Enjoy time with your Mom.
Date 12.05.2024 366 daily shaves
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Razor Blade Brush Lambda Athena Gillette Rubie (6) Abe’s Brush Works Blutt STF Preshave Soap Postshave Cold splash
KCG Face WashTGS Savage (18) Cold splash
Proraso Green
Balm
Passes WTG XTG ATG and touch up Process Quality
Blade Sharpness 9.75/10 (Almost clean) 6/10 (Razor sharp) Effectiveness Shave Comfort 8.75/10
(BBS-)8/10 (Smooth)
Notes:
Summary. Supreme Sunday Shave with the Athena today. Off to my parents to celebrate Mother’s Day.
For extended shave notes click here.
Perhaps a final run with the Rubie seeing that I have been drawing blood all shaves with this blade. I still think it performs above average. I will grant it one final shave to get to 7.
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Enjoy time with your Mom.
GRUME 12 May 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 #56 of 100 Shave # 1 | King C. Gillette 7 of 10 | Cube 2.0 Menthol Left Timeless Blue Bowl | Noble Otter Lonestar Right Timeless Blue Bowl | Noble Otter 1 Prep2 Lathering |
Passes | Quality | Rating | Nicks | Weepers | Stubble |
2 | BBS | 10.0 | 0 | 0 | Minim |
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Cleanup:
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Happy Birthday!!!
@Jim in NZ
@MikeyTX
Also, a very happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there.
Have a blessed day, friends.
@Jim in NZ
@MikeyTX
Also, a very happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there.
Have a blessed day, friends.
May 12
Razor: Muhle R89
Blade: Personna Med Prep (3)
Brush: Omega 11137 ash wood boar
P/S: AoS Lemon shaving cream
Soap: Homemade Sage shaving soap
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Proraso Green
DFS+
Razor: Muhle R89
Blade: Personna Med Prep (3)
Brush: Omega 11137 ash wood boar
P/S: AoS Lemon shaving cream
Soap: Homemade Sage shaving soap
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Proraso Green
DFS+
SOTD: 05/12/2024
Razor: Merkur 23c
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue, 1st use
Brush: Maggard SYN 22
Bowl: Stirling Synthetic Travel Bowl Bowl
Soap: Maggard Tobacco And Leather Croap
Aftershave: Maggard Tobacco And Leather Aftershave
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Company HaverFord EdC
Good shave. Lighting sucks in some of these hotels. Could really use a mirror, or a mirror with a light but then I feel like I’m bringing way too much stuff and it isn’t very travel friendly. No nicks and a smooth go with a fresh blade.
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Razor: Merkur 23c
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue, 1st use
Brush: Maggard SYN 22
Bowl: Stirling Synthetic Travel Bowl Bowl
Soap: Maggard Tobacco And Leather Croap
Aftershave: Maggard Tobacco And Leather Aftershave
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Company HaverFord EdC
Good shave. Lighting sucks in some of these hotels. Could really use a mirror, or a mirror with a light but then I feel like I’m bringing way too much stuff and it isn’t very travel friendly. No nicks and a smooth go with a fresh blade.
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La Faulx Classic • Kai Captain Mild • M&F • SV
| Pre-Shave | Face wash with Cera Ve Face Soap |
| Soap/Cream | Haslinger Sandelholz Rasierseife Beruhigend (tallow formula) |
| Brush | Graydog Synthetic |
| Bowl | Captains Choice Copper |
| Razor | Henson AL 13*** |
| Blade | Wizamet |
| Aftershave | Thayers WH & Every Man Jack ASB |
| Fragrance | Beverly Hills, Polo Club |
| Rating | 10/10 |
| Comments | This was the third day I used the more aggressive Henson and Wizamet blade. This was another close and smooth. Today’s brush is a synthetic made by @Graydog . The brush made a nice lather with the Haslinger soap. This was the 14th day I used the soap. The shave was perfect. Have a wonderful day, folks. |
Pre-Shave: Grooming Dept Unscented Pre-Shave
Soap: Grooming Dept Eau de Magnolia
Brush: Semogue Pegasus Boar
Razor: Atelier Durdan La Faulx ++
Blade: Feather Professional (1)
Post-Shave: AION Skincare Nourishing Balm
Rating: 10 / 10
Soap: Grooming Dept Eau de Magnolia
Brush: Semogue Pegasus Boar
Razor: Atelier Durdan La Faulx ++
Blade: Feather Professional (1)
Post-Shave: AION Skincare Nourishing Balm
Rating: 10 / 10
An easy 10
Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Vanilla Sandalwood
Brush: Maggard 24mm
Razor: 1952 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman
Rating: 10/10
My Sunday Vintage Gillette Shave went wonderfully as always: a great razor, great blade, great soap, a visit from Ben the cat and a great shave.
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Vanilla Sandalwood
Brush: Maggard 24mm
Razor: 1952 Gillette Super Speed
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman
Rating: 10/10
My Sunday Vintage Gillette Shave went wonderfully as always: a great razor, great blade, great soap, a visit from Ben the cat and a great shave.
Razor: Mekur Progress on "3" setting, brand new from packaging.
