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June 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
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Still in, and I decided to mix it up a little today with a
~~~~120 Year Old Shave~~~
This marks Micromatic Monday ( on time this week) and Lather Catcher Sunday ( only a day late this month)
I was able to get a fairly decent shave with my 1888-1902 pat. Kampfe Bros Star Safety Razor and an original Kampfe Bros. old style wedge blade. The blade was sharpened with ceramic honing sticks, then stropped with leather. The shave was better in some areas than others, but I would average it out at 8.5 / 10.
The blade is not in the best shape, it has a chip in the corner. That corner rests against the blade stop, so it doesn’t sit completely square in the razor, although it is fairly close. (One day I hope to find a blade in better shape, and with some aggressive honing dial up the quality of the shave.)
~~~~120 Year Old Shave~~~
This marks Micromatic Monday ( on time this week) and Lather Catcher Sunday ( only a day late this month)
I was able to get a fairly decent shave with my 1888-1902 pat. Kampfe Bros Star Safety Razor and an original Kampfe Bros. old style wedge blade. The blade was sharpened with ceramic honing sticks, then stropped with leather. The shave was better in some areas than others, but I would average it out at 8.5 / 10.
The blade is not in the best shape, it has a chip in the corner. That corner rests against the blade stop, so it doesn’t sit completely square in the razor, although it is fairly close. (One day I hope to find a blade in better shape, and with some aggressive honing dial up the quality of the shave.)
Day 5, 16.7% complete
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #6
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Hyaluron
Got a bit short of time, so had a quick but effective DFS.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #6
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Hyaluron
Got a bit short of time, so had a quick but effective DFS.
While I'm out for the official June GRUME, I'm still in for the 29/30 version. Got something to keep working towards!
You'll shave with just about any blade won't you? Between this and the 296+ shaves Feather blade I'm waiting for the post where you detail your shave with the tuna can lid from your lunch.
In all seriousness though, you inspire me to stretch my blades as long as possible.
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Don’t encourage me!
| Date | 06.06.2023 |
| 365 daily shaves | 157/365 |
| GRUYERE | 157/363 |
| GRUME June | 05/29 |
| SOTMC | 06/30 |
| High Efficiency June | 06/30 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Greencult 2.0 II | Gillette Platinum (5+6) | Omega Proraso |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave | Haslinger Sandelholz | Cold splash Aftershave Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG |
| Efficiency (details here) | Quality |
| 8/10 (~20 m) | 10/10 (Clean) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort |
| 8/10 (DFS+ | 9/10 (Buttery smooth) |
| Notes to these shaves: |
So far so good I would say.
General - easy 2.5 pass shave with a great end result followed by an amazing head shave. Wow!
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
Still in
Razor: Matador Bakelit
Blade: Schick Platinium (7)
Brush: Barberians Pure Badger
Soap: Tabac
Aftershave: Tabac
It's been a while since last time I used Tabac, and WOW it's good
Razor: Matador Bakelit
Blade: Schick Platinium (7)
Brush: Barberians Pure Badger
Soap: Tabac
Aftershave: Tabac
It's been a while since last time I used Tabac, and WOW it's good
Still in!
Happy (Tabac) Tuesday, y'all!
A wholeheartly +1 on this.... used Tabac, and WOW it's good
Happy (Tabac) Tuesday, y'all!
Still in
Still in
Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Personna Red (3)
Soap: Dr. Jon's Savannah Sunrise
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Speick splash
Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Personna Red (3)
Soap: Dr. Jon's Savannah Sunrise
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Speick splash
The last razor (Greencult 1.0) of my collection (and the one that ghosted me for June) came in today - unexpectedly ahead of time (I was aiming for Christmas) and with unexpected side benefits.
While opening the package my LOTH and I exchanged looks and I realised that this is indeed the last razor (I only have two left on my wish list and life is quite alright without them). I have also literally run out of space to store them.
@Jack Goossen - thank you brother for securing this one for me when I didn’t know I wanted one. And thank you for the additional goodies! Wow! B+M soap! This scent is waayyy darker and heavier than I usually use, so that will require some breaking in (acclimating) when using! And I have read your raves about the Schick from Holland so very excited to try that one too!
