OCtober 2021

[Yuritau]

Eighth shave of the month. Brand new brush and my favorite blade. Haven't used a boar brush in a few years, so it's nice to have that change up from my workhorse of a Wee Scot again. I'd essentially forgotten what the boar experience was like, hehe. So much stiffness and scrub, but lovely soft tips with no hint of scritch. Not bad for $7!

On top of that, reuniting my Tradere with its favorite partner, the Wizamet Super Iridium, for the first time in several years was a delight. Such an effortlessly effective and comfortable shave. A new brick of 250 should keep me happy for quite some time!

Razor: 1st gen Tradere OC
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (1)
Brush: Omega 10086
Soap: Tabac

 

[Lord NSIC]

Gillette LC New / vintage Gillette Thin (4) / Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber Soap & A/S -- probably my last OCtober shave for 2021 as I doubt that I will shave this weekend. I did not get through all of my open comb razors, but I did get to every representative type (except the Segal, I didn't feel like trimming a blade). Despite normal Ball-end OT type handle cracks this LC seemed pretty tight (w/plating and shellac still present, hence the orangish color), but the patent stamp at the top of the handle (and upside down) always threw me, until this morning when the ball-end popped off. I'm thinking it's happened before and someone before me put the handle back together wrong--I have 2 brushes to re-knot and other epoxy work this weekend so I'll add the handle to the docket and "set it right" and maybe add some weight to it.

 

[thombrogan]

Please heal soon, @Dog Whiskerer

@Cafebarian - that mixed metal look on the Fatip razors is out of sight. Saw @JAHE and @never-stop-learning doing that with the FOCS and G-FOCS this year (and the stock mixed metal from ATT and copper/aluminum @never-stop-learning and @J.Atique did and @Chan Eil Whiskers mixed metal Blackbird) and your combo is truly a Titan amongst Titans

 

[Clouds]

Zieglar Slant with a Wizamet Grizzly Bay / 2 Band Finest Clown Puke​

 

[NCGent]

Razor: Gem MMOC
Blade: Gem PTFE (4)
Brush: Yaqi Ruby Synthetic
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch
A/S: Clubman Special Reserve

 

[Cafebarian]

Please heal soon, @Dog Whiskerer

@Cafebarian - that mixed metal look on the Fatip razors is out of sight. Saw @JAHE and @never-stop-learning doing that with the FOCS and G-FOCS this year (and the stock mixed metal from ATT and copper/aluminum @never-stop-learning and @J.Atique did and @Chan Eil Whiskers mixed metal Blackbird) and your combo is truly a Titan amongst Titans

When my other Fatips arrive you will see many more combinations!

 

[slimshavy]

RIP little champion Voskhod! I squeezed four shaves out of you, two more than any previous Voskhod. Granted, there was a lot of hacking at the end of this one, but we made it through. Basically BBS, but with some repercussions.
New SC/Semogue boar/Em’s Place glycerine soap/Captain’s Choice cat o’9 tails

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Plisson-Joris Palladium Engraved
Blade: Wizamet Iridium Super (5)
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
Soap: MdC French Vetyver
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Post Shave: InstaSkincare Hyularonic Acid
Aftershave: Gillette Cool Wave (Splash)

I end OCtober on a high note with a great razor. Not one of those razors that has to compete to be the better of the other razors, if only in my mind. For the better of the other razors I used, the results are as follows: In at 3rd place Gillette New LC, in at 2nd Gillette New SC, and for the win Gillette Old Type. It's been fun participating in OCtober once again, until next year. Happy Shaves!

 

[Hannah's Dad]

 

[noslen]

 

[slimshavy]

Such a beautiful razor, brush and soap, paired with a blade that sounds like a high-security prison

 

[noslen]

Such a beautiful razor, brush and soap, paired with a blade that sounds like a high-security prison

kinda does, yeah

Got a bunch of random samples awhile back, this "Super Max Blue Diamond" being one of them after reading up some glowing reviews on here from people and I gotta say so far I like it quite a bit!

 

[Old Hippie]

SOTD: Friday October 29, 2021 (OCtober 11az)
Razor: Above the Tie S2
Blade: Astra SP (5)
Brush: RazoRock Beehive Synthetic
Soap: Yardley Oatmeal & Almond

Looking back, it's been really great to spend the month with just one razor. After the freneticism of SE/SLANtember having the chance to reconnect a bit longer-term with a favourite created a pretty stable point of reference for each shave day. Also technique on just one razor sharpened up a little, leading to effortless DFS+.

