2024 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Year of MacGyver

[snowman]

Congrats @snowman

I can't wait to be retired. Whenever I have a few weeks off in a row, I get a little taste of it. I don't foresee being bored or having a hard time filling my day.

I know exactly what you mean. I have so much I want to do. I can’t wait to get at it.

 

[LJBraaten]

A friend told me: being retired is waking up with nothing to do, and going to bed with only half of it done.
So true! I’ve found it easy to stay busy, even if I “work at nothing all day.”

 

[Guido75]

Date	12.02.2024
366 daily shaves	043/366

Razor	Blade	Brush
Gillette New Improved	Gillette Blue Blade (12)	Omega 10098
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash	Barrister + Mann Leviathan	Cold splash Proraso Green Balm

Passes	WTG XTG ATG and touch up
Consistency (details here)	Quality / My process
9.5/10 (Significantly Consistent)	9/10 (Two red spots)
Effectiveness	Comfort / Blade condition
8.75/10 (BBS-)	7/10 (Comfortable)

Notes:

Summary. A fabulous vintage shave with a favourite open comb. Smooth all over.

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[Berwick12]

Still in

 

[JAHE]

In!

 

[Cafebarian]

I bought the type b laco.

Miyota movement, ETA/Sellita movement. 39mm, 40mm, 42mm, 45mm? straight lugs curved?????

 

[JAHE]

First tallow, now blades‽ What is this world coming to? I think I’m down to my last 100 Feather blades. Maybe I should stock up?

There's no shortage on Feather blades to be expected. It's only the sea of Russian made blades drying out.

 

[Berwick12]

Miyota movement, ETA/Sellita movement. 39mm, 40mm, 42mm, 45mm? straight lugs curved?????

I bought the Zurich .2.d 40. I believe the lugs are curved.? It was a good deal. The only thing I really care about is watch height. Anything larger than 10 mm and I don't/won't wear it daily.

 

[Cafebarian]

I bought the Zurich .2.d 40. I believe the lugs are curved.? It was a good deal. The only thing I really care about is watch height. Anything larger than 10 mm and I don't/won't wear it daily.

Very nice! Yes it has curved lugs so should be nice and comfortable, also you won't have my issue of setting a watch everyday. Enjoy!

 

[blethenstrom]

Congrats @snowman

I can't wait to be retired. Whenever I have a few weeks off in a row, I get a little taste of it. I don't foresee being bored or having a hard time filling my day.

The only problem with retiring would be the constant irritation from shaving every 6 hours to use up all those blades you have saved up.

 

[cryhavoc]

Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (11)
Soap: Arko
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

[midwestshaver71]

In!

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Too funny, this was the exact soap I was going to use tomorrow or the next day. Superb soap indeed.

 

[JKaboom]

I almost I think accidentally MacGrubered myself. I was entering a giveaway on YouTube then realized this was probably against the rules. Is that correct?

 

[Guido75]

I almost I think accidentally MacGrubered myself. I was entering a giveaway on YouTube then realized this was probably against the rules. Is that correct?

Yeah JK, that’s against the rules. We cannot enter PIFs.

 

[Rico Suave]

Clear that PIFs are no go. What about entering a passaround? Personally I could go either way. You are not acquiring a new item, but you are spending money. Do we have contest policy on this?

 

[Bsamps]

Still here.

Razor: Mühle R89 Grande
Blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic (12)
Brush: Simpsons Commodore X1
Bowl: Captains Choice Copper Bowl
Soap: Moon Old School
Balm: Nivea

I really didn’t like this razor when I first used it. I thought it was too heavy. That was back when I was just getting started. Now that I’ve been perfecting my technique, this razor is much more comfortable this time around. I’ll work with it this week, and see how it goes. Anyone know what the gap is on this razor? I thought it was the same as the Rocca but, the Rocca doesn’t work for me.

 

[ewk]

MacGrubbered

Just wanted to share with y'all the wondrous Rudy Vey AS3M brush turned out of bog wood with a 25 mm Muhle STF knot. Oh, yes. Very worth getting MacGrubbered.

 

[martym]

Not sure what happened here.

Anyway, no money spent on shave gear. But I did drop $100 on 4 pair of Darn Tough socks after receiving my first pair and wearing them for a trail run today.

Sock Sabbatical 2025, here I come.

I have not worn another brand of sock for many years.
Their warranty is phenomenal!

 

[Bsamps]

MacGrubbered

Just wanted to share with y'all the wondrous Rudy Vey AS3M brush turned out of bog wood with a 25 mm Muhle STF knot. Oh, yes. Very worth getting MacGrubbered.

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I’m so envious. I’ve been neglecting all the emails & texts that I’ve been getting tempting me to buy more s***, and there it is! Still not giving in.

 

[brucered]

I have not worn another brand of sock for many years.
Their warranty is phenomenal!

3 of the 4 additional pairs I ordered, should be here Thursday. That will make 5 pairs of Crew, a good start. I only wear long socks for winter running and outdoor winter chores/activities.

Now I need to start a collection of 1/4 length for summer running and everyday use. I'm a low sock guy all year long.

Shave Sabbatical - Still In
Sock Sabbatical - Fail