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[never-stop-learning]

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365 Shaves in 2023: 74 of 77 = 96%
Blackland Brotherhood

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (6)

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

Lather: Pinaud Clubman
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

Fragrance: Swiss Arabian Mutamayez EdP Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Same kit as yesterday, with the exception of the AP Shave Co Jade brush. Great kit all the way around!

Superb++ shave!

 

[Eric_75]

One of these days, I have to print out and apply the wonderful label

I need to do the same!

 

[Eric_75]

I’m thinking about getting some of them printed on some type of waterproof photo paper at kinko’s or Office Depot and see if I can get them to stick to a glassy bottle some kinda way.

Great idea, my friend.

 

[OkieStubble]

David, do you notice much difference between the Brut Splash-On and the Brut After Shave?


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I think the aftershave is a heavier scented and maybe a tad bit more menthol then the splash on. I have quite a bit of vintage Brut Faberge, but if and when I run out, I will probably refill the bottles with the aftershave and not the splash on.

 

[never-stop-learning]

I think the aftershave is a heavier scented and maybe a tad bit more menthol then the splash on. I have quite a bit of vintage Brut Faberge, but if and when I run out, I will probably refill the bottles with the aftershave and not the splash on.

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Good to know. Thank you for this information.

 

[OkieStubble]

Good to know. Thank you for this information.

I think the reason for the creation of the splash on was because Brut strength of scent could be more cloying in warmer weather then in the colder months and sales probably reflected that.

I’m a very seasonal guy with my splashes and don’t really use my vintage Brut much in the heat of summer even with its menthol which isn’t much menthol compared to even AV or Skin Bracer.

But I can definitely see using the much lighter, thinner and less cloying splash on; on a warm summer date night with the Mrs.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230319
365 Shaves in 2023: 75 of 78 = 96%
Blackland Brotherhood
Single Edge Sunday
Synthetic Sunday

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (7)

Brush: Craving Shaving Debris (PAA 24mm Roswell Grey Hybrid Synthetic knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

Fragrance: Belcam G2bu EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Hardware kit is the same, with the exception of the Craving Shaving Debris brush. Exceptional hardware kit!

Completely changed up the software kit. MWF is great soap, The Veg (as always) rocks, and Belcam G2bu EdT Spray is a wonderful finish before heading out! Excellent software kit!

Superb++ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230320
365 Shaves in 2023: 76 of 79 = 96%
Knights of the Veg Table

Razor: Colonial Razors The General V2 (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (8)

Brush: Turn-N-Shave 25mm Quartermoon Fan
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

Fragrance: Belcam G2bu EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

The General V2 is the closest razor in my Den to the Vectors. It is a razor that I can use daily. The Turn-N-Shave Quartermoon brush is very comfortable and works wonderfully. Excellent hardware kit!

Same software as yesterday. MWF is great soap, The Veg (as always) rocks, and Belcam G2bu EdT Spray is a wonderful finish before heading out! Excellent software kit!

Superb++ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230321
365 Shaves in 2023: 77 of 80 = 96%
Knights of the Veg Table

Razor: Colonial Razors The General V2 (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (9)

Brush: @Rudy Vey Lime Swirl (Shavemac D01 2-Band Badger)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

Fragrance: Belcam G2bu EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

The General V2 is the closest razor in my Den to the Vectors. Efficient, Effective and an excellent Daily Driver! The Rudy Vey Lime Swirl is a really cool brush. A pleasure to use! Superb hardware kit!

Same software as yesterday. MWF is great soap, The Veg (as always) rocks, and Belcam G2bu EdT Spray is a wonderful finish before heading out! Excellent software kit!

Superb++ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230322
365 Shaves in 2023: 78 of 81 = 96%
Knights of the Veg Table

Razor: Colonial Razors The General V2 (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (10)

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

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

Fragrance: Belcam G2bu EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Same hardware as yesterday, except used the Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush. A pleasure to use! Superb hardware kit!

Same software as yesterday. MWF is great soap, The Veg (as always) rocks, and Belcam G2bu EdT Spray is a wonderful finish before heading out! Excellent software kit!

Superb++ shave!

 

[Rosseforp]

The Veg (as always) rocks,

I noticed your bottle of the "Veg" is getting low like mine, so I checked to make sure I still had two un-opened bottles in reserve!

~doug~

 

[never-stop-learning]

I noticed your bottle of the "Veg" is getting low like mine, so I checked to make sure I still had two un-opened bottles in reserve!

~doug~

Amen to that, my friend! Every Knight of the Veg Table should have at least two bottles in reserve!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Went to the dermatologist this afternoon for my every 6 months check-up. He froze some that were obviously benign. Everything else looked good.

Shaving should be interesting tomorrow.

 

[sm29]

Went to the dermatologist this afternoon for my every 6 months check-up. He froze some that were obviously benign. Everything else looked good.

Shaving should be interesting tomorrow.

I‘ve been on a 4 month schedule for the last 25 years. A simple freeze or scrape before something develops is the way to go.

 

[never-stop-learning]

I‘ve been on a 4 month schedule for the last 25 years. A simple freeze or scrape before something develops is the way to go.

Amen to that. I've been lucky in that my three skin cancers have all been basal cell and localized.

Removal before something turns cancerous is the best strategy.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Need a razor with maximum nimble and maneuverable characteristics to be able to relably shave around the areas where the dermatologist froze and scraped.

Think I'll be using the Ti Vector SB for a few days.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230323
365 Shaves in 2023: 79 of 82 = 96%
Blackland Brotherhood
Blackland Thursday
Knights of the Veg Table

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (11)

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

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

Fragrance: Belcam G2bu EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Went with the Ti Vector SB to maneuver around the areas where my Dermatologist worked on my face. Other than that, same kit as yesterday.

Superb++ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

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365 Shaves in 2023: 80 of 83 = 96%
Clubman Friday
Knights of the Veg Table

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (12)

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

Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

Fragrance: Belcam G2bu EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Face is still very tender. Went with the same kit (and pics) as yesterday. The Ti Vector SB is able to easily maneuver around the areas where my Dermatologist worked.

Superb++ shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

I really like Mitchell's Wool Fat Soap. In my opinion, it holds it's own with pretty much everything out there.

Lathers easy. Mounds of wonderful lather. Slick - both during the shave, between passes, and post-shave.

I don't get the drying effect that some folks report, but my skin is Southern Italian and oily. MWF actually feels quite good on my skin.

Great soap!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230325
365 Shaves in 2023: 81 of 84 = 96%
Blackland Brotherhood
Knights of the Veg Table

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (13)
Brush: @Rudy Vey 2022 Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
Fragrance: Belcam G2bu EdT Spray

Balm: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (applied at bedtime)

Same kit (and pics) as yesterday. The Ti Vector SB is able to easily maneuver around the areas where my Dermatologist worked.

Superb++ shave!