September 2021 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
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rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
Yes it is. Cebuanos certainly know how to roast their lechon, particularly baboy lechon. Masarap!
For those who don't understand Tagalog (Filipino), baboy lechon is a whole young pig (baboy) slow-roasted on a spit over an open fire (often of coconut husks). Masarap means tastes good.
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Still in. An Italian shave today. GSB blade, red tip Super Speed, a Zenith boar brush with a big shot of Proraso 'green' cream right in the wet knot and then face lathered, and Proraso 'green' aftershave to finish. Such a clean, fresh, healthy scent.
Still in
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Astra SP (12)
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo 24mm
Lather: Palmolive
Aftershave: Stirling Arkadia
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Astra SP (12)
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo 24mm
Lather: Palmolive
Aftershave: Stirling Arkadia
Still out - nice DFS+ shave with the Red Tip and a GSB (4th use)
I sincerely hope that after last months reformulations of Floid, Tabac and now Speick I have a breather in the October GRUME. I don’t mind if an artisan phases out a soap base or scent but please leave the classics alone for a while.
I sincerely hope that after last months reformulations of Floid, Tabac and now Speick I have a breather in the October GRUME. I don’t mind if an artisan phases out a soap base or scent but please leave the classics alone for a while.
Still in. The finish line approaches.
If I had had any doubt that Acqua di Parma was going to be a one-and-done for me, that doubt was resolved by the aftermath of my shave with it two days ago. I broke out in pimples. Pimples! At my age!
Had to skip a shave yesterday. It's one thing to do that because of laziness or business or because I was a clumsy oaf with the razor, but I resented not getting to shave when I wanted to, just because I was attacked by my shave soap.
Today the CPM M4 tool steel razor finally came off the honing bench. I don't even want to think about how many hours I put into honing it. I love how it shaves, though, so today was the reward for all that hard work. It just slickly glides over my skin. Paired with MWF and my Beagle bulb, it was a very enjoyable shave.
And yet -- it felt as though I was getting a close shave, but I didn't get one. Not so rewarding after all. When I have the heart to return to it, I'll work out why. I've gotten great shaves from this razor before.
I still had fun. I am looking forward to getting reacquainted with my non-colossal razors when Big Razor Month draws to a close.
If I had had any doubt that Acqua di Parma was going to be a one-and-done for me, that doubt was resolved by the aftermath of my shave with it two days ago. I broke out in pimples. Pimples! At my age!
Had to skip a shave yesterday. It's one thing to do that because of laziness or business or because I was a clumsy oaf with the razor, but I resented not getting to shave when I wanted to, just because I was attacked by my shave soap.
Today the CPM M4 tool steel razor finally came off the honing bench. I don't even want to think about how many hours I put into honing it. I love how it shaves, though, so today was the reward for all that hard work. It just slickly glides over my skin. Paired with MWF and my Beagle bulb, it was a very enjoyable shave.
And yet -- it felt as though I was getting a close shave, but I didn't get one. Not so rewarding after all. When I have the heart to return to it, I'll work out why. I've gotten great shaves from this razor before.
I still had fun. I am looking forward to getting reacquainted with my non-colossal razors when Big Razor Month draws to a close.
Still not participated this month, waiting for the next grume.
purchases this month: 2 La toya and 1 Lea stick in Tenerife, Spain while I was on hollidays in the Canarie Islands.
Keep up the grooming, month is almost finished.
purchases this month: 2 La toya and 1 Lea stick in Tenerife, Spain while I was on hollidays in the Canarie Islands.
Keep up the grooming, month is almost finished.
Day 26, 86.7% complete.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: GC.68 OC, Astra SP #3
Post-shave: Nivea Balm, Brut AS.
Another excellent shave, only marred by slight irritation (user error on my neck).
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: GC.68 OC, Astra SP #3
Post-shave: Nivea Balm, Brut AS.
Another excellent shave, only marred by slight irritation (user error on my neck).
Still in and a normal head shave with my normal gear with usual good results. Leaf, Twig, etc. I’m using my travel stick of PAA Diver Down and my Simpson Wee Scot. I didn’t bring AS so am only using my travel bottle of Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel.
We’re enjoying roughing it at the cabin and the beautiful fall colors in the backwoods of the Michigan UP. Grilled up steaks tonight and we’re going to get some pasties when the local shop opens up from their fall break.
