June 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

[TOVT]

Tuesday June 6th, 2023
Still in.

Lengthy report in the 'rate you shave 1-10' thread.

Good day and gentlemanly restraint to you Gentlemen.

 

[silverlifter]

Still in! Retouched edge and a sensational shave as a result. Great start to the day!

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• silverlifter
• Jun 6, 2023

President 70 13/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - Proraso Cypress & Vetyver - Floïd Vigoroso...

 

[mr_eleven]

I'm not a rotation guy. I never could have a different razor or soap or brush for this day or that day and bounce back and forth. I just want to shave each morning and not have to think about it too much. I used my Tech/NEW Hybrid for 7+ years and it was like being on a familiar walk you've done a thousand times.

Then this guy showed up unexpectedly during a completely unrelated search, and for some weird reason i bit. And now I've been bit and I've cleaned and disassembled the Hybrid and put it away in it's lovely leather case and feel completely relieved I don't have to go back and forth between those two razors anymore... because I'm not a rotation guy!

 

[Wgg2017]

I'm not a rotation guy. I never could have a different razor or soap or brush for this day or that day and bounce back and forth. I just want to shave each morning and not have to think about it too much. I used my Tech/NEW Hybrid for 7+ years and it was like being on a familiar walk you've done a thousand times.

Then this guy showed up unexpectedly during a completely unrelated search, and for some weird reason i bit. And now I've been bit and I've cleaned and disassembled the Hybrid and put it away in it's lovely leather case and feel completely relieved I don't have to go back and forth between those two razors anymore... because I'm not a rotation guy!

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Very nice looking razor. I'm not as familiar with the vintage razors as I am with the moderns. What model is that one?

 

[LJBraaten]

Still in. Lots of stubble after yesterday’s vintage shave with some tenderness and two small cuts. So I took it easy, a 9.0 / 10 with my Tech and Feather (shave 298 and counting).

 

[FL shaver]

Still in, but really struggling with the MWF/Kent thing. I consider it a unique and amazing product and hate to think I’ll never shave with it again.

Same shave:
Manantiales soap
33C/SP
G5
A Star vintage handle with a 20mm TGN Finest
Super light and quick load gives 2 passes and touchups worth of nice lather.

 

[mr_eleven]

Very nice looking razor. I'm not as familiar with the vintage razors as I am with the moderns. What model is that one?

It's a 1930's-40's English Gillette Flat Bottom NEW with the Importé d'Agleterre stamp on the bottom. Basically a Gillette NEW that was made in England for French export. There's just something very cool about using a razor almost 100 years old that performs so beautifully.

 

[Wgg2017]

It's a 1930's-40's English Gillette Flat Bottom NEW with the Importé d'Agleterre stamp on the bottom. Basically a Gillette NEW that was made in England for French export. There's just something very cool about using a razor almost 100 years old that performs so beautifully.

That specific razor sounds like a rare model. Glad you found a new everyday razor

 

[Roedeer]

Day 6, 20% complete

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: Leaf Twig, half Astra SP #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Hyaluron

Had time for a more leisurely shave, so used the Twig again. Tried an ATG pass on my face. That worked a lot better than its bottom-heavy appearance suggested. The rule seems to be to stick to the angle that's "built-in", and then it won't give you any surprises. A good DFS+.

I got an acceptable neck shave, just using it WTG.

 

[Guido75]

That specific razor sounds like a rare model. Glad you found a new everyday razor

They might be a little harder to find than your regular Techs but still surface frequently. Perhaps a little more in the EU compared to CONUS.

Cheers,

Guido

 

[The Blackadder]

Still in!

Having trouble dialing in my eShave cream. It’s easier when face lathering, but I bowl lather to minimize irritation

7/10

 

[hopper_64]

Headshave today - Still in

Gillette Slim Twist
Schick Platinium (8)
Yaqi Aqua High Mountain Badger
Proraso Blue
Nivea Sensitive Cool

 

[cryhavoc]

Still in, no shave today.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Still in - BBS
original Green Cult, Wizamet (5), Tallow Speick, Beagle 2Band Fan, Epsilon Blue Mediterranean AS

 

[mr_eleven]

That specific razor sounds like a rare model. Glad you found a new everyday razor

The Tech/NEW Hybrid I have is quite a challenge to track down, but a British FB NEW will pop up much more often.

 

[Guido75]

Date	07.06.2023​
365 daily shaves	158/365​
GRUYERE	158/363​
GRUME June	06/29​
SOTMC	07/30​
High Efficiency June	07/30​

Razor	Blade	Brush
Lambda Athena	Gillette Platinum (7)	Razorock 400
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)	9.5/10 (Small spot post shave)
Effectiveness	Comfort
9/10 (BBS)	10/10 (GlideFest)

Notes to these shaves:

General - exquisite shave with the Lambda today. Busy day at the office so I wanted to look my best. And I did.

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[hopper_64]

Second shave today - Still in

Gillette New FB
Schick Platinium (9)
Hans Baier Silvertip
Godrej Shaving Round
Stirling Deep Blue Sea

Cheers

 

[Jayson74]

Still in.
6-7-23 Wednesday

Razor: Tech
Blade: Wilkinson sword(1)
Soap: B&M Cool
Brush: RR Snowman
Pre: non
Post: Clubman

Pulled the Tech out, hasn't seen the sun in some time. Trying a new blade, the only blade I have seen available in my area.
A fantastic shave, the blade was smooth and seemed plenty sharp.

DFS++

Be well
Jay

 

[ChriWilson]

- Still In -
No Shave Today

 

[Eshebert]

Still in.

Razor: R41 w/ Astra SP (5)
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Brush: DIY - High Mountain Badger Antler 22mm
Pre: Shower.
Post: Floid
10/10