Dangit @silverlifter , always 1st... It's still January here.
February 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
- Thread starter FoolishMortal
- Start date
I'm in for February!
1) FoolishMortal - SOTMC, OBiF
2) hopper_64 - OBiF
3) Multum in parvo
4) Doti B
5) Guido75 - GRUYERE, OBiF, SWS
6) silverlifter
7) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
8) LJBraaten - GRUYERE, OBiF, FRUITY FEBRUARY
9) IVER
10) JAHE - GRUYERE, SWS, Fruity February
11) wmadoty - GRUYERE, OBiF
12) Markdad2 - GRUYERE
13) Chef455 - GRUYERE, OBiF
14) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
15) DougK - GRUYERE
16) ChriWilson - SOTMC, SWS, OBiF
17) Roedeer
18) SharpieB
19) Jayson74 - SWS
20) Trollky GRUYERE
21) Tjsgarden GRUYERE, OBIF, FRUITY FEBRUARY, 365 Shaves 2023, SWS
22) StratMan
23) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
24) elmo_koffman GRUYERE
25) Jack Goossen
26) bartje-p GRUYERE
27) Sandorfi GRUYERE, SOTMC
28) zoidberg
29) CJB3
30) Contact_vs_Feedback
31) Tillerman
32) Dodger59/
33) wldecker
34) awk_m4 365 Shaves 2023 One Blade in February
1) FoolishMortal - SOTMC, OBiF
2) hopper_64 - OBiF
3) Multum in parvo
4) Doti B
5) Guido75 - GRUYERE, OBiF, SWS
6) silverlifter
7) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
8) LJBraaten - GRUYERE, OBiF, FRUITY FEBRUARY
9) IVER
10) JAHE - GRUYERE, SWS, Fruity February
11) wmadoty - GRUYERE, OBiF
12) Markdad2 - GRUYERE
13) Chef455 - GRUYERE, OBiF
14) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
15) DougK - GRUYERE
16) ChriWilson - SOTMC, SWS, OBiF
17) Roedeer
18) SharpieB
19) Jayson74 - SWS
20) Trollky GRUYERE
21) Tjsgarden GRUYERE, OBIF, FRUITY FEBRUARY, 365 Shaves 2023, SWS
22) StratMan
23) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
24) elmo_koffman GRUYERE
25) Jack Goossen
26) bartje-p GRUYERE
27) Sandorfi GRUYERE, SOTMC
28) zoidberg
29) CJB3
30) Contact_vs_Feedback
31) Tillerman
32) Dodger59/
33) wldecker
34) awk_m4 365 Shaves 2023 One Blade in February
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Still in! 
I had a tremendously good start into the new month...pretty easy BBS, still in the "smooth department" (given a fresh Gillette Wilkinson Sword China blade, which regularly is a tad harsh out of the gate)... silky & calm skin, no nicks, mild feedback from the aftershave...This shave left absolutely nothing to be desired.
February, here we go!
I had a tremendously good start into the new month...pretty easy BBS, still in the "smooth department" (given a fresh Gillette Wilkinson Sword China blade, which regularly is a tad harsh out of the gate)... silky & calm skin, no nicks, mild feedback from the aftershave...This shave left absolutely nothing to be desired.
February, here we go!
first of Feb..... still in ;-)
One restraint successfully completed - eleven more to go 
My opening shave for Feb was an absolute belter! Long may that continue
My opening shave for Feb was an absolute belter! Long may that continue
Feb 1 , so far so good
Razor: Schick Type L2 Stick Schick
Blade: Schick Injector blade (19)
Soap: Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Old Spice
Razor: Schick Type L2 Stick Schick
Blade: Schick Injector blade (19)
Soap: Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Old Spice
I'm in!
1) FoolishMortal - SOTMC, OBiF
2) hopper_64 - OBiF
3) Multum in parvo
4) Doti B
5) Guido75 - GRUYERE, OBiF, SWS
6) silverlifter
7) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
8) LJBraaten - GRUYERE, OBiF, FRUITY FEBRUARY
9) IVER
10) JAHE - GRUYERE, SWS, Fruity February
11) wmadoty - GRUYERE, OBiF
12) Markdad2 - GRUYERE
13) Chef455 - GRUYERE, OBiF
14) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
15) DougK - GRUYERE
16) ChriWilson - SOTMC, SWS, OBiF
17) Roedeer
18) SharpieB
19) Jayson74 - SWS
20) Trollky GRUYERE
21) Tjsgarden GRUYERE, OBIF, FRUITY FEBRUARY, 365 Shaves 2023, SWS
22) StratMan
23) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
24) elmo_koffman GRUYERE
25) Jack Goossen
26) bartje-p GRUYERE
27) Sandorfi GRUYERE, SOTMC
28) zoidberg
29) CJB3
30) Contact_vs_Feedback
31) Tillerman
32) Dodger59/
33) wldecker
34) awk_m4 365 Shaves 2023 One Blade in February
35) Cantujm
1) FoolishMortal - SOTMC, OBiF
2) hopper_64 - OBiF
3) Multum in parvo
4) Doti B
5) Guido75 - GRUYERE, OBiF, SWS
6) silverlifter
7) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
8) LJBraaten - GRUYERE, OBiF, FRUITY FEBRUARY
9) IVER
10) JAHE - GRUYERE, SWS, Fruity February
11) wmadoty - GRUYERE, OBiF
12) Markdad2 - GRUYERE
13) Chef455 - GRUYERE, OBiF
14) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
15) DougK - GRUYERE
16) ChriWilson - SOTMC, SWS, OBiF
17) Roedeer
18) SharpieB
19) Jayson74 - SWS
20) Trollky GRUYERE
21) Tjsgarden GRUYERE, OBIF, FRUITY FEBRUARY, 365 Shaves 2023, SWS
22) StratMan
23) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
24) elmo_koffman GRUYERE
25) Jack Goossen
26) bartje-p GRUYERE
27) Sandorfi GRUYERE, SOTMC
28) zoidberg
29) CJB3
30) Contact_vs_Feedback
31) Tillerman
32) Dodger59/
33) wldecker
34) awk_m4 365 Shaves 2023 One Blade in February
35) Cantujm
WR1 easily took down 7 days of growth.
