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Pre-Shave: Grooming Dept Unscented Pre-Shave
Soap: Barrister and Mann Passiflora
Brush: Shavemac 24mm Silvertip 2-Band Badger
Razor: Karve Overlander
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (3)
Post-Shave: Elvado Woodland Reserve Aftershave Lotion
Rating: 9.5 / 10
Soap: Barrister and Mann Passiflora
Brush: Shavemac 24mm Silvertip 2-Band Badger
Razor: Karve Overlander
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridium (3)
Post-Shave: Elvado Woodland Reserve Aftershave Lotion
Rating: 9.5 / 10
SOTD: 04/23/2024
Razor: Merkur 23c
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue, 1st use
Brush: Maggard SYN 22
Bowl: Timeless Razors Red Bowl Bowl
Soap: Chiseled Face Guy Noir Croap
Balm: Gillette After Shave Gel Gel
Only 1 pass this morning as I was short on time. Great shave this scent of the guy noir is very good and suits my current other shave soaps.
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Razor: Merkur 23c
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue, 1st use
Brush: Maggard SYN 22
Bowl: Timeless Razors Red Bowl Bowl
Soap: Chiseled Face Guy Noir Croap
Balm: Gillette After Shave Gel Gel
Only 1 pass this morning as I was short on time. Great shave this scent of the guy noir is very good and suits my current other shave soaps.
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GRUME 23 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 #53 of 100 Shave #7 | King C. Gillette 6 of 10 | Cube 2.0 Menthol Left Timeless Blue Bowl | Noble Otter BARRBARR Right Timeless Blue Bowl | Noble Otter 1 Prep2 Lathering |
Passes | Quality | Rating | Nicks | Weepers | Stubble |
2 | DFS | 9.25 | 1 | 0 | Light |
| Comments: A good shave, despite my clumsiness nick. Not much on today’s agenda. |
Cleanup:
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Avon Nourishing Shave Oil, Pakistani 'Parker' shavette clone with Tiger 1/2DE blade*. Light dusting of talc' with sponge for touch up using Panasonic Travel Shaver ES-RS10 (great little shaver, but poor build quality, note the way I've had to repair the lousy thin plastic head using epoxy, a dressmaker's pin, silver tape and a plastic tie). Joop aftershave Balm
*Stainless steel blades in a shavette are not my preferred choice for my sensitive skin. Much prefer a carbon steel DE blade like Treet Black Beauties which give me more of a traditional SR shaving experience. BBS
Brush: Kent Infinity Silvertex synthetic
Soap: Arko
Razor: Weishi TTO
Blade: Bokshod(1)
Aftershave: none
Rating: 9.5
Soap: Arko
Razor: Weishi TTO
Blade: Bokshod(1)
Aftershave: none
Rating: 9.5
Evening shave - 4/22/24
Razor: Noname OC
Blade: Derby Premium (8)
Soap: BSS #1
Brush: RazoRock Hive 24
Aftershave: Clubman VIBR
Rating: 9/10, DFS
New razor. Unknown, noname OC razor. Used the blade from previous shave. Very comfortable shave, but it felt a bit inefficient. Could be the blade that is on te way out. I will try a new blade next time. Very comfortable shave though, but some to be desired in closeness.
Razor: Noname OC
Blade: Derby Premium (8)
Soap: BSS #1
Brush: RazoRock Hive 24
Aftershave: Clubman VIBR
Rating: 9/10, DFS
New razor. Unknown, noname OC razor. Used the blade from previous shave. Very comfortable shave, but it felt a bit inefficient. Could be the blade that is on te way out. I will try a new blade next time. Very comfortable shave though, but some to be desired in closeness.
