June 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

[La Malice]

Still in the GRUME , 2 days of growth

June GRUME : 16
2023 GRUYERE : 99

Razor : Merkur Progress 510 setting 2 and 1
Blade : Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Pre Shave : none
Soap (SOTM) : Godrej Cinthol
Brush : Semogue 1305
Aftershave: Osma Alum Block, Green Freeze Bootleg, Proraso White balm

Not as comfortable as could be hence the Proraso white balm as well as a few too many nicks, tomorrow will be an all setting 1 shave. That being said , this razor is more efficient than my 34 HD

 

[Roedeer]

Day 27, 90% complete

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: Leaf Twig, half Astra SP #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Hyaluron

The Twig worked better this time. You need to let it do what it "wants", and not force it to act like one of your DEs.

I managed to shave my chin ATG with it. XTG on my cheeks is usually inward, ear toward midline, but this one does the midline toward ear XTG quite naturally.

It seems to make a better job of neck trouble spots than my DEs. The end result isn't all that close, but it's comfortable.

A dual-razor shave, with something more aggressive for pass 1 and this for ATG and tidy-up, might be a good combination.

 

[tjsgarden]

The Twig worked better this time. You need to let it do what it "wants", and not force it to act like one of your DEs.

I managed to shave my chin ATG with it. XTG on my cheeks is usually inward, ear toward midline, but this one does the midline toward ear XTG quite naturally.

It seems to make a better job of neck trouble spots than my DEs. The end result isn't all that close, but it's comfortable.

I think you described the Twig quite accurately. It maneuvers nicely if you "let it do what it "wants". I don't use mine often but I want to use it more.

 

[sandorfi]

Today I felt like experimenting.

As I never was a 100% happy with my R41 (Harsh, too much blade chatter, close but never smooth) I replaced the top cap from a Gillette old style.
And I must admitt, this was the best shave I ever had with this R41. Blade chatter was reduced a lot, no nicks or weepers, just a very close, satisfying shave. The top cap stays on, without a doubt.

Muhle R41 + Gillette old style top cap
Personna Lab Blue (1)
Anbbas synth brush
Extro Cosmesi 17 Stormo (SOTM)
Nivea sensitive ASB
Brut Musk EdT

 

[JAHE]

Still in, no shave today.
Cheers!

 

[Guido75]

Date	28.06.2023
365 daily shaves	183/365
GRUME June	25/30
SOTMC	28/30
High Efficiency June	26/30
Blade Biter’s Archive	1/32
Consistency Shaves	100%

Razor	Blade	Brush
Lambda Athena (face) Mühle R41 (head)	Gillette Bleue Extra (14+15)	Omega Proraso Yaqi Lucky Dice
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash Proraso Green preshave	Proraso Green	Cold splash Aftershave Balm

Passes	WTG XTG ATG
Efficiency (details here)	Quality / My process
8/10 (~20 m)	10/10 (clean)
Effectiveness	Comfort / Blade condition
8.5/10 (DFS+)	8/10 (Smooth)

Notes to this shave:

General - superset with allstars. Head feels soft and the face feels smooth.

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[hopper_64]

Still in

Gillette New FB
Crystal (5)
Omega EVO 2.0
Godrej Shaving Round
Razorock Emperor

Cheers

 

[cryhavoc]

Still in

Razor: Gillette Old Type
Blade: Personna Red (4)
Soap: Dr. Jon's Savannah Sunrise
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

 

[Multum in parvo]

Still out
getting ready for an evening event - DFS travel shave

 

[Beto Salatini]

SOTD JUNE 28th
June 2023 GRUME


Hello friends

Winter is still sunny around here. So I chose the wonderful Mike's Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper which made a phenomenal lather with my Omega 48 Pro, the best $10 I've ever spent. Rockwell 6C (6/5/5), Gillette Nacet (3) and Floïd The Genuine completed this morning of dreams.

Along with us, Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, Together Again.

Rating: 9

Have a nice day and great shaves.

 

[tjsgarden]

Still In GRUME & GRUYERE

Hey Guys
@Roedeer has been making some useful comments about the Leaf "Twig". IMHO, this is the most maneuverable razor I own. It thrives when using no pressure strokes and was made for the Gillette Slide technique. It's not a daily razor but every time I use it, it is an enjoyable experience.
We are in a heat wave and yesterday I got a little bit of sunburn on my face. The Proraso red seemed to be the right choice. After soaking the Omega brush, I applied a very soapy lather on my face and prepped the razor. I splashed off my face and applied a a second lather-this time more appropriately and was amazed how the slick lather and razor combo worked together. A follow up Slide pass and a few touchups left me in DFS/BBS territory.

Enjoyment/Comfort: 10+/10
Efficiency: 9.7
Please take care of yourself and each other.

