NOCvember 2022 - Let’s put our safety bars on for Non Open Comb November

[Cal]

NOCvember 2022 SOTD

Brush: Shavemac Silvertip 2-Band 20/46
Soap: Canada
Razor: Wolfman WR2-SB 1.25 GT
Blade: Gillette 7o'clock Ninja (1)
ASL: Caffè Latte [home brew]

A superb shave.
On Wolfman Wednesday I'm really loving my wonderful WR2 after its 12 month holiday.


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Mike M]

NOCvember

Razor: Muhle R89 Rose gold
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum(8)
Soap: ZM Explorer
Brush: RR Moka-soft beehive

 

[lasta]

NOCvember
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Razor: Muhle R89 Rose gold
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum(8)
Soap: ZM Explorer
Brush: RR Moka-soft beehive

Still looks bright!

My rose gold had black spots after 3 weeks.

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221123
NOCvember 2022

Razor: @Above The Tie Mixed Metal SE1 (TiBam New York Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (3)
Brush: @apshaveco Ruby Ripple (AP Shave Co 24mm Cashmere)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Classic Match Homme EdT Spray

Superb shave!

Please check out my Journal for notes on my shaves plus comments, rankings and other stuff:

never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge

Looking forward to reading your experience with this one. I too have a mixed ATT (Aluminum head & Bamboo stainless handle). And I have the .91 SB, .58 OC and .25 SB plates! This razor with the .91 SB plate has to be my hands down most blade forward and aggressive razor. But I love it!🙂 I really...

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[Guido75]

24.11.2022

• Guido75
• Nov 23, 2022

Timeless Ti95 SC • Eddison (7) • Matador Deluxe with Fat Handle • Bolzano (4) • Omega 632 Super...

Date	24.11.2022
365 days of shaving	330/327 (100%)
GRUME	24/30 (100%)
NOCvember	24/30 (100%)
Discovery Blade Adventure	Bolzano 2/3 Timor 2/3 Eddison 2/3

Passes	2 and light touch up
WXTG	CB Curve (NW-SE curving to NE-SW | cheeks and neck)
ATG	Straight & Slanted (S-N | cheeks) (SW-NE | neck)

Razor	Blade	Brush
Timeless Ti95 SC Matador Deluxe with Fat Handle	Eddison (7) Bolzano (4)	Omega 632 Super Badger
Pre-shave	Soap & Bowl	Post-shave
Cold splash Proraso Geen	Proraso Green Proraso bowl	Cold splash Face wash with residual lather Proraso Green (AS) Proraso Green (Balm)

Efficiency	Quality
8/10 (~20 minutes)	8/10 (Lip nick and weeper)
Effectiveness	Comfort
9/10 (BBS)	9.5/10 (Buttery smooth)

Notes to today’s shave:

Initially I had the idea of using the golden combination of yesterday, but the Matador begged me to be used. The Timeless opened the shave with a fabulous first pass taking care of emerging stubble elegantly, smoothly and comfortably. After the first pass which could have been enough if I just did a jaw line pass/touch up, the Matador took over for the ATG second pass. Similarly effective - slightly less comfortable the Bolzano showing first signs of fatigue. And for some bizar reason I decided to shave straight across my mouth! Huh! So I nicked my lip, but I only felt it - no real blood was spilled. Lucky me. Less lucky on my chin and I had to let the alum take care of that one.

What is interesting to me is that both the Timeless and the Matador have a serious blade gap, but if you let the razor do the work for you, you wouldn't no. Really smooth and relaxing in use. Excellent razors in their own right and combined a winning team.

The Eddison still reigns supreme with absolutely no signs of blade wear, less sharpness or whatsoever. Just really excellent performance.

All other actors played their part brilliantly and therefore we landed the shave at a very satisfying BBS level.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my shaving brothers in the US!

 

[Sascoman]

Rocnel
Polsilver
SV Manna di Sicilia
PALADIN
Floid The Genuine

 

[Mike M]

Still looks bright!

My rose gold had black spots after 3 weeks.

I dry and polish it every time I use it because it is just such a stunner I want to keep it like that

 

[JAHE]

NOCvember, Day 24

My Dart mowed down three days worth of growth like nobody's business. 2 passes, some minor touchups. BBS.

What a brilliant shave with a brilliant shaver - if one doesn't mind some blade feel. Guess what - I don't

Have some great shaves, y'all!

 

[tjsgarden]

GRUMEing and NOCvembering on this day of Thanks-Giving
Still In

Gillette Super Speed flair tip (1954)
Gillette Platinum (23)
Brushworx G5C
B&M Eigengrau

Hey Guys
Most important, I hope everyone is thankful for the good in our life.
In the U.S., today is usually celebrated with family and friends. Traditionally turkey or ham with dressing (made with cornbread in my neck of the woods), cranberry sauce, rolls and sweet potato pie is followed by football games and naps. It is my favorite holiday, not just for family and food but also as a reminder to be deeply thankful for the blessings in life. We have passed on the tradition to our daughter and will be gathering at her home.

I used my birth year razor and the B&M soap put me in a quiet, reflective and peaceful frame of mind. The blade is holding up for a DFS result.

Here is a tip for stropping your blade. Notice the round makeup pad in the photo. It is textured on one side and I am now using them to strop/clean the blade after each use.

