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[never-stop-learning]

20230413
365 Shaves in 2023: 100 of 103 = 97%
Vintage April 2023

Razor: Gillette England Flat Bottom NEW (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (1)

Brush: Edwin Jagger Imitation Horn (25mm Synthetic Silver Tip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on the various parts of today's kit. Excellent kit. Excellent performance and results!

Excellent DFS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230414
365 Shaves in 2023: 101 of 104 = 97%
Clubman Friday
Vintage April 2023

Razor: Gillette England Flat Bottom NEW (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (2)

Brush: Edwin Jagger Imitation Horn (25mm Synthetic Silver Tip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Same kit (and pictures) as yesterday. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on the various items used today. Excellent kit!

Excellent DFS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230415
365 Shaves in 2023: 102 of 105 = 97%
Vintage April 2023

Razor: Star DE
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (3)

Brush: AP Shave Co White (@apshaveco 26mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

This is an early Star DE - all Brass. Shaves similar to a Gillette Tech, but seems to be slightly more efficient. A really nice vintage razor that provides great results. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on the other items used today. Excellent kit!

Excellent DFS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230416
365 Shaves in 2023: 103 of 106 = 97%
Vintage April 2023

Razor: Star DE (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (4)

Brush: AP Shave Co White (@apshaveco 26mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Substituted Doug’s GTS 25g handle for the stock Star handle. I prefer the larger diameter GTS handle. More comfortable. More control. Rest of the kit is the same as yesterday. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on these other items. Excellent kit!

Superb DFS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230417
365 Shaves in 2023: 104 of 107 = 97%
Micromatic Monday
Vintage April 2023

Razor: GEM Feather Weight Deluxe
Blade: Personna GEM (2)

Brush: Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 500E (TNS 26mm Quartermoon Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

The GEM Feather Weight Deluxe is mild, smooth, and quite effective. One of my favorite GEM blade razors!

The Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 500E with TNS 26mm Quartermoon Fan is a great combination of handle and knot!

The rest of the kit is the same as yesterday. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on these excellent items!

Superb DFS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230418
365 Shaves in 2023: 105 of 108 = 97%
Tech Tuesday
Vintage April 2023

Razor: Gillette Canada Pre-War Tech (@Rosseforp GTS 25G Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (5)

Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Tech Tuesday! Pulled out one of my favorites, the Gillette Canada Pre-War Tech. Paired with Doug’s 25G GTS Handle, I was treated to a comfortable and effective DFS+ shave.

My opinions regarding the Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush are well documented. One of my favorite brushes. Top tier!

The rest of the kit is the same as yesterday. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on these excellent items!

Superb DFS+ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230418 (Late PM Shave)
365 Shaves in 2023: 106 of 108 = 98%
Tech Tuesday
Vintage April 2023
Razor: Gillette Canada Pre-War Tech (@Rosseforp GTS 25G Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (6)
Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray
Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Today was appointments and meetings day, so I shaved early this morning. With my fast growing barbed wire whiskers, I decided to do a touch-up shave prior to bedtime. Used the same kit as this morning. No new pics. Same superb performance and results.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230419
365 Shaves in 2023: 107 of 109 = 98%
Adjustable April 2023
Vintage April 2023

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (1)

Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Another outstanding shave with the Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable!

The rest of the kit is the same as yesterday. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on these excellent items!

Excellent DFS shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

In addition to the Wolfman Ti WR2 1.25 SB (which is scheduled to arrive by the end of April), I now have a 2023 Lambda Razors Athena on the way.

It will be interesting to compare both the Wolfman Ti WR2 1.25 SB and the Lambda Athena to my current Alpha Big Dog DE Razor, the Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird.

It's a tough job, but BOSC SCIENCE demands it! Plus, Big Nurse promised me extra meds.

 

[purecro]

In addition to the Wolfman Ti WR2 1.25 SB (which is scheduled to arrive by the end of April), I now have a 2023 Lambda Razors Athena on the way.

