Modern May, 2023
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The internet says it’s July 19.
Honest truth or fake news? I’ll never know. Believe it!
Honest truth or fake news? I’ll never know. Believe it!
Well, the birthday is in July, but in some ways I feel like my life started in earnest when I met and married my wife. So, our anniversary feels a little like a birthday
.Regardless, thanks for all the well wishes!
Happy Anniversary, @mgweatherly and many more.Modern May shave #14 (rated 9.8/10) using:
View attachment 1661173The amazing Super Silver blade mellowed as it is on its 15th shave seemed the perfect match for the FOCS, which I had only used once before. My first use of the FOCS scared me a little if I'm honest. Under my nose is the scariest part because the FOCS feels like it exposes more blade at the corners, which is the part of the blade I use to get the whiskers close to my nostrils. This morning, I took extra care and got a very smooth and close shave in two passes WTG/ATG with minor touch ups.
- Razor: Gold Fatip Lo Storto OC
- Blade: 1967 L3 English Gillette Super Silver (15)
- Brush: Semogue Owner’s Club Mistura Taj (my favorite)
- Pre-shave: Noxzema
- Soap: Arko baby! (excellent)
- Post shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel followed by Old Spice Swagger splash (my wife’s favorite)
My wife really likes the Old Spice Swagger scent, so I pulled it this morning for our wedding anniversary.
My Blade Journey log is found HERE.
I can’t read stuff like that enough. And not because of my learning disabilities, either
Prep: Face wash with Noxzema
Blade: Topaz Platinum
Razor: Blackbird Ti on a Rocca handle
Brush: Vie-Long 21mm horse hair
Soap: Canada Shave Soap
Aftershave: Stirling's Deep Blue Sea
I have been testing blades for the past two months, always using the Canada Shave Soap. I weighed the tub when I started. Today, after 30 shaves I weighed it again ... and I've only used a mere 9.3 grams of soap. The arithmetic works out to .31 grams per shave. Wow, at this rate (shaving every other day, on average) it will take me three years to finish the tub.
As for blades, today's Topaz blade is about the cheapest on the market, yet I was impressed with the smoothness. On the other hand, the Blackbird Ti will just chomp down on any blade and still deliver a fine shave. So there's that. Cheers to all, and happy shaving.
Today’s Modern razor shave
Preshave: From Slock’s mad scientist lab Slock’s universal, certified soon to be internationally famous proprietary shaving oil blend.
Razor: Blackland Era
Blade: Wilkinson sword Germany
Soap/cream: SV Dolomiti
Brush: Stirling Finest Badger
Balm: Nivea sensitive cooling post shave balm
Aftershave: Stirling Mountain Man
BBS
Evening!
27th day of May
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Permasharp (1)
Soap: AOS Sandalwood
Brush: Razorock Big Bruce
Aftershave: DR Harris Arlington
Post: Aveeno moisturizer
Nice shave today! While I like these blades, they are not my favorite in this razor. I think it's pretty much made for Feathers. Overall, still quite good. Cheers
27th day of May
Razor: Tatara Masamune
Blade: Permasharp (1)
Soap: AOS Sandalwood
Brush: Razorock Big Bruce
Aftershave: DR Harris Arlington
Post: Aveeno moisturizer
Nice shave today! While I like these blades, they are not my favorite in this razor. I think it's pretty much made for Feathers. Overall, still quite good. Cheers
Happy Anniversary!Well, the birthday is in July, but in some ways I feel like my life started in earnest when I met and married my wife. So, our anniversary feels a little like a birthday
Regardless, thanks for all the well wishes!
May you and your bride share many, many more!
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Modern May 2023
Razor: Colonial Razors The General V2 (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (9)
Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Please visit my Journal (link below) for shave notes and musings: Post in thread 'never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge' never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-12258660
Modern May 2023
Razor: Colonial Razors The General V2 (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (9)
Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Please visit my Journal (link below) for shave notes and musings: Post in thread 'never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge' never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-12258660
Tonight’s opulent and stupendous shave
RazoRock Hawk V3OC on PAA el Fantasma handle
Feather Pro-Super (2)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo Titanium UHD 28mm synthetic brush 51/100
Pre-shave: slopped wet brush around whiskers
Lather: Wickhams 1912 Club Cola shaving soap, face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: hot shower
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer
Stubble grew back really quick from this morning’s shave with the new technique. And razor was felt until sunburn was nice enough to intervene. So I changed out the Schick with a Feather I had previously put back in its dispenser and I went back to hovering like I learned from many others at B&B.
A third of the way into my rediscovering hovering, I sliced open a mole. It was just outside where some whiskers lurked and was a totally random casualty. The rest of shave went on with more caution. Anywhere whiskers wanted to snag the edge, I asked myself “can I go lighter?“ and often could.
Despite impressing myself, my aftershave was a bit snarky. I know it’s because some of my “light” touch wasn’t lighter, but I tell myself it’s because my next batch of grain alcohol and menthol crystals will be a higher proof.
