365 shaves in 2021.

[never-stop-learning]

20211223
365 Shaves in 2021: 357 for 357 = 100%
Razor: Blackland Razors Vector SB (TiBam Ti New York Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline (7 and retired)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Venom Handle (TNS 26mm Timberwolf Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[BigJ]

Shave #358

Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Kai (7)
Brush: Simpsons 57 best
Soap: Fine santal absolut
AS: Speick

Rating: 10/10!! Simply outstanding for day 7 on this blade!!

 

[Leverspro]

Shave #358

Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Kai (7)
Brush: Simpsons 57 best
Soap: Fine santal absolut
AS: Speick

Rating: 10/10!! Simply outstanding for day 7 on this blade!!

I'm a fan of the Kais also.

Shave #358. Leisurely day-off shave. The WR1 is a pleasure to use and the DG soap is as good as it gets.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211224 Merry Christmas Eve
365 Shaves in 2021: 358 for 358 = 100%
Razor: Fatip Piccolo SE (Grande Handle)
Blade: German Bolzano (5 and Retired)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado
Fragrance: Lagerfeld Classic EdT Spray

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[Roedeer]

Friday 24th December, shave #358.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.68 SB, Astra SP #3
Post-shave: Nivea Balm, Hyaluronic Acid, Brut AS.

An excellent pre-Christmas shave.

 

[BigJ]

Christmas Shave (#359)

Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Kai (8)
Brush: Simpsons duke 2 best
Soap: Fine lavender pour homme
AS: Fine lavender pour homme

 

[sm29]

Merry Christmas to all.
Shave 359 of 359

• Blackland Blackbird SB
• Personna red
• MdC Original
• Rudy Vey Persian Jar with Shavemac 2 band silvertip
• Dickenon’s WH
• Speick AS

The Blackbird continues to impress me. For me the Personna red (and fortunately I have about 250 left) is a perfect match. Of the 6 blades, I have now used in it, only the Feather will not be used again. Interestingly, the Personna red has followed the Feather and I find that not only is it smoother, but it also shaves my face closer.

 

[Leverspro]

Shave #359 on Christmas Day. Swedish smorgasbord for our family today and this razor with the birch bark reminds me of Sweden.

 

[Ron R]

Merry Christmas, SOTD, Saturday, December 25th 2021, #359 of 359 consecutive daily shaves.

Razor: Gillette E4 Fatboy, Mfg 1959, well built adjustable to last generations for $1.95 US, gets the job done well and very enjoyable razor to use. Some blade tab overhang.
Blade: Gillette Silver blue(1) Excellent blade, sharp & smoooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap: Razorock lavender, nice masculine scent with excellent scent.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm 2 band badger with Barber pole ergonomic handle. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great scrubber + great painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock King Louis Lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizer lotion(balm)+ scentless.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 Nick-olas (operator error)= excellent shave with my Gillette Fatboy with a GSB.

Have some great shaves!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20211225 Merry Christmas
365 Shaves in 2021: 359 for 359 = 100%
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (4)
Brush: Saponifcio Varesino Custom LE, Golden Pewter Crown, Olive Wood Handle (Hand-tied 2-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger Knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Bay Rum

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[SgtCrppls]

Shave # 358


Brush: “Sue Benefit”. Graydog w/ Muhle 26mm STF knot
Blade: Wizamet SI (5)
Soap: Ethos Vanilla Safi
Razor: WR2 SS SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle

I have been in shaving heaven ever since I started using Ethos Vanilla Safi

Doug, 65 in Tucson, Arizona

 

[Leverspro]

Shave # 358


Brush: “Sue Benefit”. Graydog w/ Muhle 26mm STF knot
Blade: Wizamet SI (5)
Soap: Ethos Vanilla Safi
Razor: WR2 SS SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle

I have been in shaving heaven ever since I started using Ethos Vanilla Safi

Doug, 65 in Tucson, Arizona

Interesting! (the Ethos).

 

[SgtCrppls]

Interesting! (the Ethos).

It has moved my shaves to another level. Not sure I can afford to use it as my only soap

 

[Roedeer]

Christmas Day, shave #359.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary Edition
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: Rockwell 6S R4, Astra SP #3
Post-shave: Nivea 2-Phase Lotion.

Chose the autopilot option for an easy DFS.

 

[BigJ]

Shave #360

Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Kai (8)
Brush: Rudy Vey/EverReady 2-band
Soap: Cella
AS: OS classic

Can almost see the finish line!!

 

[Leverspro]

Shave #360

Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Kai (8)
Brush: Rudy Vey/EverReady 2-band
Soap: Cella
AS: OS classic

Can almost see the finish line!!

I think that Kai could take you across the finish line.

Shave #360. Work day with the extra time required to clear the snow from my driveway. Good thing I was clean shaven.

 

[Roedeer]

Sunday 26th December, shave #360.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.68 SB, Astra SP #4
Post-shave: Nivea Balm, Hyaluronic Acid.

Another easy shave with the Game Changer.

I did the 365 shaves in 2021 to implant a daily shaving habit, but it has also seriously improved my results. If you're a reader of this thread rather than a participant, 365 shaves in 2022 would probably do the same for anyone.

 

[BigJ]

Shave #361

Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Kai (10, believe I miscounted yesterday)
Brush: Simpsons chubby 1 best badger
Soap: MWF
AS: Pitralon classic

Believe that this very fine Kai blade will get me to the finish line!!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Sunday 20211226
365 Shaves in 2021: 360 for 360 = 100%
Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (5)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado

Check out my Journal for shave notes and other musings:
never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/

 

[Leverspro]

Shave #361. Used this Teflon coated blade. I'll be curious to see how it changes with use, assuming the Teflon will wear off.