Blade: Mekur (1)
Preshave: PAA Tube 1.0 mentholated
Creme: Old Spice (india) tube original shaving creme, applied without brush.
Shave: three passes, two applications of lather (no brush).
Aftershave: PAA Porthos Star Jelly
Result: First shave with Merkur Progress. Dialed in on 3 and audio feedback was great. No snag, no drag. One little patch of irritation that was probably from a previous shave, but in fairness, must mention. Burned with alum, but no bleeding. Smooth shave, would pass a military inspection for gas mask seal, but there's whiskers visible in the mirror, under the skin. Sort of like a Mach3 shave. Glad to have the Progress in my shave den. Been a long time coming. No wonder these razors have been in constant production since the 1950s, it works. Going to try a Voschkod blade next. This was a test run and I was too lazy to dig around for another blade. The Mekur blade is functional, but nothing I'd ever willingly load into a razor again. Enjoying the PAA Parthos aftershave scent as I type this.
Rating: 8/10
Blade: Mekur (1)
Preshave: PAA Tube 1.0 mentholated
Creme: Old Spice (india) tube original shaving creme, applied without brush.
Shave: three passes, two applications of lather (no brush).
Aftershave: PAA Porthos Star Jelly
Result: First shave with Merkur Progress. Dialed in on 3 and audio feedback was great. No snag, no drag. One little patch of irritation that was probably from a previous shave, but in fairness, must mention. Burned with alum, but no bleeding. Smooth shave, would pass a military inspection for gas mask seal, but there's whiskers visible in the mirror, under the skin. Sort of like a Mach3 shave. Glad to have the Progress in my shave den. Been a long time coming. No wonder these razors have been in constant production since the 1950s, it works. Going to try a Voschkod blade next. This was a test run and I was too lazy to dig around for another blade. The Mekur blade is functional, but nothing I'd ever willingly load into a razor again. Enjoying the PAA Parthos aftershave scent as I type this.
Rating: 8/10
Pre Shave: Warm Shower, Stirling Baker Street Liquid Bath Soap, Stirling Unscented Pre Shave Soap
Razor: Aluminum Karve Overlander
Blade: Gillette Nacet (4)
Soap/Cream: Stirling Varen
Bowl: The CaYuen Workshop Medium Damascus Textured Wet Shaving Lathering Bowl
Brush: Trotter Handicrafts NE Ice Handle AP Shave Co 28mm Titanium UHD Knot
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Seaforth's Black Watch AS
Rating: 10/10 A comfortable efficient 3 pass BBS shave with no touch ups, weepers, cuts or irritation. It was nice to get back to one of my favorite soaps. An excellent shave!
Razor: Aluminum Karve Overlander
Blade: Gillette Nacet (4)
Soap/Cream: Stirling Varen
Bowl: The CaYuen Workshop Medium Damascus Textured Wet Shaving Lathering Bowl
Brush: Trotter Handicrafts NE Ice Handle AP Shave Co 28mm Titanium UHD Knot
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Seaforth's Black Watch AS
Rating: 10/10 A comfortable efficient 3 pass BBS shave with no touch ups, weepers, cuts or irritation. It was nice to get back to one of my favorite soaps. An excellent shave!
WR1 DARWIN SHAVE
5 Days Whiskers
MUSIC: Heavy Horses by Jethro Tull, 1978. A fantastic album from the scottish band.
PRE-SHAVE:
- Hot Shower
- Musgo Real Pre-Shave Oil (PT)
BOWL: SV Shaving Grail (IT)
SOAP: Haslinger Aloe Vera Rasierseife (A) -
Excellent Lather I got out of it.
BRUSH: Hans Baier Walnut Three Band Silvertip, 29 mm (D) -
A marvelous luxurious brush.
SR: Wolfman WR1 Copper 0.94 OC / Darwin Handle (CND) -
This is the first time I shaved with this razor, which I received from Canada last week.
I choosed the most agressive overture ( Blade Gap) for a WR1, the 0.94.
I was taken aback with its efficiency. It really impressed me.
And while having an unequivocal blade feeling it is smoother than the Timeless Bronze 0.78 OC and much more efficient.
This Wolfman WR1 0.94 OC loaded with a KCG is very close to perfection. One of the best combinations I've ever used.
BLADE: KCG (1) -
One of my top ten tier blades. A great blade both in efficiency and durability.
- Mareb Allume di Rocca (IT) -
A testimony of how close I went.
- Musgo Real Classic Scent After-Shave (PT)
- Nivea Men Cream (D)
- Musgo Real Black Edition Eau de Toillette (PT)
THE SHAVE:
Absolute 10/10 high efficiency shave.
I got a tiny weeper on chin, insignificant.
1st Pass: All WTG.
An amazing pass. It mowed down 5 days of whiskers on the first single pass.
2nd Pass:
All ATG except on Mustache and Chin Areas where I went XTG from West to East.
Touch-Ups: XTG on neck.
5 Days Whiskers
MUSIC: Heavy Horses by Jethro Tull, 1978. A fantastic album from the scottish band.
