Fight that beast, @Texchappy
Modern May 2024
- Thread starter Texchappy
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Modern May
RazoRock SLOC
Gillette Nacet (7)
Yaqi Red Marble
Palmolive shave stick
A&E L'Orange Verte
RazoRock SLOC
Gillette Nacet (7)
Yaqi Red Marble
Palmolive shave stick
A&E L'Orange Verte
HSOTD 5.25.24
Razor Ikon shavecraft 102 slant
Blade Razolution
Brush Frank Shaving Lather Master G7
Soap Yaqi Black Pearl
Razor Ikon shavecraft 102 slant
Blade Razolution
Brush Frank Shaving Lather Master G7
Soap Yaqi Black Pearl
SOTD 5.26.24
Razor Gillette OC Henson Handle
Blade Razolution
Brush Frank Shaving G9
Soap Hendrix Classics Ticket To Ride
Razor Gillette OC Henson Handle
Blade Razolution
Brush Frank Shaving G9
Soap Hendrix Classics Ticket To Ride
| Date | 27.05.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 148/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Mühle Rocca R94 | Super Max Blue Diamond (2) | Mühle Rocca Silvertip |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Hampshire Wool Fat (14) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality | Blade Sharpness |
| 9/10 (Minor redness) | 4/10 (Sharp Edge) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8.75/10 (BBS-) | 8/10 (Smooth) |
| Notes: |
Nice kickstart of the week with Mühle Monday - effective, comfortable and smooth. This razor is definitely in my top 5 of all time.
Extended shave notes can be found here.
Enjoy your shave today!
Modern May 2024
20240527
Razor: Blackland Sabre L1 (63)
Blade: Personna GEM Coated (2)
Preshave: Cereve Hydrating Facial Cleanser; Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Soap: VDH Unscented Luxury + Cremo Cooling
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;
Shave first and then shower.
No nicks; No irritation; Very close; Very smooth; This was an easy, pleasant DFS+ shave. A lot of pick ups.
Cheers!!!
20240527
Razor: Blackland Sabre L1 (63)
Blade: Personna GEM Coated (2)
Preshave: Cereve Hydrating Facial Cleanser; Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Soap: VDH Unscented Luxury + Cremo Cooling
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;
Shave first and then shower.
No nicks; No irritation; Very close; Very smooth; This was an easy, pleasant DFS+ shave. A lot of pick ups.
Cheers!!!
Modern May
B&M 42 Soap and Balm
Rudy 2022 STF Brush
Wolfman WR2 1.15
Light Brigade (7)
And of course… my trust Lancaster grey wool Shave Towel!
B&M 42 Soap and Balm
Rudy 2022 STF Brush
Wolfman WR2 1.15
Light Brigade (7)
And of course… my trust Lancaster grey wool Shave Towel!
Modern May
Last night’s cap-riding shave
Fatip Grande
Sharp Titanium (3)
Damp facecloth aka “shave binky
AP ShaveCo Dinosaur G5C 28mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: warm shower
Lather: ARKO!; face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky and a drop of hyaluronic acid
Post-shave: Equate moisturizer
The edges of my blade seemed to dislike the pre-shower shave the day before. Got through the shave and changed my blade because anything less than enjoyment feels wrong.
Last night’s cap-riding shave
Fatip Grande
Sharp Titanium (3)
Damp facecloth aka “shave binky
AP ShaveCo Dinosaur G5C 28mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: warm shower
Lather: ARKO!; face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky and a drop of hyaluronic acid
Post-shave: Equate moisturizer
The edges of my blade seemed to dislike the pre-shower shave the day before. Got through the shave and changed my blade because anything less than enjoyment feels wrong.
Monday Modern May shave #13 rated 9.75/10 using:
I had a three-day beard rather than my typical two-day beard. I got an excellent shave from the Athena with a Schick blade from a relatively "modern" dispenser that I cannot really date. I did more research from the trademark angle and found that the particular mark that appears on the dispenser was registered in October 1993. The mark on the dispenser carries a registration mark (the R within a circle). So, I can only assume that these Schick blades are newer than October 1993 (probably 1994+). Frankly, the blade felt slightly tuggy even though it was fresh. This was extremely unusual in the Athena, which usually brings out the best in every blade I put in it. The end result was still a fantastic BBS in two passes plus touch ups.
My shave scoring log is found HERE.
Happy shaves everyone
- Razor: Lambda Athena (#22-234)
- Blade: Schick (1)
- Brush: Razorock 400 Silver Noir Plissoft
- Pre-shave: Noxzema
- Soap: Dutch Kox Bergamot
- Post shave: Thayer’s unscented Witch Hazel followed by Old Spice splash and Stirling Christmas Eve balm
My shave scoring log is found HERE.
Happy shaves everyone
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Modern May - Headshave
Leaf Thorn
Feather 1/2 blade (6)
Shavemac Silvertip Bulb
Maca Root & Aloe cream
Stirling Gin & Tonic
Leaf Thorn
Feather 1/2 blade (6)
Shavemac Silvertip Bulb
Maca Root & Aloe cream
Stirling Gin & Tonic
V92
Rubie (32)
Blue's Goat Milk soap
synthetic brush
Brossi a/s
Nice morning two pass head shave. DFS
Nice evening one pass face shave. DFS-
I think Rubie deserves honorable retirement.
