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MTG Jr

MTG Jr

Hot shower, followed by....

GD Preshave
Lisa’s Natural GIT
Paladin Legacy Series 26mm Amphora Disco
Wolfman WR2 1.15
Polsilver SI
Thayers Cucumber WH
Proraso Green AS
Creed GIT EDP

Rating: 10/10

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never-stop-learning

never-stop-learning

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Shave 20200419

Continuing my 2020 Resolution to stop chasing BBS!
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Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM Personna (3)
Brush: Zenith B34 28mm Boar
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch
Post-shave: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aftershave Balm: Bath and Bodyworks Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Brandy Spice

WTG, XTG & ATG. Minor touch-up.

DFS++ with no weepers, nicks, cuts or irritation.

Second round for the MMOC. Impressive, most impressive. There is a reason why this razor is a classic. When I am finished with my SE Comparison, the MMOC is staying in my Den Rotation.

First shave with my new Zenith B34 "Butterscotch Chubby" 28mm Boar. Palm lathered and dried a couple of times to start the break-in process. Lots of backbone. Bristles are still firm but very useable. When this brush gets broken in, I believe that it will be formidable. :)

YMMV
 
Artlogon

Artlogon

SOTD 04172020


Really BBS and enjoyable and with almost no feedback on the alum block.

Razor, Asylum RX
Blade, Feather Pro Guard, 9th use I think?
Brush, VDH boar
Soap, B&M Dickens
Aftershave, Maggards' alum block, Thayer's witchhazel, L'Oreal Balsamo A.S.
EDT, Lauder Intuition
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SOTD 04182020
Really BBS and enjoyable and with almost no feedback on the alum block.
Razor, Merkur Futur
Blade, Kroger branded on a 14th use perhaps?
Brush, VDH boar
Soap, Acca Kappa Muscho Bianco
Aftershave, Maggards' alum block, Thayer's witchhazel, L'Oreal Balsamo A.S.
EDT, Lauder Intuition

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SOTD 04192020
Really BBS and enjoyable and with almost no feedback on the alum block.
Razor, WCS Open Comb
Blade, Kroger's on a 15th use?
Brush, VDH boar
Soap, Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco
Aftershave, Maggards' alum block, Thayer's witchhazel, L'Oreal Balsamo A.S.
EDT, Lauder Intuition
 
Altonius

Altonius

SOTN April 19th

Preshave: Ach Brito Glyce
Soap: PAA CaD (classic barbershop)
Brush: Semogue 1250 Boar
Razor: Schick Eversharp G8
Blade: Schick Injector
Warm rinse, Alum, cold rinse
Aftershave: RazoRock XXX

8/10 rating: excellent shave! Goes in my top 3 for closeness and comfort. Thanks for the razor, Grandpa!

2-1/2 day growth, 3 pass, near BBS with virtually no irritation. One tiny nick on 2nd pass. No alum sting! Fourth attempt with this razor and finally figured out the angle. This fresh soap is absolutely fantastic!

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Ace the Masta

Ace the Masta

Preshave: Shower
Soap: Arko Stick
Brush: Omega pro 49
Blade: Derby Extra 3nd use
Razor: Gillette Tech
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Green
Rating: 9/10 great shave once again, think I'm going to stay with this setup for a while before switching things up.
 
camoloc

camoloc

1924 (1912) GEM "Minute Man"
Pella/Personna GEM (5)
B&M Fougere Angelique
B&M 22mm Synthetic


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first go with new razor.

could be me........and I'll need to shave with her a few more times.....but wow.

it may look like the others.....but she ain't. first impression: highly aggressive with a lot of blade feel. louder than the Jr's. cant get over the audio feedback. smooth shave that was really enjoyable. with this one I really knew where the blade is.....especially while working the lower lip area......uh BBS.

9.9/10

camo
 
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Chard52142

Chard52142

Mon 20th SOTD
Soap Proraso Green
Bowl Green Nubs
Brush Yaqi 24mm Mountain Lake
Razor QShave Adjustable
Blade Astra SP 5th
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers mix
Proraso Green Splash
Great lather always with Proraso especially with this nubs bowl!
Shave was good too with razor and blade pairing but overly aggressive passes on the neck results in weepers and creepers. 3pass only WTG@setting6, XTG@setting5 andATG@setting4. Good post and aftershave. The price of chasing a BBS results in a rating of only 8/10
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BobbyB

BobbyB

Chard52142 said:
Mon 20th SOTD
Soap Proraso Green
Bowl Green Nubs
Brush Yaqi 24mm Mountain Lake
Razor QShave Adjustable
Blade Astra SP 5th
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers mix
Proraso Green Splash
Great lather always with Proraso especially with this nubs bowl!
Shave was good too with razor and blade pairing but overly aggressive passes on the neck results in weepers and creepers. 3pass only WTG@setting6, XTG@setting5 andATG@setting4. Good post and aftershave. The price of chasing a BBS results in a rating of only 8/10
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Nice brush!
 
cyclingsteveb

cyclingsteveb

8/10 - no problem shave.
Razor: Gillette E4 1959 Fatboy
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock (1)
Brush: 24mm Fendrihan faux horn synthetic silvertip
Pre-Shave: Shower and face wash
Lather: Ogallala Bay rum, sage and cedar stick
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay rum AS
/ Stirling Bay rum balm
Additional Care: Thayers Lemon WH
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