Gillette hybrid Tech, Feather, SOC Finest Badger, Tabac
9+/10
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Gillette hybrid Tech, Feather, SOC Finest Badger, Tabac
9+/10
Monday 4/07 April GRUME - Vintage April
*Travel Shave*
Pre: Hot Shower, Proraso White Pre-shave
Razor: 1959 Gillette Fatboy @2
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1, corked)
Cream: Geo. F. Trumper Eucris
Brush: RE Acrylic Best Badger
Post: TOBS Mr. Taylor’s AS Balm, Pinaud Citrus Musk
Music Today: 90’s Country mix on Spotify (Mark Chestnutt, Neal McCoy, Daryl Singletary)
9.5/10
Athena / Personna 74
Grooming Dept Unscented Pre-Shave
House of Mammoth Smash / Semogue Pegasus
Timeless Bronze .38 / Wizamet SI (2)
House of Mammoth Smash Aftershave
10 / 10
House of Mammoth Smash / Semogue Pegasus
Timeless Bronze .38 / Wizamet SI (2)
House of Mammoth Smash Aftershave
10 / 10
Monday April 7, 2025
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Soap: MdC Rose
Razor: Henson
Blade: Dorco Prime
P/S: Thayers Witch Hazel
P/S: Tabac
Rating: An easy 10.
Brush: Simpson Berkeley
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Soap: MdC Rose
Razor: Henson
Blade: Dorco Prime
P/S: Thayers Witch Hazel
P/S: Tabac
Rating: An easy 10.
Black Tip Superspeed with a Feather. Mild with sharp. Yin and Yang.
My first time using a Feather. I think I was too tense to enjoy the process. 7.0 shave.
My first time using a Feather. I think I was too tense to enjoy the process. 7.0 shave.
Today is 04-07-2025 is # 97 of 2025.
Razor: Goodfellas' Smile - Bayonetta
Blade: 7 AM Plus Hi Platinum. DAY # THREE USEAGE.
Bowl: N/A
Soap/Cream: Cremo - Refreshing Mint, smells is great.
Brush/Instrument: Fingers/Omega Boar
Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel
Still using my Goodfellas' Smile Bayonetta today this Razor is a Rock Star. Shave was three passes, with, across, & against the grain, using a Almost NEW FRESH - 7 AM Plus Hi Platinum, some Blade feel but just feedback, Shave went as easy as 1, 2, 3, Blade is Super Sharp, and, Efficient. Today was DAY # THREE for using this Blade, came out of my Orphan Blade Ziplock. Blade sent message, aka feedback it was working good today, it was loud talking, and clear.
Shave today was Dam Fine Shave but did not achieving perfection rating, would be 9.8 +. Results were Darn Good because I payed a lot of attention to Technique, reaping rewards, of DFS for doing so. I do not & never will chase BBS, do but still got great Shave. This is a Heavy Weight Razor at 3.49 Ounces, Handle is nice & long so it like having baseball bat in hand. Last observation about the Goodfellas' Smile Bayonetta Razor is it Clamp Down Blade so there is NO Blade Movement or Blade Chatter this is a flipping excellent shaving tool. Would call the Goodfellas' Smile - Bayonetta, a low price point, CNC BEST BUY at under $60.00 retail. Cheaper if your a bargain shopper.
JMHO
Razor: Goodfellas' Smile - Bayonetta
Blade: 7 AM Plus Hi Platinum. DAY # THREE USEAGE.
Bowl: N/A
Soap/Cream: Cremo - Refreshing Mint, smells is great.
Brush/Instrument: Fingers/Omega Boar
Extra Stuff: Witch Hazel
Still using my Goodfellas' Smile Bayonetta today this Razor is a Rock Star. Shave was three passes, with, across, & against the grain, using a Almost NEW FRESH - 7 AM Plus Hi Platinum, some Blade feel but just feedback, Shave went as easy as 1, 2, 3, Blade is Super Sharp, and, Efficient. Today was DAY # THREE for using this Blade, came out of my Orphan Blade Ziplock. Blade sent message, aka feedback it was working good today, it was loud talking, and clear.
Shave today was Dam Fine Shave but did not achieving perfection rating, would be 9.8 +. Results were Darn Good because I payed a lot of attention to Technique, reaping rewards, of DFS for doing so. I do not & never will chase BBS, do but still got great Shave. This is a Heavy Weight Razor at 3.49 Ounces, Handle is nice & long so it like having baseball bat in hand. Last observation about the Goodfellas' Smile Bayonetta Razor is it Clamp Down Blade so there is NO Blade Movement or Blade Chatter this is a flipping excellent shaving tool. Would call the Goodfellas' Smile - Bayonetta, a low price point, CNC BEST BUY at under $60.00 retail. Cheaper if your a bargain shopper.
