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365 shaves in 2021.

Friday 16th July, shave #197.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
GC.68 OC, Astra SP #1
Post-shave: Hyaluronic acid.

Good DFS with a fresh Astra.

Day 5 of using only hyaluronic acid. The result lacks something that the slightly greasy Nivea balm brings to the post-shave.
 
Shave # 197
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Saturday 17th July, shave #198.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
GC.68 OC, Astra SP #2
Post-shave: Hyaluronic acid and Nivea Balm.

That went better than yesterday, and I got a BBS face, and neck shave that stayed on the right side of comfortable vs close.

Mixed hyaluronic acid and Nivea Balm with a dash of water, and got the best of both worlds.

Tamped down the remains of damp MWF stuck to the sides of the pottery dish. It will still see out July.
 
Saturday 17th July, shave #198.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
GC.68 OC, Astra SP #2
Post-shave: Hyaluronic acid and Nivea Balm.

That went better than yesterday, and I got a BBS face, and neck shave that stayed on the right side of comfortable vs close.

Mixed hyaluronic acid and Nivea Balm with a dash of water, and got the best of both worlds.

Tamped down the remains of damp MWF stuck to the sides of the pottery dish. It will still see out July.

Seeing the end of a MWF puck is an accomplishment!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
 

never-stop-learning

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Saturday 20210717
365 Shaves in 2021: 198 for 198 = 100%
Razor: Yates 921-EH (Bead Blast Finish) (RazoRock Ti Halo Handle)
Blade: Silver Star (2)
Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 500E (TNS 26mm Quartermoon Knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Musgo Real Classic
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Fragrance: Original Penguin Reserve EdT Spray
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Full shave notes here:
 
Sunday 18th July, shave #199.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Gillette Gel
Brush: Men-U boar
GC.68 OC, Astra SP #3
Post-shave: Hyaluronic acid and Nivea Balm.

If you use Gillette Gel according to the instructions, it's a) too thick, and b) more trouble to apply with your fingers than using a real soap and brush.

If you treat it as a tinned shaving cream, it bowl-lathers easily, provides reasonable slickness, and (for me at least) doesn't cause irritation. This stuff can be 3017ed.

Got a similar result to Saturday, BBS face and non-irritated neck.

Seeing the end of a MWF puck is an accomplishment!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Yes, I was pleased to get onto the home straight. It's been going since the beginning of February.

I hope my refill pucks are as good as the one that came with the soap dish.
 

never-stop-learning

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20210718
365 Shaves in 2021: 199 for 199 = 100%
Razor: Yates 921-EH (Bead Blast Finish) (RazoRock Ti Halo Handle)
Blade: Feather (1)
Brush: AP Shave Co Elegant Emerald (24mm Synbad Knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Musgo Real Classic
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
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Full shave notes here:
 

Ron R

I survived a lathey foreman
MMMonday, July 20th 2021 #200 of 200 consecutive days of daily shaving. Have a great day!

Razor: GEM Micromatic Clog Pruf (Peerless model)- Mfg 1945, excellent mid range, I usually get great shaves with this gentler than my MMOC razor but that is how they were designed, 3 different Micromatics for fellows with different beard & skin types.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(2) excellent blade, Very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Razorock Lavender, nice masculine scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi High 24mm Mountain Silver tip, Wow excellent lather generator, soft pillow like tips, nice scrubber+ great lather 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. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock King Louis Lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = :a17:excellent shave with my Gem MMCP + a coated Gem blade.

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Have some great shaves!
 

never-stop-learning

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20210719
365 Shaves in 2021: 200 for 200 = 100%
Razor: Ikon B1 Standard (TiBam Ti 'Antique' Handle)
Blade: Feather (2)
Brush: Turn-N-Shave 25mm Quartermoon Fan
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave/Fragrance: Bootlegger's El Dorado
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Full shave notes here:
Comparison of DE Razors in My Den From ~$75 to ~$125 (USD) - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/comparison-of-de-razors-in-my-den-from-75-to-125-usd.600310/post-11361452
 
Monday 19th July, shave #200.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
GC.68 OC, Astra SP #4
Post-shave: Hyaluronic acid and Nivea Balm.

Got an excellent lather with the tamped-down MWF. BBS face. Then broke my own rules for neck-shaving, and got a very close result at the expense of comfort. You know you've pushed your luck when Nivea Balm stings.
 

never-stop-learning

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20210720
365 Shaves in 2021: 201 for 201 = 100%
Razor: Karve Brass SB-G (Widebody Cap)
Blade: Feather (3 and retired)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Invasion Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Haslinger Schafmilch
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave/Fragrance: Bootlegger's Bay Rum
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Excellent shave! :cool:

Full shave notes here:
Comparison of DE Razors in My Den From ~$75 to ~$125 (USD) - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/comparison-of-de-razors-in-my-den-from-75-to-125-usd.600310/post-11362625
 
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