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Fatip Friday
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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- #583
20220805
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Grande
Blade: Bolzano (5 and retired)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Musgo Real Classic
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
Fragrance: Pino Silvestre Original EdT Spray
Excellent Fatip Friday Shave!
Notes from today's shave: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11874770
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Grande
Blade: Bolzano (5 and retired)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Musgo Real Classic
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
Fragrance: Pino Silvestre Original EdT Spray
Excellent Fatip Friday Shave!
Notes from today's shave: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11874770
| Date: | 12.08.2022 Second Shave Fatip Friday |
| Focused participations: | 12/31 Days in GRUME (38.7% completed, still in and holding on) 222/224 in 365 days of shaving (99.11%) |
| Other participations: | Steep Angle Shaving Alliance High Efficiency Razors Summer Mild to Medium August All Aventus August |
| Razor: | Fatip Special Edition OC |
| Blade: | Gillette 365 (2) |
| Brush: | Omega Super Badger |
| Soap: | Lavanda |
| Bowl: | Proraso Green |
| Preshave: | Cold splasH Proraso Green preshave |
| Postshave: | Nivea Men (Balm) |
| Passes: | WTG (NE-SW) | Gillette Slant ATG (S-N) | Mostly straight Touch up pass for the neck |
| Efficiency: | 8/10 (20 minutes) |
| Quality: | 6/10 (Five weepers) |
| Comfort: | 9/10 (very little redness on the neck) |
| Effectiveness: | 8/10 (DFS+) |
Notes from today’s shave can be found here: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11884482
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- #585
20220812
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: German Bolzano (1)
Brush: Saponificio Varesino, Pewter Crown, Bog Wood Handle (Hand-tied 26mm 2-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger Knot)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado
Fragrance: Pino Silvestre Original EdT Spray
Excellent Fatip Friday Shave!
Notes from today's shave: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11884672
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: German Bolzano (1)
Brush: Saponificio Varesino, Pewter Crown, Bog Wood Handle (Hand-tied 26mm 2-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger Knot)
Lather: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado
Fragrance: Pino Silvestre Original EdT Spray
Excellent Fatip Friday Shave!
Notes from today's shave: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11884672
| Date: | 19.08.2022 Fatip Friday |
| Focused participations: | 19/31 Days in GRUME (61.29% completed, still in!) 229/231 in 365 days of shaving (99.11%) Tiger Week (1) |
| Other participations: | Steep Angle Shaving Alliance High Efficiency Razors Summer Mild to Medium August All Aventus August |
| Razor: | Fatip Special Edition OC |
| Blade: | King C Gillette (19) |
| Brush: | Blue Aluminium Synthetic |
| Soap: | TGS ReNero |
| Bowl: | Proraso Green |
| Preshave: | Cold splash KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave |
| Postshave: | Proraso Green (A/S) Proraso Green (Balm) |
| Passes: | WTG (NE-SW) | Gillette Slant XTG (W-E) | Slightly Gillette Slant ATG (N-S) | Alternating Gillette Slant |
| Efficiency: | 8/10 (20 minutes) |
| Quality: | 10/10 (Clean as a whistle) |
| Comfort: | 9/10 (Very comfortable) |
| Effectiveness: | 9/10 (BBS) |
Ahhhh….such bliss. Hadn’t used my Fatips in a while. I need to get more experience with rotation - or maybe all my razors are just a pleasure to use and I can’t choose.
Notes for today’s shave can be found here: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11893198
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
A favorite razor. A Daily Driver. A champ.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Happy shaves,
Jim
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- #588
20220819
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: German (Honorary Italian) Bolzano (2)
Brush: Saponificio Varesino, Pewter Crown, Bog Wood Handle (Hand-tied 26mm 2-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger Knot)
Bowl: Face Lathered
Lather: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
Fragrance: Pino Silvestre Original EdT Spray
Excellent Fatip Friday Shave!
