Modern May 2024
- Thread starter Texchappy
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GC 68P
Wizamet Super Iridium
TOBS
Semogue Mistura
Avon Spicy
Wizamet Super Iridium
TOBS
Semogue Mistura
Avon Spicy
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna PTFE
Brush: Maggards 26mm SHD Fan
Soap and Splash: Catie’s Bubbles 322
First shave with the Sabre, it was honestly the shave that I have been searching for. I already knew I was starting to prefer SE over DE but the Sabre is on a whole other level. Since I’ve started wet shaving after I bought my second razor I’ve never used the same razor two days in a row. I think that’s about to change.
Blade: Personna PTFE
Brush: Maggards 26mm SHD Fan
Soap and Splash: Catie’s Bubbles 322
First shave with the Sabre, it was honestly the shave that I have been searching for. I already knew I was starting to prefer SE over DE but the Sabre is on a whole other level. Since I’ve started wet shaving after I bought my second razor I’ve never used the same razor two days in a row. I think that’s about to change.
Modern May
Bowl: Shave Nation
Brush: Simpson X3
Lather: TOBS Sandalwood
Razor: Henson ++
Blade: GSB (1)
Post: TOBS Sandalwood
Bowl: Shave Nation
Brush: Simpson X3
Lather: TOBS Sandalwood
Razor: Henson ++
Blade: GSB (1)
Post: TOBS Sandalwood
Saturday 20240504
Modern May 2024
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (4 shaves, 8 passes)
Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop (AP Shave Co 24mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: n/a
Lather: ARKO
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
Same kit as yesterday. Same outstanding performance and results.
Superb shave!
Additional notes are in My Journal.
Modern May 2024
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (4 shaves, 8 passes)
Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop (AP Shave Co 24mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: n/a
Lather: ARKO
Aftershave: Old Spice Original
Same kit as yesterday. Same outstanding performance and results.
Superb shave!
Additional notes are in My Journal.
I am getting a late start on this Modern May event. Sorry. Anyways, if the above quote is true, than this one counts. Or maybe not? Its the most "modern" of the Super Speed razors. The very last version from 1985. It was only around for a couple more years after this, then it was discontinued forever. The big difference between this version and the standard Black Handle that started back in the 60's is the baseplate design. This one has a very flat rectangular baseplate instead of the normal SS basplate with the raised diamond shape in the center. The results are an improved shave result, but an odd, hollow face feel. You can read my detailed observations of this shave in my journal linked in my sig.
I just needed to shave with this new-to-me razor. I will start hitting the real modern highly-engineered exotic metal wonders on the next shave. If this is not in line with the event criteria, feel free to blast away!
Dscosmetics S9 or a glorified Gamechanger. Same exposure, same blade gap, very well made. If I'm picking nits, the outer corners are kind of pointy. But it shaves like a dream!
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| Date | 05.05.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 126/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Lambda Athena | Gillette Rubie Plus (10) | Abe’s Brush Works Blutt STF |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | TGS Savage (8+9) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality | Blade Sharpness |
| 9.75/10 (Very small red spot) | 6/10 (Razor sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 9.25/10 (BBS) | 9/10 (Butterysmooth) |
| Notes: |
Summary. A luxurious Sunday shave. Total bliss.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
Late post of Saturday's Modern May shave #2 rated 10/10 using:
This equipment is just so dang fantastic and getting the job done. The Personna 74 is going strong, feeling essentially new, this time in the 6S. This razor is just such a solidly great performer. I focused on using a light touch with my typical #4 plate, and I got a superb BBS result in two passes with minor touch ups. None of today’s hardware/software is fancy (possible exception for the vintage Personna 74), but the result is stunning. Even after 12 hours, my face was still smooth.
How long is this blade going to keep going like this?
My shave scoring log is found HERE.
Happy shaves everyone
- Razor: Rockwell 6S, #4 plate (excellent tank of a razor)
- Blade: 1970s Personna 74 (6)
- Brush: Razorock 400 Silver Noir Plissoft (amazing performance)
- Pre-shave: Noxzema
- Soap: Dutch Van der Lovett Grey (Dutch magic found through @Guido75)
- Post shave: Thayer’s unscented Witch Hazel followed by Old Spice splash and Stirling Christmas Eve balm
How long is this blade going to keep going like this?
My shave scoring log is found HERE.