I’m thinking of buying a Russian motorcycle with the money I’ve saved from GRUMES.
We’re enjoying roughing it at the cabin and the beautiful fall colors in the backwoods of the Michigan UP. Grilled up steaks tonight and we’re going to get some pasties when the local shop opens up from their fall break.
I’m thinking of buying a Russian motorcycle with the money I’ve saved from GRUMES.
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Still in
Schick Injector Type L3 Schick Grip
Schick Injector (12)
Speick stick
Omega 10065 boar
La Toja splash
Schick Injector Type L3 Schick Grip
Schick Injector (12)
Speick stick
Omega 10065 boar
La Toja splash
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Still able to squeeze one more shave out of this GSB blade in the red tip. Proraso 'blue' cream and a Zenith synthetic brush. A little Proraso blue balm and a big splash of Floid Vigoroso. I literally have one half gallon of Floid but the 'new' Floid is calling me like a siren song from the rocks. We get better but we never get well, I suppose. Still in as of 6.00 AM, anyway. Have a great day, lads.
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I'm always a bit sad to lose someone as we're hurtling toward the finish line, but FOMO is real (and strong). If you're so inclined - and I see you've already posted another SOTD, which is great - please do continue to play along from home, post in the thread and carry on in the spirit of the GRUME. We'll hope to see you next month.
And when a brother falls, it's time for...
Roll Call!
1) @FoolishMortal
2) @Stuart Ganis
3) rbscebu - out (9/2: Bay Rum AS)
4) @Roedeer
5) @sarir97
6) @henrickd - GRUYERE
7) @Sinnbad11
8) @JKar
9) Contact_vs_Feedback - out (9/18: Tallowbac)
10) @Doti B
11) Multum in parvo - out (9/25: Speicks)
12) @Heavy_Metal_Hound
13) @Adam18
14) @Kyle89
15) @linty1
16) ‘Bout Time - out (9/17: T+S Shikoku)
17) @hopper_64
18) Albion - out (9/15: Claymore Evolution SE)
19) @12stones
20) @cryhavoc - GRUYERE
21) @La Malice
22) @Herrenberg
23) SharpieB - out (9/18: Elite Shaving brushes)
24) @Dodger59
25) @Timeclo
26) @Tomo
27) @Owen Bawn
28) JCinPA - out (9/5: Blue Blade Bank)
29) @pdieten - GRUYERE
30) CJB3 - out (9/7: Tallowbac)
31) @FL shaver
32) srqshaver - out (9/23: eBay razors and blades)
33) @Jmp63 - GRUYERE
Monday September 27 Headshave
Fatip Open Comb Slant
BIC Chrome Platinum (1)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band 26mm
Palmolive Shaving Cream
Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm
Still in
Fatip Open Comb Slant
BIC Chrome Platinum (1)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band 26mm
Palmolive Shaving Cream
Nivea Sensitive Cool Balm
Still in
Still in, great shave today!
Still in.
I think the trick with a shorter brush is to use a slightly dryer brush, so it doesn't whip up so much lather on the puck, and then gently add it while in the mug. Lathery fingers is no fun.
On another note I can kinda see the bottom of this tub of Catie's Bubbles!
Still in.
I did a two-pass shave yesterday with the GC84 & Astra SP (1). It was perfect. No stings no irritations. I got a good bit of growth today but I'll be shaving that off tomorrow.
I did a two-pass shave yesterday with the GC84 & Astra SP (1). It was perfect. No stings no irritations. I got a good bit of growth today but I'll be shaving that off tomorrow.
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Is that a G2 Eagle in Super Badger?
Day 27, 90% complete.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Palmolive
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: GC.84 SB, Boots #1
Post-shave: Nivea Balm.
Got a reasonable shave, but I confirmed that the .84 is not my favourite choice for one day's growth. Stuck to WTG-only on my neck.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Palmolive
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: GC.84 SB, Boots #1
Post-shave: Nivea Balm.
Got a reasonable shave, but I confirmed that the .84 is not my favourite choice for one day's growth. Stuck to WTG-only on my neck.
Still in
This is my set up for the rest of the week as I finish moving to my new home. All the rest of my shaving stuff has already made the trek and this is what I decided to keep around.
This is my set up for the rest of the week as I finish moving to my new home. All the rest of my shaving stuff has already made the trek and this is what I decided to keep around.
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