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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 Gary.


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  2. thank you Patrick..have a great Canada day..
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  3. awesome set up and pic Jason..
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  5. :thanks:
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  6. 27A8D09F-238E-449B-BBC4-3550590528B5.jpeg

    Nuthin saying I can’t starts a list though!:bounce015:
  7. Not yours specifically! Plenty of Early Adopters like shiny new things. It's the same business model that entertainment companies use. Release the Razor (DVD), and when sales slow down release the Improved Model (DVD w/ directors commentary). If the maker sees a possible third sales option out comes the Titanium unit (Plus extended scenes). Some Collectors will own all three. I'm like Gary, riding the back side of the wave and happy to pick up a "vintage" slightly used or last years model (DVD bargain bin).
    I got a chance to try a Blackland Blackbird in stainless steel. It had several base plates and two lengths of handle. They are also available in brass. Buying used I'd be happy with either, though I do have an affinity for the brass being that I enjoy vintage gear. The SS would always be shiny. I could spend a few minutes each month polishing a brass Karve. Might just let it patina the way the NEW LC has.
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  8. Two identical shaves to finish June: Monday evening June 24 & Sunday morning June 30:

    Delta Echo refurbished Gillette Fatboy on 4 / Personna Lab Blue (1 & 2)
    APShaveCo Flat Top SynBad
    La Toja shave cream
    Alum and Lucky Tiger

    I ended June with two identical shaves a week apart. Both times the stubble disappeared to bring me back to DFS in two easy passes. I like the La Toja shave cream and have found I did just fine using it exclusively for all of my rather irregularly spaced shaves this month.r

    I will try to get back to daily or at least every other day shaves in July.
  9. Thank you Gary.
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  10. I have enjoyed seeing all your new purchases. Good luck with the No Buy July .
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  11. Thank you Jim.
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  12. Beautiful photo and razor Gary.
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  13. Love the B&W photo Jason.
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  14. Thank you Patrick.
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  15. Great shave report John. I hope you are doing well.
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  16. Excellent shave to finish out the month, Gary!

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  17. Nice, Jason! Love the nostalgic look of your photo!

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  18. Thank you, Patrick!

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  19. Nice shaves to end the month, John.

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  20. thank you Clint..i use this one very little to save its original plating..
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