JKaboom's Journey DE shaving - started September 22'

[huck1680]

 

[cajunrph]

I hope you recover quickly.

 

[JKaboom]

I am feeling 100% now, not sick one bit. Thank you all for your well wishes.

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle

#16 GRUME January 2024



Date: 01.14.23

Days growth: 5



Head and face shave



Razor: Schick Krona

Blade: Astra SP (1)

Brush: Simpson T3



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: Clubman Pinaud soap. Bowl lathered for pass one then had to face lather pass two as lather deflated.



Passes: 2 plus pickups



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud

6 - Balm: LEA 3in1



Notes: This was a good shave minus the fact that the bowl lathered clubman deflated before pass two. I had to face lather from the puck for pass two. One small weeper and no alum feedback. This ended up being a DCS and just short of a DFS.



Quality: 9

Comfort: 10

Enjoyment: 8

Overall: 9

 

[thombrogan]

Very glad to read you’re feeling better!

 

[Eric_75]

@JKaboom Glad you're feeling better as well.

 

[Balin]

I am glad you are back to 100%!

 

[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle - still in

#16 GRUME January 2024 - still in



Date: 01.20.24

Days growth: 6



Head and face shave



Razor: 1950s Gillette super speed

Blade: Astra SP (2)

Brush: Simpson 57 best badger



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: TOBS Oud



Passes: 2 plus pickups



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Grey Flannel EDT

6 - Balm: Every man jack



Notes: overall a good shave. Had one pimple that got cut completely open, I wasn’t paying good attention. Had to stop the bleeding with a spot of tissue.



Quality: 8

Comfort: 8

Enjoyment: 9

Overall: 8.3

 

[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle -Still in

#16 GRUME January 2024 - Still in



Date: 01.24.23

Days growth: 4



Head and face shave



Razor: Merkur Progress

Blade: Astra SP 4

Brush: Vintage ever ready with original pure badger knot



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: Ethos success luxuriously bowl lathered.



Passes: 3 (2/2/2)



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Clubman Lustray Coachman

6 - Balm: witch hazel then Nivea sensitive skin.



Notes: An excellent shave today. The Ethos soap is second to none. This 3 pass shave was a near perfect DFS ++. I did have some irritation on a couple blemish spots from my COPAP straps. Very happy overall.



Quality: 9

Comfort: 9

Enjoyment: 10

Overall: 9.3

 

[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle

#16 GRUME January 2024



Date: 01.28.24

Days growth: 4



Head and face shave



Razor: Shave Nation Chubby

Blade: Astra Superior Platinum (4)

Brush: Parker synthetic



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: Gillette Pure 0% Shave cream bowl lathered



Passes: 1



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Nivea Deep Bourbon and Vanilla

6 - Balm: Proraso blue



Notes: This was a 1 pass socially acceptable. Micro stubble in places that is not visible. One pretty heavy weeper. Some strong aluminum feedback in a couple spots.



Quality: 8

Comfort: 8

Enjoyment: 8

Overall: 8

 

[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle



Date: 02.01.24

Days growth: 4



Head and face shave



Razor: Gillette fatboy

Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (1)

Brush: Parker chrome handle pure badger



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: Ethos dragonsbeard



Passes: 2 plus pickups



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Clubman Lustray Coachman

6 - Balm: Proraso blue



Notes: Today’s shave was great! This was my first shave with a Bic Chrome Platinum and I really liked it. It was very smooth and on the sharper end. Does anyone know where they fall on the sharpness scale? The Ethos soap never disappoints. It’s been a while since I used the Parker pure badger. I really liked it today! It’s scrubby but not scritchy. The only problem I had was shaving off one pretty good sized pimple, it hurt and took a chunk of skin! Thankfully it didn’t bleed a lot.



Quality: 9

Comfort: 8

Enjoyment: 10

Overall: 9

 

[Balin]

I think the Bic CPs are right behind Feathers for sharpness!

I count shaving off pimples or blemishes as home surgery!!

 

[JKaboom]

I think the Bic CPs are right behind Feathers for sharpness!

I count shaving off pimples or blemishes as home surgery!!

Thanks @Balin , I wish there were a comprehensive list somewhere. I found a couple.

Yes, I’ll save on doctors bills LOL

 

[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle

#29 GRUME February 2024



Date: 02.08.24

Days growth: 7



Head and face shave



Razor: Gillette Fatboy

Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (2)

Brush: Omega Pro 48



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: Marvy hard soap Cup loaded and face lathered



Passes: 3 WTG 7, XTG 5, ATG 4



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Clubman Lustray Coachman

6 - Balm: Nivea for men sensitive skin



Notes: I decided to use my cheapest, lowest grade soap Marvy hard puck. This soap has horrible reviews but with the Omega Pro 48 boar, generous loading, and generous water, I got excellent results!!! The Bic Chrome Platinum did very well. I can never go wrong with the Fatboy and I give it along with being on point with my technique a lot of credit as well.



Quality: 10

Comfort: 10

Enjoyment: 10

Overall: 10

 

[JKaboom]

Yesterday’s shave

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle

#29 GRUME February 2024



Date: 02.13.23

Days growth: 5



Head and face shave



Razor: Gillette Fatboy

Blade: Bic chrome platinum

Brush: Omega pro 48 boar



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: Colonel Conk mug loaded and face lathered



Passes: 3 WTG XTG ATG all on setting 5



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Nivea Deep

6 - Balm: Nivea sensitive skin



Notes: This was a very good DFS+ Colonel Conk though not a high end soap did pretty well. It had good residual slickness and good post shave feel. There was a little stubble that would not cooperate and I’m not sure if it was technique or the soap or the blade.



