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

    Gary, I have the lower end Techs....you have all of those fancy higher end Techs and beautiful ones at that!
     
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  2. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    :happy088:
     
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  3. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Weird............................
     
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  4. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Gary. There's always room for one more. :cool:
     
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  5. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Awesome shave and a very nice picture Jim!
     
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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Danny!

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  7. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    RIP to their drummer Sib Hashian and their lead singer(I forget his name).
     
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  8. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Beautiful shave and picture Clint. Love the blue and the brass!
     
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  9. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great shave and I love the protype. suprised that one did not make production. Declan is growing up way to fast.
     
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  10. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Love me some 8 track tape jams.

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  11. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Bill, it definitely brings back some good memories. Unfortunately, the hearing loss is permanent. :)
     
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  12. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I thought I would have a comment about going to an additional(3rd)pass on the Chiseled Face this morning, but I was able to load well enough to be quite satisfied with my normal 2. I got to thinking maybe a 3rd pass would be needed for XXXmilled soaps, and I have two-a Razorock(Lime Burst)and a WSP(Mahogony). The white of the CF puck is beginning to show-(the bottom) good indication, of course, that I'm getting closer to finish it. Oh, I forgot, another reason I didn't do 3rd pass is that I had a few weepers on the second.
     
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  13. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I made a chat room friend laugh when I said "Now WHY is it that a nice, easy-going, soft-spoken, good-natured, positive-minded, cynicism-hating man like me loves to crank up loud BOSTON music from time to time?" :)
     
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  14. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Awesome reports gents
     
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  15. b1hart

    b1hart Speed Racer

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    June 27th

    Proraso PS Red
    Wild West Brushworks 2 Band Badger
    Castle Forbes Cedarwood & Sandalwood
    New Azumi ‘Yasuki Steel’ Kamisori
    Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood AS

    3 pass CCS+ today. DFS on the cheeks, most of the neck, but an unusual difficult time around the mouth and chin. First two passes were tough. Used the PS both times, as I could tell this kami was not cleaning the growth as well as I’d like. On the third pass, better, but this razor will get another honing session. No weepers or drama.

    The WWB 2 band badger and Castle Forbes made a great lather. This version of Castle Forbes is thirsty though. Odd. 2-3 times the normal amount of water I use to get slick ‘easily washed off the blade’ goodness. The cedar and sandalwood aroma is loud. No sweet fragrance here, it’s all wood. The Stirling Vanilla Sandalwood AS was a nice finish to balance things.

    This Kamisori was one of three in a package purchase a couple weeks ago from the bay. On this sample, I only did some polishing, a touch up on the Shapton 12k stone, and the usual CrOx linen and leather strop treatment. Not enough though, I’ll try some work on the 8k stone, repeat the 12k/strop work and see if that helps for next time.

    Hope everyone has a wonderful THURSDAY!
     
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  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Jim. I’m glad I managed to get this brush.


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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fabulous recap and lineup Joseph.


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  18. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Well thank you very much. I'll let the others speak for themselves.
     
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  19. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Danny.


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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Patrick.


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