November 2021 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
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Nobody is pushing you unless you want to be pushed. Yes there is some fooling around and nagging but all in a good natured way. Tell us what you currently have and what you want to try out for this month.As I see it for now: GRUME seems to be not only a challenge to myself, but the challenge gets deeper because of other forum members, seeking to push you off balance. Exactly as it should be
For instance I focused on some obscure blades that I had or breaking in a new brush, work with some soap or a specific razor. Set yourself some minor goals on what you want to achieve during the Grume.
Razor: Gillette '30s Old type ball end clone
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Soap: Proraso red (soap of the month)
Brush: Muhle ritmo badger
Shaving bowl: Fine
Aftershave: Floid Vigoroso
Balm: Nivea Sensitive
A very descent BBS moring shave with a new astra blade.
I already can tell this one is performing best in my old style. 9.9/10
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (1)
Soap: Proraso red (soap of the month)
Brush: Muhle ritmo badger
Shaving bowl: Fine
Aftershave: Floid Vigoroso
Balm: Nivea Sensitive
A very descent BBS moring shave with a new astra blade.
I already can tell this one is performing best in my old style. 9.9/10
I think "the pushing off balance" is far from negative. Menlike jesting. A big plus for me. Keep in mind I enjoy being part of the fanatical part of my beloved football club and praise the forlorn tribal aspects of masculine nature.
As for my challenge: I'm still on the strict 4 weeks regime my tutors at B & B suggested to improve my technique. After this period of using the same razor and blade I will change something. Not sure what I will change and enjoying that question every day now
That might be true, but since I have no idea of the sensation of SE shaving, my appetite is not stirred yet, luckily.
Tortoise? I saw that one as well…
I went with the Ebony in the end, the tortoise shell options I was first draw to, but I changed my mind. It was one point I had 3 brushes in the cart, it was all very unrestrained, so had to keep it simple. Next time perhaps
Still in. Have a great day y’all!
Still in - no shave today
It also stops many of us from actively browsing for and buying shaving gear. I will fall out of GRUME froom time to time with a great deal big brush or razor, but I no longer make small purchases (blades, soaps, etc) throughout the month.As I see it for now: GRUME seems to be not only a challenge to myself, but the challenge gets deeper because of other forum members, seeking to push you off balance. Exactly as it should be
So even if I fail, I am still saving $$$.
I own over 50 brushes (over 20 Simpsons) and my Ch2 Silvertip is the best brush I own. Painfully expensive, but worth it IMO.
Give it time as it needs 6-8 shaves to open up and start releasing lather.
I bet you will love it.
P.S. This IS the first time in recent memory that CH2 Silvertips have been on the Simpson site. Mine was custom earlier in the year.
Well that was fast, so which brush did you get? Hope to see you try again in Dec.
Still in. Ignoring anything related to Simpsons brushes because I have my own 2-band to use
Had this Supermax blade loose in the blade box so decided to use it up. It’s ok but too mild in the Schöne.
Speick is just wonderful
Had this Supermax blade loose in the blade box so decided to use it up. It’s ok but too mild in the Schöne.
Speick is just wonderful
No new purchases. Yesterdays shave, Timeless OC scallop cap with feather blade, MWF, Paladin Vesuvius brush, Floid MV A/S.
Still in!
Yesterday's shave
Today's
I'm really liking the B&M balms now that the weather has turned colder.
Yesterday's shave
Today's
I'm really liking the B&M balms now that the weather has turned colder.
Still in
Schick Injector Type E3
Schick Injector (26)
D.R. Harris Marlborough shave soap
Yaqi Purple Haze 24mm Mew Brown synthetic
Aqua Velva Musk
A great shave on a cold morning, this blade just keeps going!
Schick Injector Type E3
Schick Injector (26)
D.R. Harris Marlborough shave soap
Yaqi Purple Haze 24mm Mew Brown synthetic
Aqua Velva Musk
A great shave on a cold morning, this blade just keeps going!
Another one pass with the diamond pasted balsa edge. CCS.
First day.
Still on board.
Still on board.
Still in! Had the straight razor ready to go but ended up grabbing the Old Type. Fantastic 3 passer with Scotts Pine Sheep, my Simpson Special in pure, finished off with some Old Spice. The Old Type felt extra scary this time around haha. Luckily the Gillette Platinum pairs exceptionally well with it.
My dad sent me a text last night saying he was in need of a Stirling order and wanted me in on it to save on shipping. We haven't gone through with it yet but it surely will make me fail this month which is fine. Hey, this is my third GRUME in a row..and I can't disappoint the old man...
My dad sent me a text last night saying he was in need of a Stirling order and wanted me in on it to save on shipping. We haven't gone through with it yet but it surely will make me fail this month which is fine. Hey, this is my third GRUME in a row..and I can't disappoint the old man...
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