Still in and I think it was the last shave of the month for me
March 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
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Still in! One more shave to go for me!
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No Shave for today nor planned for tomorrow.
I will be on a boat in Baja - hopefully bringing home something tasty - pics to follow
No Shave for today nor planned for tomorrow.
I will be on a boat in Baja - hopefully bringing home something tasty - pics to follow
Hey there my fellow G.R.U.M.E.ers. I am hoping someone might be willing to help me out with a trade/blade exchange.
I purchased a Micromatic 3 or so years ago and have never used it. I had enough to figure out. Just was going through some "old stuff" (literally and figuratively) and uncovered it. I had never bothered to purchase blades for it.
It's a little sad to own a razor and never have used it, particularly when taking part in restraints. Anyway, if someone can help me out I'd greatly appreciate it. Just looking for a tuck or so. I primarily use Feather blades, but could offer up a mixed bag if those weren't of interest.
Please PM me if your interested.
Happy shaves!
I purchased a Micromatic 3 or so years ago and have never used it. I had enough to figure out. Just was going through some "old stuff" (literally and figuratively) and uncovered it. I had never bothered to purchase blades for it.
It's a little sad to own a razor and never have used it, particularly when taking part in restraints. Anyway, if someone can help me out I'd greatly appreciate it. Just looking for a tuck or so. I primarily use Feather blades, but could offer up a mixed bag if those weren't of interest.
Please PM me if your interested.
Happy shaves!
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You don't get dinged for expenditures for maintenance so that you can continue shave...Day 31 and the final shave, and I made it! Finished with a magnificent shave: 3 passes for a very comfortable BBS! Great way to complete my fifth from seventh GRUME.Not signing up next month as I am having a blade reground, but I'll see you all in May. Stay strong brothers!
Your call.
You don't get dinged for expenditures for maintenance so that you can continue shave...
Your call.
Thanks Brandon. The razor shaves fine, I would just prefer a slightly lighter grind, so it is definitely a disqualifier. I'm OK with that, I want to focus on building up consistency with my GRUME commitments this year, so I'd rather opt out than bomb out
Still in, no shave today.
My weekly early town day shave. Back to the Tech and Feather. I got the lather just right and none left over to squeeze out at the finish. I remembered today how I discovered super light pressure. I had a cut from a previous shave, and I was trying to be very careful by skimming over the top of it. I discovered I got a very close shave with that technique. A good rule of thumb for me to follow!
So, like. I have to wait until the first right?
And still in! After I stock up in April I'll try again for may, and possibly June!
Gave myself quite a few weepers today because I didn't stretch my skin properly. :')
And still in! After I stock up in April I'll try again for may, and possibly June!
Gave myself quite a few weepers today because I didn't stretch my skin properly. :')
Day 30, still out.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #9
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea 2-in-1 Aftershave
A good near-BBS. Finished the aftershave.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #9
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea 2-in-1 Aftershave
A good near-BBS. Finished the aftershave.
Last shave of March for me
2023 GRUYERE #49 - Still in
March 2023 GRUME #23 - Still in
Vintage April, 2023
Date: 03.30.23
Days growth: 2
Head shaver
Razor: 1940's Gillette Tech razor
Blade: Feather (4)
Brush: Parker pure badger
Pre-shave: Hot shower using Dr. Bronner's eucalyptus on face and head with facial scrubber
Lather: Proraso green
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements blue/white
Passes: 1
Post Shave Routine and products:
1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2
2 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1
3 - Alum block
4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1
5 - Aftershave - Osage rub
6 - Balm: LEA 3in1
Time from shower on to dressed and ready: 39 min
NOTES: I needed a quick invigorating shave. One nice quick pass with all menthoaled products (eucalyptus kind of but not really). A DCS/DFS, very pleased. I'm usually a 3 or 4 day shaver but needed to shave today for important personal business.