| Date | 01.01.2023 |
| 365 days of shaving | 32/365 (100%) |
| GRUYERE | 32/365 (100%) |
| GRUME February | 01/28 (100%) |
| Other participations |
| Passes | 2.75 |
| XWTG | Cheeks: N-S Neck: N-S |
| WXTG | Cheeks L: W-E Cheeks R: E-W Neck: S-N |
| XATG | Cheeks: S-N |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Green Cult 2.0 II | Tiger Platinum (1) | Razorock Plissoft 400 |
| Pre-shave | Soap & Bowl | Post-shave |
| Cold splash Proraso Green | Dutchy Bergamot Hybrid lathering | Cold splash Floïd (AS) Nivea (Balm) |
| Efficiency | Quality |
| 8/10 (~20 minutes) | 10/10 (clean as a whistle) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort |
| 7/10 (DFS-) | 9/10 (buttery smooth) |
| Notes to today’s shave: |
First shave of February and what a shave: a new razor arrived by surprise yesterday and I had to shave with it obviously!!
I paired the razor with the Tiger Platinum - the blade that Green Cult used to ship their razors with (I received mine with a Gillette Platinum). The combination is medium efficient and medium. The razor is on the heavier side, but simultaneously nimble and versatile. The shave is super comfortable - at no time I felt the blade even though it definitely has positive blade exposure.
The Tiger Platinum is a mild(er) blade and therefore requires more passes on my part to get the results for the day. I think the Green Cult can be and will be more effective with a sharper blade. BOSC science continues!!
An unexpected surprise and very welcome addition to my collection and I have you to thank for it @flask28!
More details can be found in my journal here.
Enjoy your shave! Still in!
I'm in!
1) FoolishMortal - SOTMC, OBiF
2) hopper_64 - OBiF
3) Multum in parvo
4) Doti B
5) Guido75 - GRUYERE, OBiF, SWS
6) silverlifter
7) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
8) LJBraaten - GRUYERE, OBiF, FRUITY FEBRUARY
9) IVER
10) JAHE - GRUYERE, SWS, Fruity February
11) wmadoty - GRUYERE, OBiF
12) Markdad2 - GRUYERE
13) Chef455 - GRUYERE, OBiF
14) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
15) DougK - GRUYERE
16) ChriWilson - SOTMC, SWS, OBiF
17) Roedeer
18) SharpieB
19) Jayson74 - SWS
20) Trollky GRUYERE
21) Tjsgarden GRUYERE, OBIF, FRUITY FEBRUARY, 365 Shaves 2023, SWS
22) StratMan
23) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
24) elmo_koffman GRUYERE
25) Jack Goossen
26) bartje-p GRUYERE
27) Sandorfi GRUYERE, SOTMC
28) zoidberg
29) CJB3
30) Contact_vs_Feedback
31) Tillerman
32) Dodger59/
33) wldecker
34) awk_m4 365 Shaves 2023 One Blade in February
35) Cantujm
36) Beto Salatini Fruity February
1) FoolishMortal - SOTMC, OBiF
2) hopper_64 - OBiF
3) Multum in parvo
4) Doti B
5) Guido75 - GRUYERE, OBiF, SWS
6) silverlifter
7) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
8) LJBraaten - GRUYERE, OBiF, FRUITY FEBRUARY
9) IVER
10) JAHE - GRUYERE, SWS, Fruity February
11) wmadoty - GRUYERE, OBiF
12) Markdad2 - GRUYERE
13) Chef455 - GRUYERE, OBiF
14) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
15) DougK - GRUYERE
16) ChriWilson - SOTMC, SWS, OBiF
17) Roedeer
18) SharpieB
19) Jayson74 - SWS
20) Trollky GRUYERE
21) Tjsgarden GRUYERE, OBIF, FRUITY FEBRUARY, 365 Shaves 2023, SWS
22) StratMan
23) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
24) elmo_koffman GRUYERE
25) Jack Goossen
26) bartje-p GRUYERE
27) Sandorfi GRUYERE, SOTMC
28) zoidberg
29) CJB3
30) Contact_vs_Feedback
31) Tillerman
32) Dodger59/
33) wldecker
34) awk_m4 365 Shaves 2023 One Blade in February
35) Cantujm
36) Beto Salatini Fruity February
1 February 2023
Gillette Fusion
Arko!
