lasta
Blade Biter
I usually do about 100-150 with most soaps!
But yes, this Dutchy Kox does't need much milking.
July 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
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I usually do about 100-150 with most soaps!
But yes, this Dutchy Kox does't need much milking.
Still in and maybe, just maybe my last shave of July.
Tonight consisted of
Pre-Shave: Hot face wash
Razor: Rockwell 6S(6)
Brush: Omega Puro Tasso
Blade: Personna Platinum (4)
Soap: Wickham’s Citrus Musk
Post-Shave: Alum Block
Nivea 2-Phase ASL
Bart’s Ben Kilbreck ASB
D R H Arlington Cologne
It was time to reach for the back of the drawer for the Omega brush, bought for me by my wife some 4 years ago, along with the Wickham’s soap. Was rewarded with a terrific shave with absolutely none of that red stuff making an appearance.Razor and blade combo was both smooth and effortless in mowing down a 4 day growth and leaving me with a BBS finish from 3 passes plus touch ups. Wickham’s really is a quality soap at an affordable price in
On to the next one be it in the next few days or next month.
Question for the mods. If I have a straight but no strop would I be allowed to purchase one on restock day or not
Thanks guys
Tonight consisted of
Pre-Shave: Hot face wash
Razor: Rockwell 6S(6)
Brush: Omega Puro Tasso
Blade: Personna Platinum (4)
Soap: Wickham’s Citrus Musk
Post-Shave: Alum Block
Nivea 2-Phase ASL
Bart’s Ben Kilbreck ASB
D R H Arlington Cologne
It was time to reach for the back of the drawer for the Omega brush, bought for me by my wife some 4 years ago, along with the Wickham’s soap. Was rewarded with a terrific shave with absolutely none of that red stuff making an appearance.Razor and blade combo was both smooth and effortless in mowing down a 4 day growth and leaving me with a BBS finish from 3 passes plus touch ups. Wickham’s really is a quality soap at an affordable price in
On to the next one be it in the next few days or next month.
Question for the mods. If I have a straight but no strop would I be allowed to purchase one on restock day or not
Thanks guys
Depends on your view I think. You have other ways of shaving so that would not make it a need. However, you cannot use your straight properly without a strop which you currently do not have. I would think that’s an allowed purchase.
At least my 2cts.
Cheers,
Guido
lasta
Blade Biter
Still in and maybe, just maybe my last shave of July.
Tonight consisted of
Pre-Shave: Hot face wash
Razor: Rockwell 6S(6)
Brush: Omega Puro Tasso
Blade: Personna Platinum (4)
Soap: Wickham’s Citrus Musk
Post-Shave: Alum Block
Nivea 2-Phase ASL
Bart’s Ben Kilbreck ASB
D R H Arlington Cologne
It was time to reach for the back of the drawer for the Omega brush, bought for me by my wife some 4 years ago, along with the Wickham’s soap. Was rewarded with a terrific shave with absolutely none of that red stuff making an appearance.Razor and blade combo was both smooth and effortless in mowing down a 4 day growth and leaving me with a BBS finish from 3 passes plus touch ups. Wickham’s really is a quality soap at an affordable price in
On to the next one be it in the next few days or next month.
Question for the mods. If I have a straight but no strop would I be allowed to purchase one on restock day or not
Thanks guys
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You could make do with newspaper!
Still in July GRUME
7-27-23 Thursday 8:30pm
Razor: Overlander alu.
Blade: Nacet(2)
Soap: RR XXX
Brush: Omega 10019
Pre: Shower
Post: RR XXX Fresco
Long HOT day at work, followed up with too many drinks by the pool.
Really shouldn't have shaved!
But the Overlander comes through again.
2 passes: N-S & S-N E-W on mustache and chin.
Result: DFS
Seriously considering a Brass Overlander, just because.
Be well
Jay
7-27-23 Thursday 8:30pm
Razor: Overlander alu.
