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June 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion
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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. jluc
    Beautiful picture, Clint!
    Did your PdP come in the plastic tub? Mine came in tins.

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  2. Primotenore
    June Focus
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    AoS Unscented (Tallow)~~Simpson 59~~Friodur~~Aqua Velva
    Continuing the process of using the FeOx on the balsa strop, followed by 40 laps on a leather strop,
    the Friodur 472 delivered.
    But first...The Art of Shaving Unscented Tallow soap, bombed with 3 drops of the aptly named M-Bomb,
    is...wait for it...Mos Def one of the best soaps I have in my den. The unscented is still available,
    but the aftermarket prices are through the roof. So, I am going to have to savor this one and my one back-up.
    Everyone talks about slickness, ad nauseam. So one more mention shouldn't be too painful.
    This soap is slick. This soap is shiny. This soap protects. This soap is...Xanadu.
    Ok, maybe it's not Xanadu, but it's a great soap.
    Brush today was chosen for @TommyCarioca who wanted to see the 59 in action.
    Have you ever seen a more perfect knot? The symmetry is amazing.
    Feast your eyes on this. :eatdrink013:
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    I got this on ebay for $55...including the original Grey Box. :happy036:
    Probably my best brush score on ebay ever.
    The handle is nice 'n beefy. Fits perfectly in my mitt.
    The Best Badger of this era is...without scratch, scritch, prickliness of any kind.
    The Twins worked together symbiotically for a plink, plunk, plink, darn-near buttery shave.
    Today was the closest I have gotten to a total BBS shave since joining the Dark Side. :signs136:
    Post-shave repeats from the last couple of shaves:
    Alum, Thayer's and Aqua Velva.    ​
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  3. clint64
    Thank you Jim. Mine came in a tin as well. I had this plastic container that worked perfectly so I switched the soap and label over.
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  4. jluc
    Congrats on the great shave, Joseph!
    That's a nice brush!

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  5. clint64
    Fantastic score on the brush Joseph. Congrats.
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  6. Boojum1
    June 14, 2019

    Blackbird OC Triad Ti
    Gillette Platinum
    Paladin Sumo
    Savonniere Du Moulin
    Chatillon Lux Colbeck

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  7. Boojum1
    Sweet set up & Photo Clint! highfive.gif TGIF amigo! thumbsup.gif
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  8. Trigger
    :cool:
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  9. jluc
    June 14th
    Razor: Gillette Fatboy E4
    Blade: SuperMax Blue Diamond (3)
    Brush: PAA Starcraft
    Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
    Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
    PAA Galactic witch hazel
    PAA unscented Star Jelly
    AS: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal

    Fat Friday!

    Good morning!

    Excellent shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. I've been getting some nice lathers from the Fat but this morning's was next level.

    Have a great Friday!


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  10. Trigger
    They are beauties, Danny!
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  11. Trigger
    Lucky is the man who is able to purchase one of your straights!
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  12. Trigger
    :happy088:
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  13. Trigger
    In MLB, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees rivalry is quite intense. Back in the early to mid 80's, St Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets rivalry was quite fierce! I hated the Cardinals!
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  14. Trigger
    Great shave and I liked how you connected the hockey references into your report. Congrats, on your team's Stanley Cup, Neal!
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  15. Trigger
    As Danny (Hembree) would say, Awesomeness!
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  16. Trigger
    Robert, I am glad your not ousted from this forum, but your shave Austed you very well! Lol!
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  17. Trigger
    Chris, you passed Basic Shaving with flying colors!
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  18. Trigger
    Witch Hazel does soothe and heals the irritation. I also use petroleum jelly to quickly heal cuts and irritation.
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  19. Hembree
    06/14/2019 - Shave #7 for June Focus

    RazoRock 400 Noir Plissoft Synthetic Shaving Brush
    Salsa Bowl / Timeless Lather Bowl Scuttle
    Fine Accoutrements – Snake Bite
    Astra SP
    Gillette Aristocrat 46/47
    Nivea Post Balm
    Drakkor Noir Eua De Toilette

    The Aristocrat was not on the focus list so I bumped my 1965 Travel Tech and added the Aristocrat to the list. I forgot the pain stick so this was a Aristocrat only shave.

    I was very surprise by what a great shaver the Aristocrat is, very smooth and efficient. Overall it was just a great shave. The Snake Bite was just like whipped cream this morning and I had enough in the bowl for a few more passes but I stopped at two with a few touch ups.

    Alum was quiet, rubbed a little Nivea post balm on and then a splash of Drakkor Noir. Oh yeah....the 80s are back!

    I am out the door for a few errands with my wife. Finally got the power of attorney handled with dad's bank. Maybe things will settle down a little.

    Y'all have a great day!


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  20. 9nein9
    Thanks Clint. Hope yours goes as well also.
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