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Your plan for June?

  1. I'm gonna rock a RULE!

    2 vote(s)
    7.4%
  2. Basic razors are my plan. Keep it simple, keep it real.

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%
  3. Basic aftershaves and shave cream soap. Keep it simple, keep it real.

    5 vote(s)
    18.5%
  4. Basic everything! Keep it simple, keep it real.

    7 vote(s)
    25.9%
  5. I'm just waiting for more cookies. Keep it simple, keep it sweet!

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%
  6. I'm just waiting for more ice cream. Keep it simple, keep it cold!

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%
  7. I'm going to shave. With some gear. Just keeping on like I always do.

    16 vote(s)
    59.3%
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  1. Thanks, Bill!
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  2. Great work, Joe!
    clint64, timabababaluka, brit and 2 others like this.
  3. Ok, you got me! Worldwide mode??
  4. Thank you Jim! I should have taken a picture of this razor with its humongous gap. To be honest, I am not very handy so I didn't think I had the wherewithal to get the chip out. I really had to think it through as to how to attack and solve the problem because I didn't have any experience to do it. Even if I don't get this razor shave ready, it is already a win for me because I know how to take big chips out of a razor. Who knows? One day, I might buy junk razors, restore them and sell for a profit. To be honest, that would be a miracle. I am happy just to be able to maintain my razors. Again, I appreciate your words of encouragement.
  5. Thanks Jeff! I am really stepping out of my comfort zone! Lol!
  6. Thanks, Bill.
  7. Hey, my friend, it’s called learning! Great job!
  8. Fantastic Strop/Spice shave, Andrew! The Auto Strops have been getting a lot of love the last month or so--they sound fantastic :D
  9. Awesome shave and line up, Patrick--enjoy your visit! :D
  10. They're gorgeous--congrats, Gary! :D
  11. :happy102: :D
  12. Can only get to about 4 before I say "letter", but I'm pretty crummy at saying things fast ;)
  13. Awesome line up, shave, and report, Tom--love that lighthouse! :D
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  14. very cool Joe..
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  15. when you go looking on ebay it will give you options on the left sidebar as to where you want to purchase from.when i go on ebay uk i can shop uk only,europian union or worldwide..same for ebay canada ,or ebay france or germany..etc..
  16. That's awesome, Joe! Hopefully you can get that Joe Elliot Trigger-approved sharp (just like the Dovo Special :D

    As to the polishing: good choice! When you've got significant spine wear, I say embrace the rugged, comforting, well-worn charm of a razor that has seen a shave or two, but has no intention of going gentle into that good night :D

  17. Nice work Joe. I’m sure you’ll get the razor shave ready.


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  18. Okay, 'twas a busy week for me--had to give up on catching up with the reading, but I did shave, and I did take quick picks--here are the shaves:

    ”June 3--Just the Basics June

    Shavette Shave #84

    Gear
    • Razor: Utopia Care shavette
    • Blade: Gillette 7 o’clock green (3)
    • Brush: Semogue Boar
    • Soap: Stirling Glastonbury
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue (2 Frost Drops added)
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented
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    ”June 4--Just the Basics June
    Shavette Shave #85

    Gear
    • Razor: Utopia Care shavette
    • Blade: Gillette SIlver Blue (1)
    • Brush: Semogue Boar
    • Soap: Stirling Texas on fire (2 Frost Drops added to the brush before applying)
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Avon Wild Country (2 Frost Drops added)
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

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    ”June 5--Just the Basics June
    Shavette Shave #86

    Gear
    • Razor: Utopia Care shavette
    • Blade: Gillette SIlver Blue (2)
    • Brush: Semogue Boar
    • Soap: Stirling Iced Pineapple
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Aqua Velva (1 Frost Drop added)
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

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    ”June 6--Just the Basics June
    Shavette Shave #87

    Gear
    • Razor: Utopia Care shavette
    • Blade: Gillette SIlver Blue (3)
    • Brush: Stirling Finest Badger
    • Soap: Stirling Texas on Fire
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Clubman Original (2 Frost Drops added)
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

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    June 7--Treat Yo Self!
    DE Sunday

    Gear
    • Razor: The Linuxguile Lupo
    • Blade: Voskhod (2)
    • Brush: Semogue Boar
    • Soap: Stirling Iced Pineapple & Glastonbury--prepared and chilled with ice water
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue (1 Frost Drop)
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented
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    The Shave
    Okay, not really a basic shave (or if it is, it’s pushing the envelope towards the Mid-range shave), but after close to a week of 5 am shaves where I was either too lazy or too rushed to walk to the freezer to grab some ice, I felt it was time for some pampering.

    The Semogue boar whipped up perhaps one of the greatest things to come out of last month’s Mixed Up May for me--a one part Iced Pineapple to two parts Glastonbury lather--and the Lupo started whittling away at the facial hair.

    Standard 3 pass shave (WTG/XTG/ATG), but Sundays are chase days, so touch ups, buffing and chasing were all a go. If I’m chasing, the light weight of the aluminum Lupo leaves me with 2 options to get there: I can either increase the pressure to stick to a 3 pass shave with minor touch ups, or keep it light but add another half pass and more touch ups and buffing. I chose the latter, and it paid off--plate glass window smooth and not even an inkling of irritation--he shoots; he scooooooores!

    I got all suited up for church at home, and was sporting what has become my favorite traditional-style tie knot--much thanks to Jason @jtspartan for getting me hep to the St. Andrew knot.

    Enjoy the rest of your Sunday the best way you know how! :D
  19. fine shaves and pics Tim..good evening..
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  20. Thank you, Gary! Will we be seeing a series of Auto Strop shaves featuring your latest acquisitions? :D
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