Another quick ( you guessed it) time pressured shave, but enough margin to use my Gillette Old Type OC. A CCS +. Darn, I’m gonna be late!
fair enough!I’m not good at picking up specific scent notes in shaving soaps, I just know it smells pretty good.
i have not specifically told her about my SA (Shavers Anonymous) group but she is the embodiment of GRUME, particularly when it comes to razors and blades. She seems more forgiving on soaps and balms. And she mocks me when I tell her about my shaving buddy’s on the forum. Or the forum in general for that matter. All is forgotten and forgiven when she feels my face after yet another great shave.I’m curious: do your loved ones know about GRUME? I have to confess I haven’t told my CFO yet. She has seen me go from one hobby/obsession to another, and that I usually get wrapped up in technical details about my current interest. But so far I have kept most of it to myself, although she is fairly sure I am obsessed. Once in awhile I let some shaving trivia slip, and a couple of times she has caught me watching online shorn (shaving videos). But I fear saying, “I have RAD, and I joined a shaving accountability group.” That would change everything, I am sure. Instead of inwardly rolling here eyes and silently hoping she doesn’t have to handle my estate, she would vocally question every little purchase, ask if it violates my vows, and generally uh, er, hold me accountable?
Date: | 07.10.2022 |
Focused participations: | 07/31 Days in GRUME (out at 13%, but no subsequent purchases) 280/280 in 365 days of shaving (100%) 07/31 OCtober |
Other participations: | Steep Angle Shaving Alliance Shave of the Week Society (on hold) Tabactober |
Razor: | Gillette NEW Flat Bottom |
Blade: | Tiger Platinum (2) |
Brush: | DVH Synthetic |
Soap: | Tabac (tallow) |
Bowl: | Kox Enamel |
Preshave: | Cold splash Proraso Green preshave |
Postshave: | Cold face wash Chanel Allure (Balm) |
Passes: | WTG (Gillette Slant) | XTG (Gillette Slide) | ATG (usual) |
Efficiency: | 8/10 (~20 minutes) |
Quality: | 9/10 (Almost clean) |
Comfort: | 7/10 (Smooth but harsh) |
Effectiveness: | 8.5/10 (DFS) |
I love the look of that razor handle!Still in! Just got SMS that my Aristocrat 58 have been scheduled for pick up, but no purchases since 9-30!
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