NOCvember 2023 - No Open Combs in November. Only teeth allowed are those we see when you smile!!

[Opolar]

November 3 rd, Fatip Piccolo Special Edition Gentile closed comb razor/ Australian Gillette Spoilers

 

[hopper_64]

Friday NOCvember 3

Leaf Thorn
Gillette Super Thin (2)
Shavemac Silvertip Bulb 22mm
Stirling Ramblin' Man

 

[Shaun asleep]

A Soviet homage to the Gillette Aristocrat adjustable. I say homage because this thing is quite aggressive. The blade exposure reveal is quite alot bigger than on my SA 109. The gap seems higher on each setting as well.
Because of the extra reveal there is some chatter. This razor is alot more aggressive, but if one keeps his focus the shave is excellent.

The bush of badger hair is from Yaqi, used Lea sensitive cream, Gillette platinum and Proraso as to finish.

 

[ChrisPL68]

 

[midwestshaver71]

This mornings choice was the Karve CB American with the F plate.
Pretty agressive plate that does require extra diligence but well worth the BBS this morning!

 

[Cafebarian]

A Soviet homage to the Gillette Aristocrat adjustable. I say homage because this thing is quite aggressive. The blade exposure reveal is quite alot bigger than on my SA 109. The gap seems higher on each setting as well.
Because of the extra reveal there is some chatter. This razor is alot more aggressive, but if one keeps his focus the shave is excellent.

The bush of badger hair is from Yaqi, used Lea sensitive cream, Gillette platinum and Proraso as to finish.

Vostok Scuba dude!

 

[Cafebarian]

First shave of November and also Fatip Friday!

 

[Trollky]

Went full Muhle today (incl. blade) and it was an excellent shave!

 

[Clint64]

November 3, 2023
Rocnel Ti/SS Hybrid @ setting 4
Gillette Nacet
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
WSP Ol’ Kentucky
Small Batch Shave Tonic

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[thombrogan]

NOCvember

Last night’s stupendous shave
Schick E3 Injector
MiC Schick (13)
Damp facecloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo Beehive Titanium UHD 28mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: shea butter oil several hours earlier then Al’s new (old) lathering method
Lather: Wickham’s 1912 Club Cola bowl-loaded, face-lathered
Post shave warm shower
Post shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer

Comfortable enough, close enough, quick enough.

 

[Sinnbad11]

SOTD 11/2
Razor: Blackland Titanium Blackbird
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: Zenith Sapphire Boar
Soap: House of Mammoth Almond Leather
Aftershave: Almond Leather Splash

 

[Rosseforp]

NOCvember 2nd SOTD


Razor: Vector SS
Blade: Feather Proguard (3)?
Brush: Shavemac 22/50
Soap: Aqua di Parma
ASL: Atomic Age Bay Rum
Balm: Nivea Sensitive
Watch: Medline Pulse/Pedometer

That was a fun shave, but I'm feeling more stubble this morning than I expected. Must be the blade. I think I'll try a Pink Kai Protouch MG next shave.

The Shavemac 22/50 is getting softer, but still has a ton of backbone. I seem to remember my PJ2 had the backbone of a tree stump and has turned into a real creampuff. I'm hoping with more use, the Shavemac will soften up a bit too.

I'm planning on 3017 this tub of AdP, so I can break out the new tub I just got. Life is short, use the good stuff.

~doug~

 

[never-stop-learning]

Thursday 20231102
NOCvember 2023

Razor: Rocnel Sailor 2022L (Setting 2)
Blade: Eddison Israeli Stainless (5)
Brush: Wald A1 Nimbus Bloodline Synthetic Fan
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood Tub Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Shave #5 with this week's wonderful kit. Used the 2 setting again today. Same outstanding performance and results!

Superb shave!

 

[MondoJ]

Late for work this morning Razorock Sloc Palmolive stick sum brush

 

[JAHE]

"Beautiful and effortless", this description sums it up perfectly. 2 passes with setting 2 wtg (buttery smooth) and setting 4 atg (efficient, but still smooth enough to apply mindless strokes). A couple of touchups and I was done for the day.
I really like the Pearl Flexi!

 

[Cal]

NOCvember 2023 SOTD

Brush: Simpson Wee Scot 13/39
Soap: Clubman
Razor: Baili BT131 on custom olive wood handle
Blade: Baili Platinum Super Stainless (2)
ASL: LEA Classic

An excellent shave.

My new Baili BT131 strikes me as possibly being quite aggressive (unlike the Tech that it's based on). That's a good thing because it made me lighten up my pressure (I'm always sure that I'm using zero pressure till I get one of these hints that I ain't ). On shave number two I'm even more impressed by the BT131.

Out of interest, I checked a few websites for Baili DE blades. All of them cost (even) more than King C. Gillettes!


Happy shaves guys.

 

[Champion of Capua]

37G

 

[cyberdog]

NOCvember 3rd:

Rex Ambassador/Voskhod(3rd)
Dove Men +Care Pre-Shave
Stirling Green/30mm Tuxedo
Stirling Green Aftershave
Stirling Green Balm
Polo Green Cologne/EDT

Fantastic 2-Pass with a little touch-up here and there, pampering myself before the weekend.

 

[Iridian]

Razor: Vector SS

I would have loved to see the original handle and FAILED to recognize the razor at first sight. I know you like your custom handles, this one just happens to have a fairly nice one by default. But maybe there will be some more Vectors in NOCvember.

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Asylum Shave Works Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannons Soaps Black Magic
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm