I could send you a samplerTry this soap he says, to a bunch of GRUME and GRUYERE participants. What kind of evil enabler are you Jack?
February 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
- Thread starter FoolishMortal
- Start date
Entering into PIFs would be a violation of GRUYERE rules...I could send you a sampler
Still in - DFS+
Rocket HD500, Personna Platinum (2), Wickham Classic 24, Simpsons Special Pure, Tuncer No. 2 splash
Rocket HD500, Personna Platinum (2), Wickham Classic 24, Simpsons Special Pure, Tuncer No. 2 splash
| Date | 03.02.2023 |
| 365 days of shaving | 34/365 (100%) |
| GRUYERE | 34/365 (100%) |
| GRUME February | 03/28 (100%) |
| Other participations |
| Passes | 3.5 and touch ups |
| XWTG | Cheeks: N-S Neck: N-S |
| WXTG (2) | Cheeks L: W-E Cheeks R: E-W Neck: S-N |
| XATG (0.5) | Cheeks: S-N |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Green Cult 2.0 II | Tiger Platinum (3) | DVH Synthetic |
| Pre-shave | Soap & Bowl | Post-shave |
| Cold splash Proraso Green | Dutchy Bergamot Hybrid lathering | Cold splash Proraso Green (Balm) |
| Efficiency | Quality |
| 7/10 (~25 minutes) | 10/10 (clean as a whistle) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort |
| 7/10 (DFS-) | 6.5/10 (harsh bordering comfortable) |
| Notes to today’s shave: |
Third shave with my Green Cult Flask. And also third shave with the Tiger, perhaps against better judgment but only one way to find out. And it actually turned out to be a nice shave. No BBS, no full blown DFS, but overall smooth without irritation, nicks or redness is perfectly fine in my book!
I loaded super heavy (for me) on the Fat - I think I counted to 30. It worked because I had a nice rich and creamy lather. Just what the shaving doctor ordered. Great glide for this razor and blade. I guess sufficient cushion against potential harhness.
This razor is fun (@flask28 - wonderful choice!!)! It somehow is less intuitive than any of my other razors (well the Flatboy perhaps) and therefore more sides to be explored.
More details on today's shave can be found in my journal here.
Enjoy your shave!
Second shave in Feb, still in!
sotd 3-2
Blackland razors Vector SS SB
Schick Proline P (6)
Mühle Silver Tip Fibre M
Stirling Sheep
Balea Sensitive ASB
Calvin Klein Man edt
sotd 3-2
Blackland razors Vector SS SB
Schick Proline P (6)
Mühle Silver Tip Fibre M
Stirling Sheep
Balea Sensitive ASB
Calvin Klein Man edt
Still in and a great shave, Happy Friday folks!
Razor: Schick Type L2 Stick Schick
Blade: Schick Injector blade (21)
Soap: Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Razor: Schick Type L2 Stick Schick
Blade: Schick Injector blade (21)
Soap: Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Still in!
No shave today…
No shave today…
Still in!!
Yesterday I learned that my one exception for the GRUYERE has shipped. I was on the waiting list for a Wolfman WR2 razor head and it should arrive here next week.
Hopefully I understand the rules for the monthly restraint, but since I'm in the GRUYERE, I believe the arrival of the new razor allows me to stay in the monthly restraint. Am I correct on that?
Enjoy your weekend my friends!
Yesterday I learned that my one exception for the GRUYERE has shipped. I was on the waiting list for a Wolfman WR2 razor head and it should arrive here next week.
Hopefully I understand the rules for the monthly restraint, but since I'm in the GRUYERE, I believe the arrival of the new razor allows me to stay in the monthly restraint. Am I correct on that?
Enjoy your weekend my friends!
3 February 2023
Schick Type J
Schick (1)
GF Trumper Rose Cream + Cremo
Proraso/Omega Boar
Moen Bowl
Pinaud Clubman
Proraso Red Preshave Balm
A rare nick, but otherwise nice shave. Happy Friday!
Schick Type J
Schick (1)
GF Trumper Rose Cream + Cremo
Proraso/Omega Boar
Moen Bowl
Pinaud Clubman
Proraso Red Preshave Balm
A rare nick, but otherwise nice shave. Happy Friday!
I really enjoy your "non shaving days"
PS: Still in!
Hang in there, the weekend's near...
Cheers!
Guido
Yes, Brandon @FoolishMortal honours GRUYERE exceptions!!
STILL IN!
GRUME, GROYERE, SWS, 365 Shaves, Fruity February and OBIF
Feather DX
Feather AC Pro (3)
Castle Forbes Lime
Simpson Trafalgar T3
ORANGE you interested in the fruity soap I'll choose tomorrow for the SWS?
Please take care of yourself and each other.
GRUME, GROYERE, SWS, 365 Shaves, Fruity February and OBIF
Feather DX
Feather AC Pro (3)
Castle Forbes Lime
Simpson Trafalgar T3
ORANGE you interested in the fruity soap I'll choose tomorrow for the SWS?
Please take care of yourself and each other.
Friday February 3rd - Still in
Razorock SLOC
Gillette Nacet (2)
Yaqi Sagrada Familia
LEA Shave Stick
Epsilon Blue Mediterranean
Have a nice weekend!
Razorock SLOC
Gillette Nacet (2)
Yaqi Sagrada Familia
LEA Shave Stick
Epsilon Blue Mediterranean
Have a nice weekend!
That's the solution. Trades are allowed in GRUYERE as well. Thanks for the suggestion!Rule 5!
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- #176
I could send you a sampler
Accepting a kind, unprovoked offer is not the same as entering a PIF.Entering into PIFs would be a violation of GRUYERE rules...
And while this isn't a trade, per se, @silverlifter did showcase one of my favorite rules.
@Balin is correct; your GRUYERE exception will not put you out of GRUME. I'm not a monster!
- Thread starter
- #177
Still in, as you might suspect. A necessarily quick shave today. Unfortunately, that means substandard lather - obviously my own fault - leading to a few nicks.
Oh, well. I can try again tomorrow.
Onward!
Oh, well. I can try again tomorrow.
Onward!
I must say, I really like that Simpson's Special knot - I have it in both Pure and Best.Still in - DFS+
Rocket HD500, Personna Platinum (2), Wickham Classic 24, Simpsons Special Pure, Tuncer No. 2 splash
Perfect size for travel...
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First time around I got some brush burn but now I know how to handle it. Is it still available in both grades? I thought it was superseded by the Berkeley 46 Pure?
Fat Friday 3rd - still in.
Pre - Palmolive
Soap - MWF/Kent
Brush - Yaqi Plissoft 22mm
Razor - Fat Handle Tech
Blade - Gillette Super Nacet (5)
Post - Witch Hazel
AS - Wars Sensitive
Pre - Palmolive
Soap - MWF/Kent
Brush - Yaqi Plissoft 22mm
Razor - Fat Handle Tech
Blade - Gillette Super Nacet (5)
Post - Witch Hazel
AS - Wars Sensitive
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