Still in
Razor: GEM Clog Pruf
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (21)
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Brush: VDH Boar
AS: Skin Bracer
Razor: GEM Clog Pruf
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (21)
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Brush: VDH Boar
AS: Skin Bracer
July 2022 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
- Thread starter FoolishMortal
- Start date
Still in - headshave today
Still in! Vector, Kai Captain Titan Mild (6), PdP No 63, Paladin Honey Noir High-Rise 2-band badger, PdP No 63 balm. DFS. 9/10. Happy shaves!
GRUME-er-ing on Day 5
Still In
Pre-Shave: Shower, cold splashes, PAA Cube 2.0 (not shown in photo)
Razor: Leaf with Nacet bade (4)
Brush: Omega " Italian"
Soap: Tabac Original
Shave: 2X WTG using Gillette Slide
Post Shave: Icy cold splashes, Bee Bald, American and Nivea Balms
Comments...
I heard there is a Tabac Tuesday group on B&B so in their honor, I followed their lead today.
The Leaf is a masterpiece razor. I like everything about it. The Italian is my biggest and only boar brush. The tips are finally soft after an extended break-in. I usually have a beard so I don't often have a need for a large brush. I am somewhat of an aftershave balm connoisseur. The American Balm is very nice and is a regular in my rotation.
Apologies to my wife for no flowers today!
I have decided to do an "ARKO THURSDAY" this week. Anyone else in???
Good Day!
Still in.
No Tallow Tabac Tuesday today *sigh*
But a great shave, though.
Happy shaves!
No Tallow Tabac Tuesday today *sigh*
But a great shave, though.
Happy shaves!
Still in!
That is a gorgeous brush!!!
- Thread starter
- #128
Another one lost to the abyss of Nevermore.
<sigh>
It's early yet, so maybe you can keep playing along at home and go 30-of-31 for the month. In any case, I hope you'll join for August.
And when a brother loads up on FOMO Soap, it's time for...
Roll Call!
1) @FoolishMortal - (SOTM)
2) @Balin
3) @hopper_64
4) @Guido75
5) @Multum in parvo
6) @JAHE
7) @Doti B
8) @tjsgarden
9) @kjbarth - GRUYERE
10) @iver
11) @cantujm
12) Kyle89 - out (7/3: Simpson M7 synth)
13) @cryhavoc
14) @ChriWilson - (SOTM)
15) @Alum Ladd
16) @Jack Goossen
17) @Chef455
18) @Stuart Ganis
19) @markmc
20) @sandorfi - SOTM
21) @LJBraaten
22) FL shaver - out (7/4: Palmolive soap)
23) @couch_potato
24) @bjm
25) @Dodger59
26) @sarir97
27) @zacktracy
My July 1st restock arrived today.
And todays shave:
Gillette Slim Adjustable @7
Gillette Super Thin (5)
Barberians Pure Badger
Derby Soap
Stirling Deep Blue Sea
Still in.
And todays shave:
Gillette Slim Adjustable @7
Gillette Super Thin (5)
Barberians Pure Badger
Derby Soap
Stirling Deep Blue Sea
Still in.
Still in. No shave today.
Still in fellas and still in an experimental phase with mixing soaps to try and use up some of my stash.
Tonight’s shave
Pre-Shave: Warm face wash
Razor: Rockwell 6C (4)
Blade: GSB
Brush: Frank Shaving 3-band Silvertip Badger
Soaps: Klar Seifen Lemongrass & MDC Agrumes
Post-Shave: Alum Block
Davidoff Cool Water AS Splash
Castle Forbes Lime ASB
Another cracking shave tonight. Not a single weeper or nicks with the mixed soap lather being excellent. Customary BBS shave again.
Looking to carry on with the experimental phase for now.
Onto the next shave and stay safe all
Tonight’s shave
Pre-Shave: Warm face wash
Razor: Rockwell 6C (4)
Blade: GSB
Brush: Frank Shaving 3-band Silvertip Badger
Soaps: Klar Seifen Lemongrass & MDC Agrumes
Post-Shave: Alum Block
Davidoff Cool Water AS Splash
Castle Forbes Lime ASB
Another cracking shave tonight. Not a single weeper or nicks with the mixed soap lather being excellent. Customary BBS shave again.
Looking to carry on with the experimental phase for now.
Onto the next shave and stay safe all
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Off and running! Glad to see we lost the fireworks 
. After two days of so so have passed shaves, and then a sorta shave on my Gem 1912, I got a DFS+ today on my trusty Tech and Feather blade (#44 and counting). Nice to have it back!
. After two days of so so have passed shaves, and then a sorta shave on my Gem 1912, I got a DFS+ today on my trusty Tech and Feather blade (#44 and counting). Nice to have it back!
SOTD #4
- No Pre-Shave
- Truefitt's 1805 (SOTM)
- Adam Grooming’s Pure Badger
- Mühle R89
- Personna ComfortCoated (1)
- Kiehl's Blue Astringent
- Nivea 2 in 1 Splash
GRUME July '22 #4
In the spirit of understanding what equipment we have and utilizing it in best way, sticked with Piccolo OC, Wilkinson blade #9 still working great, with a minor twist od using boar brush instead. Lather was much watery, but I felt like I'd need some scrubbing. For best results I'll def. stick with same equipment at least for a week/month, daily rotations - if it works for you great, not my cup of tea tbh
I prefer consistency. Still didn't affect shave, 1pass enough for DFS, but really nothing left for touch-up
In the spirit of understanding what equipment we have and utilizing it in best way, sticked with Piccolo OC, Wilkinson blade #9 still working great, with a minor twist od using boar brush instead. Lather was much watery, but I felt like I'd need some scrubbing. For best results I'll def. stick with same equipment at least for a week/month, daily rotations - if it works for you great, not my cup of tea tbh
I prefer consistency. Still didn't affect shave, 1pass enough for DFS, but really nothing left for touch-up
I think I will label myself out. I received my birthday gifts today and I could not be happier with my gifts:
Reason for labelling myself out is that I have not specifically asked for these wonderful items nor hinted, but my family did do check-ins to make sure they bought the right or wanted shaving gear. I am not sure if that fits our rules of engagement so I am following the rule 'if you have to ask you are probably out' and declare myself out. I will however continue to post and root for all remaining gents!