Notes from today's shave: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11894222
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: German (Honorary Italian) Bolzano (2)
Brush: Saponificio Varesino, Pewter Crown, Bog Wood Handle (Hand-tied 26mm 2-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger Knot)
Bowl: Face Lathered
Lather: Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
Fragrance: Pino Silvestre Original EdT Spray
Excellent Fatip Friday Shave!
Notes from today's shave: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11894222
| Date: | 26.08.2022 Fatip Friday |
| Focused participations: | 26/31 Days in GRUME (out at 64.52%) 236/238 in 365 days of shaving (99.11%) |
| Other participations: | Steep Angle Shaving Alliance High Efficiency Razors Summer Mild to Medium August All Aventus August |
| Razor: | Fatip Piccolo Mixed Metal Gentile |
| Blade: | Dorco Titan (6) |
| Brush: | Omega Super Badger |
| Soap: | The AlphaMen 2.0 |
| Bowl: | Face lather |
| Preshave: | Cold splash Proraso Green preshave |
| Postshave: | New Floïd’s (A/S) Executive Man (Balm) |
| Passes: | WTG (NE-SW) | Gillette Slant XTG (W-E) | Slightly Gillette Slant ATG (N-S) | Alternating Gillette Slant |
| Efficiency: | 9/10 (15 minutes) |
| Quality: | 8/10 (One tiny weeper I think) |
| Comfort: | 9/10 (Smooth) |
| Effectiveness: | 8/10 (BBS-) |
| Notes: | Easy going shave today. And based on the Titan’s performance yesterday’s ST was indeed too rough so retired that one on the spot. The Gentile provided a close and comfortable shave although less effective than the Originale if I am honest. Still great razor and excellent result. According to my tracking info the New Flat Bottom is moving in the right direction! |
Friday August 26
Fatip Open Comb Slant
Rapira Swedish Supersteel (3)
Yaqi Red Marble 24mm
La Toja
RR American Barber
Fatip Open Comb Slant
Rapira Swedish Supersteel (3)
Yaqi Red Marble 24mm
La Toja
RR American Barber
Friday September 2
Fatip Open Comb Slant
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (5)
Shavemac Silvertip Bulb 22mm
La Toja
Stirling Orange Chill
Fatip Open Comb Slant
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (5)
Shavemac Silvertip Bulb 22mm
La Toja
Stirling Orange Chill
Fatip Grande - Nickel
Wizamet SI
Shavemac 2-band
Stirling Sheep
Pinaud Clubman
Wizamet SI
Shavemac 2-band
Stirling Sheep
Pinaud Clubman
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Happy Fatip Friday,
Jim
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- #594
20220902
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: German Bolzano (4)
Razor: @Blackland Razors SS Vector SB (GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (4)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cyril R. Salter Indian Sandalwood
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray
Doubling up today to cover Fatip Friday, SEptember and Slantember. Used the Fatip Slant for my first two passes (WTG & ATG) and the Blackland Razors Vector SB for the final two (XTG & Touchup).
Superb shave, top tier results!
Notes from today's shave: Post in thread 'never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge' never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11913915
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: German Bolzano (4)
Razor: @Blackland Razors SS Vector SB (GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (4)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cyril R. Salter Indian Sandalwood
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray
Doubling up today to cover Fatip Friday, SEptember and Slantember. Used the Fatip Slant for my first two passes (WTG & ATG) and the Blackland Razors Vector SB for the final two (XTG & Touchup).
Superb shave, top tier results!
Notes from today's shave: Post in thread 'never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge' never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11913915
- Thread starter
- #595
20220909
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: German Bolzano (5 and retired)
Razor: @Blackland Razors SS Vector SB (GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (1)
Brush: @Rudy Vey B&B 2022 Contributors Brush (25mm Mühle STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray
Doubling up today to cover Fatip Friday, SEptember and Slantember. Used the Fatip Slant for my first two passes (WTG & ATG) and the Blackland Razors Vector SB for the final two (XTG & Touchup).