Mrs. Hippie approved the shave this morning and asked about my plans for November. As to that, I haven't really thought about it, but there are some razors I'm thinking about pulling out for a couple of weeks each.

Tune in, Lather up, Shave off...

O.H.

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Valet AutoStrop VC3 Gold Single Edge razor
Blade: Feather FHS10 single edge
Brush: Rudy Vey Badger & Blade 2020 Group Buy #4/30
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannon's Soaps Indigo Oud
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

 

[Berwick12]

Soap: Muhle Sea Buckthorn Shaving soap
Razor: Gillette (That I haven't taken the time to date the serial, 2nd time using)
Blade: Shark Platinum
Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive skin
Rating: 6/10

I haven't been a fan of the Lord/Shark family but I try to circle back around every now and again to find a good razor/blade combo. I'm glad I took the extra minute to get one of my best lathers of all time, although I'm still very new at this. I need to get a new brush.

 

[JoWolf]

Thank You for the October Shaves Gentlemen

October 29
Fatip Gold Grande/Feather/single use
Saponificio Varesino Cosmo
Zenith B-27 Chubby Scrubby Boar


Six day growth - My Halloween Shave. BOO!
Last shave of the month for me. My second go at the Cosmo, still dialing in the 4.2 formula. Way too creamy last shave. I’ll be using hot water to bloom and dip tips. I’ll use all the bloom water in the boar brush as opposed to half used first time. Wether 4.2 or 4.3 formulas, dipping the tips for adjusting is closer to a dunk. It takes a lot more water to adjust the lather on either formula than any soaps I’ve used previously.

I bloomed the puck for ten minutes with warm water. I have never found it necessary to bloom most soaps but the SV’s require blooms to develop lather and work properly. This 4.2 formula did not like cold water at all, last week. I finished the boar soak in tepid water and used warm water for tip dunks in my adjusting. After rinsing the Grande in the cold water basin for lather removal I would dip it in the warm bowl water. Lo and behold warm brass slides smoother and quicker over cold grease under the lather. The comfort level on the razor between a warm and cold dip was almost significant enough to get my knees knocking. An introduction of some warmth in a cold water shave. Maybe it’s not a pure cold water shave any more. I’m going with Hybrid, improved razor glide and comfort.
All the bloom water was poured into a lightly squeezed brush. The lather work almost splashy but soon moved into a very nice medium dense lather for my face shave. I readjusted the lather just a tad heavier and creamy for the head shave. The lather face and head were at a great comfort level. More heat and more water than other soaps require, in my experience and I like Cosmo. I do prefer the 4.3 formula but not by much.
The scent is pleasant and I really don’t notice them during the shave as much as after the shave. An excellent ATG Single Pass Shave with great BBS comfort. No complaints with the six day growth. I will try a seven day growth for next week. My Last seven day shave less buffing was required. I would like to repeat that shave.

Happy Halloween

 

[Vraad]

 

[bdehne]

Oct 29
Razor: RR GC .84 OC
Blade: Perms-sharp
Brush: Semogue
Soap: B&M Seville
A/S: B&M Seville

After the 3 pass wonder shave yesterday, I only did a single wtg pass and some buffing for an excellent DFS.

 

[InkStainedWretch]

OCtober 29

Brush: Yaqi Moka Express badger
Soap: ARKO
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless
Razor: Gillette Tech with 3D printed Old Type base plate

The university I work at has a 3D printing lab. I used the design for an old type base plate recently posted by @RDM. In the spirit of kintsugi (the Japanese art of mending pottery) and sashimi (Japanese clothes mending), I chose red to emphasize that the base plate is not original, and is to be admired as such.

After reading through the comments on this base plate, I decided to print out the mild version. I'm glad I did. While it's advertised as having zero blade exposure, mine ended up giving more than sufficient blade feel. More than my Gillette New Improved.

Tomorrow, I may try this base plate with another Gillette Tech to see if that delivers less blade feel.

 

[RogerThat]

OCtober 29, 2021 Fatip Friday

Razor Fatip Piccolo Nickel Open Comb
Blade Vintage Schick Super Platinum (2)
Brush Frank Shaving G5 Synthetic Brush 24mm
Pre Shave No pre shave when I first use a soap or cream to fully experience the new product
Soap Stirling Executive Man
Aftershave Stirling Executive A/S Splash

Smooth, comfortable BBS shave.

My first shave with Stirling Executive Man Soap and A/S. I feel and smell like a million bucks!

First Long Rifle Soap, now Stirling, my second Artisan Soap. Both great shaves!!

The mighty Piccolo, Stirling and Vintage Schick blades are a winning combination!

Thanks to @JCinPA for his generous PIF.