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December 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

Still in on December 7. Have a blessed weekend.
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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.

Famous last words. 😉

Uh. The Tek. You are in for an end level big boss fight... 😉
I've never used this pink lather creator, but from what I've read applying ZEEE-RO pressure is a smart advice with this mean shaver.

What's the precious from the waiting list? #inquisitor's grin

Cheers!

PS:
Out. But still shaving...

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Guido75

Is it swell time?
Famous last words. 😉
I know! But the Guido’s we’ll see the finish line in 2025!
Uh. The Tek. You are in for an end level big boss fight... 😉
I know! :yikes::out: But with ZERO pressure I at least have to try:a14:. And the Roedter 1909 is not for sale anymore since the website was updated.
What's the precious from the waiting list? #inquisitor's grin
It’s something from Theo #inquisitive wink
 
I know! But the Guido’s we’ll see the finish line in 2025!

We'll do our best. That's the commitment, after all. But even if the spirit is willing, the flesh still is weak. 😅

But... After I finally, finally, finally have been able to buy the Blutt BR-1 razor 1.20 I had been looking for for more than a year I feel I have scratched all remaining itches on my razor bucket list... okay, a Charcoal Goods razor would be amazing and there's the Osprey which at times calls my name. But both razors are damn expensive, so this likely will remain a "pressing my nose against the showcase" kind of thing.

I had put away some razor stuff for my 2024 GRUYERE ride which I haven't even used to date... 🙈
That should help keeping this Guido on track for the 2025 GRUYERE. 😅

It’s something from Theo #inquisitive wink
So, you've finally decided to go down the Ares road, I guess? I hope you enjoy that one to the fullest, my friend. SS? Brass? Or something even more fancy?
 

Guido75

Is it swell time?
So, you've finally decided to go down the Ares road, I guess?
The special one. And Bronze - I am a shiny shiny boy.

And I was excited for you when Blutt became available. Enjoy!

The other two you can do without. Especially the Osprey. The Charcoal might become available through BST. I know a certain someone has plans to unload some of his moderns.
 
And I was excited for you when Blutt became available. Enjoy!
Thanks Guido! ☺️

The other two you can do without. Especially the Osprey. The Charcoal might become available through BST. I know a certain someone has plans to unload some of his moderns.

What's the issue with the Osprey?

I rarely follow the BST thread, so, perhaps shoot me a mail in advance, as I'll likely miss the offer otherwise 😉

Cheers!
 
Day 7, 22.6% complete

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Opuntia
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: RR Lupo .72 SB, Al handle, Astra SP #9
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm

I used Opuntia for SV Saturday, a dependable soap for trying a new razor. I stayed with the Lupo .72 plate, but fitted a light handle.

It has more blade exposure than a similar Game Changer, which makes it very effective WTG, but it's less forgiving ATG. The overall result was good.
 

Guido75

Is it swell time?
Date08.12.2024
366 daily shaves
343/366

RazorBladeBrush
Lambda Athena
Gillette Aristocrat OC #15
7 OC Yellow (14)Omega 10108
PreshaveSoapPostshave
Cold splash
Mastro Miche preshave
Proraso Green (6)Cold splash
Proraso Green A/S
Balm

EffectivenessFacial Impact Score
FIS
9/10
(BBS)
10/10
(GlideFest)

Notes:

Sunday was just as blissful as Saturday! Superb performances by both razors.

Click here for today’s highlights.

My brush is the Omega 10108 in B&B’s Brush Chronicles #16 - here.

Wishing you a wonderful shave today!
 
Late to the December game, but I’m in!
1) FoolishMortal
2) Multum in parvo
3) Awk_m4
4) Bsamps
5) BobbyB
6) WThomas0814
7) ric164
8) JAHE
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) FL shaver
20)
Finished a tube of Musgo Real today.
Merkur 34C
Astra SP
G5 scuttle
24 mm black badger in a vintage handle
Musgo Real ASL
pea of 444 para depois de barbear
 
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