Take care of yourself and each other.

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Apollo Tempest Soldier
Blade: Gillette Rubie Plus
Brush: Elite Razor Kingman Turquoise, Manchurian White fan
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Mauer & Wirtz Tabac
Aftershave: Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Aftershave Lotion
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented

 

[BradWorld]

No OC here!

Wolf Whiskers Tux Brush (Wolf Themed)
Le Grand Chypre Soap and Splash (Mountain Goat Themed)
Ti Bird (Bird Themed)
Nacet (Alligator Themed)

I have waxed poetic about this shave in great detail in my shave journal. See the link in the signature. Happy Turkey everyone!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20221124
Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving
NOCvember 2022

Razor: @Above The Tie Mixed Metal SE1 (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (4)
Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green 24mm Cashmere
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Classic Match Homme EdT Spray

Superb shave!

Please check out full notes on my shaves plus comments, rankings and other stuff in my Journal '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-12023561

 

[Time Bandit]

Thanksgiving Day / Treet Yo Self Carbon Blade PIF / Blackland Thursday / Three-Piece Thursday / Animal Week / NOCvember

Pre: Topsy Blends Gold & Glowing Raw Honey Cleanser Foaming Face Wash used w/ a Clarisonic Mia Men

Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Treet Falcon (carbon steel)

Soap: Stirling Soap Company Hot Apple Cider
Brush: Vie-Long Brocha Vintage (brown horse)
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Company Hot Apple Cider
Post 4: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/ Hyaluronic Acid

Considering the holiday I went with the always amazing Stirling Soap Company Hot Apple Cider shave soap and aftershave set. This stuff is spot on and just a wonderfully warm scent prefect for this time of year.

As it's Animal Week, Blackland Thursday and Three-Piece Thursday, I matched up a Treet Falcon blade with the tried and true Blackland Blackbird.

I did a three-pass shave using lather whipped up by my Vie-Long horse brush and had a great time.

A bbs shave was had on this Thanksgiving holiday. What more could I ask for?

Please be thankful today and enjoy your family, friends and/or whatever you're doing today.

Take care my friends, and shave on!

 

[Crisp Rat]

Tech
7 o'clock Sharpedge (4)
Yaqi Moka Express
Captain's Choice copper bowl, Sandalwood soap and aftershave

Thanksgiving day shave was very pleasant. Although I'm a bit sad because it was my last "full" shave until spring. Gotta start the winter beard to keep my wife happy, and protect my face when the cold winds blow.

 

[SgtCrppls]

Brush: Mozingo ZT3 24mm
Blade: Perma Sharp (3)
Soap: Grooming Department Ousia Kairos SE (Lamb Tallow and Emu Oil)
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Large Copper Bowl
Razor: Ti WR2 SB 1.35 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle
Post Shave: Ethos Colonia Skin Food Splash

 

[Cal]

NOCvember 2022 SOTD

Brush: Shavemac Silvertip 2-Band 20/46
Soap: Canada
Razor: Gillette Flat Bottom Tech GT
Blade: Gillette 7o'clock Ninja (2)
ASL: Caffè Latte [home brew]

A fine shave.
My Flat Bottom Tech is still keeping its lead over my Wolfman (albeit very small).


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Mike M]

NOCvember

Razor: Muhle R89 Rose gold
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum(10)
Soap: TFS Rasozero Agrumella
Brush: Yaqi Moka-express 2 band badger

 

[Guido75]

Date	25.11.2022
365 days of shaving	331/328 (100%)
GRUME	25/30 (100%)
NOCvember	25/30 (100%)
Discovery Blade Adventure	Bolzano 2/3 Timor 2/3 Eddison 2/3

Passes	3 and law line touch up
WXTG (2)	CB Curve (1) (NW-SE curving to NE-SW | cheeks and neck) Gillette Slide (2) (NW-SE | cheeks & S-N | neck)
ATG	Straight & Slanted (S-N | cheeks) (SW-NE | neck)

Razor	Blade	Brush
Timeless Ti95 SC Fatip Mixed Metal Gentile	Eddison (8) Bolzano (5)	Razorock Plissoft 400
Pre-shave	Soap & Bowl	Post-shave
Cold splash Proraso Geen	Proraso Green Proraso bowl	Cold splash Face wash with residual lather Floïd's The Genuine (AS) Nivea Sensitive (Balm)

Efficiency	Quality
8/10 (~20 minutes)	9.5/10 (Very minor weeper)
Effectiveness	Comfort
9/10 (BBS)	9.5/10 (Buttery smooth)

Notes to today’s shave:

Excellent shave today by Doubling up two of my most favored razors - my Fatip and my Timeless. The Fatip took care of the first pass and paved the way for an excellent follow up by the Timeless for the second and third passes. Not full-blown BBS everywhere, but a very fine shave result indeed. Smooth as a cucumber. Based on my stubble this morning I do experience some fading of both blades in performance, but it could also have been the order in which I have used my doubles this week.

Enjoy your day everyone!

 

[Multum in parvo]

Fantastic BBS
Green Cult 1.0, dark blue Platinum (2), Simpsons Sandalwood, Shavemac 2Band Beehive, Proraso Red splash

 

[Sascoman]

Rocnel Sailor 2022L
Nacet
Declaration Grooming B15
Declaration Grooming Auryn