PRE-SHAVE:
- Hot Shower
- Musgo Real Pre-Shave Oil (PT)
BOWL: SV Shaving Grail (IT)
SOAP: Haslinger Aloe Vera Rasierseife (A) -
Excellent Lather I got out of it.
BRUSH: Hans Baier Walnut Three Band Silvertip, 29 mm (D) -
A marvelous luxurious brush.
SR: Wolfman WR1 Copper 0.94 OC / Darwin Handle (CND) -
This is the first time I shaved with this razor, which I received from Canada last week.
I choosed the most agressive overture ( Blade Gap) for a WR1, the 0.94.
I was taken aback with its efficiency. It really impressed me.
And while having an unequivocal blade feeling it is smoother than the Timeless Bronze 0.78 OC and much more efficient.
This Wolfman WR1 0.94 OC loaded with a KCG is very close to perfection. One of the best combinations I've ever used.
BLADE: KCG (1) -
One of my top ten tier blades. A great blade both in efficiency and durability.
- Mareb Allume di Rocca (IT) -
A testimony of how close I went.
- Musgo Real Classic Scent After-Shave (PT)
- Nivea Men Cream (D)
- Musgo Real Black Edition Eau de Toillette (PT)
THE SHAVE:
Absolute 10/10 high efficiency shave.
I got a tiny weeper on chin, insignificant.
1st Pass: All WTG.
An amazing pass. It mowed down 5 days of whiskers on the first single pass.
2nd Pass:
All ATG except on Mustache and Chin Areas where I went XTG from West to East.
Touch-Ups: XTG on neck.
Attachments
Today’s Shave
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Astra SP (Russian, 1)
Brush: Graydog palm wood 2-band
Soap: MWF ‘tallow’
Splash: Fine American blend
Comment: Wonderful BBS today (10/10)!!
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Astra SP (Russian, 1)
Brush: Graydog palm wood 2-band
Soap: MWF ‘tallow’
Splash: Fine American blend
Comment: Wonderful BBS today (10/10)!!
Sunday Morning Shave Salutations
Rating: 9.85/10 Close to Perfect
And a Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers and Wives. My Mother has sadly passed but I celebrate her
every day by residing in the house I grew up in.
So I don't know if this beautiful Dunhill qualifies as a Lather Catcher but it
certainly shares some DNA with it's Wedge Blade cousins.
Loaded a fresh GEM this morning and was rewarded with a beautiful BBS Shave.
Wilkinson Sword Dunhill Razor
Gem SS PTFE Blade (1X)
Jikoryen Soap Stick
Surrey Blue Handle Boar Brush
Citrus Musk Splash On
Aqua Velva Musk Aftershave
Rating: 9.85/10 Close to Perfect
And a Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers and Wives. My Mother has sadly passed but I celebrate her
every day by residing in the house I grew up in.
So I don't know if this beautiful Dunhill qualifies as a Lather Catcher but it
certainly shares some DNA with it's Wedge Blade cousins.
Loaded a fresh GEM this morning and was rewarded with a beautiful BBS Shave.
Wilkinson Sword Dunhill Razor
Gem SS PTFE Blade (1X)
Jikoryen Soap Stick
Surrey Blue Handle Boar Brush
Citrus Musk Splash On
Aqua Velva Musk Aftershave
Sunday's Mother's Day shave -
Razor: Yates 'Merica
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Pre-shave: Vintage Colgate barber shave soap
Lather: Shannon's Soaps "Barbershop"
Aftershave: Afta
The last couple of days I used some vintage Colgate barber shave soap as a pre-shave: Wet face and soap, rub soap on skin until a bit of soap is visible, massage/rinse the soap to leave skin wet and slick, then lather on top of it. Maybe it's overkill but it feels nice. The result was an excellent, smooth, and irritation-free shave.
Razor: Yates 'Merica
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Pre-shave: Vintage Colgate barber shave soap
Lather: Shannon's Soaps "Barbershop"
Aftershave: Afta
The last couple of days I used some vintage Colgate barber shave soap as a pre-shave: Wet face and soap, rub soap on skin until a bit of soap is visible, massage/rinse the soap to leave skin wet and slick, then lather on top of it. Maybe it's overkill but it feels nice. The result was an excellent, smooth, and irritation-free shave.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SE Sunday SOTD, May 12th 2024
Razor : Yaqi Excalibur SE 50mm with a Milano 316 SSP. Mfg 2021>, tame mid range. Simple clamping system of blade, small head parts make it nimble when shaving. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Schick proline, sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap : Yaqi "The Green", very pleasant natural scent that is addictive IMO + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Dandelion" 24mm Cashmere synthetic. Excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
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 "The Green" with witch hazel + 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 Excalibur 50mm with a Schick proline blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Yaqi Excalibur SE 50mm with a Milano 316 SSP. Mfg 2021>, tame mid range. Simple clamping system of blade, small head parts make it nimble when shaving. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Schick proline, sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity.
Soap : Yaqi "The Green", very pleasant natural scent that is addictive IMO + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Dandelion" 24mm Cashmere synthetic. Excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
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 "The Green" with witch hazel + 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 Excalibur 50mm with a Schick proline blade.Have some great shaves!
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