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July 2024 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
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Razor: Schick I2 Hydro-Magic Injector
Blade: Schick Injector blade (14)
Soap: PAA Fresco
Brush: Semogue 1250 Boar
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Razor: Schick I2 Hydro-Magic Injector
Blade: Schick Injector blade (14)
Soap: PAA Fresco
Brush: Semogue 1250 Boar
AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Still in
Still in
Pearl Flexi @5
Gillette Rubie (9)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band Badger
Tabac (tallow)
Floid The Genuine
Cheers
Pearl Flexi @5
Gillette Rubie (9)
Yaqi Moka Express 2-Band Badger
Tabac (tallow)
Floid The Genuine
Cheers
oday's shave, 2 days of growth
Razor : Merkur 34 HD C
Blade : Voshkod (0)
Soap (SOTM) : Stirling Margaritas in the Artic
Brush : Trafalgar T2
Aftershave: Osma Alum block, Stirling Margaritas in the Artic splash
Razor : Merkur 34 HD C
Blade : Voshkod (0)
Soap (SOTM) : Stirling Margaritas in the Artic
Brush : Trafalgar T2
Aftershave: Osma Alum block, Stirling Margaritas in the Artic splash
Day 30 shave
Day 31 and another GRUME done! This one was a little brutal...
Great shave to finish the GRUME and the month! I will bow out of August as I will likely be talking to Ulrik again
Great shave to finish the GRUME and the month! I will bow out of August as I will likely be talking to Ulrik again
Shave #23
- Still In -
After yesterday and today's shave, I am officially Done with this blade - Binned after the 1st pass and finished with a Persona Comfort Coated.
For me, Green Derby's feel like a PolSilver in comparison to this Dorco; and I'm an avid fan of their multi-blade cart j/s...
- Still In -
- Grooming Dept - Edel SOTMC, GRUYERE
- Connaught's Omega Jade
- Muhle R89
- Dorco Titan - One & Done
- Nivea 2-in-1 Splash
After yesterday and today's shave, I am officially Done with this blade - Binned after the 1st pass and finished with a Persona Comfort Coated.
For me, Green Derby's feel like a PolSilver in comparison to this Dorco; and I'm an avid fan of their multi-blade cart j/s...
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Still in!
Cheers!
Cheers!
July GRUME completed for me
Tonight shave consisted of
Pre-Shave: Warm Face Wash
Brush: Boti Captain SHD Silvertip Badger
Razor: Gold Dollar 66 straight
Soap: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge
Post-Shave: Alum Block
Lothur Calm AS Splash
Razorock XXX ASB
Ach Brito Lavanda Cologne
Wonderful, relaxing shave experience with zero issues. Nice marble like face made me smile. Another GRUME close out. On to August we go
Tonight shave consisted of
Pre-Shave: Warm Face Wash
Brush: Boti Captain SHD Silvertip Badger
Razor: Gold Dollar 66 straight
Soap: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge
Post-Shave: Alum Block
Lothur Calm AS Splash
Razorock XXX ASB
Ach Brito Lavanda Cologne
Wonderful, relaxing shave experience with zero issues. Nice marble like face made me smile. Another GRUME close out. On to August we go
Day 30, 96.8% complete
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Proraso Sensitive Balm
The blade had smoothed out, for a very comfortable near-BBS. I don't think I could get a better shave that's repeatable within 24 hours.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Cubebe
Brush: Yaqi 24mm synthetic cashmere
Razor: GC.84 SB, Al Handle, Astra SP #2
Bowl: Turkish copper
Post-shave: Proraso Sensitive Balm
The blade had smoothed out, for a very comfortable near-BBS. I don't think I could get a better shave that's repeatable within 24 hours.
Day 31 and in! Congrats to everyone who was successful. I wish all strength for the August GRUME. Have a blessed day men.
^^ What he said! ^^
See you all on the other side!
Final shave in July:
Cheers, Comrades!
Still in.
7-31-24 10am
2 pass DFS++
Razor: Overlander
Blade: Treet Platinum 2
Soap: Macduff's Badlands
Brush: Semogue 1470
Post: Clubman
Last shave of the month and it was fantastic. Heading away to the north (Chapleau) for the long weekend. Taking a shave kit but it may or may not get used.
