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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. fine shave and pic Clint..good afternoon..
  2. awesome vc4 shave Joe.my thoughts exactly..loved how it shaved..
  3. Thanks, Gary!
    Good afternoon..

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  4. awesome shave and pic Mark..
  5. awesome shave and pic Joseph..
  6. the canned goo has silicone in it.?.;)..
  7. when you turn 75 will get the gold slippers plan..:D
  8. awesome williams wednesday shave Andrew.have you tried the vintage williams?.quite easy to find in the states i am sure..
    Droo78, clint64, Trigger and 2 others like this.
  9. fine shave and pic Jason,good afternoon..
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  10. Your mom's guide is useless because the rules and benefits have changed in 5 yrs. You need to go on Medicare.com to get the latest info.
    Keithmax, clint64, blondblue and 3 others like this.
  11. Awesome sandalwood shave, pics, and report, Gary--While I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of a "Cambridge," I can definitely confirm that the razor you have is a stunningly beautiful one. I have a hard time differentiating a lot of the vintage Gillettes, and now I'm beginning to understand why :happy102:
  12. thank you Tim.unfortunately lots of the gillette history's intricate info is locked up or gone unrecorded.but thankfully there are some worker accounts that keep us guessing..:)
  13. Well, that's true....thanks. I think that particular guide can be ordered annually, as it would have the changes per year. But yes, Medicare.com is the best source.
    clint64, Trigger, jluc and 2 others like this.
  14. June 16--Just the Basics June
    Shavette Shave #96

    Gear
    • Razor: Strong Leopard 77-a shavette/Max Headroom Focus R21 shavette
    • Blade: Cloud 77-a (1)/Feather (3)
    • Brush: JOmegan Boar
    • Soap: Stirling Iced Pineapple (preshave) & Glastonbury
    • Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Avon Wild Country (1 Frost Drop added)
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented
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    The Shave
    Took the Omega boar out for another spin. Perhaps I didn’t soak it long enough--I lost 5 bristles today. They grow back, right?

    This was a send-off shave for the Strong Leopard. I love its weight and the real estate it covers is wonderful, but it is just too unpleasant for me to shave with. Yes, I’m getting near BBS or DFS with it, but it just feels rough when I use it. I’ve played the angles and none of them help--that little bit of blade bend/play throws everything off.

    I did three passes (WTG, XTG, ATG) and decided to pull out the Focus R21 from the bullpen after the 3rd pass for touch ups around the lips (which several hours after yesterday’s shave developed a bit of razor burn). Cleaned up just enough to keep me from going crazy, but not so much as to exacerbate yesterday’s burn. Somewhere between BBS and DFS today. Again, good results, but an unpleasant road to get there. The Strong Leopard just isn’t “sparking joy.” It’s time to move on.

    On the brighter side, the pairing of Glastonbury and Avon Wild Country was surprisingly good. I avoided the combo for a while, but Glasonbury’s base notes play wonderfully with the WC--I smell great.

    Happy Hump Day :D

    96 down, 4 to go!
  15. I see your point Bill! However, I am a coldwater shaver so Glen's way doesn't apply to me. Once in a blue moon, I will perform the hot towel treatment.
  16. Two men who use my gym are in their 80's. I'm just amazed at their devotion.
    JACarbone, Keithmax, clint64 and 4 others like this.
  17. Thank you Bill for the birthday wishes! Yes, I happen to like that gear very much!
    Edison Carter, clint64, jluc and 2 others like this.
  18. fine shave Tim.great progress..
    clint64, jluc, Trigger and 1 other person like this.
  19. very cool..:)
    clint64, jluc, Trigger and 1 other person like this.
  20. Wonderful Williams shave Andrew!
    Droo78, clint64, jluc and 2 others like this.
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