Still in.
No shave Friday or today.
No shave Friday or today.
April 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
- Thread starter FoolishMortal
- Start date
Semogue Saturday!
Muhle Rocca R95 with Astra SS (4), D.R. Harris Naturals and Semogue SOC
Still In GRUME & GRUYERE
Welcome to the weekend.
Today I shamelessly made an effort to have a color coordinated combo, (yeah I know the soap label got wet).
Last "Decemboar" I really learned to appreciate boar brushes. Today I went with the SOC. It has taken longer to break-in than my other boars and I still think it has more potential. After soaking the tips for 5 minutes I felt it was ready to go.
Two easy passes and a couple touch ups made it an easy DFS.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
Muhle Rocca R95 with Astra SS (4), D.R. Harris Naturals and Semogue SOC
Still In GRUME & GRUYERE
Welcome to the weekend.
Today I shamelessly made an effort to have a color coordinated combo, (yeah I know the soap label got wet).
Last "Decemboar" I really learned to appreciate boar brushes. Today I went with the SOC. It has taken longer to break-in than my other boars and I still think it has more potential. After soaking the tips for 5 minutes I felt it was ready to go.
Two easy passes and a couple touch ups made it an easy DFS.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
I'm out 
Stumbled a few days from the finish line.
But, I assure you it was worth it.
Hold on to your seats..... Not one stumbling stone, but three.
I got my hands on THREE Eclipse Red Rings at a more than reasonable price.
Well... that leaves little left on my list of dream razors.
Last month two French monuments came my way. The Le Coq Cagehead and....
The notorious Famex.
Used it today for the first time: this razor shaves on the extreme edge of being comfortable.
And it shaves close. I dare say extremely close.
It has quite a reputation, many of those lucky enough to own one think it is the most aggressive razor. It might be, but if you use almost zero pressure and let it glide over your skin, it will treat you good. True: as soon as you take it for granted and loose concentration, it will let you know you're not dealing with a very forgiving razor.
I love it, it must be one of my best yet.
Stumbled a few days from the finish line.
But, I assure you it was worth it.
Hold on to your seats..... Not one stumbling stone, but three.
I got my hands on THREE Eclipse Red Rings at a more than reasonable price.
Well... that leaves little left on my list of dream razors.
Last month two French monuments came my way. The Le Coq Cagehead and....
The notorious Famex.
Used it today for the first time: this razor shaves on the extreme edge of being comfortable.
And it shaves close. I dare say extremely close.
It has quite a reputation, many of those lucky enough to own one think it is the most aggressive razor. It might be, but if you use almost zero pressure and let it glide over your skin, it will treat you good. True: as soon as you take it for granted and loose concentration, it will let you know you're not dealing with a very forgiving razor.
I love it, it must be one of my best yet.
Still in! Two solid GRUMEs since Portugal! Used one of those Portuguese products today as I was rushed out of the house: Couto cream. A pass and touchups in less than two minutes after the post-bike shower. No blood and a serviceable shave! Finished with St. John’s West Indian Limes, which will need replacing after the next and final application.
Another very good shave with the Gillette New. Two passes on the cheeks, 3 plus on the chin, only a small weeper; a DFS+!
Still in, 2.5 days of growth. And done for this month, see you all in May
April GRUME : 16
2023 GRUYERE : 67
Razor : King C Gillette
Blade : KCG (5)
Pre Shave : none
Soap (SOTM) : LaToja Stick
Brush : Simpson Trafalgar T2
Aftershave: Alum Match stick, Proraso White Balm
1 nice bleeder, wrong blade angle on the chin. Nothing the turkish match could not handle., A bit of irritation right on that place.
April GRUME : 16
2023 GRUYERE : 67
Razor : King C Gillette
Blade : KCG (5)
Pre Shave : none
Soap (SOTM) : LaToja Stick
Brush : Simpson Trafalgar T2
Aftershave: Alum Match stick, Proraso White Balm
1 nice bleeder, wrong blade angle on the chin. Nothing the turkish match could not handle., A bit of irritation right on that place.
Still in: Posting late for this morning's DFS+
DE 89
Voskhod Teflon 1st
Proraso White
Proraso White AS balm
Voskhod blade really efficient. Reminds me of Gillette Nacet.
DE 89
Voskhod Teflon 1st
Proraso White
Proraso White AS balm
Voskhod blade really efficient. Reminds me of Gillette Nacet.
Fascinating razor. Never seen anything like it. Congratulations on this and your new ones as well.I'm out
Stumbled a few days from the finish line.
But, I assure you it was worth it.
Hold on to your seats..... Not one stumbling stone, but three.
I got my hands on THREE Eclipse Red Rings at a more than reasonable price.
Well... that leaves little left on my list of dream razors.
Last month two French monuments came my way. The Le Coq Cagehead and....
The notorious Famex.
Used it today for the first time: this razor shaves on the extreme edge of being comfortable.
And it shaves close. I dare say extremely close.
It has quite a reputation, many of those lucky enough to own one think it is the most aggressive razor. It might be, but if you use almost zero pressure and let it glide over your skin, it will treat you good. True: as soon as you take it for granted and loose concentration, it will let you know you're not dealing with a very forgiving razor.
