June 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, May 31, 2019.

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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. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Thanks Clint.
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  2. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    That Gillette looks suspiciously like an Aristocrat, the early TTO one with the unnotched centre bar. Can't recall the year offhand but it was the first year of the TTO Aristocrat -- maybe 1948-49? Very nice score for $5.00 anyway...
     
    Screwtape, Jun 12, 2019
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  3. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great shave and photo. I love my Fine soaps as well.......good stuff!
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Sorry you all have to be going through that now. I did the hospital deathwatch with my mother -- not fun on either side of the bed. I will pray for him and for your entire family.
     
    Screwtape, Jun 12, 2019
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  5. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Good eyes and thanks!
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  6. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Wednesday afternoon June 12

    Schick E2 / Personna (3)
    30DC LE maple cashmere brush
    La Toja shave cream
    Alum and Thayers Witch Hazel Original Astringent and Clubman VIBR

    Two pass shave today to remove a multi-day stubble. Back to DFS with no fuss. I decided to use the Clubman VIBR today, and since it has very little in the way of skincare ingredients, I preceded it with a healthy splash of witch hazel.
     
    Screwtape, Jun 12, 2019
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  7. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks John
    tp
     
    Terry, Jun 12, 2019
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  8. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I pray you find rest and comfort tonight.
     
    Bama Samurai, Jun 12, 2019
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  9. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanks Chris
    tp
     
    Terry, Jun 12, 2019
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  10. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus


    June 2019
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    Just the Basics...

    12 June, MMXIX A.D.

    Day Twelve - the Basic GSB lineup continues...

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    Two for the win. Keeping it basic. Busy day followed by a relexing evening. And, may it please the RBC @NCoxSTL, there will be NHL on my screen tonight. It will be interesting to see how the NHL officiates tonight. Could be a wild game!

    74f and surrounded by cigar smoke. In other words, a perfect evening. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

    Have a great evening and a pleasant Thursday!

    :)
     
    Bama Samurai, Jun 12, 2019
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  11. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Glad to see you posting John. I hope you are doing well.
     
    clint64, Jun 12, 2019
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  12. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Beautiful shave and pictures.........love the lilies. They really go with the bowl!;)
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  13. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    It is easy to go down the SE rabbit hole. They are fun razors!
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  14. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great photo and sorry about the blade. Declan is growing fast. He is saying daddy get back in bed with are not through playing.
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  15. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    :happy102:
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  16. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    I know Joe...........just had to poke a little fun your way. :duel:
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  17. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    :happy088:
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  18. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    @Terry my thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Just use it for touch ups. Start with just touch ups on your finishing hone and then over time you can go further down into the grits. Kind of like learning to use a straight and starting with just one pass in your cheeks.

    I do 6-8 on FeO3, 20 on linen, 60+ on leather and then 20 on linen after the shave.

    For DE I have a strong preference for modern razors, heavy and aggressive. The only vintage DE I kept is my Barbasol Floating Head.

    Good to see you back. Brian.

    I have a tough beard too so I try to keep my razors very sharp. For my last stone I use either a 16k or 20k, if there is any fall off in sharpness it hits the CrOx. I also refresh my edges on a finishing stone after 8-12 shaves. I also do a few laps on a FeO3 strop before each shave.

    I also use the tree topping arm hairs test which results in honers mange. The test is not perf so just keep trying to get that edge as sharp as possible.
     
    Keithmax, Jun 12, 2019
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  19. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Thanks....she has a little wear but still shaves great.
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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  20. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Snap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Hembree, Jun 12, 2019
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