December 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

[JAHE]

I'm out.

I've had a rare occasion to buy two 30 pcs tucks of Schick AC blades for a very attractive price. These blades have interested me for quite some time, as they have a strong followship amongst AC shavers.

For reasons unknown to me these blades are unobtainious in continental Europe (importing these blade from Japan or the UK isn't an option, it would be ridiculously expensive due to shipping costs and import sale tax fees), so when I got the chance to buy them of Germany I decided to pull the trigger.

I've already entered my name for 2025 GRUYERE and I'll go for a 30/31 approach this month.

Brian, it's time for a rollcall... @FoolishMortal

JAHE out

 

[JAHE]

Day 5 and still in but, no shave today. Still under the weather. Can’t seem to get rid of this cough.

Make it a great day!

Get well soon!

 

[awk_m4]

In on day six.

Friday December 6, 2024
Brush: Semogue Mistura
Soap: MdC Original
Razor: Henson
Blade: Feather
P/S: Tabac

 

[ric164]

In on 6. Have a blessed day.

 

[Bsamps]

Much better today. Nothing like the smell of Juniper to wake you up

Make it a great day!

 

[cryhavoc]

Still in

Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (6)
Soap: Vitos Red Extra Super Coco
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

 

[Lurking_Grue]

Roll call, eh?
Well, if you have to fall off the wagon, I'd say its hard to argue with @JAHE 's reasoning. A venial sin at worst, IMO.

Day 6, Shave #3
Still IN
Decided to try and squeeze one more shave out of that Nacet, and while it wasn't a bad shave, it wasn't great, either. Somewhere between DFS and CCS.

I've also decided that SV's Stella Alpina isn't my cup of tea, despite my wife liking it -- just a bit too floral for my tastes.

Razor: Yates Winning Titanium
Blade: Nacet (7)
Pre-shave: Castle Forbes
Brush: Simpson Colonel
Bowl: Timeless injection-mold
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender Cream
Aftershave: SV Stella Alpina

 

[ChriWilson]

Shave #6
- STILL IN -

• MdC Vetyver DecemBoar, GRUYERE
• Semogue 820 Boar
• Thiers Issard Le Grelot - 6/8"
• Speick Splash

 

[Guido75]

Date	06.12.2024
366 daily shaves	341/366

Razor	Blade	Brush
DSCosmetic AX/‘WR2’ Gillette Fatboy @5	7 OC Yellow (12)	Omega 10108
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash Mastro Miche preshave	Tabarko (101)	Cold splash Proraso Green A/S Balm

Effectiveness	Facial Impact Score FIS™
8.75/10 (BBS-)	10/10 (GlideFest)

Notes:

Today marks my third year of DE shaving. And had a wonderful shave commemorating the event!

Click here for today's highlights.

Wishing you a wonderful shave today!

 

[FoolishMortal]

I'm surprised they haven't. There must also be a market for an R7/R8 plate.

Totally agreed. Some time ago, I wrote a long-winded, plate-by-plate review of the 6S and one of my conclusions was that there's room for an R7/R8 plate.

 

[FoolishMortal]

I'm out.

I've had a rare occasion to buy two 30 pcs tucks of Schick AC blades for a very attractive price. These blades have interested me for quite some time, as they have a strong followship amongst AC shavers.

For reasons unknown to me these blades are unobtainious in continental Europe (importing these blade from Japan or the UK isn't an option, it would be ridiculously expensive due to shipping costs and import sale tax fees), so when I got the chance to buy them of Germany I decided to pull the trigger.

I've already entered my name for 2025 GRUYERE and I'll go for a 30/31 approach this month.

Brian Brandon, it's time for a rollcall... @FoolishMortal

JAHE out

Understandable.

And when a brother falls, it's time for...

Roll Call!

1) @FoolishMortal - SOMTC
2) @Multum in parvo
3) @awk_m4
4) @Bsamps
5) @BobbyB
6) @WThomas0814
7) r@ic164
8) JAHE - out (12/6: the AC kicked on)
9) @dave1269
10) @cryhavoc - GRUYERE
11) @iver - GRUYERE
12) @Lurking_Grue
13) @Roedeer
14) @ChriWilson - GRUYERE, DecemBoar
15) @Guido75
16) @Doti B
17) @hopper_64 - GRUYERE
18) @LJBraaten - GRUYERE
19)

 

[JAHE]

Thanks, Brandon! @FoolishMortal

 

[dave1269]

As requested by the roll call….still in!! That could change tomorrow, two new scents from MdC could be very tempting….

 

[BobbyB]

JAHE, I will hold to my current GRUME commitment--barring something drastic.

 

[dave1269]

GRUME shave #3.

Office Christmas dinner this evening. Every item in this photo brings me joy and makes for a stellar shave.

Software needs little introduction.

Brush: Asylum/Semogue Mistura
Razor: Herder 8/8

Tonight’s dinner is also my farewell to a 40+ year career. It’s time for the next chapter which I eagerly await. For the first time since the late ‘70s, I am not employed.

 

[Lurking_Grue]

As requested by the roll call….still in!! That could change tomorrow, two new scents from MdC could be very tempting….

As I said before, Still IN....

But I totally forgot about the MdC announcement tomorrow. Curses!

Be strong, everyone.

 

[Bsamps]

GRUME shave #3.

Office Christmas dinner this evening. Every item in this photo brings me joy and makes for a stellar shave.

Software needs little introduction.

Brush: Asylum/Semogue Mistura
Razor: Herder 8/8

Tonight’s dinner is also my farewell to a 40+ year career. It’s time for the next chapter which I eagerly await. For the first time since the late ‘70s, I am not employed.

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Congratulations! A new and exciting chapter in your life awaits you. Enjoy it!

 

[Roedeer]

Day 6, 19.4% complete

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: RR Lupo .72 SB, UFO Handle, Astra SP #8
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm

I got my Lupo, so decided to try the .72 plate first. I used the blade out of the Game Changer.

There's slightly more blade feel than the Game Changer, but nothing obtrusive. It was efficient. I skipped the ATG on my neck, but it did a good enough job with one pass.

The cutaway head corners make it more agile than the GC.

The UFO handle looks good and is ergonomic, but heavier than my usual favourites.

 

[Guido75]

Date	07.12.2024
366 daily shaves	342/366

Razor	Blade	Brush
Executive Shaving Outlaw Classic Eclipse Red Ring	7 OC Yellow (13)	Omega 10108
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash Mastro Miche preshave	Tabarko (102)	Cold splash Proraso Green A/S Balm

Effectiveness	Facial Impact Score FIS™
9/10 (BBS)	10/10 (GlideFest)

Notes:

Saturday Bliss. Two amazing razors ready for an amazing shave.

Still in and likely done with buying razors. I am on one waiting list - or actually waiting for the order itself (pre Decemboar and I will get it for my birthday next year) and just received a message from another brother that he’s sending me the final one from my wish list: the infamous Ikon Tek. Excited to say the least.

Click here for today’s highlights.

Wishing you a wonderful shave today!

 

[hopper_64]

Still in

Gillette Heritage
Gillette Silver Blue (11)
Yaqi Sagrada Familia
La Toja Shave Stick
RazoRock XXX Fresco

I hope you all have a great weekend! Cheers