I love it, it must be one of my best yet.
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Day 29, 96.7% complete
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Palmolive Stick
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Wizamet SI #1
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm
Loaded up a fresh Wizamet. I'm using some random soaps for the 29th and 30th, first of all, the discontinued Palmolive again.
A nostalgic scent, a good near-BBS shave, but the post-shave not quite up to SV/MWF level.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Palmolive Stick
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Wizamet SI #1
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm
Loaded up a fresh Wizamet. I'm using some random soaps for the 29th and 30th, first of all, the discontinued Palmolive again.
A nostalgic scent, a good near-BBS shave, but the post-shave not quite up to SV/MWF level.
SOTD APRIL 29
April 2023 GRUME
SV Saturday
Hello friends
Saturday is beautiful around here. So I plucked up courage and got bold: Green Cult 2.0 baseplate IV to tackle my three-day stubble. What a shave! I arrived easily on a BBS with three passes, without any cuts or injuries. I didn't use alum, but I finished it off with the wonderful Floïd Genuine, without feeling any burning sensation.
The soap was Saponificio Varesino Desesrt Vetiver, lathered by the great (literally) Omega 48 Pro. The Perma-Sharp blade (4) was efficient and smooth as ever.
On this fantastic journey, my old friend Johnny Hartman.
I'm laughing for nothing, my friends.
Rating: 10
Have a nice weekend and great shaves.
April 2023 GRUME
SV Saturday
Hello friends
Saturday is beautiful around here. So I plucked up courage and got bold: Green Cult 2.0 baseplate IV to tackle my three-day stubble. What a shave! I arrived easily on a BBS with three passes, without any cuts or injuries. I didn't use alum, but I finished it off with the wonderful Floïd Genuine, without feeling any burning sensation.
The soap was Saponificio Varesino Desesrt Vetiver, lathered by the great (literally) Omega 48 Pro. The Perma-Sharp blade (4) was efficient and smooth as ever.
On this fantastic journey, my old friend Johnny Hartman.
I'm laughing for nothing, my friends.
Rating: 10
Have a nice weekend and great shaves.
Still in.
No shave today, just a little beard trimming around the edges.
Hope you all have a great Sunday..
No shave today, just a little beard trimming around the edges.
Hope you all have a great Sunday..
Still in! Probably my last shave for the month. Cheers all!
Still in and checking out for April, 16th succesfull grume in a row 
very nice last couple of shaves.
Gillette new rfb 1934
Personna lab blue (2&3)
Anbbas synth brush
BdF Raffinato (SOTM)
Nivea sensitive ASB
Brut Musk EdT
very nice last couple of shaves.
Gillette new rfb 1934
Personna lab blue (2&3)
Anbbas synth brush
BdF Raffinato (SOTM)
Nivea sensitive ASB
Brut Musk EdT
Still out.
But at least I've easily completed the 29/30 approach.
Congrats to everyone who completed the month successfully
I look forward to seeing you fine Gentlemen again in the May episode of GRUME.
Cheers
Guido
But at least I've easily completed the 29/30 approach.
Congrats to everyone who completed the month successfully
I look forward to seeing you fine Gentlemen again in the May episode of GRUME.
Cheers
Guido
Still in Almost there:
EJ 89
Voskhod teflon 2nd
Extro Latte Mandorla
Cremo Heritage AS Balm
Barberry Coast Himalayan Ascent splash
DFS. Not a lot of blade feel today but it got the job done.
One more day, then I think I'll sit out next month's GRUME as there are a couple things I have my eye on.
EJ 89
Voskhod teflon 2nd
Extro Latte Mandorla
Cremo Heritage AS Balm
Barberry Coast Himalayan Ascent splash
DFS. Not a lot of blade feel today but it got the job done.
One more day, then I think I'll sit out next month's GRUME as there are a couple things I have my eye on.
Still in, no shave today, no temptations.
Oh, fudge. Sorry guys, I posted in the wrong topic.
You are all much stronger willed men than I am. Sorry for the misspost.
Keep at it!
You are all much stronger willed men than I am. Sorry for the misspost.
Keep at it!
Still in shave today
Synthetic Sundays!!!
A Successful April GRUME!
Leaf Twig with half Wilkinson Sword blade, B and M Nordost & Simpson T3 brush
Greetings Gents
It was a nice surprise to open the soap lid and get a whiff of the burnt orange scent. The "Twig" has the smallest head of any razor I own. It is nimble and extremely maneuverable. It was easy to get a DFS+ result.
Thanks to all fellow GRUMERS and our devoted leader Brandon, @FoolishMortal.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
A Successful April GRUME!
Leaf Twig with half Wilkinson Sword blade, B and M Nordost & Simpson T3 brush
Greetings Gents
It was a nice surprise to open the soap lid and get a whiff of the burnt orange scent. The "Twig" has the smallest head of any razor I own. It is nimble and extremely maneuverable. It was easy to get a DFS+ result.
Thanks to all fellow GRUMERS and our devoted leader Brandon, @FoolishMortal.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
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