Modern May
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Modern May, 2023
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Pearl SSH-02S (old head) / 7 o'clock super platinum
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Modern May '23
Cream: Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head - Mach 3
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
Cream: Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head - Mach 3
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
Last night’s opulent and stupendous shave
RazoRock Hawk V3OC on PAA el Fantasma handle
Feather Pro-Super (4)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo Titanium UHD 28mm synthetic brush 53/100
Pre-shave: slopped wet brush around whiskers
Lather: ARKO!, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: hot shower
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer
I thought ARKO! Then I thought “you should steal an idea or two from Kim” and scraped minuscule amounts of soap and rubbed them into the bottom of my lather bowl. Then I set about my ritual.
Rubbed a wet brush on my whiskers, loaded soap on my brush, face-lathered, and shaved. Even though my preferred lather consistency is “lightly poisoned water,” it was poisoned enough. My skin stretching and light touch has mixed results, too. Looking forward to next time.
RazoRock Hawk V3OC on PAA el Fantasma handle
Feather Pro-Super (4)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo Titanium UHD 28mm synthetic brush 53/100
Pre-shave: slopped wet brush around whiskers
Lather: ARKO!, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: hot shower
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer
I thought ARKO! Then I thought “you should steal an idea or two from Kim” and scraped minuscule amounts of soap and rubbed them into the bottom of my lather bowl. Then I set about my ritual.
Rubbed a wet brush on my whiskers, loaded soap on my brush, face-lathered, and shaved. Even though my preferred lather consistency is “lightly poisoned water,” it was poisoned enough. My skin stretching and light touch has mixed results, too. Looking forward to next time.
Modern May for Tuesday -
Razor: Blackbird
Blade: Zorrik super platinum (1)
Lather: alba botanica unscented cream shave
Aftershave: Nivea Sensitive Cool balm, with some added menthol powder
I wanted to do a quck shave this morning, and the Blackbird works well for this scenario due to its above-average efficiency. Good shave today
Razor: Blackbird
Blade: Zorrik super platinum (1)
Lather: alba botanica unscented cream shave
Aftershave: Nivea Sensitive Cool balm, with some added menthol powder
I wanted to do a quck shave this morning, and the Blackbird works well for this scenario due to its above-average efficiency. Good shave today
Last shave of Modern May
Razor: Henson AL13 V2+++
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Soap: Tabac Original tallow
Brush: Omega 10066 Boar
Post Shave: Omega alum block, Thayers Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Captain's Choice Nor'easter
This was a three pass shave. More buffing and touch ups were required to do the job; seems like the blade signed off early.
It was a great shave; no blood, no irritation. Smooth skin.
10/10
Have a good day and good shaves, too!
Razor: Henson AL13 V2+++
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Soap: Tabac Original tallow
Brush: Omega 10066 Boar
Post Shave: Omega alum block, Thayers Witch Hazel
Aftershave: Captain's Choice Nor'easter
This was a three pass shave. More buffing and touch ups were required to do the job; seems like the blade signed off early.
It was a great shave; no blood, no irritation. Smooth skin.
10/10
Have a good day and good shaves, too!
Razor: Timeless Stainless .68 OC
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Simpson Emperor 3 Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Long Rifle Hunting Lodge
Aftershave: LBCC Historical Bay Rum Aftershave
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel
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Modern May 2023
Razor: @Above The Tie Mixed Metal CH1 (Windsor Stainless Cap, CH1 Copper Base, TiBam Radiator Titanium Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (2)
Brush: @Rudy Vey Marbled Butterscotch (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Chiseled Face Sherlock
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Musk
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-12262316
Modern May 2023
Razor: @Above The Tie Mixed Metal CH1 (Windsor Stainless Cap, CH1 Copper Base, TiBam Radiator Titanium Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (2)
Brush: @Rudy Vey Marbled Butterscotch (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Chiseled Face Sherlock
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Musk
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-12262316
Tonight’s opulent and stupendous shave
RazoRock Hawk V3OC on PAA el Fantasma handle
Feather Pro-Super (5)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo Titanium UHD 28mm synthetic brush 54/100
Pre-shave: slopped wet brush around whiskers
Lather: Wickham’s 1912 Club Cola, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: hot shower
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer
Loaded more soap in the bowl than the night before; was a little less vigorous in skin stretching; and earnestly worked at getting my touch even lighter. Same closeness, more comfort
RazoRock Hawk V3OC on PAA el Fantasma handle
Feather Pro-Super (5)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo Titanium UHD 28mm synthetic brush 54/100
Pre-shave: slopped wet brush around whiskers
Lather: Wickham’s 1912 Club Cola, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: hot shower
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer
Loaded more soap in the bowl than the night before; was a little less vigorous in skin stretching; and earnestly worked at getting my touch even lighter. Same closeness, more comfort
Evening!
30th day of May
Razor: Brass Karve Overlander
Blade: Minora (2)
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Omega Boar Pro
Aftershave: Pinaud Lime Sec
Post: Aveeno Moisturizer
I hadn't used this razor or soap in a while, can't for the life of me understand why not. What a fantastic zero irritation shave.
