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Razor: Razorock V3 Hawk-A
Blade: Kai Protouch MG
Pre: Jack Black Beard Lube
Lather: Proraso yellow can
Brush: N/A
AS: Clubman Pinaud Vanilla
Rating: 10.0/10
Blade: Kai Protouch MG
Pre: Jack Black Beard Lube
Lather: Proraso yellow can
Brush: N/A
AS: Clubman Pinaud Vanilla
Rating: 10.0/10
Tuesday’s shave……
A super shave today with the USA red tip and Perma Sharp blade. SV opuntia and the mighty mini Omega boar, a lovely little brush that I always use with the hard soaps.
Simple 2 passer … WTG and ATG plus neck touch ups. Perma Sharp worked very well in this old classic. Used a Nacet last time it came out and was a bit disappointed…this was much better.
Excellent in fact, a DFS++. 10/10
A super shave today with the USA red tip and Perma Sharp blade. SV opuntia and the mighty mini Omega boar, a lovely little brush that I always use with the hard soaps.
Simple 2 passer … WTG and ATG plus neck touch ups. Perma Sharp worked very well in this old classic. Used a Nacet last time it came out and was a bit disappointed…this was much better.
Excellent in fact, a DFS++. 10/10
9.5/10
April 16
Razor: Gillette New SC (replated in nickel)
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (2)
Brush: Omega Jade premium boar
P/S: PAA Ice Cube (as stick)
Soap: Bignoli Mediterranean Citrus
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Epsilon Blue
DFS++
Razor: Gillette New SC (replated in nickel)
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (2)
Brush: Omega Jade premium boar
P/S: PAA Ice Cube (as stick)
Soap: Bignoli Mediterranean Citrus
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Epsilon Blue
DFS++
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Razor: King C Gillette
Blade: Personna platinum (1)
Aftershave: Skin Bracer
Rating: 9.5
Soap: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Razor: King C Gillette
Blade: Personna platinum (1)
Aftershave: Skin Bracer
Rating: 9.5
GRUME 16 April 2024
Bobby B’s Daily Shave Report
TODAY’ SHAVE AND CLEANUP:
Water | Razor(s) | Shaving Blade | Buffing Blade | Prep | Soap | Brushes |
Rain (small container) Prep Cold Shave Hot | KCG Shaving VDH Buffing & tight spots | Bic Chrome #52 of 100 Shave #10 and out | King C. Gillette 5 of 10 | Cube 2.0 Menthol Left Timeless Blue Bowl | Noble Otter BARBAR Right Timeless Blue Bowl | Noble Otter 1 Prep2 Lathering |
Passes | Quality | Rating | Nicks | Weepers | Stubble |
2 | CAS | 8.25 | 0 | 3 | Heavy |
| Comments: A worn-out #52 gave me an acceptable shave for its final shave. Starting with a fresh #53 tomorrow morning. |
Cleanup:
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WR1 .61 • Wizamet
Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Cremo Bourbon Vanilla
Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman
Rating: 10/10
This is by my standards a perfect shave. It was amazingly smooth and yet close. While I favor shave soaps, I have always liked Cremo from the first time I tried it and today was a reminder of just how good it is. The Rockwell is universally praised and the Perma-Sharp has become my favorite blade.
I'm off to have breakfast with my best friend of 60 years and this was a wonderful way to begin the day.
Soap/Shave cream: Cremo Bourbon Vanilla
Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (2)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman
Rating: 10/10
This is by my standards a perfect shave. It was amazingly smooth and yet close. While I favor shave soaps, I have always liked Cremo from the first time I tried it and today was a reminder of just how good it is. The Rockwell is universally praised and the Perma-Sharp has become my favorite blade.
I'm off to have breakfast with my best friend of 60 years and this was a wonderful way to begin the day.
Pre-Shave: Grooming Dept Unscented Pre-Shave
Soap: Murphy and McNeil / Black Mountain Shaving Horizons
Brush: Semogue Pegasus Boar
Razor: YAQI Romulus / Dscosmetic Ti THT handle
Blade: Feather Pro (10)
Post-Shave: Murphy and McNeil / Black Mountain Horizons Aftershave
Rating: 10/10
Soap: Murphy and McNeil / Black Mountain Shaving Horizons
Brush: Semogue Pegasus Boar
Razor: YAQI Romulus / Dscosmetic Ti THT handle
Blade: Feather Pro (10)
Post-Shave: Murphy and McNeil / Black Mountain Horizons Aftershave
Rating: 10/10
Good shave 9.5/10
Smooth day for everyone
Smooth day for everyone
Tuesday Morning Shave-
Pre-Shave: Hot Towel, Proraso White
Boar: Semogue Galahad C3 Premium Boar IT
Blade: Astra SP
Razor: 1952 X4 SuperSpeed
Soap: Stirling Duke
After-Shave: Cold Water Splash, GFT Alum, Stirling Duke Splash
Rating: 8/10
Notes: Solid all around shave. Slight razor burn on the neck swirl but I think I pushed it a little hard.
