Still in. SOTD - 13 FEB 2021
Great shave. Comfortable DFS with no fuss.
Great shave. Comfortable DFS with no fuss.
February 2021 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
- Thread starter FoolishMortal
- Start date
Still in.
Preshave: Hot washcloth, no oil
Soap: MWF, bowl-lathered (day 3)
Brush: Men-U boar
Razors: GC.84 OC, Astra SP #11, GC.68 SB, Wizamet #7
Post-shave: Nivea 2-Phase Lotion.
A good end result, but the OC bit was rough. I did most of the work with the .68 SB. I think pre-shave oil has the side-effect of increasing blade life, so if I don't use it, I'll need to replace them more often.
Preshave: Hot washcloth, no oil
Soap: MWF, bowl-lathered (day 3)
Brush: Men-U boar
Razors: GC.84 OC, Astra SP #11, GC.68 SB, Wizamet #7
Post-shave: Nivea 2-Phase Lotion.
A good end result, but the OC bit was rough. I did most of the work with the .68 SB. I think pre-shave oil has the side-effect of increasing blade life, so if I don't use it, I'll need to replace them more often.
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
I’m struggling but still in. I’ve had the new timeless razor handle and semouge limited edition badger in carts on respective sites. But didn’t pull the trigger. And am holding off.
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- #304
This question/situation has come up before. If you bought it so that you can flip it, that's business. Two rules come into play here:
2. No personal shaving purchases in February. Members may purchase shaving related items for others to encourage the hobby/lifestyle (PIF or Gifting). Members are not allowed to request any form of compensation in return. Please use your best judgement. Also, no sampling or testing of those gift items.
...and...
6. If you have to ask, it probably will put you out. That said, this is a Gentlemanly Restraint - use your own best judgement to self-assess based on the rules above.
If you don't use it and you are simply going to sell it, you haven't violated the rules. As #6 says, that's your call. So...are you in or are you out?
Nah, no intention of using said Fatboy whatsoever. Flip only. If there are no objections I'm... back in!
Good morning gents,
I didn't receive any shaving stuff for my birthday (February 12t)!
St. Valentine's Shave:
Gillette Flare Tip
Euromax Platinum 3rd use
Trafalgar T3
Proraso Red
Witch Hazel
Armani Code EDT
I didn't receive any shaving stuff for my birthday (February 12t)!
St. Valentine's Shave:
Gillette Flare Tip
Euromax Platinum 3rd use
Trafalgar T3
Proraso Red
Witch Hazel
Armani Code EDT
Still in. No purchases, still pondering what wolfman handle to choose with the WR2 when my turn on the waiting list comes up, i'm guessing in May/June.
SOTD:
Gillette New Improved
Wilkinson Sword Vintage (15)
Simpsons M7 Manchurian
Simpsons Luxury Shaving Cream
Thayers WH
Today's was an average shave, but with a fair bit of bite/sting aftermath. I've now dropped out of the 1-blade challenge in Feb, for my preference the blade stretched for that long just wasn't up to scratch. I'll be glad to load up with a clean-new blade tomorrow. A feather should set things right again!
SOTD:
Gillette New Improved
Wilkinson Sword Vintage (15)
Simpsons M7 Manchurian
Simpsons Luxury Shaving Cream
Thayers WH
Today's was an average shave, but with a fair bit of bite/sting aftermath. I've now dropped out of the 1-blade challenge in Feb, for my preference the blade stretched for that long just wasn't up to scratch. I'll be glad to load up with a clean-new blade tomorrow. A feather should set things right again!
Still in
Todays shave
Razor: Gillette Ball End Tech
Blade: Schick Super Stainless
Brush: Barberians Pure Badger
Soap: Derby
Aftershave: Stirling Gin & Tonic
Todays shave
Razor: Gillette Ball End Tech
Blade: Schick Super Stainless
Brush: Barberians Pure Badger
Soap: Derby
Aftershave: Stirling Gin & Tonic
Still in. Today's setup was Ralf Aust 6/8, Simpsons Duke 3 best, Mitchell's Wool Fat, Lucky Tiger and DR Harris Windsor ASL.
Happy shaves everyone!
Happy shaves everyone!
Well, I got shaving stuff for Valentine's Day.
I said don't buy me soaps because I'm in a GRUME. Maybe I should have been more specific.
I said don't buy me soaps because I'm in a GRUME. Maybe I should have been more specific.
Still in
Fat Handle Tech
Personna GPC (1)
Colonel x2L
Schaffmilch
Fat Handle Tech
Personna GPC (1)
Colonel x2L
Schaffmilch
Still in, treading in treacherous waters of Badger brush obsession.
RazoRock Game Changer OC 84
B&M Hallows
Omega 10005
Amherb Aftershave Conditioner
Gillette 7 O'clock Black (10)
RazoRock Game Changer OC 84
B&M Hallows
Omega 10005
Amherb Aftershave Conditioner
Gillette 7 O'clock Black (10)
Second shave today (head)
Razor: Gillette Heritage
Blade: Schick Super Stainless
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo 28mm
Soap: Razorock American Barber
Aftershave: RR American Barber & Nivea Balm
Still in
Razor: Gillette Heritage
Blade: Schick Super Stainless
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo 28mm
Soap: Razorock American Barber
Aftershave: RR American Barber & Nivea Balm
Still in
The darn fiance strikes again, similar to December when she got me a boar brush as a surprise gift she got me additional shaving stuff as a combo anniversary/valentines gift this past weekend. She got me another brush and a gem ocmm.
