Thank you Andrew.


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  20. Trigger
    Although you were snake-bitten, it still is a great shave, Clint!
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