FFFMM (Fixed Four For March Madness) 2023 Edition

[hopper_64]

Wednesday March 22 - FFFMM shave #15

Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (10)
Omega EVO 2.0
Mitchell's Wool Fat
La Toja

 

[La Malice]

Still in, 13 th shave this month so far and 5 more to go if I can get my math right.

This month variants

AS splash / balm used so far :

Clubman Pinaud
Proraso white aftershave balm
Aqua Velva
Sterling Sharp Dress Man splash splash
Nivea Sensitive After Shave balm
Skin Bracer by Mennen
Osage rub
Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic splash
Tabac
Proraso Blue
Nivea Men Moisturizing Post shave Balm
Mennen Grand Large
Gillette Series Conditioning After Shave Gel

AS splash / balm remaining to use for sure :

Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum
Nivea Sensitive Calm Moisturizer
Brut Classic
Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic AS balm

And the wild card

L'Oreal Men Expert all in 1 moisturizing cream
Neutrogena Triple Protect face lotion
Dove Men+Care Ultra-Hydra Cream

 

[Cal]

FFFMM 2023 SOTD

Brush: Shavemac "Kleiner Bayer" 14/42 Silvertip D01 2-Band
Soap: Clubman
Razor: Gillette NEW Flat Bottom GT
Blade: Gillette 7o'clock Black (11)
ASL: Clubman Classic Vanilla

A superb shave.
Simply paying attention to the shave (and NOTHING else) is really paying off. Like my white rabbit, I'm a happy bunny.


Happy shaves guys.

 

[NotBloomingAL]

FFFMM - Shave #17

Razor: RazoRock Lupo .95 SB
Blade: Dorco Titan (7th Use)
Brush: AP Shave Co. Aluminum Layered Comfort handle w/Mühle STF 25mm @~55mm
Soap: Unscented With Beeswax by Stirling Soap Co.



Post-Shave:
Mennen Skin Bracer
Duke Cannon Ice Cold After-Shave Balm

Three pass shave (last pass is more or less cleanup).

I enjoyed the shave except for the weepers I created. Even if it were my own fault, my next shave will be with a fresh new blade. The aftershave gave me quite a bite as well. Even so, it was still a darn fine shave, DFS.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[hopper_64]

Headshave - FFFMM shave #16

Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (11)
Omega EVO 2.0
Mitchell's Wool Fat
La Toja

 

[GlazedBoker]

FFFMM 3/22/23, Shave No.#15

Fixed 4 Set up:
Rockwell T2 SS-Bic Chrome Platinum-APShaveCo. 28mm Silksmoke Winter-Rockwell shave cream Barbershop
Optional Gear:
Nivea Vitalizing a/s Lotion-Boucheron Jaipur Pour Homme eau de parfum

I nice shave earlier this evening. Didn’t get a full BBS but, it was DFS for sure. Had a few pesky whiskers near the Adam’s Apple and I had a few other things I had to accomplish so, it’s for the next shave. Sometimes you just got to take what you can get. Simple enough.

Great shaves to all….

 

[flask28]

FFFMM Shave 16!!

Razor: GameChanger .68P
Blade: Gillette Platinum (15)
Soap: Mike's Barber Shop (38)
Brush: Omega Jade Boar (56)

This was the last shave out of the Gillette Platinum and I'm very happy with it's performance over the entirety of the 15 shave run. It was as smooth or smoother than an AstraSP over it's whole lifespan, only feeling a little duller in the very last pass.

@Rosseforp's recommendation of this blade with this razor for the event couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you sir!

 

[Invicta]

Shave of the day;
Soap: Proraso Sandalwood
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Rapira Super Stainless #3
Brush: Simpson Commodore X3

 

[ironfingers]

Date: March 23, 2023.
Shave: 12.
Shaving Brush: Semogue 820 Boar Bristle.
Shaving Cream: O'Melhor Classico.
Razor: Rockwell 6S in Red with base plate 3.
Blade: Gillette Nacet Blade 4, shave 3, side 3 & 4.
Preshave Wash: Hot Water, Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser.
Lathering: Bowl lather.
Shave: Pass 1 WTG, Pass 2 XTG, Pass 3 ATG, cleanup pass.
Post Shave: Cold Water splash, Alum Block.
Aftershave: Dickinson's Witch Hazel, Old Spice Wolfthorn.
End Result: Comfortable, close with some rough patches in the jawlines.