Pre-Shave: Hot Towel, Proraso White
Boar: Semogue Galahad C3 Premium Boar IT
Blade: Astra SP
Razor: 1952 X4 SuperSpeed
Soap: Stirling Duke
After-Shave: Cold Water Splash, GFT Alum, Stirling Duke Splash
Rating: 8/10
Notes: Solid all around shave. Slight razor burn on the neck swirl but I think I pushed it a little hard.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Tuesday, April 16 2024
Razor : Yaqi SLOPE slant 316SS with a Yaqi brass nickel coated handle. Mfg 2023>, tame mid range. This razor works well when dialed in and even better with a fresh blade. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gillette 7oClock SP(1) sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier, nice unique scent that is addictive with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm Tuxedo knot. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Short handle for folks who like that.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=
Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi SLOPE slant with a Gillette 7oClock SP blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Yaqi SLOPE slant 316SS with a Yaqi brass nickel coated handle. Mfg 2023>, tame mid range. This razor works well when dialed in and even better with a fresh blade. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gillette 7oClock SP(1) sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier, nice unique scent that is addictive with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm Tuxedo knot. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Short handle for folks who like that.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Yaqi SLOPE slant with a Gillette 7oClock SP blade.Have some great shaves!
Tiny Tuesday Morning Shave
Rating: 9.9/10 Almost Perfect
This could easily be a travel set up. Amazing shave from a 50 Year Old System. The blade used in the Bonded System was rumored to be the legendary Super Sword Edge from Wilkinson. This cartridge felt like an AC blade or an Injector. Heavy and secure on the face.
Wilkinson Sword Bonded Razor
Wilkinson Sword Blade (1X)
ARKO Shave Stick
Omega 11047 Mighty Midget
Citrus Musk Splash On
Fine Italian Citrus Aftershave Sample
Rating: 9.9/10 Almost Perfect
This could easily be a travel set up. Amazing shave from a 50 Year Old System. The blade used in the Bonded System was rumored to be the legendary Super Sword Edge from Wilkinson. This cartridge felt like an AC blade or an Injector. Heavy and secure on the face.
Wilkinson Sword Bonded Razor
Wilkinson Sword Blade (1X)
ARKO Shave Stick
Omega 11047 Mighty Midget
Citrus Musk Splash On
Fine Italian Citrus Aftershave Sample
| Pre-Shave | Face wash with Cera Ve Hydrating Facial Cleanser |
| Soap/Cream | Vintage Williams |
| Brush | Omega Hi Syn. |
| Bowl | Old Spice Mug + Captain’s Choice Copper |
| Razor | Timeless SS SB .68 |
| Blade | Wizamet |
| Aftershave | Thayers WH & Every Man Jack ASB |
| Fragrance | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Rating | 10/10 |
| Comments | This is the second shave in a row using my Timeless SS SB .68 razor with a Wizamet blade. The shave was close and smooth. The next brush in my rotation is a synthetic: Omega Hi. I find this to be an unusual brush for a synthetic: it has a substantial backbone. The vintage Williams is on its 111th use. I don’t see that many more shaves with it. A perfect shave. Have a wonderful day, folks. |
Monday morning shave:
| Pre-Shave | Warm Shower; face wash with Musgo Real Glyce Lime Pre-Shave Soap |
| Soap/Cream | Soap Commander Respect (lime and patchouli) |
| Brush | Simpson Trafalgar T3 |
| Razor | Parker Variant (Closed Comb) |
| Blade | GSB - 3rd use |
| Aftershave | Cold water rinse; WH; Trumpers Lime Skin Food; Pinaud Citrus Musk |
| Fragrance | |
| Rating | 9.5/10 |
| Comments | One day growth. Same setup as yesterday. Used the Variant on setting 2 (about 4/10 - as it goes by halves). Light strokes. Very close shave. Again, almost no stubble. Soap Commander Respect - love the scent. I don't know if it's the patchouli, but it's a bright, yet warm scent. Three passes and one clean up. The ATG pass felt much better. No nicks. No cuts. No irritation. DFS++ Cheers! |
Ikon Shavecraft Tech
Rapira Platinum Lux (10)
Paladin Neptune Pk-47 Select Badger brush
Speick shave cream
Bootlegger's Green Freeze
2 pass shave
10/10 BBS
Rapira Platinum Lux (10)
Paladin Neptune Pk-47 Select Badger brush
Speick shave cream
Bootlegger's Green Freeze
2 pass shave
10/10 BBS
10/10
the Kai/Slim combo is still providing excellent shaves.
the Kai/Slim combo is still providing excellent shaves.
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