10/10 Face and head shave. Finally found the bottom of the tub!
What did you use today? +Rate the shave 1-10 (10 best)
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So you lathered your forehead. Haha! You are asking this from a group that has brush sniffers (me), soap sniffers (me), frankenrazor builders (less me), aftershave bootleggers (not me), RADaholics (...meBefore rinsing my face I briefly lathered my forehead to fully wash my face. I might get stuffed in the hypothetical Forum lockers for that. Is that taboo?
), and blade life extenders (me)...and you are worried that you might be put in the Forum lockers for just lathering your forehead!! You might just be the sane one! Well you and @Quaznoid perhaps. 
Lol. I don't even know what half that stuff means.So you lathered your forehead. Haha! You are asking this from a group that has brush sniffers (me), soap sniffers (me), frankenrazor builders (less me), aftershave bootleggers (not me), RADaholics (...me
Yeah, I just figured it was soap and it is on my brush, might as well get on my forehead to get a full face wash. Haha. But I guess after all those weird quirks that most I don't even understand, I am in the clear.
Wow! That looks nice. Is that the Executive?
Feb 2
Razor: Gillette New SC (replated in nickel)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Brush: Semogue C5 Torga premium boar
Soap: AOS Lemon cream super-lathered with RR Dead Sea
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Gabel's Sta-Cool
DFS++
Razor: Gillette New SC (replated in nickel)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Brush: Semogue C5 Torga premium boar
Soap: AOS Lemon cream super-lathered with RR Dead Sea
A/S: Dickinson's witch hazel
A/S: Gabel's Sta-Cool
DFS++
Pre-shave (in order of use)
- Hawkins & Brimble Face Wash
- Super Facialist Invigorating Facial Scrub
- Castle Forbes Pre-shave Balm
- Phoenix & Beau Spitfire Shaving Soap (sample)
Post-shave (in order of use)
- Osma Alum Block
- Thayers Rose Petal Toner
- The Ordinary Skin Serum
- Dolce & Gabbana The One Aftershave Balm
- Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturiser
Tools
- Steve Woodhead Pottery Suribachi Lather Scuttle
- FaTip Piccolo Gentile
- Gillette Super Thin Platinum (3)
- Zenith 506N XSE Unbleached Boar
Fragrance for the day
Floris Leather Oud EDP
Rating: 9/10
My third shave with the Super Thin Platinum and it was the best one yet.
It was also my last shave with this P&B sample and it was another excellent lather. I wouldn't get a full puck as I still find it's scent a bit overpowering but it was ok as a winter shaver.
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- Hawkins & Brimble Face Wash
- Super Facialist Invigorating Facial Scrub
- Castle Forbes Pre-shave Balm
- Phoenix & Beau Spitfire Shaving Soap (sample)
Post-shave (in order of use)
- Osma Alum Block
- Thayers Rose Petal Toner
- The Ordinary Skin Serum
- Dolce & Gabbana The One Aftershave Balm
- Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturiser
Tools
- Steve Woodhead Pottery Suribachi Lather Scuttle
- FaTip Piccolo Gentile
- Gillette Super Thin Platinum (3)
- Zenith 506N XSE Unbleached Boar
Fragrance for the day
Floris Leather Oud EDP
Rating: 9/10
My third shave with the Super Thin Platinum and it was the best one yet.
It was also my last shave with this P&B sample and it was another excellent lather. I wouldn't get a full puck as I still find it's scent a bit overpowering but it was ok as a winter shaver.
Journey to 100 blades (journal)
Shave two with the Minora Stainless today and an excellent shave. The blade feels sharper today (I wouldn't class it as Very Sharp, probably closer to an Astra SS than a Perma-Sharp or Nacet) and very smooth again. The end result was a close shave with no irritation or Alum feedback.
www.badgerandblade.com
First shave with the RFB after using the Diplomat the past few weeks. And first shave with a blade I'm not familiar with, yet.
9 / 10
9 / 10
This afternoon's shave, in which the Major does it right.
Pre-shower face wash w/Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap
Phoenix Shaving Accoutrements Prickly Pear Mentholated Preshave soap
Barbasol 1919
Personna Med Prep blade (5th use)
Gillette Fatboy, (2 above the jaw, 3 below & for touch-ups)
Proraso Sandalwood after shave
8/10. A comfortable, damned fine shave all around.
Pre-shower face wash w/Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap
Phoenix Shaving Accoutrements Prickly Pear Mentholated Preshave soap
Barbasol 1919
Personna Med Prep blade (5th use)
Gillette Fatboy, (2 above the jaw, 3 below & for touch-ups)
Proraso Sandalwood after shave
8/10. A comfortable, damned fine shave all around.
From this afternoon...
Pre-shave • King C. Gillette Face Wash
Soap • Proraso Red
Bowl • CaYuen
Brush • Omega Evo Sapphire Blue
Razor • 1964 Gillette Super Speed
Blade • GSB (1)
*Warm Shower*
Aftershave • Thayers Unscented + Bootlegger's Original Bay Rum
Eye Gel • Neutrogena Hydro Boost
A wonderful Friday afternoon shave. The '64 Super Speed/GSB combo performed well, as always. No irritation or weepers. Bootlegger's Original Bay Rum for a superb finish.
10/10.
