April 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

[MondoJ]

Sotd 4.19.24

Merkur 33 on Bulldog Handle
Razorock Emporium Element 47
The Good Fellas Smile brush
Wilkinson Sword blade

 

[Chef455]

Still in. Derby Extras aren't my jam. Otherwise a good shave.

 

[ChriWilson]

Still in and back from the hacking cough…
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I came down with this last night, unfotrunately.
My wife over last weekend came down with congestion and a mild sore throat. I woke up with that raspy "Smelly Cat" voice...

Still in. Derby Extras aren't my jam. Otherwise a good shave.


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Derby Greens are One and Done when I use them

 

[Guido75]

Chicken soup might work wonders @ChriWilson - hope you (two) feel better soon!

Cheers,

Guido

 

[ChriWilson]

Chicken soup might work wonders @ChriWilson - hope you (two) feel better soon!

Cheers,

Guido

Thank you sir - currently dealing with congestion that doesn’t want to move…

My wife made a batch of Albondigas Soup, using a fresh beef broth.

So good !!

 

[Roedeer]

Day 19, 63.3% complete

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: Rockwell 6S R6, Al Handle, Astra SP #5
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm

I tried the neglected Rockwell R6 plate for a change. It's a good combination of comfortable and effective. I got a BBS, near enough, and no irritation.

I'll stick with this over the weekend, and see how it works out with the other soaps.

Hope it doesn't last long, @ChriWilson.

 

[Halfbeard]

In.

Bayonetta
Bic CP (20)

 

[JAHE]

In!

I hope everyone's having a great weekend!

 

[Multum in parvo]

Still in - headshave

 

[Markdad2]

Still in

 

[MondoJ]

HSOTD 4.19.24

KCG razor Henson stainless handle
Wilkinson Sword
GDMG Plateau G5 knot
Noble Otter Barrbarr shave cream and splash

 

[ric164]

Still in on day 20. Have a blessed weekend.

 

[Guido75]

Date	20.04.2024
366 daily shaves	111/366

Razor	Blade	Brush
Gillette US Tech prewar	KCG China (1)	Omega Proraso
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash	Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (93)	Cold splash Proraso Green Balm

Passes	WTG XTG ATG and touch up
Process Quality (details here)	Blade Sharpness
6/10 (Cut)	4.5/10 (Sharpish)
Effectiveness	Shave Comfort
8.75/10 (BBS-)	10/10 (GlideFest)

Notes:

Summary. A joy using my prewar Tech. Never stops to be fun. The Chinese KCG blade is quite a nice blade. Definitely smooth and sharp.

Almost caved at the Vintage Fair today but the universe rooted for me with a stand owner that raised prices from left to right if you showed any interest - even if his buddy said differently. Not worth going it for. Still in!

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[Bsamps]

Day 20, still going

Razor: Rockwell 6S (4)
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp Super (1)
Brush: Simpsons Commodore X2 Best
Preshave: GLYCE
Soap: MWF
Aftershave: Speick

Make it a great day!

 

[SmoothOperator]

GRUMEing through the weekend!

Razor: Rex Ambassador XL
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (1)
Brush: Mühle Sophist STB
Preshave: Proraso White
Soap: Phoenix Dapper Doc's
Aftershave: Manufactum Bayrum & Manufactum Shea Butter

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[MondoJ]

SOTD 4.20.24

Merkur 37c
Wilkinson Sword (3)
APShaveCo Dark Abalone titanium knot
Cella

 

[ChriWilson]

Shave - #20
- Still In -

• Mike's Natural - Orange, Cedarwood, Black Pepper - SOTM, GRUYERE
• Semogue Torga C5 - Boar
• Gold Dollar 208 - 6/8
• Muhle R89
• Personna Med-Prep - (3)
• Stirling’s Glacial Unscented Splash
• Pinaud’s Limesec

 

[rudewarrior]

No shave today, but still in!

Enjoy your weekend!

 

[Balin]

Still in.

@tjsgarden I'm sorry I am late in offering my condolences to you and Kathy, but I am still sending them.

 

[La Malice]

no shave today