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1-25-23 Wed. AM

SWS: 4 of 52
365: 26 of 365
Jan. GRUME: Out

Razor: Ball-end Tech
Blade: BIC chrome-platinum (6)
Soap: Blue Barbershop
Brush: RR Bruce
Post: Alum, Shower, Balm

Home from work this morning and must have been way more tired then I thought. The missus has been under the weather the last couple days, I may be getting sick.

Started to shave without tightening the Techs handle....geesh.
No cuts or nicks before I discovered my idiocy.
Cut it after 1 pass: SAS

Be well
Jay
 
1-26-23 Thur. PM

SWS: 4 of 52
365: 27 of 365
Jan. GRUME: Out

Razor: Ball-end Tech
Blade: BIC chrome-platinum (7)
Soap: Blue Barbershop
Brush: RR Bruce
Post: Alum, Shower, Balm

Spent the time on a slow easy shave before work today. 2 passes plus a bit of touch up = DFS++

Be well
Jay
 
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1-28-23 Sat. Noon

SWS: 5 of 52
365: 28 of 365
Jan. GRUME: Out

Razor: RR Gamechanger 68
Blade: Nacet
Soap: Glastonbury
Brush: RR Bruce
Post: Shower, Alum, Mudder Focker splash

Grandkids on the way for a visit. Bit rushed so 1 weeper on my chin.
2 passes plus touch ups for DFS+

Be well
Jay
 
1-29-23 Sun. 4PM

SWS: 5 of 52
365: 29 of 365
Jan. GRUME: Out

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Nacet (2)
Soap: Glastonbury
Brush: RR Bruce
Post: Balm

Changed my mind about the weeks razor, want to use something lighter then the Gamechanger.
3 passes for a DFS++. Almost BBS, lovely!

Be well
Jay
 
1-30-23 Mon. PM

SWS: 5 of 52
365: 30 of 365
Jan. GRUME: Out

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Nacet (3)
Soap: Glastonbury
Brush: RR Bruce
Post: Clubman splash

Nice leisurely, slow paced shave tonight. Had the time before work to really take my time and focus on how much pressure I was applying. Results were a fantastic DFS+++.

Be well
Jay
 
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1-31-23 Tue. PM

SWS: 5 of 52
365: 31 of 365
Jan. GRUME: Out

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Nacet (4)
Soap: Glastonbury
Brush: RR Bruce
Post: Clubman splash

Time for 2 passes tonight. Results were a DFS.

Be well
Jay
 
2-1-23 Wed. PM

SWS: 5 of 52
365: 32 of 365
FEB GRUME still in

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Nacet (5)
Soap: Glastonbury
Brush: Semogue 1305
Post: Clubman splash

Gotten used to using my synthetic brush, forgot how hungry the boar is in comparison. Had to go back to the puck for a bit more soap.
3 passes for DFS++ the Nacet is still smooth shaving but might not be cutting quite as close. Tiny bit more stubble left at the end.

Be well
Jay
 
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2-2-23 Thur. AM

SWS: 5 of 52
365: 33 of 365
FEB GRUME still in

Razor: Henson al13++
Blade: Nacet (6)
Soap: Glastonbury
Brush: Semogue 1305
Post: Alum, RR Green label splash

Another go with the boar. Not sure what I am doing wrong, loaded for a count of 40 but still not enough soap. Back to the puck for another 30 and was able to get a good enough lather. Seemed thin...too wet to start?? Will squeeze the knot instead of just flicking it tomorow.
On another note being as today is my sweeties birthday I decided to use "her" Henson medium. I may have to buy another! Fantastic shave that might be as close to BBS as I have been yet. Amazing considering the subpar lather.
Second note: seems I need to learn to use shaving cream. Finally got to sit down with my Grandson this morning and he got me a tub of Rocky Mountain Barber sandalwood cream.

Be well
Jay
 
2-4-23 Sat. PM

SWS: 6 of 52
365: 35 of 365
FEB GRUME still in

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Treet platinum (1)
Soap: B&M Seville
Brush: RR Bruce
Post: Non

3 passes just now ended in damn near BBS. Haven't used the Seville much as I dont care for the scent in the tub, but wow does it lather easily. So slick and my face feels great after, even skipping any post care products.

Be well
Jay
 
2-5-23 Sun. PM

SWS: 6 of 52
365: 36 of 365
FEB GRUME still in

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Treet platinum (2)
Soap: B&M Seville
Brush: Omega 50014
Post: Non

The missus mentioned she would like to take a few days off and spend an extra long weekend visiting family up north in March. Decided that I should get back to breaking in my Omega 50014 boar travel brush. I must say I really enjoy these small brushes, it built a very nice lather and isnt too rough on the face.
Was settled into a nice smooth easy-going shave when my Dad dropped in for a visit. Cut the shave short after 2 passes. Probably a good thing...still ended up being DFS++
FANTASTIC.
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Be well
Jay
 
2-6-23 Mon. AM

SWS: 6 of 52
365: 37 of 365
FEB GRUME still in

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Treet platinum (3)
Soap: B&M Seville
Brush: Omega 50014
Post: Clubman

After yesterday I stuck to 2 passes. A nice DFS+. Didnt need any post shave but splashed on a bit of Clubman just cause I wanted to. Used the @Marco method of loading with a wet brush, worked well had. Still not a fan of the scent of Seville, cannot argue with the results tho. Are there any other currently available B&M soaps that lean more toward citrusy?

Be well
Jay
 
2-7-23 Tues. AM

SWS: 6 of 52
365: 38 of 365
FEB GRUME still in

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Treet platinum (4)
Soap: B&M Seville
Brush: GFS "Hog"/Omega 10019
Post: RR Green Label splash

2 pass with a tiny bit of buffing gave me another DFS+.
Pulled out the "Hog", I like small brushes but this little beast is STIFF. Been used a bunch but still has lots of unsplit bristles. Comparing my Semogue 1305 to this I would conclude that I like "floppy" brushes. I like to paint more then scrub.
Anyway, another lovely shave.

Be well
Jay
 
2-8-23 Wed. PM

SWS: 6 of 52
365: 39 of 365
FEB GRUME still in?

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Treet platinum (5)
Soap: B&M Seville
Brush: Semogue 1305
Post: RR XXX Splash

Overslept this evening and only gave myself time for 1 pass.
There is always tomorow!

Be well
Jay
 
2-9-23 Thur. AM

SWS: 6 of 52
365: 40 of 365
FEB GRUME still in?

Razor: Henson al13+
Blade: Treet platinum (6)
Soap: B&M Seville
Brush: Omega Mighty Midget
Post: Old Spice

Took the time for a nice easy going shave this morning to make up for lastnights "shave". Used the Midget for the first time, what a lively little brush. Curious to see what it is like after the boar portiin splits.
3 passes plus a bit of extra on trouble spots = DFS+++ with virtually no AS sting.
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Be well
Jay
 
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