Blade: Nacet(2)
Soap: RR XXX
Brush: Omega 10019
Pre: Shower
Post: RR XXX Fresco
Long HOT day at work, followed up with too many drinks by the pool.
Really shouldn't have shaved!
But the Overlander comes through again.
2 passes: N-S & S-N E-W on mustache and chin.
Result: DFS
Seriously considering a Brass Overlander, just because.
Be well
Jay
Ermahgerd! Mirree Kahrtr!
@Doti B ,
Hoping the strop is allowed. If it isn’t, you can always be a gentleman rule-breaker
Still in the GRUME , 1 day of growth
July GRUME : 16
2023 GRUYERE : 117
Razor : Merkur 34 HD C
Blade : Shark Super Chrome (3)
Pre Shave : none
Soap (SOTM) : Stirling Margaritas in the Artic
Brush : Proraso Boar
Aftershave: Osma Alum block, Bootleg Green Freeze, Proraso white
Two pass, a few small nicks. The skin is not feeling so great a bit of irritation, 2 shave on that blade would have been better
July GRUME : 16
2023 GRUYERE : 117
Razor : Merkur 34 HD C
Blade : Shark Super Chrome (3)
Pre Shave : none
Soap (SOTM) : Stirling Margaritas in the Artic
Brush : Proraso Boar
Aftershave: Osma Alum block, Bootleg Green Freeze, Proraso white
Two pass, a few small nicks. The skin is not feeling so great a bit of irritation, 2 shave on that blade would have been better
Day 27, 87.1% complete
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Wizamet SI #1
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea 2-in-1 Aftershave
Time for a new blade, so tried a Wizamet for a change. A good near-BBS, and used up a bit more of the MWF.
Nothing is tempting me much at the moment, but if I sign up for August, that will change in an instant.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Wizamet SI #1
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea 2-in-1 Aftershave
Time for a new blade, so tried a Wizamet for a change. A good near-BBS, and used up a bit more of the MWF.
Nothing is tempting me much at the moment, but if I sign up for August, that will change in an instant.
lasta
Blade Biter
First of all, I don't do straights anymore, and when I did, budget came before enjoyment. So take my advise with a spoonful of salt.
But, newspaper really works! Start on the bed sheet and finish on the morning news. You don't need leather strips to have fun.
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Still in, same gear...
So, SOTM Extro Cosmesi 17° Stormo finally finished, it kept lasting longer than expected.
The rest of the month (1 or 2 shaves) continuing with La Toja shaving stick.
So, SOTM Extro Cosmesi 17° Stormo finally finished, it kept lasting longer than expected.
The rest of the month (1 or 2 shaves) continuing with La Toja shaving stick.
| Date | 28.07.2023 |
| 365 daily shaves | 209/365 |
| GRUME July | 28/31 |
| SOTMC | 28/31 |
| Consistency Shaves | 26/31 |
| Blade Biter’s Archive | 03/32 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Matador Deluxe* | Dorco ST300HQ (11) | Kox Blue Synthetic |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash Face Wash Proraso Green preshave | Dutchy Bergamot | Cold splash Aftershave Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG |
| Efficiency (details here) | Quality / My process |
| 8/10 (~20m) | 9.5/10 (almost clean) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
| 7.5/10 (DFS) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Notes to this shave: |
Hanging on by a thread and still in!
General - sweet and smooth shave today. Very pleased with the results.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
I'm out!
I made the mistake of browsing Connaught and spotted the new version of the Omega Premium Boar and the FaTip dual head razors. I also added some samples, aftershave balms and blade tucks to bulk up the order.
My wife is also away until Tuesday so I'll avoid the usual "Why did you buy more shaving stuff?!" questioning when it arrives
I made the mistake of browsing Connaught and spotted the new version of the Omega Premium Boar and the FaTip dual head razors. I also added some samples, aftershave balms and blade tucks to bulk up the order.