Feather AS-D2 • Feather • Paladin • Grooming Dept • Pitralon
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| Pre-Shave | Face wash with Cera Ve Face Soap |
| Soap/Cream | Vintage Williams |
| Brush | B&B LE 2012 by Rudy Vey |
| Bowl | Captains Choice Copper |
| Razor | Karve SB |
| Blade | Wizamet |
| Aftershave | Thayers WH & TOBS ASB |
| Fragrance | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Rating | 10/10 |
| Comments | This is the third shave with the Karve SB razor and a Wizamet blade. Yesterday’s shave was rushed since I had to do an airport run. Today’s shave was nice and relaxed. Another close and smooth shave. Today’s brush was the 2022 B&B LE by Rudy Vey. This was the 118th shave with the Williams soap. A perfect shave. Have a wonderful day, folks. |
Avon – Blend 7
Esencia Loewe EDT
Godfather (tobacco) – Van Yulay
HAGS – Aftermath • Vegan — 85%
Lustray – Coachman
MacDuff's — Old Strathcona — 15%
Sheffield 6/8
Results: So close, the next shave could be deferred eight hours.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
MMMonday, April 22nd 2024
Razor : Gem MicroMatic, Mfg 1930-41. Excellent mid range to upper mid range. Well made to last, this razor pulled Gem Mfg through the Dirty 1930's time period. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum sage and cedar, nice scented Bayrum with great lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Black marble" 24 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This brush has a nice large bloom when first cleaned and has still a large knot.
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 : Ogallala Bayrum Sandalwood lotion cologne splash+ 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 Gem Micromatic with a coated Gem blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Gem MicroMatic, Mfg 1930-41. Excellent mid range to upper mid range. Well made to last, this razor pulled Gem Mfg through the Dirty 1930's time period. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum sage and cedar, nice scented Bayrum with great lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Black marble" 24 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This brush has a nice large bloom when first cleaned and has still a large knot.
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 : Ogallala Bayrum Sandalwood lotion cologne splash+ 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 Gem Micromatic with a coated Gem blade.Have some great shaves!
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Tuesday April 23rd 2024
Razor : Yaqi 2nd generation Mellon head 316 SSP with a Yaqi Chippendale 316 SSP handle- Mfg 2023>, tame mid to mid range. Machining and finish QC are excellent for my shaving needs. This is one of my favorites when dialed in + performs well with some blade feel. One of my easiest razors to get some of the Best shaves consistently I have found or noticed. The audio feedback is what I enjoy mostly + results it offers. Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gillette Perma-sharp(1) Sharp and smoooth with great longevity. Excellent top tier blade!
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum with sandalwood, nice scented sandalwood with great lather qualities. Apply to a wet face works the best.
Brush : Yaqi "Cola" 22 mm synthetic. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser Bayrum + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum and sandalwood
+ a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Yaqi Mellon 316 SSP + a Gillette Perma-sharp blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Yaqi 2nd generation Mellon head 316 SSP with a Yaqi Chippendale 316 SSP handle- Mfg 2023>, tame mid to mid range. Machining and finish QC are excellent for my shaving needs. This is one of my favorites when dialed in + performs well with some blade feel. One of my easiest razors to get some of the Best shaves consistently I have found or noticed. The audio feedback is what I enjoy mostly + results it offers. Had a stellar close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gillette Perma-sharp(1) Sharp and smoooth with great longevity. Excellent top tier blade!
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum with sandalwood, nice scented sandalwood with great lather qualities. Apply to a wet face works the best.
Brush : Yaqi "Cola" 22 mm synthetic. Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser Bayrum + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum and sandalwood
+ a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).Results :
or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable stellar shave this morning with my Yaqi Mellon 316 SSP + a Gillette Perma-sharp blade.Have some great shaves!
Seeing that OS bottle and mug really take me back: my dad had these both. Lovely indeed.
Tuesday Morning Shave Soiree
Rating: 9.75/10 Superb
Trying to kill my Moon Soaps tub but it's hanging on. Little vintage Boar was amazing this morning.
Overall Great Shave.
Gillette TechMatic Razor
Gillette Band Cartridge (4X)
Moon Soaps Union
Ever-Ready H40 Vintage Boar Brush
Citrus Musk Splash On
Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave
Rating: 9.75/10 Superb
Trying to kill my Moon Soaps tub but it's hanging on. Little vintage Boar was amazing this morning.
Overall Great Shave.