Quality: 9

Comfort: 10

Enjoyment: 10

Overall: 9.66

 

[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle

#29 GRUME February 2024



Date: 02.22.24

Days growth: 9



Head and face shave



Razor: Gillette Fatboy

Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (4)

Brush: Simpsons T3



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: TOBS Lavender



Passes: 3 plus pickups WTG, XTG, ATG Settings 9,5,5



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Mentos Hero

6 - Balm: LEA 3 in 1



Notes: Had a great shave after 9 days which almost never happens. The Fatboy on setting 9 was very efficient and though there was blade feel it was not aggressive feeling at all. The Bic Chrome Platinum did a wonderful job on the fourth use. I bought a 16 pack sampler of TOBS and the flavor today was Lavender, I’m going to put the sampler in the rotation of about 13 soaps, croaps, and creams. I love the performance of the T3 and it’s hard to not favor it. This was a very comfortable and close shave. I’m very happy with the shave.



Quality: 9

Comfort: 10

Enjoyment: 10

Overall: 9.6

 

[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle

#29 GRUME February 2024



Date: 02.25.24

Days growth: 3



Head and face shave



Razor: Gillette Fatboy

Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (5)

Brush: Ever ready R40 pure badger original knot



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber



Lather: La Toja stick



Passes: 3 setting 5,3,3



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Black Magic alcohol free (Not Pictured)

6 - Balm: Nivea sensitive skin for men



Notes: I’ve been seeing a lot of posts featuring La Toja so I figured I’d use that. I like it and just have to remember use enough product and enough water. The lather did not disappoint. The Bic Chrome Platinum is holding up very well. I had some alum feedback on my neck but it wasn’t too bad.



Quality: 9.5 DFS+

Comfort: 8

Enjoyment: 10

Overall: 9.2

 

[JKaboom]

Date: 03.02.24

Days growth: 6

Head and face shave

Razor: Gillette Slim

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)

Brush: Simpson 57 Best Badger



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber. Proraso blue.

Lather: Proraso red

Passes: 2 setting 5 then 3



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: Clubman reserve Whiskey Woods

6 - Balm: Proraso blue



Notes: Today was a great DCS DFS, very enjoyable. I’m partaking in the Fixed Four For March Madness (FFFMM) for the first time. I’m kind of excited because I change my kit on just about every shave. I think this will give me some time to hone in on my slim instead of using it every 7 shaves. This kind of gives me pause on my whole outlook on shaving. I have about a dozen soaps and creams and three main blades I use. I may consider doing this fixed four every month, we’ll see.



Quality: 9

Comfort: 10

Enjoyment: 10

Overall: 9.6

 

[Balin]

Notes: Today was a great DCS DFS, very enjoyable. I’m partaking in the Fixed Four For March Madness (FFFMM) for the first time. I’m kind of excited because I change my kit on just about every shave. I think this will give me some time to hone in on my slim instead of using it every 7 shaves. This kind of gives me pause on my whole outlook on shaving. I have about a dozen soaps and creams and three main blades I use. I may consider doing this fixed four every month, we’ll see.

I started out with the Shave of Week Society - SWS

Shave of the Week Society (SWS)

I have a boatload of soaps, creams and razors and blades and preshave, post shave products and brushes. I think I have enough to get me well into the next century. I have learned that using one soap or razor or blade for an extended period of time is really quite enjoyable. You really get to...

www.badgerandblade.com

I haven't been posting there much, but I still usually stick to a razor for a week or two and the soap and aftershave for a month with the Soap of the Month Club.

Soap Of The Month Club (SOTMC)

Ok since there is a ton of chatter about these sabbaticals (which I am part of one) i'd like to throw in a monthly challenge for shave soap and cream lovers. Rule. - Only use one shave cream/soap for the entire month. - List your soap/cream of choice in a post. To be a full member you need to...

www.badgerandblade.com

The only thing I rotate daily is brushes! Well, because I have that many and I pretty much like them all!

 

[JKaboom]

I started out with the Shave of Week Society - SWS

Shave of the Week Society (SWS)

I have a boatload of soaps, creams and razors and blades and preshave, post shave products and brushes. I think I have enough to get me well into the next century. I have learned that using one soap or razor or blade for an extended period of time is really quite enjoyable. You really get to...

www.badgerandblade.com

I haven't been posting there much, but I still usually stick to a razor for a week or two and the soap and aftershave for a month with the Soap of the Month Club.

Soap Of The Month Club (SOTMC)

Ok since there is a ton of chatter about these sabbaticals (which I am part of one) i'd like to throw in a monthly challenge for shave soap and cream lovers. Rule. - Only use one shave cream/soap for the entire month. - List your soap/cream of choice in a post. To be a full member you need to...

www.badgerandblade.com

The only thing I rotate daily is brushes! Well, because I have that many and I pretty much like them all!

Yes you do have the brushes for sure! LOL

 

[JKaboom]

#14 in 2024 GRUYERE shave sebaticle

#22 GRUME March 2024

FFFMM



Date: 03.05.24

Days growth: 5

Head and face shave

Razor: Gillette slim

Blade: Gillette Silver Blue

Brush: Simpson 57



Pre-shave: Hot shower using Johnson and Johnson on face and head with facial scrubber

Lather: Proraso Red Soap

Passes: 3



Post Shave Routine and products:

1 - Hot rinse with microfiber towel X2

2 - Cold rinse

3 - Alum block

4 - Cold rinse with microfiber towel X1

5 - Aftershave: N/A

6 - Balm: Gentleman Jack sandalwood



Notes: A late shave at 9:30pm as I have a physical therapy appointment early in the morning. I rushed the shave and used too much pressure and it showed. One really good nick and some moderate alum feedback in several places. I really have to remember to not rush and if I do, to be mindful of the pressure used.



Quality: 9

Comfort: 7

Enjoyment: 7

Overall: 7.6