RazoRock Hawk V3OC on PAA el Fantasma handle
Feather Pro-Super (2)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo Titanium UHD 28mm synthetic brush 51/100
Pre-shave: slopped wet brush around whiskers
Lather: Wickhams 1912 Club Cola shaving soap, face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: hot shower
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer
Stubble grew back really quick from this morning’s shave with the new technique. And razor was felt until sunburn was nice enough to intervene. So I changed out the Schick with a Feather I had previously put back in its dispenser and I went back to hovering like I learned from many others at B&B.
A third of the way into my rediscovering hovering, I sliced open a mole. It was just outside where some whiskers lurked and was a totally random casualty. The rest of shave went on with more caution. Anywhere whiskers wanted to snag the edge, I asked myself “can I go lighter?“ and often could.
Despite impressing myself, my aftershave was a bit snarky. I know it’s because some of my “light” touch wasn’t lighter, but I tell myself it’s because my next batch of grain alcohol and menthol crystals will be a higher proof.
Modern May Shave Number Twenty Seven.
1) Great Britain: Brush Simpson Trafalgar T3.
2) USA: Shaving Soap OZ Shaving Tik Tok Tobacco and Coffee Shaving Soap.
3) China: Razor Jack the Barber DE razor.
4) India: Razor Blade Gillette 7 O’clock Black.
5) France: Alum Block Osma.
6) Australia: Aftershave Balm The Stray Whisker After Balm.
7) USA: EDT Calvin Klein Escape for Men.
The Shave Factory adjustable / London Bridge
| Date | 27.05.2023 |
| 365 daily shaves / GRUYERE | 147/365 (100%) 147/363 (99%) |
| GRUME May / Soap of the Month Club(SOTMC) | 27/29 (94%) 27/31 (100%) |
| Modern May | 22/31 (84%) |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
Lambda Athena
| Gillette Black (19) | Zenith 502B XSE
|
| Soap | Passes | Pre- & Post-shave |
| Haslinger Sandelholz | WTG XTG ATG | 1. Cold splash 3. Proraso Green preshave 4. Cold splash 5. Aftershave 6. Balm |
| Efficiency (details here) | Quality |
| 8/10 (~20 m) | 10/10 (clean) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort |
| 9/10 (BBS) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Notes to these shaves: |
Another top tier shave with the Athena. Maybe faintly less than yesterday, but there was also less stubble to deal with than yesterday. The blade continues to perform so I will grant its 20 shave as well and we’ll see what tomorrow brings after that.
For extended notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
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RazoRock Old Type
Bic Chrome Platinum (1)
PAA Peregrino
Stirling Sheep
Bic Chrome Platinum (1)
PAA Peregrino
Stirling Sheep
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Mostly Modern May '23 on FrankenKCG weekend
Cream: Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head - Frankenrazor #162 Goodwill top cap, Yaqi Harlequin bottom plate, PAA flair tip w/ Personna Lab
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
I now present to you the Good Harlequin
9/10
Slow and Steady. I think one other time before I felt like I was shaving with a shavette. Though I've never used a shavette before. I just feel like this is what it would feel like.
Ultra efficient with all blade feel. So, very aggressive. I got a weeper on the neck and a weeper on the head. But boy did it shave. Glossy smooth marble baby bottom skin. No touch ups required.
Cream: Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head - Frankenrazor #162 Goodwill top cap, Yaqi Harlequin bottom plate, PAA flair tip w/ Personna Lab
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
I now present to you the Good Harlequin
9/10
Slow and Steady. I think one other time before I felt like I was shaving with a shavette. Though I've never used a shavette before. I just feel like this is what it would feel like.
Ultra efficient with all blade feel. So, very aggressive. I got a weeper on the neck and a weeper on the head. But boy did it shave. Glossy smooth marble baby bottom skin. No touch ups required.
Modern May - shave #15
King C Gillette
Schick Platinium (1)
Shavemac 2-Band Fan 24mm
Godrej Shaving Round
Epsilon Blue Mediterranean
King C Gillette
Schick Platinium (1)
Shavemac 2-Band Fan 24mm
Godrej Shaving Round
Epsilon Blue Mediterranean
Modern May, Day 28
Another lovely spin with the Lupo. 95 SB.
Enjoy your Sunday shaves, y'all!
Enjoy your Sunday shaves, y'all!
Modern May
- Shave #20-
Looking forward to a Cubs game tomorrow and Haircut Appt at Truefitt & Hill on Tuesday (haircut only?)…
- Shave #20-
- B&M Reserve Fern - SOTM
- PAA Peregrino
- DSC / Dorco Cart
- Adam Grooming’s Kolonya Astringent
- Pinaud’s Clubman Splash
Looking forward to a Cubs game tomorrow and Haircut Appt at Truefitt & Hill on Tuesday (haircut only?)…
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