Meanwhile I hope you are gaining energy by the day and will soon be back in full battle gear.
Cheers,
Guido
While opening the package my LOTH and I exchanged looks and I realised that this is indeed the last razor (I only have two left on my wish list and life is quite alright without them). I have also literally run out of space to store them.
@Jack Goossen - thank you brother for securing this one for me when I didn’t know I wanted one. And thank you for the additional goodies! Wow! B+M soap! This scent is waayyy darker and heavier than I usually use, so that will require some breaking in (acclimating) when using! And I have read your raves about the Schick from Holland so very excited to try that one too!
Meanwhile I hope you are gaining energy by the day and will soon be back in full battle gear.
Cheers,
Guido
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Shave #5
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@Guido75
Leviathan is great as an evening shave option, as in heading out to the pub or casual dinner - really like that one
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- AOS Bourbon - SOTM
- Paladin Chief - 26mm
- ATT SB90
- Wilkinson Sword (G) - 1
- Kiehl's Blue Astringent
- Mentholated Speick Splash
I'm waiting to see the strop action on thisI'm waiting for the post where you detail your shave with the tuna can lid from your lunch.
Don’t encourage me!
@Guido75
Leviathan is great as an evening shave option, as in heading out to the pub or casual dinner - really like that one
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Thanks Chris! I made a quick lather from some scrapings of the top and 1) lathers very quickly with nice foamy slickness and 2) scent is warmer when lathered than straight from the puck. Becomes more smoked ratherthan leather and coffee. I imagine this also to be a fall/winter type of soap. Will definitely try it out to get a sense of the shave feel.
Cheers,
Gossip
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Is that soap Omnibus Base? - I cannot tell from the lid alone
B&M was my first artisan soap and it surely did not disappoint.
In no way am I enabling, but also for fall/winter I like to use:
- Nordost which is more of a burnt orange
- Eigengrau which is earthy and woodsy
- Taiga and Vespers which are more pine
Still in, 2 days of growth
June GRUME : 3
2023 GRUYERE : 87
Razor : Baili BR179
Blade : Gillette Platinum (1)
Pre Shave : none
Soap (SOTM) : Godrej Cinthol
Brush : Proraso Professional Boar Brush
Aftershave: Osma Alum block, Sterling AS balm Margaritas in the Artic.
Quiet too many nicks for me and some irritation. Some may say this was not a great shave, I would agree. somehow as I was lathering I was wishing I had my Semogue 1305 in hand instead, I believe that brush will make a come back next week.
June GRUME : 3
2023 GRUYERE : 87
Razor : Baili BR179
Blade : Gillette Platinum (1)
Pre Shave : none
Soap (SOTM) : Godrej Cinthol
Brush : Proraso Professional Boar Brush
Aftershave: Osma Alum block, Sterling AS balm Margaritas in the Artic.
Quiet too many nicks for me and some irritation. Some may say this was not a great shave, I would agree. somehow as I was lathering I was wishing I had my Semogue 1305 in hand instead, I believe that brush will make a come back next week.
Still in
6-6-23 Tuesday
Razor: Henson +
Blade: BIC(2)
Soap: B&M Cool
Brush: RR Snowman
Pre: non
Post: Clubman
Be well
Jay
6-6-23 Tuesday
Razor: Henson +
Blade: BIC(2)
Soap: B&M Cool
Brush: RR Snowman
Pre: non
Post: Clubman
Be well
Jay
Still in
Shower Shave - 9/10 BBS
Preshave: face scrub with Black Soap
Soap: RazoRock WTP Green
Razor: Pearl Flexi on 4.5 w/ Nacet (3)
Brush: Semogue 620 Bore
Alum: RazoRock Stick (no burn)
Aftershave: Floid Genuine
Shower Shave - 9/10 BBS
Preshave: face scrub with Black Soap
Soap: RazoRock WTP Green
Razor: Pearl Flexi on 4.5 w/ Nacet (3)
Brush: Semogue 620 Bore
Alum: RazoRock Stick (no burn)
Aftershave: Floid Genuine
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