Notes to today's shave: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11834822
Have a Great day everyone
- Razorine Flatboy with 70 and 72 handles
- Kox/Dutchy Bergamot hard soap with green Kox enemel shaving bowl
- Haslinger Sandelholz with green Kox enemel shaving bowl
- Travelbrush in blue aluminium (unbranded)
- Leather toilet bag by Galen
Reason for labelling myself out is that I have not specifically asked for these wonderful items nor hinted, but my family did do check-ins to make sure they bought the right or wanted shaving gear. I am not sure if that fits our rules of engagement so I am following the rule 'if you have to ask you are probably out' and declare myself out. I will however continue to post and root for all remaining gents!
Date | 06.07.2022 |
|---|---|
| Main Focus: | 06/31 Days in GRUME (19% and potentially out) 185/187 in 365 days of shaving (98%) |
| Other: | High Efficiency Razors in July Steep Angle Shaving Alliance |
| Prep: | Cold splash KCG Face wash Proraso Green Preshave |
| Cream: | Kox Bergamot |
| Aftershave: | Proraso Green |
| Balm: | Proraso Green |
| Bowl: | Kox Enemel Green \ Proraso |
| Brush: | Omega Proraso Boar |
| Passes: | WTG (N-S) XTG (NW-SE) ATG (S-N) |
| Razor: | Razorine Flatboy 72 |
| Blade: | Dorco Titan (1) |
| Rating: | 8/10 SAS/CCS/DFS/BBS |
Notes to today's shave: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11834822
Have a Great day everyone
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Still in
Razor: GEM Clog Pruf
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (22)
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Brush: VDH Boar
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Razor: GEM Clog Pruf
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (22)
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Brush: VDH Boar
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Still in. Have a good day!
Preshave: Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best Badger
Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad
Razor: Merkur Progress (4 pass, 5-3-3-1)
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (2)
Aftershave: Old Spice (US)
Preshave: Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil
Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Best Badger
Soap: Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad
Razor: Merkur Progress (4 pass, 5-3-3-1)
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (2)
Aftershave: Old Spice (US)
Still in - DFS
facelathered Proraso Green
The Omega Synth flings it around a bit but the face feel at an outside temperature of 97 degrees is totally worth it
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facelathered Proraso Green
The Omega Synth flings it around a bit but the face feel at an outside temperature of 97 degrees is totally worth it
.I think I will label myself out. I received my birthday gifts today and I could not be happier with my gifts:
Reason for labelling myself out is that I have not specifically asked for these wonderful items nor hinted, but my family did do check-ins to make sure they bought the right or wanted shaving gear. I am not sure if that fits our rules of engagement so I am following the rule 'if you have to ask you are probably out' and declare myself out. I will however continue to post and root for all remaining gents!
Notes to today's shave: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11834822
Have a Great day everyone
Those are some mighty nice new supplies!
BUT since you said "I have not specifically asked for these wonderful items nor hinted" I suggest you defer using the new supplies till next month and stay with us. Problem Solved!
Many grumers enjoy your post.
John...
- Razorine Flatboy with 70 and 72 handles
- Kox/Dutchy Bergamot hard soap with green Kox enemel shaving bowl
- Haslinger Sandelholz with green Kox enemel shaving bowl
- Travelbrush in blue aluminium (unbranded)
- Leather toilet bag by Galen
Reason for labelling myself out is that I have not specifically asked for these wonderful items nor hinted, but my family did do check-ins to make sure they bought the right or wanted shaving gear. I am not sure if that fits our rules of engagement so I am following the rule 'if you have to ask you are probably out' and declare myself out. I will however continue to post and root for all remaining gents!
Date | 06.07.2022 |
|---|---|
| Main Focus: | 06/31 Days in GRUME (19% and potentially out) 185/187 in 365 days of shaving (98%) |
| Other: | High Efficiency Razors in July Steep Angle Shaving Alliance |
| Prep: | Cold splash KCG Face wash Proraso Green Preshave |
| Cream: | Kox Bergamot |
| Aftershave: | Proraso Green |
| Balm: | Proraso Green |
| Bowl: | Kox Enemel Green \ Proraso |
| Brush: | Omega Proraso Boar |
| Passes: | WTG (N-S) XTG (NW-SE) ATG (S-N) |
| Razor: | Razorine Flatboy 72 |
| Blade: | Dorco Titan (1) |
| Rating: | 8/10 SAS/CCS/DFS/BBS |
Notes to today's shave: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11834822
Have a Great day everyone
Those are some mighty nice new supplies!
BUT since you said "I have not specifically asked for these wonderful items nor hinted" I suggest you defer using the new supplies till next month and stay with us. Problem Solved!
Many grumers enjoy your post.
John...
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No worries! I will continue my postings as if nothing happenedThose are some mighty nice new supplies. Stay in touch with us. We will miss your postings.
.And thanks - I am enjoying them already!!
Guido
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