 

[ChriWilson]

Shave #18
- Still Out -

• AOS Bourbon - SOTM
• Simpson’s M6 - Sovereign
• Muhle R89
• Lord Super Chrome (4)
• Kiehl's Blue Astringent
• Stirling's Glacial Citron Splash

It's been some time since I last needed to perform an SAS.
Leave it to an early morning meeting scheduled overnight to push the need

 

[Balin]

Still in!

 

[silverlifter]

Penultimate June GRUME shave and still in. Marvellous shave this morning; edge was as smooth as silk!

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• Jun 28, 2023

Starlet 3057 7/8 Quarter Hollow - PAA Peregrino - Eufros Vetiver de Haití - Floïd Vigoroso -...

 

[Ribitski23]

I’ve fallen.

The antique store got me.

Found a Gillette black tip in case no blade dispenser.
An old spice shave mug.
Finally a Pure badger rubberset brush that could maybe get a new knot in it came with mug.

Internet is spotty here will post some pics once I get back.

Best of luck to everyone on the last 2 days.

 

[iver]

Still in

 

[FoolishMortal]

I’ve fallen.

The antique store got me.

Found a Gillette black tip in case no blade dispenser.
An old spice shave mug.
Finally a Pure badger rubberset brush that could maybe get a new knot in it came with mug.

Internet is spotty here will post some pics once I get back.

Best of luck to everyone on the last 2 days.

Since making GRUMEs part of my life, I have severely limited my time in antique stores. Even though I've become pretty discerning about my shave purchases - new or vintage - they're just too tempting! Sorry to hear that you stumbled, but I do hope you'll sign up for next month. Either way, pics, of course, are welcome.

And when a brother falls, it's time for...

Roll Call!

1) @FoolishMortal - Forever?, SOTMC
2) @Chef455 - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E.
3) @mr_eleven
4) Multum in parvo - out (6/8: FOMOWiza)
5) @Roedeer
6) Wgg2017 - out (6/2: NOSSR)
7) @LJBraaten - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E.
8) @The Blackadder
9) @JAHE - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E.
10) @silverlifter
11) @hopper_64
12) GuidoTheGhost75
13) @iver
14) @Balin - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E.
15) @PersistentlyBlunt
16) @JWCowboy
17) @tjsgarden - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E.
18) @La Malice - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E., SOTMC
19) @V12Stu
20) @Beto Salatini
21) @cryhavoc - GRUYERE
22) FL shaver - out (6/10: MWF experiment)
23) ChriWilson - SOTMC - out (6/7: Kents)
24) @den fly
25) Trollky - out (6/5: Scuttle & Soap*)
26) @sandorfi - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E., SOTMC
27) @Doti B
28) TOVT - out (6/7: Blackbird)
29) @Jack Goossen
30) @elmo_koffman - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E.
31) @Abz88
32) @Eshebert
33) Ribitski23 - out (6/28: Antiques)
34) Jayson74 - out (6/10: Karve)
35) @Contact_vs_Feedback - G.R.U.Y.E.R.E.

 

[elmo_koffman]

Still in

Smooth and clean. Yaqi silvertip badger is not my favourite brush, but it got the job done.

brush: Yaqi Brush metal handle silvertip badger
razor: Tatara Muramasa
blade: KAI
cream: LEA Classic
aftershave: LEA lotion
fragrance: Lalique Pour Homme Equus

 

[PersistentlyBlunt]

I have fallen.

My son was not well and I went to the chemist to get some cold and flu medication. While wandering through they had King C Gillette packs of 10 blades half price. Never having seen these blades on special I grabbed the last box. Completely forgot about GRUME until I was leaving the store.

I also received some blades from the Great Blade Exchange this week.

Happy to have made it this far on my first GRUME and happy that all I have puchased this month is one discounted box of 10 blades.

Well done to all still in.

 

[LJBraaten]

Still in. Been very preoccupied the past couple of days. Stitches removed from my knee, the doctor didn’t give me permission to do the things I’ve already been doing. As I listened to his list of things I could do my thought was that ship has already left port! Dealing with an angry renter who is leaving. Unfortunately I’ve allowed her to live rent free in my head. Psychic energy is low. Practicing for a Fourth of July concert.
Where was I? Oh yeah, shaving. Two days worth to report.
Yesterday’s attempt #13 with a GEM SE blade and my Gem 1912 series. Bad. 6 passes and a 4/10 shave. Enjoyment and comfort 1/10. I wore a hole in one spot on my chin. Finished with my Tech and Feather, very gingerly for a 9.75 finish.
Today: I honed and stropped that SE blade. It was improved, it only took me two passes to achieve 4/10, comfort level 3/10. That’s it, the universe is speaking to me, that blade now resides in the utility drawer. Back to the Tech and Feather for an easy 9.8/10 quality shave. Shave #317 on that blade, and it has permission to stay in the bathroom with the rest of my shaving gear. I think that blade has been active for about a year now.