High Efficiency Summer 2023

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20230824
High Efficiency Summer 2023

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (6)
Brush: Wald A1 Nimbus Bloodline Synthetic Fan
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
Fragrance: Classic Match Eternity

Same kit as yesterday.

Superb 2-Pass shave!

Shave notes are in my Journal: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-12368371

 

[thombrogan]

High Efficiency Summah/ARKO! August

Tonight’s opulent and stupendous shave
RazoRock JAWS 0.84 65/100
Lord Super Stainless (5)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo G5A 24mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: no
Lather: ARKO!, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: body wash with shave binky
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer

I’m getting a little better at recapturing the glide I had a few shaves ago. Greedy for more improvement and glad ARKO! is providing the slickness.

 

[CJB3]

Wolfman WR1 .86 OC/Feather (3):

 

[jason2]

Cream: Barbasol 1919
Razor/Blade:
Face/Neck/Head () - Carbon CX Cu Web w/ Personna Lab Blue
Alum: Omega stick
Aftershave:
Face/Neck - DIY Snake Bite
Head/Neck - Nivea Sensitive

10/10

What a relief. Few days of some rough shaves this felt like I was shaving in paradise.

 

[Sascoman]

Wolfman WR4 SS .70 • Schick Proline

Proline definitely ups efficiency , but still quite smooth with James’s outstanding geometry.

Efficiency
Comfort

 

[Guido75]

Date	25.08.2023
365 daily shaves	237/365
GRUME August	25/28
SOTMC (All Aventus August)	25/31
Blade Biter’s Archive	05/32
7 O’Clock Week	05/07

Razor	Blade	Brush
Gillette British Tech* postwar	Gillette Black (1+2)	FNX Barber
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave	Alpha Men 2.0	Cold splash Aftershave Balm

*Ball End Handle

Passes	WTG XTG ATG TU
Efficiency (details here)	Quality / My process
8/10 (~20m)	8/10 (spots)
Effectiveness	Comfort / Blade condition
9/10 (BBS)	10/10 (GlideFest)

Notes to this shave:

Summary - Nice shave with the British Tech.

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[BradWorld]

Great, highly efficient shave from the 7 O'Clock NEW and a Personna 74 (11). Excellent!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230825
High Efficiency Summer 2023

Razor: Mongoose Stainless (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (7)
Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
Fragrance: Classic Match Eternity

Excellent razor!

Shave notes are in my Journal: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-12369492

 

[SgtCrppls]

Pre-Shave: GD “Spa”
Brush: RV “Pug” 26mm DG B15
Blade: Perma Sharp (6)
Soap: GD L’Avventura Kairos SE 2023
Razor: WR2 Ti SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle
After Shave: GD L’Avventura

Doug

 

[CJB3]

Wolfman WR1 .86 OC/Feather (4):

 

[thombrogan]

High Efficiency Summah/ARKO! August

Tonight’s opulent and stupendous shave
RazoRock JAWS 0.84 66/100
Lord Super Stainless (6)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo G5A 24mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: no
Lather: ARKO!, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: warm shower
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer

Stayed neutral for most of the face and neck and went shallow for the upper lip. Was able to get slightly quicker, gentler results. Also lathered my face and neck in quadrants like I’ve kept meaning to do and it made no difference. It was a good shave.

 

[Guido75]

26.08.2023

• Guido75
• Aug 25, 2023

Mühle Rocca • Gillette Black (4+5) • FNX Barber • AlphaMen 2.0

Date	26.08.2023
365 daily shaves	238/365
GRUME August	26/28
SOTMC (All Aventus August)	26/31
Blade Biter’s Archive	05/32
7 O’Clock Week	06/07

Razor	Blade	Brush
Mühle Rocca V4	Gillette Black (4+5)	FNX Barber
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave	Alpha Men 2.0	Cold splash Aftershave Balm

Passes	WTG XTG ATG TU
Efficiency (details here)	Quality / My process
8/10 (~20m)	8/10 (spots)
Effectiveness	Comfort / Blade condition
8.75/10 (DFS+++)	10/10 (GlideFest)

Notes to this shave:

Summary - Excellent first shave with the Rocca. This is a solid addition to any collection. Razor courtesy of @JAHE.

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[Sascoman]

Wolfman WR3 SS .70

 

[SgtCrppls]

Pre-Shave: GD “Spa”
Brush: DG B13
Blade: Perma Sharp (1)
Soap: Ethos Mandarino Fumo F Base
Razor: WR2 Ti SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle
AfterShave: Mandarino Fumo Skin Food Splash

Doug

 

[thombrogan]

High Efficiency Summah/ARKO! August

Tonight’s opulent and stupendous shave
RazoRock JAWS 0.84 67/100
Lord Super Stainless (7)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
AP ShaveCo G5A 24mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: no
Lather: ARKO!, bowl-loaded/face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: mentholated Equate moisturizer

My boastful AP ShaveCo G5A mixed ARKO! and water to provide the same, ethereal shaving lotion my boar brush was making with not-ARKO! soaps. The resulting shave gentle, comfortable, close, and quick. The being able to avoid the feeling of cutting for most of the shave returned. It was glorious I tell you. And I enjoyed it, too. Had been losing my connection with this razor despite its awesomeness and the supporting accessories, so this made me happy.

 

[CJB3]

Wolfman WR1 .86 OC/Feather (1):

 

[Guido75]

Date	27.08.2023
365 daily shaves	239/365
GRUME August	27/28
SOTMC (All Aventus August)	27/31
Blade Biter’s Archive	05/32
7 O’Clock Week	07/07

Razor	Blade	Brush
Mühle Rocca V4 Gillette SA 109	Gillette Black (6+7)	Omega Proraso
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave	Alpha Men 2.0	Cold splash Aftershave Balm

Passes	WTG XTG ATG TU
Efficiency (details here)	Quality / My process
8/10 (~20m)	10/10 (Clean)
Effectiveness	Comfort / Blade condition
8.75/10 (DFS+++)	10/10 (GlideFest)

Notes to this shave:

Summary - Celebration shave as today is the anniversary of our wedding day. And so the Curly Special (by @Curly Straight) comes out to play. A nice tango with the Rocca.

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Saturday 20230826
High Efficiency Summer 2023

Razor: Mongoose Stainless (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (8 and retired)
Brush: AP Shave Co Beehive (AP Shave Co 28mm Synbad Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
Fragrance: Classic Match Eternity

Excellent razor!

Shave notes are in my Journal: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-12371242

 

[SgtCrppls]

Pre-Shave: GD “Spa”
Brush: Varlet “Megalith” 29mm XD
Blade: Perma Sharp (2)
Soap: GD Ketoret Kairos SE 2023
Razor: WR2 Ti SB 1.25 w/ Timeless Ti Crown Handle
AfterShave: GD Ketoret

Doug

 

[never-stop-learning]

20230827
High Efficiency Summer 2023

Razor: Mongoose Stainless (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (1)
Brush: RazoRock Butterscotch Beehive (28mm Plissoft knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat (Tallow)
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud
Fragrance: Classic Match Eternity

Excellent razor!

Shave notes are in my Journal: never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-12371738