January 2022 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

[Roedeer]

Day 11, 35.5% complete.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: Rockwell 65 R4, Ti Handle, Astra SP #7
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm, Hyaluronic Acid.

Chose the Rockwell and Astra for a comfortable autopilot shave.

 

[SharpieB]

Still in. Not even really looking at new gear, which is a first in a long time.

- Brush: Simpson Polo 10 Best (Somerset era)
- Razor: Supply Injector
- Blade: Schick Injector (2)
- Soap: B&M O, Delight!
- Aftershave: B&M O, Delight! balm

 

[cryhavoc]

Still in

GEM 1912
GEM SS PTFE (1)
Stirling Baker Street
Omega 10065 Boar
Stirling Baker Street

 

[JAHE]

SOTD #012/2022
12-Jan-2022

Still in.

A very relaxing shave. The Henson AL (medium) got the shave done with ease.
2 passes (wtg/atg) and all my stubble was gone, today's shave left my skin calm and free of nicks. Very satisfying.

Have some great shaves, y'all!

 

[Multum in parvo]

still in - DFS with the Super-Max (3) in the Progress. I noticed some slight tugging so I retired the blade and will start the next shave with a fresh Super-Max.

 

[hopper_64]

Wednesday January 12 - Still in

Yaqi Slant
Gillette Platinum (5)
Shavemac 2-Band Fan 24mm
Cella
Proraso Green

Not a smooth shave today, but very close.
Soap is almost done, might get one more shave out of it tomorrow.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Wednesday January 12 - Still in

Yaqi Slant
Gillette Platinum (5)
Shavemac 2-Band Fan 24mm
Cella
Proraso Green

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Not a smooth shave today, but very close.
Soap is almost done, might get one more shave out of it tomorrow.

That is a very nice handle from whom is it?

 

[hopper_64]

That is a very nice handle from whom is it?

It's a Razorock Barberpole handle.

 

[Leverspro]

Still in. Although Canada Post delivered yesterday a domestic package of shaving stuff I purchased on American Thanksgiving.

 

[Angus MacAngus]

Still in. 2-pass head shave, S-N. Very smooth and efficient.

Soviet Rubin Adjustable - setting of 6
Gillette Minora Platinum (1)
Omega Boar
Stirling Bay Rum (getting close to 3017)

 

[Kyle89]

Still in. Shave tested a new edge I put on the T.I. last night. nom nom nom

 

[FoolishMortal]

SOTD

• Rockwell 6S/R4
• Derby Extra (20) from the December Derby
• Mike's Lemongrass and Eucalyptus
• Deer-horn mystery badger
• WH w/menthol, LTFT
• Stirling Orange Chill ASB
• Vintage Avon Bay Rum AS

A quick one-pass WTG (plus an XTG swipe) shave and I was still running late out the door. Results were quite satisfactory, though; the brush, which was a gift from the in-laws by way of a Scotland trip, is a bit scritchy and seems a touch floppy, but makes surprisingly good lather. I'll try to provide a pic at some point.

Onward!

 

[Dodger59]

Still in.

Stirling Executive Man
RR BC Silvertip
RR GC 68 SB
Perma-Sharp (4?)
Nivea Sensitive Skin ASB

All Good.

Peace.

 

[sarir97]

Still in! Excellent 3-pass shave with touchups on 2 days worth of stubble, for a DFS+/BBS result. Loving the smoothness of Tatara Masamune, but wish it were slightly more efficient. I was tempted to purchase the Nodachi plate but held back, at least until the end of this month. If the Blackland Era is released this month though, I may have to bail.

Happy shaves everyone!

 

[Balin]

Tried a quick 2 pass today. It went better than expected!

 

[Roedeer]

Day 12, 38.7% complete.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: Rockwell 6S R4, Ti Handle, Wizamet SI #1
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm, Hyaluronic Acid.

Used the Rockwell again, with a fresh Wizamet, for an easy near-BBS.

 

[JAHE]

SOTD #013/2022
13-Jan-2022

Still in.

Second shave with the potential heier of the RR throne. This Lupo .95 strongly challenges my preferred RR head, the .84 OC Gamechanger. What a nimble, smooth and efficient head this Lupo is.

Today's been one of those shaves where the stars seem to have perfectly aligned. I had two super enjoyable and buttery smooth passes with the Rapira Platinum Lux (4th use). No blemishes on the face, my skin feels soft and totally calm. Besides: BBS.

As stated, I'm still in the honeymoon phase with this head, however, I definitely see a keeper here. That's set. Perhaps I even end up liking it better than any of my other RR heads. Really looking forward to give this razor more spins... I'm considering to attend FFMM for the very first time and to nominate the .95 Lupo as my razor of choice for this challenge.

Does anyone of you intend to join the FFMM ?

Have some great shaves, y'all!

 

[linty1]

Whats is "FFMM", @JAHE ?

Still in, decided to switch things up a bit to the cream, and decided to bring back out the bowl to lather with. I contemplated using the scuttle... maybe next time, we have fairly hot water coming out of the tap and that may do the trick instead of boiling water to a certain degree.

 

[cryhavoc]

Still in

Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (2)
Soap: Stirling Baker Street
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: Stirling Baker Street

 

[Multum in parvo]

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Whats is "FFMM", @JAHE ?

Still in, decided to switch things up a bit to the cream, and decided to bring back out the bowl to lather with. I contemplated using the scuttle... maybe next time, we have fairly hot water coming out of the tap and that may do the trick instead of boiling water to a certain degree.

Fixed Four March Madness? I failed last year as my soap ran out...