Rubie (32)
Blue's Goat Milk soap
synthetic brush
Brossi a/s
Nice morning two pass head shave. DFS
Nice evening one pass face shave. DFS-
I think Rubie deserves honorable retirement.
First pass with Panasonic Washable Beard Trimmer
Preshave: shower and soak with St Johns Vetiver Bar Soap, plus the bloom water from the Oxford & Cambridge smeared on my face before the shave.
Brush: Shavemac 24 mm / 54 mm bulb two band silvertip DO1 in Copper Canyon
Soap: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge made by Valobra
Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB / @Rosseforp GTB 19.2 gram handle
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless The Spoiler F4 Unsure of the date 1985 maybe made in the USA (2)
Post: PAA Alum, Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
Splash: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge
Frag: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge
DFS+ 9.8
Two passes, and, a couple of red spots that didn't bleed. Little feedback from alum and splash. Lather was a bit thicker than normal. Could have used more water. Spoiler was sharp and smooth. A little blade feel on my upper lip both WTG and XTG. I resisted the urge to go ATG. Overall a decent shave, enough for a coffee meet at my favorite coffee shop, Hubbard and Cravens.
Preshave: shower and soak with St Johns Vetiver Bar Soap, plus the bloom water from the Oxford & Cambridge smeared on my face before the shave.
Brush: Shavemac 24 mm / 54 mm bulb two band silvertip DO1 in Copper Canyon
Soap: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge made by Valobra
Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB / @Rosseforp GTB 19.2 gram handle
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless The Spoiler F4 Unsure of the date 1985 maybe made in the USA (2)
Post: PAA Alum, Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel Toner
Splash: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge
Frag: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge
DFS+ 9.8
Two passes, and, a couple of red spots that didn't bleed. Little feedback from alum and splash. Lather was a bit thicker than normal. Could have used more water. Spoiler was sharp and smooth. A little blade feel on my upper lip both WTG and XTG. I resisted the urge to go ATG. Overall a decent shave, enough for a coffee meet at my favorite coffee shop, Hubbard and Cravens.
Brush: Varlet “Gaslamp Somerset” 29mm XD Classic
Blade: Feather (1)
Soap: GD “Unum” Aion Maxima
Razor: Tiback
Doug
Blade: Feather (1)
Soap: GD “Unum” Aion Maxima
Razor: Tiback
Doug
WR2 1.35 SB
Feather
Captain’s Choice Ceramic Lather Bowl
AP Shave Co handle w/ Shaveforge Boar
MdC Agrumes
Captain’s Choice Venture
Feather
Captain’s Choice Ceramic Lather Bowl
AP Shave Co handle w/ Shaveforge Boar
MdC Agrumes
Captain’s Choice Venture
Yaqi Harlequin & DSC titanium destroyer handle / GSB / Yaqi Rocks brush / Brito lime glyce / Stirling glacial electric sheep / Ogallala Bay rum and sweet orange - super aggressive but a great shave using a light touch and care.
Sotd 5.27.24
Razor Yaqi Ultima Slope
Brush Oumo Ding-1 ST-1
Left over Lather
Razor Yaqi Ultima Slope
Brush Oumo Ding-1 ST-1
Left over Lather
Sunday 20240526
Modern May 2024
Razor: Above The Tie X1 Slant (TiBam Radiator Ti Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (8 shaves, 17 passes)
Monday 20240527
Memorial Day
Remember Their Sacrifice
Modern May 2024
Razor: Above The Tie X1 Slant (TiBam Radiator Ti Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (9 shaves, 19 passes)
Brush: RazoRock Hive Mokasoft HD Synthetic
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: La Toja Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
My face is happy!
Superb shaves!
Additional notes are in My Journal.
Modern May 2024
Razor: Above The Tie X1 Slant (TiBam Radiator Ti Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (8 shaves, 17 passes)
Monday 20240527
Memorial Day Remember Their Sacrifice Modern May 2024
Razor: Above The Tie X1 Slant (TiBam Radiator Ti Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (9 shaves, 19 passes)
Brush: RazoRock Hive Mokasoft HD Synthetic
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: La Toja Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
My face is happy!
Superb shaves!
Additional notes are in My Journal.
Fatip Piccolo Special Edition razor/Dorco STP 300 Prime Platinum blade
Tabac splashes/Tabac tallow stick
Semogue 1250 boar brush
Tuesday Modern May 28
R41/SLOC HD
Gillette Nacet (8)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band
Tabac (tallow)
Tabac lotion
R41/SLOC HD
Gillette Nacet (8)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band
Tabac (tallow)
Tabac lotion
Modern May 2024
20240528
Razor: Karve Bison (5)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp Super (1)
Preshave: Cereve Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Lather: Van der Hagen Luxury scented + Cremo Cooling
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;
Shave and then shower.
No nicks; No irritation; Very close; Very smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave;
Cheers!!!
20240528
Razor: Karve Bison (5)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp Super (1)
Preshave: Cereve Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Lather: Van der Hagen Luxury scented + Cremo Cooling
Aftershave: Cold water rinse;
Shave and then shower.
No nicks; No irritation; Very close; Very smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave;
Cheers!!!
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