Modern May Challenge 2022

[never-stop-learning]

20220527
Modern May 2022
Razor: Joris Classic - Thujawood and Palladium
Blade: German Bolzano (4)
Brush: Omega EVO
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Fragrance: Cuba Orange EdT Spray

Superb shave!

Notes from today's shave: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11785023

 

[Major Overkill]

This afternoon's Pre-Shabbat Modern May shave. Note that I was careful to not make this another "Modern Mayday" shave like before!



Usual suspects: Dr. Bronner's mint oil soap, Bulldog scrub, etc. But the razor was my Merkur Futur, the most modern razor I have, set to 3.

Result: 9/10. Not quite as close as I'd expected, but quite smooth & comfortable, esp after finishing w/Duke Cannon Ice Cold. I'll absolutely go back to the combo of this razor w/the Med Prep blades. Maybe I'll get a bit closer next time if I'm a bit more patient & use the next step up in aggressiveness.

-Z

 

[HighSpeedSpoon]

Pre: Hot water soak
Brush: Brad Sears 3 band Super (L7 knot; 28mm)
Soap: B&M Nordost (Omnibus Base)
Razor: Blackland Vector, Kai Titan Mild ProTouch MG
Post: Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Toner
Finish: Terre d'Hermès Eau Tres Fraiche Cologne

 

[hopper_64]

Modern May - Shave #22

Razor: R41 with RR HD handle
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (9)
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band Badger
Soap: Derby
Aftershave: Williams Aqua Velva

 

[Big_T]

Modern May 28 - Muhle R41, Razorock two-piece halo handle, new Astra SP blade, BBS result, one minor self-induced nick.

 

[Sascoman]

Blackland Tradere OC
Wilkinson
GD Luxury
RV Shaving Shavemac 24mm fan

Getting this combination dialed in - fantastic!

 

[thombrogan]

Modern May Challenge

Last night’s shave
RazoRock JAWS 0.84
Shark Super Stainless (1)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
Maggards 30mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: hot shower
Lather: Col Conk Unscented, face-lathered
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream

The Maggards Tuxedo synth was my first “real” brush and it’s awesome. Feels vaguely scritchy in comparison to my other four synths, but still very good. Whipped up a slick, creamy lather from the Col Conk Unscented with ease.

Fresh Shark Super Stainless blade in the JAWS and it was time to shave.

Started low-angle on the right-hand side of my neck and it was faster, yes, and still comfy, but it was faster in the way a geriatric tortoise downing three espressos compared to its normal decaf.

Steep is the way.

That guy ain’t kidding.

Finished that area and the rest of my neck and neck very close and very quick. Guess I’ll be a blade spendthrift for a while.

 

[Phoenixkh]

I was really looking forward to using one of my two SOC Mistura shaving brushes. I have wet/dry cycled them both 3 times.

Yesterday was my first use. I just loved it... very pleasant softness with a nice feeling scrub.. no scritchiness at all.. zero. And as has been mentioned many times over on B&B... they keep getting even better with use. So I have that to look forward to as well.

 

[MaineYooper]

Spoiler: Why the rodent?

 

[dmshaver]

5/28/22 Modern SOTD

Blackbird Ti
Feather
Rudy Vey 28mm Shavemac D01 3 band
Ethos Lavender
Hyaluronic Acid
Lucky Old Man

 

[never-stop-learning]

20220528
Modern May 2022

Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi SB (TiBam Antique Ti Handle)
Blade: Personna Med Prep (2)
Brush: Epsilon Butterscotch Chubby (26mm STF Synthetic)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Fragrance: Cuba Orange EdT Spray

Superb razor and shave!

Notes from today's shave: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11786281

 

[thombrogan]

Modern May Challenge

Tonight’s shave
RazoRock JAWS 0.84
Shark Super Stainless (2)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo Cashmere 30mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: hot shower
Lather: Col Conk Unscented, face-lathered
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream

One steep ATG pass and a very close, quick, and somewhat comfortable shave was had.

 

[hopper_64]

Modern May 29th - Shave #23 - Headshave

Gillette Heritage
Polsilver SI (10)
Yaqi Tuxedo 28mm
Derby
Proraso Green

 

[Big_T]

Modern May 29 - Henson AL13 Medium with the supplied RK blade. Not overly impressed with the RK blade, I rank it below the Astra SP previously supplied by Henson. Smooth enough but not sharp enough for me. I did get near BBS with a lot of buffing.

 

[MaineYooper]

A wonderful first shave with the aluminum Overlander!

 

[JAHE]

I chose Stirling Soap Company's stainless steel razor for my Sunday shave. Blade of choice was a fresh Wizamet SI.

I skipped yesterday's shave so I had two days worth of growth to be mowed down. The razor delivered, though I chose the "mild" plate, the "ST" plate. Mild is the correct term only in comparision with the other plate available for this razor, the HA-plate (Hyper Aggressive). The ST (standard) plate is quite similar to the R41 in terms of closeness, but provides a tad more blade feel. It's smooth enough though as long you ride the cap.
Three passes on the face, two on the neck, made for velvety smoothness for the Sunday to come. Got a bit of feedback from the AS but no skin irritation or nicks.
A fine shave(r).

Enjoy a relaxed Sunday!

 

[BradWorld]

Brand new 42 in Omnibus arrived last night. Too late for Towel Day, but on time for a relaxing Sunday shave. This stuff delivers. Super slick and lots of cushion. Smells amazing! The well patina’ed Brassbird delivered as well. The equipment list was rounded out by the 2022 Rudy brush, a vintage Schlick Super Stainess, and the new 42 balm. Great shave today.

 

[Sascoman]

Wolfman WR2 1.15
Feather
PdP 63
RV Shaving Shavemac 22mm bulb

Smooth, efficient, effortless 10/10

 

[Balin]

Modern May:
Wolfman WR1 .67 OC
Thater 2-band 4125/2
Macduffs Soap and A/S
Minora Blade (1)

I love this brush, its still breaking in! Its got some nice scrub and very soft tips.
Lol, I do not think I have used another razor since my WR1 has arrived!

 

[hopper_64]

Modern May - Shave #24

Razor: Parker head on RR Super Knurl handle
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (11)
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo 24mm
Soap: Derby
Aftershave: Razorock XXX