Have a blessed evening, friends.
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Pre-shave • King C. Gillette Face Wash
Soap • Proraso Red
Bowl • CaYuen
Brush • Omega Evo Sapphire Blue
Razor • 1964 Gillette Super Speed
Blade • GSB (1)
*Warm Shower*
Aftershave • Thayers Unscented + Bootlegger's Original Bay Rum
Eye Gel • Neutrogena Hydro Boost
A wonderful Friday afternoon shave. The '64 Super Speed/GSB combo performed well, as always. No irritation or weepers. Bootlegger's Original Bay Rum for a superb finish.
10/10.
Have a blessed evening, friends.
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Evening, last night's shave:
Razor: Gillette Tech (made in Germany)
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless (2)
Pre: Hot Water
Soap: Canada Shave Soap
Brush: Omega Boar Pro
Aftershave: Skin Bracer
Post: Eucerin Complete Repair
Excellent shave with the tech last night, couple tiny weepers, very light sting on the aftershave, very smooth result.
9/10
Cheers
Razor: Gillette Tech (made in Germany)
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless (2)
Pre: Hot Water
Soap: Canada Shave Soap
Brush: Omega Boar Pro
Aftershave: Skin Bracer
Post: Eucerin Complete Repair
Excellent shave with the tech last night, couple tiny weepers, very light sting on the aftershave, very smooth result.
9/10
Cheers
G
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Well said Guido….Well said indeed.So you lathered your forehead. Haha! You are asking this from a group that has brush sniffers (me), soap sniffers (me), frankenrazor builders (less me), aftershave bootleggers (not me), RADaholics (...me
Shave soap is excellent for your face. Many guys take the extra lather at the end and do a full face wash.Lol. I don't even know what half that stuff means.
Yeah, I just figured it was soap and it is on my brush, might as well get on my forehead to get a full face wash. Haha. But I guess after all those weird quirks that most I don't even understand, I am in the clear.
Gillette 1941 Ranger Tech, Feather blade (third shave), and Barrister and Mann Leviathan start to finish. Pre-shave was a hot shower and washing my face with Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash. The Feather was only so-so as I am experimenting with using blades longer than my normal two and done, but my first shave with the Ranger made up for it in spades! Great razor!
Bittersweet shave; but excellent results!
Preshave: Glycerine Facewash with warm water splashes
Razor : Feather Artist Club DX Folding
Blade : Feather ProGuard Blade (D21) and out !
Brush : Omega 31064 Boar
Soap : Stirling Electric Sheep
Aftershave : Alum Block + Cold water splashes + Old Spice Musk AS Lotion
This ProGuard blade was amazing !! The last shave was a bit rough and hence time to move on
Very close and comfortable BBS in 3 passes !!
Rating : 9.90/10
Razor : Feather Artist Club DX Folding
Blade : Feather ProGuard Blade (D21) and out !
Brush : Omega 31064 Boar
Soap : Stirling Electric Sheep
Aftershave : Alum Block + Cold water splashes + Old Spice Musk AS Lotion
This ProGuard blade was amazing !! The last shave was a bit rough and hence time to move on
Very close and comfortable BBS in 3 passes !!
Rating : 9.90/10
Sweet. I might start doing that. I sometimes have leftover soap in my mug.
Sat 3
Soap & Aftershave Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Brush Yaqi 26mm Lucky Dice Tuxedo
Razor Shavette + Euromax Platinum
Top drawer soap & splash! Smells wonderful, cooling, and a creamy slick lather!
Decided to use this long-ignored shavette, my 1st foray into SR shaving back in 2019...cut myself badly back then using it, hahaha. Today...it was too easy...so smooth and very efficient and overconfidence caused a serious nick & a lined weeper...dang! Rating 9
Soap & Aftershave Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Brush Yaqi 26mm Lucky Dice Tuxedo
Razor Shavette + Euromax Platinum
Top drawer soap & splash! Smells wonderful, cooling, and a creamy slick lather!
Decided to use this long-ignored shavette, my 1st foray into SR shaving back in 2019...cut myself badly back then using it, hahaha. Today...it was too easy...so smooth and very efficient and overconfidence caused a serious nick & a lined weeper...dang! Rating 9
| Date | 03.02.2024 |
| 366 daily shaves | 034/366 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Razorock GC.84OC | Gillette Blue Blade (3) | Omega 10098 |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash KCG Face Wash | Barrister + Mann Leviathan | Cold splash Proraso Green Balm |
| Passes | WTG XTG ATG and touch up |
| Consistency (details here) | Quality / My process |
| 9/10 (Significantly Consistent) | 10/10 (Clean) |
| Effectiveness | Comfort / Blade condition |
| 9/10 (BBS) | 7/10 (Comfortable) |
| Notes: |
Summary. Second shave with the Game Changer - or actually a second first as I used the open comb baseplate. Wow! That was superb and stellar.
For extended shave notes click here.
Enjoy your shave!
9/10
RR Wunderbar.
Sharp Blade.
Pre = Jojoba Oil.
La Toja stick.
Skino.
As always head and face shaving 9,9 /10
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Smooth day for everyone
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Sharp Blade.
Pre = Jojoba Oil.
La Toja stick.
Skino.
As always head and face shaving 9,9 /10
.Smooth day for everyone
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