January 2022 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

[hopper_64]

Still in

Razor: R41-SLOC
Blade: Crystal (12)
Brush: Hans Baier Silvertrip
Shaving Cream: TOBS Sandalwood
Aftershave: TOBS Sandalwood

The blade is still cutting, maybe I chose the wrong blade for OBiF.

 

[Dodger59]

Still in.

This super mild set up (Dorco Stainless 1) required 3 passes.

 

[Balin]

Looks like aluminium to me. If I remember correctly until R-2 (1971) all were aluminium. In R-3 there are both aluminium and nickel plated brass. Later ones are only brass necks.

Lol not that I am dating myself but its an M-1 so that would make it aluminium! Thanks for the info! I learned something new today!

 

[Balin]

Still in! I went down the unbeaten path today. I haven't used this soap, the EJ DE89 or SOC Boar for while! I really like this soap alot, it's one of the slickest I have.

 

[La Malice]

Still in almost seeing the end of the tunnel

Prep : warm shower / Bulldog original face wash
Pre shave : Proraso Blue
Brush : Proraso boar by Omega
Cream : Nivea cream Blue
Razor : Merkur 34 HD
Blade : Voshkod (2)
Post : alum block , Proraso Blue balm, Gold bond powder

2 nicks, slight irritation , sas

 

[Roedeer]

Day 28, 90.3% complete.

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.68 OC, Ti Handle, Boots #3
Razor: GC.68 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #6
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm, Hyaluronic Acid.

Used dual Game Changers again, and got another textbook shave: BBS face, good clean neck shave, no irritation.

I like the SV soaps a lot, but seem to get lucky when I'm using MWF.

 

[Contact_vs_Feedback]

Still in.

I shaved late last night with the Mutton Tallow soap from Stirling and Oh boy, it is definitely more thirsty and slick than the Beef tallow.
It could be the excitement of using a new soap or my perception is skewed due to all the praise Mutton Tallow has received, I'll see the Port Au Prince for the next few shaves just to be sure of its outstanding performance.

Blackland Blackbird OC
Feather blade
Proraso Professional boar
Stirling Port Au Prince
Witch Hazel, Oatmeal Moisturizer as Aftershave

BBS results, very comfortable shave.

 

[Heron]

And when a brother falls @Timeclo to brassy birds and such it's time for...

Roll Call!

1) @FoolishMortal
2) @Multum in parvo
3) @elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
4) @B_R_A_D - GRUYERE
5) @Doti B
6) @sandorfi
7) Timeclo - out (1/23: Brass Blackbird & soaps)
8) @Balin - GRUYERE
9) sarir97 - out (1/18: Tatara Nodachi plate)
10. @SharpieB
11. @spirograph (GRUME noob)
12. @Angus MacAngus - GRUYERE
13. @Roedeer
14. @Heavy_Metal_Hound
15) @linty1
16) @Kyle89
17) @hopper_64
18) @wmadoty - GRUYERE
19) @kjbarth - GRUYERE
20) @Stuart Ganis
21) @Cafebarian - GRUYERE
22) @cryhavoc
23) abz88 - out (1/10 Semogue LE Boar)
24) @BaPh96
25) @Dodger59
26) @Leverspro
27) @Heron
28) @JAHE- GRUYERE
29) @JWCowboy - GRUYERE
30) @SgtCrppls - Doug
31) @Contact_vs_Feedback
32) @La Malice

That's weird, I wasn't notified of the mention. Still in.

 

[Multum in parvo]

That's weird, I wasn't notified of the mention. Still in.

I just copy pasted the list so I believe only newly added „@„ will get the notification.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Still in - marvelous BBS, Krona a fresh Gillette Stainless and my Shavemac in Pure

 

[Heavy_Metal_Hound]

Still in

Pre-shave: GFT Skinfood
Lather: TOBS Sandalwood
Brush: Anbbas
Razors: Gold Dollar 208 (wtg x2) & Gillette ball Handle Tech (atg)
Blade: Tiger Platinum (4)
Strop: Razoremporium Beginner/ travel strop
Towel: Müle Barbers towel
Post-shave: Cold water, GFT Skinfood and alum block

 

[linty1]

Getting used to the chubby again and enjoying what it offers.

I think I will abstain from the February Grume as there are a few things I will pick up.

 

[Angus MacAngus]

Still in. Continuing with the Yaqi Mellon & Personna Lab Blue (3). Another great shave. The Mellon is a excellent razor, especially at it's price point. Mild yet efficient. I think it would make a great starter razor for someone as the price is good and you would have to try to cut yourself to do so. The Proraso Wood & Spice is getting to end, so probably sometime first week of February it'll be done. The Simpson Trafalgar rounds out the gear.

 

[Kyle89]

Obligatory "it's snowing sideways/slightly upward outside" setup.

Spring/Summer vibin' this morning.

 

[JAHE]

SOTD #029/2022
29-Jan-2022

Still in!

The vintage Polsilver Stainless is a stunning blade, I won't stop to mention it. It's become one of if not the most favourite blade of mine. So smooth yet sharp - and lasting.

Today, I shaved with the Progress on setting 2.5 wtg and cranked it up to 4 in the atg pass. BBS all over. This blade was so smooth I hardly could feel it. Lovely.

Happy shaves!

 

[hopper_64]

Headshave today - Still in

Gillette Slim Adjustable @9
Crystal (13)
Yaqi Tuxedo 28mm
TOBS Sandalwood
Proraso Red

 

[cryhavoc]

Still in, a nice BBS on a cold snowy morning.

Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (14)
Soap: Vitos Red Extra Super Coco
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: English Leather

 

[JWCowboy]

Well fellas, I think this is the first one of these things that I've actually made it through

Think I'll sign up for February and go for 2 in a row....

 

[Balin]

Well fellas, I think this is the first one of these things that I've actually made it through

Think I'll sign up for February and go for 2 in a row...

I didn't want to jinx it, but I'm right there with you!

 

[Balin]

Still in!
With a little inspiration from @JoWolf and @bjm and the other SWS crew the next photo will be my setup for the week!

I am only going to vary my brushes working left to right.

Today was the WCS Silvertip Torch!