Gillette TechMatic Razor
Gillette Band Cartridge (4X)
Moon Soaps Union
Ever-Ready H40 Vintage Boar Brush
Citrus Musk Splash On
Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave
Pre-shave • King C. Gillette Face Wash
Soap • Acca Kappa
Bowl • CaYuen (Large)
Brush • Connaught Omega Jade
Razor • 1946 Gillette Ranger Tech
Blade • Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (1)
*Warm Shower*
Aftershave • Thayers Unscented + Bootlegger's Original Bay Rum
Eye Gel • Neutrogena Hydro Boost
The '46 Tech/Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge delivered a fine shave this morning. A little over 2 days of growth knocked down. No weepers or irritation. The Acca Kappa was quite invigorating. I really enjoy this soap. Original Bay Rum for a superb finish.
This is my last shave in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. I'm really looking forward to returning home to Nashville, Tennessee in a few days. I'll see you all in about 2 weeks after I get settled in. I'll be starting up my blade PIFs again as well.
10/10.
God bless you, friends.
-Eric
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Soap • Acca Kappa
Bowl • CaYuen (Large)
Brush • Connaught Omega Jade
Razor • 1946 Gillette Ranger Tech
Blade • Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (1)
*Warm Shower*
Aftershave • Thayers Unscented + Bootlegger's Original Bay Rum
Eye Gel • Neutrogena Hydro Boost
The '46 Tech/Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge delivered a fine shave this morning. A little over 2 days of growth knocked down. No weepers or irritation. The Acca Kappa was quite invigorating. I really enjoy this soap. Original Bay Rum for a superb finish.
This is my last shave in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. I'm really looking forward to returning home to Nashville, Tennessee in a few days. I'll see you all in about 2 weeks after I get settled in. I'll be starting up my blade PIFs again as well.
10/10.
God bless you, friends.
-Eric
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Tuesday's shave needed to be quick and efficient...
Razor: Yates 921-H
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Lather: Hempz have gel
Aftershave: Nivea "sensitive cool" balm
Well hydrated Hempz gel is extremely high performing for me. It retains moisture and slickness really well and makes for basically effortless shaves. Today's shave was comfortable, close and efficient.
Razor: Yates 921-H
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Lather: Hempz have gel
Aftershave: Nivea "sensitive cool" balm
Well hydrated Hempz gel is extremely high performing for me. It retains moisture and slickness really well and makes for basically effortless shaves. Today's shave was comfortable, close and efficient.
Preshave: Hot shower
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Sandalwood
Brush: Perfecto Badger
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Post shave: Gillette Gel
Rating: 8.8/10
So I keep records of every shave since I started this journey and the Gillette Platinum has never fared terribly well in my notes. I still have a tuck remaining and decided it was time to pull one out for my mildest razor and give it another go.
Not smooth. Not smooth at all. Drats. So I binned it after one shave because life is too short for lousy shaves.
Two consecutive days with less-than-ideal shaves. That's okay .. I'll be back tomorrow and I'll guarantee you I'll have a smoother one.
Soap/Shave cream: Stirling Soap Sandalwood
Brush: Perfecto Badger
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Post shave: Gillette Gel
Rating: 8.8/10
So I keep records of every shave since I started this journey and the Gillette Platinum has never fared terribly well in my notes. I still have a tuck remaining and decided it was time to pull one out for my mildest razor and give it another go.
Not smooth. Not smooth at all. Drats. So I binned it after one shave because life is too short for lousy shaves.
Two consecutive days with less-than-ideal shaves. That's okay .. I'll be back tomorrow and I'll guarantee you I'll have a smoother one.
Pre Shave: Warm Shower, Stirling Baker Street Liquid Bath Soap, Stirling Unscented Pre Shave Soap
Razor: Karve Bison
Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
Soap/Cream: Stirling Bay Rum
Bowl: The CaYuen Workshop Medium Damascus Shaving Dish
Brush: Maggard's Dark Blue Handle AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Knot
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Stirling Bay Rum
Rating: 10/10 A comfortable efficient 3 pass BBS shave with no touch ups, two weepers (one old one new), no cuts or irritation. Still a very good shave in spite of the weepers.
Razor: Karve Bison
Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
Soap/Cream: Stirling Bay Rum
Bowl: The CaYuen Workshop Medium Damascus Shaving Dish
Brush: Maggard's Dark Blue Handle AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Knot
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Stirling Bay Rum
Rating: 10/10 A comfortable efficient 3 pass BBS shave with no touch ups, two weepers (one old one new), no cuts or irritation. Still a very good shave in spite of the weepers.
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