Happy shaves everyone
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Modern May
Last night’s pleasant shave
Triceratops by @SlimGem
Personna GEM PTFE (4)
Damp facecloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo G5A 26mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: warm shower
and a drop of hyaluronic acid
Lather: SV Opuntia sample bowl-loaded; face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky and a drop of hyaluronic acid
Post-shave: Equate moisturizer
Pressed a tiny bit of SV into my loading bowl. Looked too small, so I added some more. Still looked too small, but I went for it. Lathering unintentionally resembled the layering method of @AimlessWanderer so the shower and hyaluronic acid got additional prep.
Shave was basically same as time before. Good, but slower than I wanted. I must have dulled the blade.
Last night’s pleasant shave
Triceratops by @SlimGem
Personna GEM PTFE (4)
Damp facecloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo G5A 26mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: warm shower
and a drop of hyaluronic acidLather: SV Opuntia sample bowl-loaded; face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky and a drop of hyaluronic acid
Post-shave: Equate moisturizer
Pressed a tiny bit of SV into my loading bowl. Looked too small, so I added some more. Still looked too small, but I went for it. Lathering unintentionally resembled the layering method of @AimlessWanderer so the shower and hyaluronic acid got additional prep.
Shave was basically same as time before. Good, but slower than I wanted. I must have dulled the blade.
Sunday Modern May 5th
Gillette Heritage
Schick Ultra (9)
Yaqi Tuxedo 28mm
Palmolive Shave Stick
RazoRock Irish Countryside
Cheers
Gillette Heritage
Schick Ultra (9)
Yaqi Tuxedo 28mm
Palmolive Shave Stick
RazoRock Irish Countryside
Cheers
HSOTD 5.4.24
Mongoose Maggard handle, Feather pro, Oumo Compass, Pre De Province
Mongoose Maggard handle, Feather pro, Oumo Compass, Pre De Province
A rainy Sunday, but still a wonderful day!
WR2 1.25 SB
Vertice Euromax
Captain's Choice Copper Lather Bowl
Rudy Vey Shavemac D01 3 Band
Ethos Nuage De Citron
Lucky Old Man
WR2 1.25 SB
Vertice Euromax
Captain's Choice Copper Lather Bowl
Rudy Vey Shavemac D01 3 Band
Ethos Nuage De Citron
Lucky Old Man
Razor: Blackland Sabre Level 2
Blade: Personna PTFE (2)
Brush: Chisel & Hound
Soap and Aftershave: Catie’s Bubbles Reflection
2nd day using the Sabre, I have a feeling Modern May for me is going to be Sabre May with what Soap did I use. I LOVE this razor.
I got fancy with my pic today
Blade: Personna PTFE (2)
Brush: Chisel & Hound
Soap and Aftershave: Catie’s Bubbles Reflection
2nd day using the Sabre, I have a feeling Modern May for me is going to be Sabre May with what Soap did I use. I LOVE this razor.
I got fancy with my pic today
Rocnel Ti Hybrid / GSB / STF XL / Brito lime glyce / Noble Otter Lonestar / Clubman citrus musk
Sunday 20240505
Modern May 2024
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (5 shaves, 10 passes)
Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Bay Rum Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
Superb shave!
Additional notes are in My Journal.
Modern May 2024
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (5 shaves, 10 passes)
Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Bay Rum Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum
Superb shave!
Additional notes are in My Journal.
It's quite impressive to see how the Chinese are able to push out affordable stainless steel double edge razors for sub 100 euro's. But this Gold Monkey, a fancier Gold Dollar version, is available at the cost of two breads.
They dont get alot of love among some of the SR afficionados because the spine is thick, they scales are rubbish, they arent very pretty and the steel isn't as hard as a 100 year old straight razor. But for the price, who cares really? These razors are all you would need to master the art of straight shaving. Ofcourse you'll need to be able to hone them, because the supplied edge could rival that of a teaspoon. If you can hone, or have someone near you that can and would want to do it for you, then this thing is hard to beat as a first SR. Also a good option to experiment on when you are learning how to hone yourself.
They dont get alot of love among some of the SR afficionados because the spine is thick, they scales are rubbish, they arent very pretty and the steel isn't as hard as a 100 year old straight razor. But for the price, who cares really? These razors are all you would need to master the art of straight shaving. Ofcourse you'll need to be able to hone them, because the supplied edge could rival that of a teaspoon. If you can hone, or have someone near you that can and would want to do it for you, then this thing is hard to beat as a first SR. Also a good option to experiment on when you are learning how to hone yourself.
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