I have 7 boar (one thrown in for free) and 3 mixed knot brushes that I'm breaking in.... I think the black hole closed up on itself for a while at least.The badger rabbit hole is long & deep! Tread carefully lest youfalljump in!
What did you use today? +Rate the shave 1-10 (10 best)
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Today was a quick safety razor day:
• Rockwell T2 Gunmetal Chrome.
• Astra platinum blade, (2nd shave).
• Fine Barber Blue shaving soap.
• Olive oil bar soap pre-shave prep.
• Omega boar.
• Thayers Witch Haze post splash.
• Duke Cannon balm.
• Fine Barber Blue aftershave back neck.
• The judge is awarding a score of 8 this late afternoon. I do not use my Rockwell as much these days since my venture into straights and new Timeless razors. But the T2 did a good job. I used settings 4 and 2 for a Two pass shave WTG and ATG. Not BBS, but certainly a damn good one. Because I have not been reaching for my Rockwell lately, I may introduce her to the sale arena. Certainly a good razor that has few shaves on it.
• Rockwell T2 Gunmetal Chrome.
• Astra platinum blade, (2nd shave).
• Fine Barber Blue shaving soap.
• Olive oil bar soap pre-shave prep.
• Omega boar.
• Thayers Witch Haze post splash.
• Duke Cannon balm.
• Fine Barber Blue aftershave back neck.
• The judge is awarding a score of 8 this late afternoon. I do not use my Rockwell as much these days since my venture into straights and new Timeless razors. But the T2 did a good job. I used settings 4 and 2 for a Two pass shave WTG and ATG. Not BBS, but certainly a damn good one. Because I have not been reaching for my Rockwell lately, I may introduce her to the sale arena. Certainly a good razor that has few shaves on it.
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My Wednesday Morning Shave
Pre-Shave: None
Prep: Warm shower, three days growth
One pass shave: WTG
Razor: Merkur Progress Model 510 (#4)
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (5)
Brush: WCS Beacon Silvertip Badger 24mm
Soap: Murphy & McNeil Nil Scent (Fragrance Free) Shaving Soap
Facial Toner: Thayers Alcohol-Free Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera Formula
Aftershave: Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm
8.6/10
Soap: Stirling Coconut Lime
Razor: Le Grelot 6/8
Brush: Simpson Special pure
Aftershave: Witch Hazel / Skin Bracer
Can see the bottom of this tub finally. I don't think it's going to survive this summer haha.
Great shave. I did get a weeper on the left side of my chin though, but it didn't survive final rinse.
9/10
Razor: Le Grelot 6/8
Brush: Simpson Special pure
Aftershave: Witch Hazel / Skin Bracer
Can see the bottom of this tub finally. I don't think it's going to survive this summer haha.
Great shave. I did get a weeper on the left side of my chin though, but it didn't survive final rinse.
9/10
First use Fatip Lo Storto open gold. Still geting used to it. Good shave, not great. Need to find righ angle. Not "automatic shave" as Merkur 37c or Razorock German Slant.
Brush Simpson Best Badger 2 (always forget to include brush in picture)
Also first use Gillette Pure shaving cream. Considering its price it is a very good cream. FOR ME much better than other expensive from Procter and Gamble, Art of Shaving.
NACET blade 2nd use still great.
Thayers Witch Hazel as after shave.
Brush Simpson Best Badger 2 (always forget to include brush in picture)
Also first use Gillette Pure shaving cream. Considering its price it is a very good cream. FOR ME much better than other expensive from Procter and Gamble, Art of Shaving.
NACET blade 2nd use still great.
Thayers Witch Hazel as after shave.
Today was hectic, with an early start, so no time to shave. This afternoon I wanted an easy, laid back shave, so I decided to use a Henson AL13 mild.
1) No pre-shave
2) Cella Crema da Barba
3) Simpson Trafalgar T3
4) Henson AL13 mild
5) Astra Superior Platinum (2)
6) Clubman Pinaud aftershave
The shave was easy and very good. Close enough, and no irritation at all. Just what I wanted!
8.75/10
1) No pre-shave
2) Cella Crema da Barba
3) Simpson Trafalgar T3
4) Henson AL13 mild
5) Astra Superior Platinum (2)
6) Clubman Pinaud aftershave
The shave was easy and very good. Close enough, and no irritation at all. Just what I wanted!
8.75/10
Doesn’t get much better than your setup my friend
Doug
Thank you kind sir - with my fair to middling technique I am able to get very enjoyable shaves
Brush: RV Contributors w/ DG B14 knot
Blade: Timor (4) Incredible shave
Soap: GD Ousia (Lamb Tallow and Emu Oil)
Razor: WR2 SS SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown
Handle
Blade: Timor (4) Incredible shave
Soap: GD Ousia (Lamb Tallow and Emu Oil)
Razor: WR2 SS SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown
Handle
Today's Head Shave :
Pre Shave: Ach Brito Glyce Classic
Razor: Fatip Grande
Blade: Feather (1)
Brush: Omega Evo Marble il Duca (28mm)
Soap/Cream: Proraso Cream (Red)
Post Shave: Alum, Proraso Red
** One Pass ATG + Little Touch Ups
** No Nicks, No Irritation, No Alum Feedback
Rating: Perfetto 10
Pre Shave: Ach Brito Glyce Classic
Razor: Fatip Grande
Blade: Feather (1)
Brush: Omega Evo Marble il Duca (28mm)
Soap/Cream: Proraso Cream (Red)
Post Shave: Alum, Proraso Red
** One Pass ATG + Little Touch Ups
** No Nicks, No Irritation, No Alum Feedback
Rating: Perfetto 10
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Timeless Ti .95 SB
Nacet
Rudy Vey handle w/ DG 26mm B14
Ethos Lavender
Hyaluronic Acid
TSD Bourbon & Vanilla
10/10
Nacet
Rudy Vey handle w/ DG 26mm B14
Ethos Lavender
Hyaluronic Acid
TSD Bourbon & Vanilla
10/10
Barrister & Mann Cheshire soap sample
Kent BK4 Silvertip Badger brush
1967 Gillette Slim Adjustable razor
Wilkinson Sword razor blade
Pinaud Clubman aftershave
Cheshire has an Earl Grey tea scent, so using Pinaud Clubman as an aftershave gave me a sweet tea shave. B & M Cheshire has a better residual slickness than TOBS shaving creams. (I just took a sip of my tea as I’m typing this and realized that I’m drinking Earl Grey as I talk about an Earl Grey scented soap.
