I've got one guy here curious in the wet shaving thing. I may have a future convert. I hope he likes Tabac. He's manly like me, so I think we're good.

Thank you Charlie! I will check the album and give you my input. God has protected me from C-19 although one of my friends did get a severe case of it, but now she is fine. God has always blessed me with good health and I am very grateful. Looking forward to hearing more stuff about your victories on Friday night. If perchance you can't connect on Friday, then don't sweat it because we all understand. Kathy's medical issue is your main focus. So stay strong in God my brother!

Fantastic report, Charlie! Love that mask, and that you were unabashed enough to order 12 sticks of Tabac--that's a lot of manliness

Sounds like you all are making a great time out of the process and friends as well--my prayers for you both continue

Just the Basics June!

June 1

Razor - 1959 (E3) Gillette Flare Tip Superspeed
Blade -
Soap - Stirling Iced Pineapple
Brush - Omega 10066
Post - Alum

Ok, boys and girls and all the ships at sea, let's get this month started off around here. Oh wait...you already have!! Well I need to officially join the party so here you go. I decided to go vintage basic with my flare tip Superspeed. It's a 1959 birth year razor and every time I use it I'm reminded of just how good these razors are. No wonder Gillette sold a quadrillion of them. For the blade - I went back to the first blade I ever bought in bulk. The Astra Superior Platinum from Russia. This is still the blade I use for my head shaves. The Super Stainless blade is also out there as some of you have mentioned and shown today, but I prefer the platinum. You can't go wrong with this as a starter/basic blade.

Now, for the soap. I chose to go with Stirling Iced Pineapple because it is MENTHOL MONDAY after all. That, and I actually consider Stirling to be a "basic" soap based on its price. Its performance is way above basic level, which is why the price makes it such an incredible bargain! And, I used my Omega 10066 - the "Brush of Shame" in my den (I broke a no-buy to acquire it). Nothing shameful about how this little boar works though. It's awesome and it's inexpensive.

Loaded up the brush and made a great face lather. Every pass was smooth and effective and I finished with zero irritation, zero blood and a BBS to start the month. Before I leave in the morning I'll dash on some of the Veg to keep it basic and awesome for the day!

Nice start to the month and I hope you have a fantastic Tuesday!

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I love Taco Monday!

Other than that... All is quiet in North Alabama.

12 Tabac sticks. Now there's some class. No wonder you wore the mask. You just committed robbery of an upper class kind!

When in doubt....

Order tacos.

Done

Well, I finished eating about a half hour ago. Now, for some reason, I'm suddenly hungry again.

Game on.

Gary,

Be well. And a most pleasant good evening to you, Sir.

I always feel like I'm cheating when I say I'm going back to the basics with the Flare Tip and Stirling soaps. It's one of those things that are technically true, but the shaves are so freaking awesome that it makes me feel like I've found a loophole somehow--thank goodness for loopholes!

Awesome shave and selection, Neal! More proof that 'basic' doesn't have to take a back seat in the quality department.

glad you guys are well.take care ..

True that! And those are the real deal, too--Awesome

thank you Chris.i know you don't know what else to say to me.things are different here than where you are.but i just want you to know that i want the best for you..

Now to find a place that has at least 12 sticks of Tabac on the shelves...

Fantastic shave Neil.

Great report gents! Take care Charlie!
Chris.....it's against the law to hold up Taco stands btw.

thank you Patrick,hope you are well.happy Tuesday..