I'm out! I've had my eye on a Wee Scott and decided that today was the day.
May 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
- Thread starter Multum in parvo
- Start date
Still in
A BBS to start my day, Happy Friday folks!
Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (16)
Soap: Wickham's Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Omega 40033 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman Citrus Musk
A BBS to start my day, Happy Friday folks!
Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (16)
Soap: Wickham's Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Omega 40033 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman Citrus Musk
Still in..
Morning shave - 5/17/24
Razor: Swing SB
Blade: Ladas Stainless Steel (1/5) (5)
Soap: BSS #1
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft RR400
Aftershave: Stetson Cooling Moisture
Rating: 9.5/10, DFS+
That was a very pleasant shave. Tried to cut down a bit on shave time so I went for 2.5 pass and I still had a very nice and close shave. No irritation. Blade and razor performing perfectly.
Morning shave - 5/17/24
Razor: Swing SB
Blade: Ladas Stainless Steel (1/5) (5)
Soap: BSS #1
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft RR400
Aftershave: Stetson Cooling Moisture
Rating: 9.5/10, DFS+
That was a very pleasant shave. Tried to cut down a bit on shave time so I went for 2.5 pass and I still had a very nice and close shave. No irritation. Blade and razor performing perfectly.
Still out.
A Fantastic Friday shave.
A Fantastic Friday shave.
still in no shave today
Still in. The Fat Boy feels ever so slightly less efficient than the Slim I've used for a few shaves prior. Still a great shave though.
Razor: Fatboy E4
Blade: Wizamet SI (4)
Brush: Omega Hi-brush synthetic
Bowl: Pereira
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum
AS: Superior 70 Bay Rum, Proraso White Balm
Razor: Fatboy E4
Blade: Wizamet SI (4)
Brush: Omega Hi-brush synthetic
Bowl: Pereira
Soap: Ogallala Bay Rum
AS: Superior 70 Bay Rum, Proraso White Balm
I've had good luck putting out a little saucer of cheap red wine or red wine vinegar. But maybe you've already tried that.
Well, that's a lovely little addition to any den and I hope you love it. Of course, I also expect to keep seeing you in this thread, whether or not you go for 30-of-31.
And when a brother falls, it's time for...
Roll Call!
1) @FoolishMortal - SOTMC
2) @Multum in parvo
3) @silverlifter
4) @EclipseRedRing
5) @Guido75
6) @Bsamps
7) @hopper_64 - GRUYERE
8) @iver
9) @Jayson74
10) @cryhavoc - GRUYERE
11) @WThomas0814
12) @JAHE
13) @BobbyB
14) ric164 - out (5/13: Overstander)
15) @SmokedStanley
16) @Texchappy
17) @La Malice - GRUYERE, SOTMC
18) @ChriWilson - GRUYERE, SOTMC, MM '24
19) @JohnG
20) @Pyrate
21) @Beto Salatini
22) @cajunrph
23) @zoidberg
24) @Balin
25) awk_m4 - out (5/17: Wee Scot)
26) @JKaboom
27) @den fly - SOTMC
28) @squank
29) @FullyLoaded
30) @Roedeer
31) @LJBraaten - GRUYERE
32) epindy1911 - out (5/8: Paladin)
33) @Doti B
34) @blethenstrom
35) @FL shaver
36)
Thanks for the tip, I usually use apple vinegar but this time I must have something somewhere where they reproduce and I do not find it but it is getting better
Still in!
Day 17, 54.8% complete
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 OC, Al Handle, Astra SP #3
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm
I stayed with the open comb. It likes a shallower angle and less pressure than the safety bar. I got some user error on my chin, to remind me to pay attention to both.
Apart from that, it was a comfortable enough shave, like yesterday's.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 OC, Al Handle, Astra SP #3
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm
I stayed with the open comb. It likes a shallower angle and less pressure than the safety bar. I got some user error on my chin, to remind me to pay attention to both.
Apart from that, it was a comfortable enough shave, like yesterday's.
Still in. Nice shave today after a day or two of growth. The Parker Variant handles that quite well at setting 3 for me. Paired that with Murphy & McNeil Granuaile and a Bic Chrome Platinum - delightful!
Day 18 and still in! Classic Spanish shave this afternoon, and it was lovely. Close, comfortable, and medidative. Have great weekends, comrades! 
| Date | 18.05.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 139/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Razorock Game Changer .84P SB | Gillette Minora (5) | Abe’s Brush Works Smokey Bandit |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Hampshire Wool Fat (5) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality | Blade Sharpness |
| 7/10 (Nicked myself) | 4/10 (Sharp Edge) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8/10 (DFS+) | 8/10 (Smooth) |
| For extended notes click here |
Enjoy your shave everyone!
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Still in - no shave today
I’m usually not a boardwalk treasure hunter/dumpster diver but today a box of old books next to the paper bin drew my attention.
On a first glance printed in 1958 and in good condition.
Yet underneath a bunch of empty photo albums this little fella peeked through. It’s completely odorless but I will give it a spa day anyway. It feels like it will be on the floppy side with a bit of scritch.
I’m usually not a boardwalk treasure hunter/dumpster diver but today a box of old books next to the paper bin drew my attention.
On a first glance printed in 1958 and in good condition.
Yet underneath a bunch of empty photo albums this little fella peeked through. It’s completely odorless but I will give it a spa day anyway. It feels like it will be on the floppy side with a bit of scritch.
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