 

[ChrisPL68]

 

[thombrogan]

FFFMM

Last night’s luxury shave
GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Personna GEM PTFE (6)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
Simpson Wee Scot 13mm badger brush
Pre-shave: hot shower and a dollop of aloe
Lather: Wickhams 1912 Club Cola Soap, face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: Mentholated Equate Moisturizer

Cleaned my brush with citric acid and dishwashing liquid earlier in the day. Rinsed it out with warm water throughout the day before shaving and that seemed to help keep the first lather from being overly frothy.

The shave was quick, comfortable, and close until I reached my upper lip and then it was just quick and close, but no weepers or irritation. It will get there with technique soon or a shim in ten days.

And a gear picture for @Chan Eil Whiskers

 

[Schnitzel52]

FFFMM
Gillette New SC
Bic Chrome Platinum (5)
PAA Peregrino
Pre de Provence 63

 

[Jayson74]

3-23-23 Thursday
FFFMM 14/31

Razor: Merkur Progress (4-4-1)
Blade: Treet platinum(1)
Soap: Mudder Focker face lather
Brush: RR Bruce
Pre: n/a
Post: Witchhazel/XXX

Shower and shave this morning before bed went smooth and easy. Loaded a new blade after the last shave and set it to 4. Forgot my glasses this morning so just left it at 4 then cranked down to 1 for last pass. Little inattention left a little weeper on my chin.
DFS++ overall.

Be well
Jay

 

[Rosseforp]

FFFMM Shave 16!!

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Razor: GameChanger .68P
Blade: Gillette Platinum (15)
Soap: Mike's Barber Shop (38)
Brush: Omega Jade Boar (56)

This was the last shave out of the Gillette Platinum and I'm very happy with it's performance over the entirety of the 15 shave run. It was as smooth or smoother than an AstraSP over it's whole lifespan, only feeling a little duller in the very last pass.

@Rosseforp's recommendation of this blade with this razor for the event couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you sir!

It was a great kit for me when I first started my wet shaving journey, glad it's working out for you!

~doug~

 

[hopper_64]

Thursday March 23 - FFFMM shave #17

Eversharp Hydro-magic ’500’
Schick Injector (12)
Omega EVO 2.0
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razorock American Barber

 

[NotBloomingAL]

FFFMM - Shave #18

Razor: RazoRock Lupo .95 SB
Blade: Dorco Titan (1st Use)
Brush: AP Shave Co. Aluminum Layered Comfort handle w/Mühle STF 25mm @~55mm
Soap: Unscented With Beeswax by Stirling Soap Co.



Post-Shave:
Stirling's Scarn Aftershave Splash (no menthol)
Stirling's Post Shave Balm (unscented)

Three pass shave (last pass is more or less cleanup).

A new Titan blade gave me a noticeably smooth shave. Though the effects from yesterday's blade lingered ... the burn from the aftershave was a reminder. I had one minor weeper, but I think it was one that reappeared from yesterday. Overall, a darn good shave, DFS+.

 

[AimlessWanderer]

(Recycled pic - yet again)

March 23rd, 22:30
9th Fixed Four shave (4 day growth)
9th shave on this blade

First pass felt tuggy, but that's not a huge surprise on four day growth. Second pass felt much better, but a third pass was needed. There's no way this blade is waining after just nine shaves though, so I cleaned it and flipped it.

Still feels weird having the blade locate on the baseplate instead of the cap.

It may well have been operator error though, as I had hospital tests yesterday, which I am still feeling the after effects of.

 

[GlazedBoker]

FFFMM 3/23/23, Shave No.#16

Fixed 4 Set up:
Rockwell T2 SS-Bic Chrome Platinum-APShaveCo. 28mm Silksmoke Winter-Rockwell shave cream Barbershop
Optional Gear:
Aqua Velva a/s splash Ice Blue-Dior Homme 2020 eau de toilette

The shave was excellent. Easy suds and an even easier 3 passes that produced a near BBS finish. I felt a slight patch of tiny pesky whiskers on the chin and under the lower lip. Decided to go for a quick touch up and buff chasing the baby’s buttocks. I should have left well enough alone. Disaster struck as somehow I lost the handle or grip on the T2 as I was ready to start the buffing regime right at the bend of the chin. WHAM! Nice little gouge and peel. How it happened I haven’t the slightest clue. Chalk it up the one of those things such as karma or the shave gods frowned upon my decision to catch Flipper. I was fuming but, first aid was paramount to the situation. A quick rinse, alum & stiptic pen followed by some blood clotting antiseptic spray. Under control in less than 5 minutes. FRIC-FRAC, FRAC & FRIC!!!! Anyways, it might take a couple of days to let it heal some. I licked my wounds and poured myself a three finger measure of Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon to ponder the shave tragedy that just occurred. Yes, I’m an imbecile/idiot.

Great shaves to all…

 

[thombrogan]

Please heal quickly, Gus