May 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

[Beto Salatini]

SOTD - “New Gear" Theme Week - May 13-19, 2024

May 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)


Hello friends

The weather has changed here. Today, I chose MdC Fougère, my soap of all times. Omega Jade, Greencult 2.0, Gillette Platinum Light Blue (2) and Brut.

What more could I want?

With us, Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz.


Rating: 10


Have a nice evening and great shaves!

 

[cryhavoc]

Enjoyed this setup yesterday so I went with it again today.

Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (14)
Soap: Wickham's Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: Mennen Skin Bracer Cool Spice

 

[Balin]

Still in!

 

[FoolishMortal]

Well...yeah. Just as I get myself out from under a mountain of work and prepare for a breather - COVID. I got knocked down last Wednesday night and I'm just now getting my energy back. I hope this is the last hurdle for a bit so I can focus on trotting down the track at a reasonable pace.

In.

Onward!

 

[FoolishMortal]

SOTD - “New Gear" Theme Week - May 13-19, 2024

May 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)


Hello friends

The weather has changed here. Today, I chose MdC Fougère, my soap of all times. Omega Jade, Greencult 2.0, Gillette Platinum Light Blue (2) and Brut.

What more could I want?

With us, Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz.


Rating: 10


Have a nice evening and great shaves!


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Dizzy and Stan, what a pair!

 

[FoolishMortal]

I’m taking myself out.

I had an order in with Chris at Karve from March for a G-Tech handle and decided to cancel the order. However, I requested him to swap it out for a green aluminum Overlander stand. So I think in my head that disqualifies me for this month’s GRUME. I will be back in force in June.

Stay strong men and have a blessed day.
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I applaud your integrity, and I appreciate that you have continued to post. It seems like you're going for 30-of-31, as a gentleman should - well done there.

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

Roll Call!

1) @FoolishMortal - SOTMC
2) @Multum in parvo
3) @silverlifter
4) @EclipseRedRing
5) @Guido75
6) @Bsamps
7) @hopper_64 - GRUYERE
8) @iver
9) @Jayson74
10) @cryhavoc - GRUYERE
11) @WThomas0814
12) @JAHE
13) @BobbyB
14) ric164 - out (5/13: Overstander)
15) @SmokedStanley
16) @Texchappy
17) @La Malice - GRUYERE, SOTMC
18) @ChriWilson - GRUYERE, SOTMC, MM '24
19) @JohnG
20) @Pyrate
21) @Beto Salatini
22) @cajunrph
23) @zoidberg
24) @Balin
25) @awk_m4
26) @JKaboom
27) @den fly - SOTMC
28) @squank
29) @FullyLoaded
30) @Roedeer
31) @LJBraaten - GRUYERE
32) epindy1911 - out (5/8: Paladin)
33) @Doti B
34) @blethenstrom
35) @FL shaver
36)

 

[Balin]

Well...yeah. Just as I get myself out from under a mountain of work and prepare for a breather - COVID. I got knocked down last Wednesday night and I'm just now getting my energy back. I hope this is the last hurdle for a bit so I can focus on trotting down the track at a reasonable pace.

In.

Onward!

I'm glad you are on the mend and hope a full recovery is imminent!

 

[Jayson74]

5-15-24 Wednesday 930pm
Shave 67/366.
May GRUME still in
2 pass DFS+

Razor: U4 (1974) SuperSpeed
Blade: Perma-sharp 3
Soap: RR Gold Label stick
Brush: RR The Bruce
Post: Clubman

Quickie shave with the Gold Label stick. Very impressed with the slickness, was as easy as Arko! to get the lather right.
Getting used to the SuperSpeed, improved to DFS+ and no weepers.

Jay

 

[Roedeer]

Day 15, 48.4% complete

Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Nivea Men Shaving Creme
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #1
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Nivea Balm

Loaded a fresh Astra for the third week, and got a quick but effective DFS.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Still in - DFS
Schick L1, Palmolive, Shavemac Synth, Alt Innsbruck AS

 

[Guido75]

Date	16.05.2024
366 daily shaves	137/366

Razor	Blade	Brush
Karve CB OC-C	Gillette Minora (3)	Abe’s Brush Works Blutt STF
Preshave	Soap	Postshave
Cold splash KCG Face Wash	Hampshire Wool Fat (3)	Cold splash Proraso Green Balm

Passes	WTG XTG ATG and touch up
Process Quality	Blade Sharpness
9.75/10 (Almost clean)	5/10 (Sharp)
Effectiveness	Shave Comfort
9/10 (BBS)	8/10 (Smooth)

Notes:

Still in.

Summary. Almost a copy of yesterday’s shave. Only this time with the Karve Christopher Bradley.

For extended shave notes click here.

Enjoy your shave!

 

[ric164]

Well...yeah. Just as I get myself out from under a mountain of work and prepare for a breather - COVID. I got knocked down last Wednesday night and I'm just now getting my energy back. I hope this is the last hurdle for a bit so I can focus on trotting down the track at a reasonable pace.

In.

Onward!

Feel better soon.

 

[ric164]

Still out but managed a comfortable BBS this morning. Have a blessed day everyone.

 

[hopper_64]

Well...yeah. Just as I get myself out from under a mountain of work and prepare for a breather - COVID. I got knocked down last Wednesday night and I'm just now getting my energy back. I hope this is the last hurdle for a bit so I can focus on trotting down the track at a reasonable pace.

In.

Onward!

Hope you get well soon.

 

[hopper_64]

Headshave today - Still in

Leaf Thorn
Feather halfblade (1)
Shavemac Silvertip DO1
Maca Root & Aloe
Epsilon Blue

Cheers

 

[cryhavoc]

Still in

Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (15)
Soap: Wickham's Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Omega 10065 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman

 

[cryhavoc]

Well...yeah. Just as I get myself out from under a mountain of work and prepare for a breather - COVID. I got knocked down last Wednesday night and I'm just now getting my energy back. I hope this is the last hurdle for a bit so I can focus on trotting down the track at a reasonable pace.

In.

Onward!

Hope you get well soon!

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Not shaving supplies, but a new watch, maybe not strictly against the GRUME rules but my conscience tells me that I am out. I will try again next month. Good luck to all who remain

 

[blethenstrom]

Still in.....it has been close a couple of times, but I have prevailed.

Morning shave - 5/16/24
Razor: KCG
Blade: Ladas Stainless Steel (1/5) (4)
Soap: BSS #1
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft RR400
Aftershave: Stetson Cooling Moisture
Rating: 9.75/10, DFS++
Ahh now that is a shave. Smooth, comfortable and oh so sweet. Efficient and easy to use razor that yielded an effortless marble like shave. I could get used to this.

 

[cryhavoc]

Not shaving supplies, but a new watch, maybe not strictly against the GRUME rules but my conscience tells me that I am out. I will try again next month. Good luck to all who remain

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I wouldn't call you out as it isn't a shaving related purchase, but if you feel you are out I respect the decision. That said it is a beautiful watch! What model?