RR Bruce
Proraso ASB
Working in a batch of Fusion5 carts that I bought for travel in 22.
Gillette Fusion
Arko!
RR Bruce
Proraso ASB
Working in a batch of Fusion5 carts that I bought for travel in 22.
Still In GRUME. GRUYERE, SWS & 365+ Shaves
A new month for Fruity February and the One Blade Challenge
Feather DX
Feather AC Pro (1)...(maybe I can keep count this month)
Castle Forbes Lime
Simpson Super Badger
Good Day Gents
Yesterday, I was a little shaky shaving due to too much caffeine. With a new AC Pro blade I didn't want to do that today.
After a couple corking strokes and adjusting the lather it was smooth sailing. I took extra time and went slowly. It was one of my most enjoyable shaves.
to us all for a good month.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
A new month for Fruity February and the One Blade Challenge
Feather DX
Feather AC Pro (1)...(maybe I can keep count this month)
Castle Forbes Lime
Simpson Super Badger
Good Day Gents
Yesterday, I was a little shaky shaving due to too much caffeine. With a new AC Pro blade I didn't want to do that today.
After a couple corking strokes and adjusting the lather it was smooth sailing. I took extra time and went slowly. It was one of my most enjoyable shaves.
to us all for a good month.Please take care of yourself and each other.
Hello from the frozen tundra of Central Texas.
3 days worth of growth
Febraury GRUME : 1
2023 GRUYERE : 17
Razor : Baili BR179
Blade : Astra Superior Platinum aka Astra Green (1)
Pre Shave : bar soap by the sink
Soap (SOTM) : Gillette Pure Cream
Brush : Semogue 1305
Aftershave: OSMA Alum Block, Nivea Men Sensitive Calm Moisturizing, Gold bond hydrating cream
Well this blade/razor combo is not the smoothest one for me. A few cut again, a bit less irritation than on the previous shave but still a lot of tingling around.
3 days worth of growth
Febraury GRUME : 1
2023 GRUYERE : 17
Razor : Baili BR179
Blade : Astra Superior Platinum aka Astra Green (1)
Pre Shave : bar soap by the sink
Soap (SOTM) : Gillette Pure Cream
Brush : Semogue 1305
Aftershave: OSMA Alum Block, Nivea Men Sensitive Calm Moisturizing, Gold bond hydrating cream
Well this blade/razor combo is not the smoothest one for me. A few cut again, a bit less irritation than on the previous shave but still a lot of tingling around.
Day One. So far so good!
Wednesday February 1, 2023
Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Incorporeal
Razor: Henson Ti22 V2 +
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Southern Witchcrafts Carpathia
Wednesday February 1, 2023
Brush: Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper Bowl
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts Incorporeal
Razor: Henson Ti22 V2 +
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Post: Osma Alum Block
Post: Southern Witchcrafts Carpathia
In - DFS+
1st Gen. US Aristocrat, Personna Platinum (1), Wickham Classic 24, Taj Boar, Nivea Splash
1st Gen. US Aristocrat, Personna Platinum (1), Wickham Classic 24, Taj Boar, Nivea Splash
It comes to something when it is colder in Texas than it is in London! Enjoyed a positively balmy 11*C in Canary Wharf today
Hello from South Carolina, near Augusta GA. Stay warm
Shave 2, all Speick! Great shave: two passes, zero effort, easy DFS+ Shave well, brothers!
SOTD February 1st
GRUME February 2023
Fruity February
Here I am friends!
My first shave for SOTD in February, GRUME in February 2023 and Fruity February.
This was also my first shave with Jade Omega and R41 with Feather. What a wonderful combination! Feather and R41 seem to go together, like Beauty and the Beast.
The Jade is incredible, wonderful handle and the perfect sized knot, but it came with that weird funky smell and together with Mike’s Lime it gave me the feeling of having a caipirinha chilled with moth balls instead of ice…
It is a real pleasure to be together with you again.
Cheers!
GRUME February 2023
Fruity February
Here I am friends!
My first shave for SOTD in February, GRUME in February 2023 and Fruity February.
This was also my first shave with Jade Omega and R41 with Feather. What a wonderful combination! Feather and R41 seem to go together, like Beauty and the Beast.
The Jade is incredible, wonderful handle and the perfect sized knot, but it came with that weird funky smell and together with Mike’s Lime it gave me the feeling of having a caipirinha chilled with moth balls instead of ice…
It is a real pleasure to be together with you again.
Cheers!
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