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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. Thank you, Jason! The 49 and Proraso mesh very well together.
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  2. Thank you Joe. The performance of the soap is really nice. The scent is on the lighter side with sandalwood, musk and Vetiver. The aftershave has a stronger scent with some additional goodies for the skin. I’ll likely buy other Eleven scents in the future.


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  3. Thank you Jason. I do really like this handle and I’m happy I managed to snag one.


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  4. Thanks for your review. I am asking because the DFS 11 LE SS and its matching AS is one of the Father's Day Raffle prizes. I realize your soap isn't the same scent, but at least it gives me a basis to make a decision to pick it if it is still available.
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  5. That makes sense. Good luck with the raffle.


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  6. I like to think of Electric Sheep as the "natural smelling" version of Arko. I imagine if Arko used essential oils instead of synthetic fragrance oil it would smell very similar.
    Beautiful shot Jim!
    Excellent shave Clint!
    Nice!
    Glad you like it Joseph and will get some use out of it!
    That looks great Blair! I'm sure you will get the edge where it needs to be soon!
    Excellent shave Joe! What would the score have been without the weeper?
    Very nice Jason!
    Nope, not for a while at least!
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  7. I think Declan and Logan need a sister.
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  8. So does Mom, and that scares the crap out of me!
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  9. Thank you, Andrew!

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  10. She is just trying to even the house out...she is out numbered right now. I can guarantee you that a little girl would rule that house. Those boys would not stand a chance.
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  11. don't you know boys come in 3s?
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  12. I have heard that.
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  13. Thanks, Jason. Very generous indeed. (one of MANY at TSD)
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  14. :eatdrink047:
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  15. Thank you gentlemen! Hope everyone is having a great afternoon. Gotta brag a little on my 15 year old....she's cooking dinner. World's Best Lasagna (google....1st allrecipe hit is it). No, Gandalf hasn't put a mark on our door...
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  16. I take 1 - 2 points for every weeper depending on size. 2-3 points for every cut depending on size. IBSS+ will be 2- 3 points off. IBSS will be 3-5 points off DFS+ will be 5-7points off. DFS will be 7-10 pts off. SAS and CCS would be 15 and 20 points respectively. In my rubric, you can get a 90 = A - with a DFS without any irritation or wounds. Once you seed red or irritation in a DFS, than you are in the B to B+ range. To directly answer your question, today's grade would be a 99 without the weeper.
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  17. Hi guys! I just got my lapping films today. Each package has 25 sheets of film. Here are the micron/ grit conversions:
    1. Purple (3 microns is equiv. to 8K)
    2. Green (1 micron is equiv. to 14 K)
    3. White (.3 micron is equiv. to 50 K)

    Now, I probably will not use the white film because it will produce a very fragile edge unless I am careful. If I do use it maybe no more than 3 to 4 strokes. Here is the picture of the films. 20190627_145845.jpg 20190627_145845.jpg
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  18. There might be some truth to it because I am son no. 3 out of four sons. I didn't have any sisters.
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  19. That's very nice that your daughter is making a scrumptious dinner!
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  20. Very curious as to the method used with these films?
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