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2023 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Year of The Prisoner
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2023 GRUYERE #49 - Still in
April 2023 GRUME #33 - Still in
Vintage April, 2023 #33
Date: Yesterday 04.01.23
Days growth: 2
Head shaver
Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Feather (5)
Brush: Vielong black horse hair
Pre-shave: Hot shower using Duke Cannon Big A** lump of coal on face and head with facial scrubber
Lather: Nivea stick face lathered
Passes: 2 - 5, then 3
Post Shave Routine and products:
1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2
2 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1
3 - Alum block
4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1
5 - Aftershave - Nivea Deep
6 - Balm: Nivea Sensitive skin
Time from shower on to dressed and ready: 56 min.
NOTES: A super fantastic shave! This was the first drive with the slim. I did an experiment and let it soak fully submerged in wd40 for 6 or 8 weeks. So much crud melted out of there. The TTO and adjustment were already smooth but now they're even smoother! I helped clean it up a little too even though I scrubbed it with dawn mixed with baking soda. I'm going to try the feather for a 6th shave but this 5th shave was BBS.
Quality: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
BBS DCS
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (2)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Be seeing you!
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (2)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Be seeing you!
I understand your concerns as I’m having similar thoughts. Nacet blades are my favorite! Hmm…. Waiting until the restock period might not work well for us as that factory might be shut down by then. I guess we’ll just have to remain strong.
I still have around 150 blades, almost a 3 year supply for me, so I should be good.
Still in.
Got in a Sunday afternoon shave, Simpson keyhole, this best bristle is very soft, do like it. Feather ASd2 and also a GSB blade with proraso. Just reflecting one how I haven't used a bowl in a long while. I think I may when I get back to using creams? But we'll see. Really liking the face lathering.
I used a Treet durasharp yellow the last two days. Very smooth and close. Longevity may not be as good but just as good a shave. So I will hold out on any temptation to buy Nacets.
Still in!
WR1 .86 OC paired with a fresh Gillette Nacet. Have a fantastic week my friends!
WR1 .86 OC paired with a fresh Gillette Nacet. Have a fantastic week my friends!
@Tillerman I picked up some Nacets last summer. The Manufacture date on the tucks is 02/09/2021. There should be enough old stock in the supply chain to last until restock.
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Hi,Isn’t BST the same?
Why, yes. It is. And, sell and/or trade all you want over on the BST.
Buying, well. OK. I'll add an exception. Anyone selling a B&B branded item on the BST y'all are free to buy. As if anyone would be selling a Group Buy brush, for example. But, if they are, go right ahead as if it were a current offering.
Stan
Hey Stan, do we have any B&B branded Nacet blades on the BST?Hi,
Why, yes. It is. And, sell and/or trade all you want over on the BST.
Buying, well. OK. I'll add an exception. Anyone selling a B&B branded item on the BST y'all are free to buy. As if anyone would be selling a Group Buy brush, for example. But, if they are, go right ahead as if it were a current offering.
Stan
Q1 check in - #5 still in
Thanks for the heads up.
I have two tucks of Nacets if that helps you out or at least dampens some of the anxiety. I have used one blade so far I think.Hey Stan, do we have any B&B branded Nacet blades on the BST?
Guido
MdC/Muhle Monday
Gillette Old Type with Q Shave blade, MdC Rose and Muhle XL STF brush
Still In GRUME, GRUYERE, 365 Shaves and Vintage April
We did a lot of yard work this morning and I had a great shave this afternoon. A DFS+ finish and this trio is hard to beat.
Speaking of trios...duets, quartets and quintets, Beto, @Beto Salatini picks some great jazz selections.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
Gillette Old Type with Q Shave blade, MdC Rose and Muhle XL STF brush
Still In GRUME, GRUYERE, 365 Shaves and Vintage April
We did a lot of yard work this morning and I had a great shave this afternoon. A DFS+ finish and this trio is hard to beat.
Speaking of trios...duets, quartets and quintets, Beto, @Beto Salatini picks some great jazz selections.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
CzechCzar
Use the Fat, Luke!
I had my first "almost" moment, recently. I discovered that Derby City Chop Shop aftershave is in stock. I have been wanting to try this aftershave for literally years.
Then I frantically looked at all the other things I am considering using my exception on...
Then I stopped, and breathed, and... gone. I don't need this. Back on course to taco bell!
Then I frantically looked at all the other things I am considering using my exception on...
Then I stopped, and breathed, and... gone. I don't need this. Back on course to taco bell!
Still in. Cruising along with NOS tallow Art of Shaving Lemon, Game changer .68. Brushes are Shavemac Beagle group buy and a RR Plissoft. Working my way through two DE blade samplers bought in the 2022 auction.
I'm out. I bought a starter kit for my son and added a synthetic Simpsons brush for myself to the order
Still in
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (3)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Pinaud Clubman Citrus Musk
Be seeing you!
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (3)
Soap: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Pinaud Clubman Citrus Musk
Be seeing you!
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Hi,Hey Stan, do we have any B&B branded Nacet blades on the BST?
If you find any, you can buy them. B&B branded, that is.
If you buy a laser engraver and some blades and so brand them, I'll allow it simply on originality!
Stan
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