Cheers
30th day of May
Razor: Brass Karve Overlander
Blade: Minora (2)
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Omega Boar Pro
Aftershave: Pinaud Lime Sec
Post: Aveeno Moisturizer
I hadn't used this razor or soap in a while, can't for the life of me understand why not. What a fantastic zero irritation shave.
Cheers
Modern May Shave Number Thirty One and final shave for Modern May 2023.
1) Great Britain: Brush Simpson Trafalgar T3.
2) Italy: Shaving Cream Figaro Shaving Cream.
3) Germany: Razor Merkur 25C.
4) Russia: Razor Blade Gillette Nacet.
5) France: Alum Block Osma.
6) Germany: Aftershave Balm Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm.
7) Spain: EDT Adidas Ice Dive.
Muhle R103 / Gillette Platinum
I ordered this one and wasn't sure it would arrive in time for the Modern May. But I got it yesterday. So this is the razor I used on the 31st day of May.
I ordered this one and wasn't sure it would arrive in time for the Modern May. But I got it yesterday. So this is the razor I used on the 31st day of May.
| Date | 31.05.2023 |
| 365 daily shaves / GRUYERE | 151/365 (100%) 151/363 (99%) |
| GRUME May / Soap of the Month Club(SOTMC) | 31/29 (94%) 31/31 (100%) |
| Modern May | 26/31 (84%) |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Lambda Athena | Gillette Black (22) | Kox Blue Synthetic |
| Soap | Passes | Pre- & Post-shave |
| Haslinger Sandelholz | WTG XTG ATG | 1. Cold splash 2. KCG Face Wash 3. Proraso Green preshave 4. Cold splash 5. Aftershave 6. Balm |
| Efficiency (details here) | Quality |
| 8/10 (~20 m) | 10/10 (clean) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort |
| 7/10 (DFS) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Notes to these shaves: |
Considered to do a last minute switch to my Tech, but decided to do that for another time and finish May on a high with the Athena. Superb shave with excellent results.
Thanks for organising this event @jason2 - lots of fun seeing those modern razors! Excellent gear all!!
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Enjoy your shave!
RazoRock Old Type
Bic Chrome Platinum (4)
Omega 10066
Mitchell’s Woolfat
Bic Chrome Platinum (4)
Omega 10066
Mitchell’s Woolfat
WR2 Ti .85 • Personna Lab • GD Luxury • DG B13 • PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
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Modern May '23
Cream: Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head - Mach 3
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
Finally Modern May shave.
Cream: Lucky Tiger Liquid Cream Shave
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head - Mach 3
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive
Finally Modern May shave.
Modern May 2023 - Final shave
Yaqi Slant
Schick Platinium (3)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band
Godrej Shaving Round
Floid The Genuine
Yaqi Slant
Schick Platinium (3)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band
Godrej Shaving Round
Floid The Genuine
Double post for my last two Modern May shaves of Monday and Wednesday, numbers 15 and 16 (each rated 10/10) using:
The Super Silver keeps on delivering superb shaves on its record-extending 16th use. The blade shows no signs of letting up. I've got a couple dozen of these blades, and I'm wondering whether I'll ever take another one from the dispenser! The Athena does an amazing job of controlling the edge of this wonderful blade to extract every last bit of efficiency from it. My typical approach with the Athena of two passes plus minor touch ups yielded a flawless BBS shave. Perfection.
The Comet delivered another wonderful shave that was every bit as good as Monday’s shave with the Athena/Super Silver but with slightly more work required. Modern May has given me a chance to get reacquainted with my Rockwell 6S, which I had not used in awhile before this month. Like the Athena, the 6S holds the blade very securely. Unlike the Athena, the variety of plates allows me to dial in exactly the experience that I want. For me, the sweet spot is the #3 or #4 plate. The #4 is incrementally more aggressive than the #3, which I would describe as mild while maintaining acceptable efficiency. I needed three full passes with the Comet to get another flawless BBS shave, but the milder delivery in the 6S made the shave extremely comfortable.
Big thank you to @jason2 for organizing the event
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My Blade Journey log is found HERE.
- Razor: Lambda Athena (No. 22-234) and Rockwell 6S (#3 plate)
- Blade: 1967 L3 Gillette Super Silver (16) and Irish Comet Super Stainless (5)
- Brush: Razorock 400 (great synth) and Semogue 820 Boar (fabulous boar)
- Pre-shave: Noxzema
- Soap: Daveli Farms Sheep Fat and Mike’s Natural Tallow (both excellent)
- Post shave: Thayer's Witch Hazel followed by (1) the last bit of 1965 Old Spice splash and Stirling Spice balm and (2) La Toja balm (love it)
Big thank you to @jason2 for organizing the event
!My Blade Journey log is found HERE.
BBS
TGS Styletto on RR UFO, Wizamet (2), Santa Maria del Fiore, Omega Boar, SMdF AS
TGS Styletto on RR UFO, Wizamet (2), Santa Maria del Fiore, Omega Boar, SMdF AS
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