Quality: 9.75/10
Comfort: 10/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
From America's mountain
Attachments
| Date | 31.03.2023 |
| 365 days of shaving | 90/365 (100%) |
| GRUYERE | 90/365 (100%) |
| GRUME March | 31/31 (100%) 03/12 (100%) |
| Soap of the Month Club(SOTMC) | 31/31 (100%) 01/12 |
Face
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Fatip Piccolo SE | Gillette 365 (11) | DVH Synthetic |
| Soap | Passes | Pre- & Post-shave |
| Mike’s Barbershop | WXTG, XWTG, ATG (here) | Cold splash Floïd |
Head
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Fatip Piccolo SE | Gillette 365 (12) | DVH Synthetic |
| Soap | Passes | Pre- & Post-shave |
| Mike’s Barbershop | WTG, ATG | Cold splash Floïd |
| Efficiency (scoring details here) | Quality |
| 8/10 (~20 minutes) | 10/10 (clean) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort |
| 8.5/10 (BBS) | 8.5/10 (comfortable / smooth) |
| Notes to today’s shave: |
Final shave for March. Another month completed in restraint. I have never been able to complete two GRUMEs in a row let alone three. I should celebrate with buying a couple of razors
The shave was smooth and comfortable like any shave with my Piccolo
Head shave felt nice too. The Piccolo is a great shave for my dome.
Further details can be found here.
The review for the month can be found here.
Enjoy your shave!
Still in and completed another GRUME!
A BBS shave to start the day, Happy Friday folks!
USA: GEM Micromatic Clog Pruf
USA: GEM SS PTFE (18)
UK: Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Spain: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
USA: Pinaud CLubman
A BBS shave to start the day, Happy Friday folks!
USA: GEM Micromatic Clog Pruf
USA: GEM SS PTFE (18)
UK: Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Spain: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
USA: Pinaud CLubman
Friday 31st - guess I'm done. Those items served me well in first successful GRUME ever. Also it's been challenging to pass FFFMM without giving a break, but it cost me 3 shaves skipped (otherwise I'd use synth brush).
So, what's the summary?
- 5 permasharps ain't sharp no more
- Cella not depleted yet, stands proud at 178 lathering and counting
- Omega 10098 fully broken, makes me wonder why I bought synthetic brush at all. Love for boars is on the rise!
- R89 - no praise needed, flawless 28 daily shaves, without a nick or weeper, feels bit powerful on RR HD handle, almost like "taller 3-piece Merkur 34C"
Happy Friday!
Staring at that checkout like
Still in!
Another month is in the books. Congrats to everyone who participated and completed this GRUME.
Looking forward to meeting you in April GRUME and/or Adjustable April 2023
Cheers!
Guido
Looking forward to meeting you in April GRUME and/or Adjustable April 2023
Cheers!
Guido
Still in
Razor:Krect Spiralcurve with an Elite Razor handle. Brush is also from Elite Razor.
Razor:Krect Spiralcurve with an Elite Razor handle. Brush is also from Elite Razor.
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Made it - DFS+
Merkur 34G, Kai (2), Proraso Cypress & Vetyver, Yaqi Obsidian 2Band, Pitralon Classic
This month went like a breeze and in excellent company. As said I will skip April for a Birthday order and will be back in May. We have Vintage as well as Adjustable April running so have a look and join when your kit is right.
Merkur 34G, Kai (2), Proraso Cypress & Vetyver, Yaqi Obsidian 2Band, Pitralon Classic
This month went like a breeze and in excellent company. As said I will skip April for a Birthday order and will be back in May. We have Vintage as well as Adjustable April running so have a look and join when your kit is right.
Fatip Friday!
Fatip Lo Storto Grande Gentile slant with Q Shave blade, D.R. Harris Naturals and RR Big Bruce
It has been a good B&B month for me...Still In GRUME, GRUYERE and 365 Shaves.
I want to thank Brandon, @FoolishMortal, Stan, @KQY61 and @Leverspro for sponsoring my monthly threads.
Thanks to the rest of the guys for your participation and for making B&B a very very special place!
When I returned to B&B last year, Guido, @Guido75 was the first person to help me identify the razor I am using today. In honor of his friendly, funny and gregarious personality, I am participating in Fatip Friday (started by David, @never-stop-learning).
Tomorrow, (April Fools Day) is also Semogue Saturdays! , the start of April GRUME and Vintage April.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
Fatip Lo Storto Grande Gentile slant with Q Shave blade, D.R. Harris Naturals and RR Big Bruce
It has been a good B&B month for me...Still In GRUME, GRUYERE and 365 Shaves.
I want to thank Brandon, @FoolishMortal, Stan, @KQY61 and @Leverspro for sponsoring my monthly threads.
Thanks to the rest of the guys for your participation and for making B&B a very very special place!
When I returned to B&B last year, Guido, @Guido75 was the first person to help me identify the razor I am using today. In honor of his friendly, funny and gregarious personality, I am participating in Fatip Friday (started by David, @never-stop-learning).
Tomorrow, (April Fools Day) is also Semogue Saturdays! , the start of April GRUME and Vintage April.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
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