It will be interesting to compare both the Wolfman Ti WR2 1.25 SB and the Lambda Athena to my current Alpha Big Dog DE Razor, the Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird.

It's a tough job, but BOSC SCIENCE demands it! Plus, Big Nurse promised me extra meds.

That BOSC I tell you what for more meds....... the things we would do.......

All kidding aside I didn't see you on the Lambda Athena thread and also I thought you already had that razor. Yes I will like to see your thoughts on these as you do your comparsions.

 

[never-stop-learning]

That BOSC I tell you what for more meds....... the things we would do.......

All kidding aside I didn't see you on the Lambda Athena thread and also I thought you already had that razor. Yes I will like to see your thoughts on these as you do your comparsions.

Impulsively signed up for the Athena wait list after signing up for the Wolfman list. The Wolfman came up, bought it and will have it in hand soon.

Didn't think the Athena would come up this soon, but it did. Be nice to be able to compare all three of these fine DE razors.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230420
365 Shaves in 2023: 108 of 110 = 98%
Adjustable April 2023
Vintage April 2023

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat Adjustable
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (2)

Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

Same kit (and pics) that I used yesterday. Same excellent performance and results!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230421
365 Shaves in 2023: 109 of 111 = 98%
Adjustable April 2023
Clubman Friday

Razor: Rocnel Sailor 2022L (Setting = III)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (3)

Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF knot)

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

The Rocnel Sailor set on III provides a wonderful shave. Smooth and efficient!

Mitchell's Wool Fat is one of my favorite soaps!

The rest of the kit is the same as yesterday. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on these excellent items!

Superb DFS+ shave!

 

[Phoenixkh]

I’m anxiously awaiting your thoughts on the Athena when it arrives. I’m hoping it’s efficient enough for you.

 

[never-stop-learning]

I’m anxiously awaiting your thoughts on the Athena when it arrives. I’m hoping it’s efficient enough for you.

That was my main hesitancy with ordering the Athena. I am okay with a mild razor, as long as it's effective.

Only one way to find out.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230422
365 Shaves in 2023: 110 of 112 = 98%
Adjustable April 2023

Razor: Heritage Gibbs Replica (Setting = 3)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (4)

Brush: Omega Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

The Heritage Gibbs 15 Replica is fun to use and delivers excellent results. Smooth and efficient!

The Omega Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle brush is my favorite boar. Excellent performance!

The rest of the kit is the same as yesterday. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on these excellent items!

Excellent DFS shave!

 

[Eric_75]

20230422
365 Shaves in 2023: 110 of 112 = 98%
Adjustable April 2023
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Razor: Heritage Gibbs Replica (Setting = 3)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (4)
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Brush: Omega Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
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Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator EdT Spray

The Heritage Gibbs 15 Replica is fun to use and delivers excellent results. Smooth and efficient!

The Omega Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle brush is my favorite boar. Excellent performance!

The rest of the kit is the same as yesterday. Plenty of notes throughout my Journal on these excellent items!

Excellent DFS shave!

My bottle of Clubman Bay Rum is getting low. I need to order more soon.

 

[Rosseforp]

My bottle of Clubman Bay Rum is getting low. I need to order more soon.

I get mine when Clubman has them on sale!

~doug~

 

[never-stop-learning]

My bottle of Clubman Bay Rum is getting low. I need to order more soon.

I order at least two bottles of VIBR at a time so I don't run out.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230423
365 Shaves in 2023: 111 of 113 = 98%
Synthetic Sunday
Vintage April 2023

Razor: Swing DE (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (5)

Brush: @Rudy Vey 2020 Contributors Brush (TNS 24mm Original BOSS knot)

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Belcam Gladiator Spray

The Swedish Swing DE checks a lot of the right boxes. Highly efficient. Smooth. Fairly nimble and maneuverable. Predictable. The Swing rocks!

Lots of notes throughout my Journal on the 2020 Rudy Vey Contributors Brush and the rest of the kit I used today!

Superb DFS+ shave!