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I did two passes on the face, and it’s as smooth (almost) as had I done an ATG pass. I did three passes on the neck. Just one spot is a bit rough yet. I’ll score the shave at 9.25/10.
Kent BK4 Silvertip Badger brush
1967 Gillette Slim Adjustable razor
Wilkinson Sword razor blade
Pinaud Clubman aftershave
Cheshire has an Earl Grey tea scent, so using Pinaud Clubman as an aftershave gave me a sweet tea shave. B & M Cheshire has a better residual slickness than TOBS shaving creams. (I just took a sip of my tea as I’m typing this and realized that I’m drinking Earl Grey as I talk about an Earl Grey scented soap.
)I did two passes on the face, and it’s as smooth (almost) as had I done an ATG pass. I did three passes on the neck. Just one spot is a bit rough yet. I’ll score the shave at 9.25/10.
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Brush: 24mm Cashmere
Lather: Stirling Eucalyptus Mint
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Razor: Karve CB with SB-G plate
Post: Thayer's and Chiseled Face Sherlock
A great shave today. I really enjoy the SB-G plate. I'm glad David @never-stop-learning talked it up so much, or I would never have tried it. A little brass polish on the top cap and base plate brought the razor's shine back out. And the Karve's handle is second to none, in my opinion. No injuries or irritation. BBS- results that lasted quite a while today. 10/10.
Henson Mild
Astra SP (2)
Haslinger Schafmilch
RV Tulip 22mm Shavemac 2-band silvertip
Warm then cold water rinse
9/10 - Easily BBS in two passes with a bit of cleanup around the chin area.
Until the past two weeks, I never really rotated cream or soap. I'd open a tube/tub/puck then use it until it dies. Recently, I've been using Haslinger every few days, with Palmolive or Nivea in between. I like the resulting face feel (in my weather) better than when I use nothing but Schafmilch.
Astra SP (2)
Haslinger Schafmilch
RV Tulip 22mm Shavemac 2-band silvertip
Warm then cold water rinse
9/10 - Easily BBS in two passes with a bit of cleanup around the chin area.
Until the past two weeks, I never really rotated cream or soap. I'd open a tube/tub/puck then use it until it dies. Recently, I've been using Haslinger every few days, with Palmolive or Nivea in between. I like the resulting face feel (in my weather) better than when I use nothing but Schafmilch.
Thu 26 SOTD
Soap Yaqi Musketeer Rapier
Brush Yaqi 24mm Purple Mink
Razor Karve Brass SB-F
Blade Persona X Series 18th Use
Aftershave Yaqi Musketeer Rapier Splash
A very good quality soap with a terrific scent and a rich creamy slick lather...
The shave with the razor paired with this well-used blade was amazing! The blade is still smooth and performing without any signs of being dull. 3passes without any issues for a bbs/dfs result. The matching aftershave was super...Rating 10/10!
Soap Yaqi Musketeer Rapier
Brush Yaqi 24mm Purple Mink
Razor Karve Brass SB-F
Blade Persona X Series 18th Use
Aftershave Yaqi Musketeer Rapier Splash
A very good quality soap with a terrific scent and a rich creamy slick lather...
The shave with the razor paired with this well-used blade was amazing! The blade is still smooth and performing without any signs of being dull. 3passes without any issues for a bbs/dfs result. The matching aftershave was super...Rating 10/10!
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Lather - post up your favorite brush with a head of lather
Soap Lothur Dave Brush Yaqi 24mm Robin Clear Handle Finally, whipped up the best lather out of this soap so far! Richly creamy and very slick! The scent is pleasant & light!
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26.05.22 - 26/31 (83.87% completed of GRUME in May) and still in! May is not over yet and l have already signed up for GRUME in June.
Extended notes to today's shave can be found here: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11782779
Have a Great day everyone. Ascention Day actually.
| Prep: | KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave |
| Razor: | Fatip Piccolo OC |
| Blade: | Tiger Platinum (4) |
| Brush: | Razorock Plissoft 400 Aluminum |
| Cream: | Proraso Green |
| Bowl: | Proraso |
| Passes: | WTG - Gillette Slide (NE-SW and E-W horizontal on the neck) W/XTG - Gillette Slide (NW-SE and S-N on the neck) X/ATG - Slightly slanted (SW-NE) ATG - Slightly slanted (S-N and W-E horizontal on the neck). |
| Aftershave: | Proraso Green |
| Balm: | Proraso Green |
| Rating: | 9.0/10 BBS |
Extended notes to today's shave can be found here: A newbies journey into DE shaving - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/a-newbies-journey-into-de-shaving.622889/post-11782779
Have a Great day everyone. Ascention Day actually.
Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (9)
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Brush: Yaqi Purple Haze Mew Brown synthetic
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Rating: 10/10
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (9)
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Brush: Yaqi Purple Haze Mew Brown synthetic
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Rating: 10/10
Who makes the cashmere synth brush? Nice looking brush!