Jay
7-31-24 10am
2 pass DFS++
Razor: Overlander
Blade: Treet Platinum 2
Soap: Macduff's Badlands
Brush: Semogue 1470
Post: Clubman
Last shave of the month and it was fantastic. Heading away to the north (Chapleau) for the long weekend. Taking a shave kit but it may or may not get used.
Jay
Still in and finished out the GRUME with a nice BBS, see y'all in August!
Razor: Schick I2 Hydro-Magic Injector
Blade: Schick Injector blade (15)
Soap: PAA Fresco
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
My time with the Semogue 1250 boar has come to an end. The brush is just too floppy for me and didn't work well as a face lathering brush. It's a shame as I think it is a beautiful brush, maybe I'll replace the knot someday. In the meantime I gave it to my wife and she likes that style of knot.
Today I went back to my favorite Boar, the Omega 10290 and had a great scrubby face lathering shave.
Razor: Schick I2 Hydro-Magic Injector
Blade: Schick Injector blade (15)
Soap: PAA Fresco
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
My time with the Semogue 1250 boar has come to an end. The brush is just too floppy for me and didn't work well as a face lathering brush. It's a shame as I think it is a beautiful brush, maybe I'll replace the knot someday. In the meantime I gave it to my wife and she likes that style of knot.
Today I went back to my favorite Boar, the Omega 10290 and had a great scrubby face lathering shave.
| Date | 31.07.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 213/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Mühle R89 | Dorco Titan (5) | Simpson T3 |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Mike’s Natural Soaps Barbershop (142) | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Process Quality | Blade Sharpness |
| 8.75/10 (Almost Clean) | 6/10 (Razor sharp) |
| Effectiveness | Shave Comfort |
| 8.25/10 (DFS++) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Notes: |
Switching back to the R89 for the 5th run with the Titan. Smooth sailing and shaving. Performance of the blade appears to be declining.
Click here for today’s notes.
Enjoy your shave today!
Dropping by to say I’m still in. I opened my Mike’s No Scent a couple of days ago. It shaves very well but I prefer a scented version. I achieved shave #599 on my Feather Blade yesterday.
I haven’t been posting or keeping up with responses, so I may stop signing up for restraints and just drop in to visit occasionally. I haven’t been tempted to buy gear, but it is extremely difficult to restock my soap on restocking dates since supplies have a very limited availability window. This might not affect me this year since I tried to buy enough to make it through December due to GRUYERE. But even then, one of the new brands I purchased is not shaving well and I may end up getting rid of the unopened puck and violate the monthly and yearly restrictions by buying another brand. (The questionable soap would probably work fine if I shaved with new blades).
I haven’t been posting or keeping up with responses, so I may stop signing up for restraints and just drop in to visit occasionally. I haven’t been tempted to buy gear, but it is extremely difficult to restock my soap on restocking dates since supplies have a very limited availability window. This might not affect me this year since I tried to buy enough to make it through December due to GRUYERE. But even then, one of the new brands I purchased is not shaving well and I may end up getting rid of the unopened puck and violate the monthly and yearly restrictions by buying another brand. (The questionable soap would probably work fine if I shaved with new blades).
Shave #24
- Still In -
- Still In -
- Grooming Dept - Edel SOTMC, GRUYERE
- Connaught's Omega Jade
- Muhle R89
- Personna Comfort Coated - One & Done
- Clubman Splash
Still IN!
Last shave completed today with a Rex Ambassador XL @3.5 (WTG) and @1.5 (ATG) and a ASTRA green (1). Nice DFS and a wonderful GRUME-finishing shave with the Mühle Aloe Vera Soap, Manufactum Bay Rum and Mühle Aloe Vera Aftershave.
I also have not been able to post many shaves this month. Next month I will not be joining GRUME since there is a re-stock of a Super Slant base plate that I have been looking for some time.
Thanks to all for your GRUME photos and posts! I wish you all a great start into August!
Last shave completed today with a Rex Ambassador XL @3.5 (WTG) and @1.5 (ATG) and a ASTRA green (1). Nice DFS and a wonderful GRUME-finishing shave with the Mühle Aloe Vera Soap, Manufactum Bay Rum and Mühle Aloe Vera Aftershave.
I also have not been able to post many shaves this month. Next month I will not be joining GRUME since there is a re-stock of a Super Slant base plate that I have been looking for some time.
Thanks to all for your GRUME photos and posts! I wish you all a great start into August!
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