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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. Bama Samurai
    It's 97f (36.1 Canadian ;) ) and blazing sun on the Colorado prairie...enough for today.

    Go ahead and let everyone know they may take the rest if the day off.

    If your plan for the rest of the afternoon doesn't involve charcoal, frosty beverages and possibly handmade cigars...you need to get your life together!

    That is all. Carry on.
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  2. Frijolero
    Not quite there yet, Jason. Probably toward the middle of July.
    brit, wristwatchb, Norcalnewb and 6 others like this.
  3. Bama Samurai
    @clint64 and The Committee for Taco Preservation

    New-ish Mexican lunch counter on the corner of 21st and Bromley in Brighton, CO, USA. It's called Taco Palace, and it's great.



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  4. Frijolero
    Thanks, Blair.
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  5. clint64
    Now I am officially starving. :eatdrink023:
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  6. Bama Samurai
    That onion relish is live ammo! Great carne asada tacos.
    brit, wristwatchb, Norcalnewb and 9 others like this.
  7. Trigger
    Thanks, Danny! I thank the good Lord that I am able to do a very thorough research and weigh the pros and cons for each situation. Everyone has different abilities and financial situations that will influence their decisions in this hobby. In my case, lapping films seems the way for me at this time. If others want to go synthetic or natural stones, then that's great! Honing is essential to maintain straights and there are many choices to do it. It's the ticket price for entering the Dark Side of the Moon.
    brit, wristwatchb, Edison Carter and 9 others like this.
  8. Trigger
    Randy, thanks for the HAD warning! Like I mentioned earlier, it's the price of straight razor shaving.
    brit, wristwatchb, Edison Carter and 10 others like this.
  9. BaylorGator
    Those remind me of a place we’ve got here called Cholo Soy, and it is full on legit! Fresh hand ground corn tortillas are made on the spot and everything is fresh, including the pulled pork that is wood smoked on premesis. We probably eat there once a week, and I don’t think I can go back to what I once knew as “Mexican food” ever again!
    brit, wristwatchb, Keithmax and 12 others like this.
  10. Mike-R41
    I have a classic samurai shavette would Proraso be considered “Back to the Basics”?
    Trigger, brit, wristwatchb and 9 others like this.
  11. Hembree
    Yes, but Joe has will power.............I think. Scratch that..........does any of us have will power?
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  12. Bama Samurai
    "I am a Cholo" - Love that translation.
    Trigger, brit, wristwatchb and 10 others like this.
  13. Hembree
    Me too! :eatdrink023:
    Trigger, brit, wristwatchb and 6 others like this.
  14. Hembree
    That looks awesomely good!
    Trigger, brit, wristwatchb and 5 others like this.
  15. BaylorGator
    Ding ding ding! We have a winner. I’d say that combo would be considered basic in every Japanese-Italian household, worldwide.
    :bounce017:
    Trigger, brit, wristwatchb and 10 others like this.
  16. jluc
    Thanks, Jim!

    Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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  17. Hembree
    I have always wondered about the films. When you get it nailed down I'll send you one my Dixie straight razors that were mfg in Union City, Ga to hone.
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  18. jluc
    Beautiful brush, Mark!

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  19. Artluv
    SOTD 6/28/19
    Pre Shave: Hot Shower, Bare Essentials (Purple Haze) soap & Noxzema
    Razor: RazoRock DE1
    Blade: Voskhod (4th)
    Brush: PAA Star Craft
    Soap: Gentleman's Nod (Vincent)
    Ice cube rub
    After Shave: Stirling Soap Co.British Leather)
    Humphreys Witch Hazel with Tea Tree Oil
    Post Shave: Kenneth Cole Signature After Shave Balm
    Wholly Kaw Anti-aging serum
    Music: Phase II - No Cover Charge

    Attached Files:

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  20. Hembree
    A very nice shave!
    Trigger, brit, Norcalnewb and 5 others like this.
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