My wife is also away until Tuesday so I'll avoid the usual "Why did you buy more shaving stuff?!" questioning when it arrives
Still in
Evening shave
Razor: RazoRock GameChanger .84P
Blade: Silver Star (5)
Soap: Homemade shave soap (X+9)
Brush: RR Hive 24
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
Rating: 9/10, DFS+
Very nice and close shave. No real issues. 3-pass shave
Evening shave
Razor: RazoRock GameChanger .84P
Blade: Silver Star (5)
Soap: Homemade shave soap (X+9)
Brush: RR Hive 24
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
Rating: 9/10, DFS+
Very nice and close shave. No real issues. 3-pass shave
Still in
High Efficiency Summah/Gentlemanly Restraint
Last night’s luxuriously stupendous shave
RazoRock JAWS 0.84 38/100
Lord Super Stainless (4)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
Whipped Dog Butterscotch 30mm boar brush 12/100
Pre-shave: Warm shower
Lather: Wickham’s 1912, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer
Got close to the runny lotion lather of the previous shave, but not close enough. Didn’t stir enough soap into it as telling murky waters apart is new to me. A little aftershave sting to punish that sin. Another chance next time.
@lasta , I know it works — the newsprint ink and silica in the paper are also extra-fine abrasives. It just hit me as too Murray Carter when I read it. My bad
High Efficiency Summah/Gentlemanly Restraint
Last night’s luxuriously stupendous shave
RazoRock JAWS 0.84 38/100
Lord Super Stainless (4)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
Whipped Dog Butterscotch 30mm boar brush 12/100
Pre-shave: Warm shower
Lather: Wickham’s 1912, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer
Got close to the runny lotion lather of the previous shave, but not close enough. Didn’t stir enough soap into it as telling murky waters apart is new to me. A little aftershave sting to punish that sin. Another chance next time.
@lasta , I know it works — the newsprint ink and silica in the paper are also extra-fine abrasives. It just hit me as too Murray Carter when I read it. My bad
lasta
Blade Biter
Murray Carter? Was he the guy who shaved with an axe some 15 years ago?
John Juranitch is the ax guy.
They both sharpen knives similarly — Spine-to-edge bevel for the primary grind and a micro-bevel to finish.
Carter is the one that says to buy his $$$$$$ knives and then shows how they can be maintained with ¢ materials. His version of kitchen cutlery is now made and sold by Spyderco and he makes straight razors at times. At least he did 15-20 years ago when my hyper-fixation was split betwixt kitchen cutlery and outdoor entertainment cutlery.
They both sharpen knives similarly — Spine-to-edge bevel for the primary grind and a micro-bevel to finish.
Carter is the one that says to buy his $$$$$$ knives and then shows how they can be maintained with ¢ materials. His version of kitchen cutlery is now made and sold by Spyderco and he makes straight razors at times. At least he did 15-20 years ago when my hyper-fixation was split betwixt kitchen cutlery and outdoor entertainment cutlery.
Still in no shave
Still in.
The final shave with this gear. Just another fine shave with close results free of nicks.
Cheers friends!
Cheers friends!
Still in GRUME & GRUYERE
Hey Guys
Same setup as yesterday except I am using Muhle Sea Buckthorn soap. A new Astra SS blade made an enjoyable DFS++ shave easy.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
Hey Guys
Same setup as yesterday except I am using Muhle Sea Buckthorn soap. A new Astra SS blade made an enjoyable DFS++ shave easy.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
Still in , Happy Friday folks!
Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Gillette 7 O' Clock yellow (1)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
I had been using Goodfellas' Smile Tallow N.1 the last few days but I just can't stand the scent. It is a good soap but the scent was not for me, luckily SWMBO really liked scent so it is now hers. I went back to my favorite soap maker and had an enjoyable shave today with Mike's Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper.
Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Gillette 7 O' Clock yellow (1)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
I had been using Goodfellas' Smile Tallow N.1 the last few days but I just can't stand the scent. It is a good soap but the scent was not for me, luckily SWMBO really liked scent so it is now hers. I went back to my favorite soap maker and had an enjoyable shave today with Mike's Orange, Cedarwood and Black Pepper.
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