Superb shave, top tier results!
Notes from today's shave: Post in thread 'never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge' never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11923041,
Fatip Friday
Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Lo Storto Originale
Blade: German Bolzano (5 and retired)
Razor: @Blackland Razors SS Vector SB (GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (1)
Brush: @Rudy Vey B&B 2022 Contributors Brush (25mm Mühle STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray
Doubling up today to cover Fatip Friday, SEptember and Slantember. Used the Fatip Slant for my first two passes (WTG & ATG) and the Blackland Razors Vector SB for the final two (XTG & Touchup).
Superb shave, top tier results!
Notes from today's shave: Post in thread 'never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge' never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11923041,
| Date: | 09.09.2022 |
| Focused participations: | 9/30 Days in GRUME (3.3% completed and formally out) 252/252 in 365 days of shaving (100%) |
| Other participations: | Steep Angle Shaving Alliance |
| Razor: | Fatip Piccolo SE |
| Blade: | King C Gillette (21) |
| Brush: | Razorock Plissoft 400 |
| Soap: | Lavanda |
| Bowl: | Proraso Green |
| Preshave: | Cold splash Proraso Green preshave |
| Postshave: | Floïd the Genuine (A/S) Nivea Sensitive (Balm) |
| Passes: | WTG | XTG | ATG |
| Efficiency: | 9/10 (15 minutes) |
| Quality: | 10/10 (Clean) |
| Comfort: | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Effectiveness: | 9/10 (BBS) |
I just love my Fatip(s)
. Special Edition open comb today and it was smooth sailing all the way. Super efficient and well as effective. The KCG blade keeps performing like it is the first run. Very comfortable still. Lovely BBS.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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- #598
Visit to the dermatologist. Had some growths removed from various places, including my face. No shaving until I heal.
As Arnold would say: "I'll be back."
As Arnold would say: "I'll be back."
| Date: | 23.09.2022 |
| Focused participations: | 23/30 Days in GRUME (formally out at 3.3% but no new purchases) 266/266 in 365 days of shaving (100%) |
| Other participations: | Steep Angle Shaving Alliance |
| Razor: | Fatip Special Edition OC |
| Blade: | King C Gillette (22) |
| Brush: | Omega Proraso |
| Soap: | Dutchy Bergamot |
| Bowl: | Proraso / Kox Enamel |
| Preshave: | Cold splash Proraso Green preshave |
| Postshave: | Floïd’s The Genuine (A/S) Chanel Allure (Balm) |
| Passes: | WTG | ATG + XTG touch up |
| Efficiency: | 8/10 (20 minutes) |
| Quality: | 10/10 (Clean) |
| Comfort: | 9/10 (Super smooth) |
| Effectiveness: | 9/10 (BBS) |
A great Fatip Friday today. Wonderful shave with excellent soap. And three blade felt better than the previous shave. I am aiming for 25 now and see where we go from there. Shave my right side with my right hand this time (I am a lefty) - it seemed that I was better able to maintain the right angle and attack of the razor. Not sure if I can or would do this with all my razors - but the Fatip has been with me almost the longest, so we are close friends.
2pass - BBS, felt like need to restart my face after week of mild R89 shaves. Played with some dirth-cheap soap so face was bit redish but now after couple minutes and AS balm it's calming down. No nicks however.
*blade alignment - for once lets blame the blade not the razor
Treet Classic are geometry wise 100% simetrical, so the blade exposure was on spot and hardly any blade feel during shaving, like anihilated positive exposure from Fatip head design, however, the pin slots are wider than Astra, PermaSharp or Gillette Platinum IMHO, so I did some manual alignment due to too much wiggle space which I feel less with above mentioned blades. Still quite nice & sharp combo! Currently 0.7€ for a tuck of 10 blades (3 shaves per each) not a bad deal. Perhaps too mild to be mixed with *89 style razor heads 
