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May 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

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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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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!
 
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🪒 🪒 🪒 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!
 
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)
 
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
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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
 
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.
 

Guido75

Is it swell time?
Date16.05.2024
366 daily shaves
137/366

RazorBladeBrush
Karve CB OC-CGillette Minora (3)Abe’s Brush Works Blutt STF
PreshaveSoapPostshave
Cold splash
KCG Face Wash
Hampshire Wool Fat (3)Cold splash
Proraso Green
Balm

PassesWTG XTG ATG and touch up
Process Quality
Blade Sharpness
9.75/10 (Almost clean)5/10 (Sharp)
EffectivenessShave 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!
 
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.
 
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