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Synthetic Sundays!!!
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Yes, the same as on the Purist that was returned today. One difference is the Rocca has a replaceable knot. It simply unscrews. Pretty cool feature. I was very, very tempted to keep the other brush as it was a stunner AND ergonomic but the knot wasn't what I expected (even though they are both 21mm STFs.
+1
No make that +10 or +100
The best one I have so far. I am getting a Simpson T3 for Christmas. Will be interesting to see which one wins top spot.
Guido
Guido, cant wait til Christmas!
Anxious to see how it perform for you.
I know you will post the results somewhere. But heck, I probably won't see it, cuz I'll forget.
Your dealing with the person that can't remember what he had for breakfast.
What's the fun of knowing what you're getting for Xmas in October (unless it's self-gifting 
)? I told my family a long time ago to quit buying me gifts. Nobody knows what I want but me and I am very generous...
)? I told my family a long time ago to quit buying me gifts. Nobody knows what I want but me and I am very generous... 
PAA Peregrino
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My 81 year old mother still insists on giving me cash for Christmas. Lol, I will be pre-emptively buying a brush in November, probably a Black Friday sale, to make sure it shows up for Christmas! That way I can show her what she bought me! lolWhat's the fun of knowing what you're getting for Xmas in October (unless it's self-gifting
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Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday!
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30/31 GRUMER, day 30
Tobactober
Synthetic Sundays
Edwin Jagger 89
Feather Platinum (9)
Omega EVO 2.0
Tallow-Tabac
Hey Guys
Good shave today. Yesterday I used the Feather AS-D2 and had only an Okay shave. Today the EJ 89 glided smoothly to an enjoyable DFS finish. I guess the AS-D2 razor is going back in the drawer for a while. I still give the $20.00 Feather "Popular" 5 stars.
@Balin has started a 'Synthetic Sundays' thread so I get to post there today.
Tobactober
Synthetic Sundays
Edwin Jagger 89
Feather Platinum (9)
Omega EVO 2.0
Tallow-Tabac
Hey Guys
Good shave today. Yesterday I used the Feather AS-D2 and had only an Okay shave. Today the EJ 89 glided smoothly to an enjoyable DFS finish. I guess the AS-D2 razor is going back in the drawer for a while. I still give the $20.00 Feather "Popular" 5 stars.
@Balin has started a 'Synthetic Sundays' thread so I get to post there today.
Sorry guys, didn't think about the whole synthetic brush thing and used my T&H silvertip today.
you made my day!
RV Muhle STF
did a face lather last two days with the CC Cream as I try to figure out how I like to use it best
do wish it splayed a touch easier as I keep saying ! Hahahaha
but its my fav brush at this time and want to try a few other synthetics like the APShave ones
did a face lather last two days with the CC Cream as I try to figure out how I like to use it best
do wish it splayed a touch easier as I keep saying ! Hahahaha
but its my fav brush at this time and want to try a few other synthetics like the APShave ones
Stirling synth today
| Date | 30.10.2022 |
| 365 days of shaving | 305/304 (100%) |
| GRUME | Out |
| OCtober | 26/31 (84%) |
| Tabactober | 15/31 (48%) |
| Passes | 3 |
| WXTG(2) | Gillette Slide (NE-SW) |
| ATG | Straight & Slanted (S-N | cheeks) (SW-NE | neck) |
| Efficiency & Effectiveness | Quality & Comfort |
| 8/10 (~20 minutes) 7/10 (DFS) | 5/10 (weepers on the neck and some irritation) 7/10 (harsh) |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| NEW Flat Bottom | Gillette 7 o'clock black (6) | Razorock Plissoft 400 |
| Preshave | Soap & Bowl | Postshave |
| Cold splash Proraso Green | Proraso Green Proraso bowl | Cold splash Proraso residual lather face wash Chanel Allure (Balm) |
| Notes to today’s shave: |
Had some issues and challenges to attend to, so I did not post yesterday. The shave was ok and could have been better. This blade is working, but I retired it because the shave felt harsh and I incurred a number of neck weepers and irritation. That is a no in my book for a next run. Everything else performed beautifully.
In terms of technique, the Gillette Slides saved the shave, because I could use the slide to temper the harshness quite a bit. I have seen other gents take the Black to double digits, but maybe this is not the blade for me in that department - because the first couple of shaves were excellent.
| Date | 20.11.2022 |
| 365 days of shaving | 326/324 (100%) |
| GRUME | 20/30 (100%) |
| NOCvember | 20/30 (100%) |
| Discovery Blade Adventure | Bolzano 1/3 Timor 1/3 Eddison 2/3 |
| Passes | 2 and jawline touch ups |
| WXTG | CB Curve (NW-SE & NE-SW | cheeks and neck) |
| ATG | Straight & Slanted (S-N | cheeks) (SW-NE | neck) |
| Efficiency & Effectiveness | Quality & Comfort |
| 9/10 (~15 minutes) 9.5/10 (Near marble) | 9.5/10 (One small nick) 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Timeless Ti95 | Eddison (3) | Razorock Plissoft 400 |
| Pre-shave | Soap & Bowl | Post-shave |
| Cold splash Proraso Geen | Dutchy Bergamot Kox Enamel | Cold splash Floïd’s The Genuine (AS) Nivea Sensitive (Balm) |
| Notes to today’s shave: |
What a shave! This was pure and utter bliss. Everything fell into place today. I had planned to use the KCG alongside the Timeless, but I simply could not put her down. The Timeless is amazing. Smooth, comfortable, super easy to use. Fantastic. I did two passes and achieved a near-marble result. Near-marble, because I missed a tiny spot after the ATG. Other than that excellent, excellent, excellent. It is now 5 hours after the shave and still very much at BBS level.
Tomorrow is Mühle Monday and I have decided to make it into a battle of the beasties: Timeless vs R41.
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Brothers in arms my dear Balin. I have your six!@Guido75 I should hand over the reins of this thread! You are a far better custodian than I.
I have not been in here for weeks. I will set a reminder for next week.
Guido
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