The situation was basically identical to before, I didn't request anything of the nature (in fact I gave her golf alternatives I was interested in!). So Im fairly sure I'm still in? Let me know otherwise but I think I'm in the clear. Here is the brush and razor pictured in today's SOTD, the brush is her favorite color!
The situation was basically identical to before, I didn't request anything of the nature (in fact I gave her golf alternatives I was interested in!). So Im fairly sure I'm still in? Let me know otherwise but I think I'm in the clear. Here is the brush and razor pictured in today's SOTD, the brush is her favorite color!
I like your fiancé. My wife mocks my shaving stuff and I can’t fathom her buying something like that for me. She just accused me this morning of ordering shaving stuff. It was actually a power adapter I bought for her so she had to eat crow[emoji23]
Me too! it's even a Grizzly Bay brush, I love them. I have a few. I think she likes the brushes because it reminds her of makeup brushes.
Still in. Broke out the Feather Popular that was PIFed to me by @Tanuki shortly after I found the forum. The razor has been getting a bad buzz in a few posts lately. I don't know why. DFS with a feather blade in it. Duke 3, Razorock Tuscan Oud, Stirling Texas on Fire splash.
Still in. SOTD - 14 FEB 2021
Great shave. The boar is feeling nice on the face. Soap was slick but I'm still testing it out; being a glycerin soap, I see some differences compared to tallow ones but still gets the job done. Razor felt great and efficient. Comfortable BBS result.
Great shave. The boar is feeling nice on the face. Soap was slick but I'm still testing it out; being a glycerin soap, I see some differences compared to tallow ones but still gets the job done. Razor felt great and efficient. Comfortable BBS result.
Still rolling along. Had something of a breakthrough the last two shaves with a new touch-up angle that’s getting me to DFS.
Valentine’s Day shave
Prep: Curology Cleanser
Soap: TTFFC Sue Moore Memorial Auction Currants and Roses
Brush: Epsilon Spec. Ed. Horse
Razor: Gem Junior, #5
Blade: Gem Stainless, Gem Carbon, Pal Blue Carbon Steel, all fresh, all used for two strokes, all binned; finished with the Gem PTFE, #5
Post: Alum -> hyaluronic acid -> Gillette Cool Wave aftershave
Pretty good shave tonight with an all-around DFS. The angled touch-up strokes appear to do the trick on my neck so I'll continue those. Aftershave was excellent--I'm a big fan of the Cool Wave and it's a nice accompaniment to rose scents. The only downside to the shave was that there is now no doubt that something in the TTFFC formula irritates my face. And that's a bummer because this soap smells great!
As to bladeapalooza, I knew from the last try with these blades in the MMOC that they probably weren't going to work for me in the Junior. I was right. Tried them all for a couple of strokes, binned them all, and it's official: for me the only usable blade for these razors is the Gem PTFE.
Valentine’s Day shave
Prep: Curology Cleanser
Soap: TTFFC Sue Moore Memorial Auction Currants and Roses
Brush: Epsilon Spec. Ed. Horse
Razor: Gem Junior, #5
Blade: Gem Stainless, Gem Carbon, Pal Blue Carbon Steel, all fresh, all used for two strokes, all binned; finished with the Gem PTFE, #5
Post: Alum -> hyaluronic acid -> Gillette Cool Wave aftershave
Pretty good shave tonight with an all-around DFS. The angled touch-up strokes appear to do the trick on my neck so I'll continue those. Aftershave was excellent--I'm a big fan of the Cool Wave and it's a nice accompaniment to rose scents. The only downside to the shave was that there is now no doubt that something in the TTFFC formula irritates my face. And that's a bummer because this soap smells great!
As to bladeapalooza, I knew from the last try with these blades in the MMOC that they probably weren't going to work for me in the Junior. I was right. Tried them all for a couple of strokes, binned them all, and it's official: for me the only usable blade for these razors is the Gem PTFE.
Still in.
Quick Valentines Day shave, used a fitting soap and aftershave which is also my wife’s favorite.
Dropped my alum, which exploded into a million pieces
First time I’ve done that.
Razor: Timeless .95 Titanium SC / Scalloped Top Cap
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Brush: Yaqi “Butterscotch” 24mm Tuxedo
Lather: Barrister and Mann Ravish
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann Ravish Aftershave Splash
Additional Care:
Osma Alum Block
Timeless Lather Bowl
Quick Valentines Day shave, used a fitting soap and aftershave which is also my wife’s favorite.
Dropped my alum, which exploded into a million pieces
First time I’ve done that.Razor: Timeless .95 Titanium SC / Scalloped Top Cap
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Brush: Yaqi “Butterscotch” 24mm Tuxedo
Lather: Barrister and Mann Ravish
Aftershave: Barrister and Mann Ravish Aftershave Splash
Additional Care:
Osma Alum Block
Timeless Lather Bowl
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