JMHO
Pre-Shave: scalding shower with B&M Cologne Russe soap
Bowl/Scuttle: PAA Spacescape Lather Scuttle 4.0
Soap: Wholly Kaw - Man from Mayfair
Brush: Parker Premium Handmade, 3-Band Pure Badger with Rosewood Handle
Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Feather
Post-Shave: Wholly Kaw - Man from Mayfair aftershave
DFS
Bowl/Scuttle: PAA Spacescape Lather Scuttle 4.0
Soap: Wholly Kaw - Man from Mayfair
Brush: Parker Premium Handmade, 3-Band Pure Badger with Rosewood Handle
Razor: Rockwell 6C
Blade: Feather
Post-Shave: Wholly Kaw - Man from Mayfair aftershave
DFS
Prep: Hot shower, Proraso pre-shave cream
Razor: Gillette Super Speed, 48’-50’ (ndc)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Brush: Yaqi synthetic
Soap: Proraso Red (tube)
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Balm: None
Scent: None
Rating: 8
Comfortable, no complaints. First time using a Gillette Platinum. It's....ok.
Razor: Gillette Super Speed, 48’-50’ (ndc)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Brush: Yaqi synthetic
Soap: Proraso Red (tube)
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Balm: None
Scent: None
Rating: 8
Comfortable, no complaints. First time using a Gillette Platinum. It's....ok.
Pre Shave: Warm Shower, Stirling Baker Street Liquid Bath Soap, Stirling Unscented Pre Shave Soap
Razor: OliWorks Aluminum Meteorite on plate one
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Soap/Cream: Stirling Glastonbury
Brush: AP Shave Co Disco Handle Muhle 25mm STF knot brush
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Seaforth's Buckeye AS
Rating: 10/10 A comfortable efficient 3 pass BBS shave with no touch ups, weepers, cuts or irritation. An excellent shave.
Razor: OliWorks Aluminum Meteorite on plate one
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Soap/Cream: Stirling Glastonbury
Brush: AP Shave Co Disco Handle Muhle 25mm STF knot brush
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Seaforth's Buckeye AS
Rating: 10/10 A comfortable efficient 3 pass BBS shave with no touch ups, weepers, cuts or irritation. An excellent shave.
Razor: Gillette Pre War Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Big Ben SS (2)
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Brush: Omega Jade Boar
AS: Skin Bracer
Rating: 6/10
Not a close shave today, one of the worst shaves I've had in years but at least there was no blood. I don't know if this blade is too mild for the Tech or if my game was off today.
I'll give it another chance tomorrow and figure out if it is the blade or operator error.
Blade: Big Ben SS (2)
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Brush: Omega Jade Boar
AS: Skin Bracer
Rating: 6/10
Not a close shave today, one of the worst shaves I've had in years but at least there was no blood. I don't know if this blade is too mild for the Tech or if my game was off today.
I'll give it another chance tomorrow and figure out if it is the blade or operator error.
Monday 4/7 Shave
VINTAGE APRIL 2025 Day 7
All Vintage Razors - All Month
Back to the Straight Razor today
What a buttery smooth feel compared to a replaceable blade
Very good three pass BBS shave (9.8/10)
Touch Ups with the 46 Aristocrat
Razor: M. JUNG No. 80 Straight Razor
Blade: 5/8 Adam Edge (2X) Stropped
Clean Up: Gillette Aristocrat / Diane Platinum
Lather: Le Pere Lucien Cologne Fougere Soap
Brush: PAA Solar Flare Cashmere
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: Proraso Crema Liquida Balma
VINTAGE APRIL 2025 Day 7
All Vintage Razors - All Month
Back to the Straight Razor today
What a buttery smooth feel compared to a replaceable blade
Very good three pass BBS shave (9.8/10)
Touch Ups with the 46 Aristocrat
Razor: M. JUNG No. 80 Straight Razor
Blade: 5/8 Adam Edge (2X) Stropped
Clean Up: Gillette Aristocrat / Diane Platinum
Lather: Le Pere Lucien Cologne Fougere Soap
Brush: PAA Solar Flare Cashmere
Post Shave: Osage/Mennen Splash Mix
Post Shave: Proraso Crema Liquida Balma
April 7, 2025
Prep: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Razor: RazoRock SS Lupo 72 with Super Knurl Handle
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Brush: AP Shave Co G5C Amber Smoke
Lather: Zingari Navigator
Post Shave: Stirling Deep Blue Sea Splash
Rating: 9/10
Prep: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Razor: RazoRock SS Lupo 72 with Super Knurl Handle
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Brush: AP Shave Co G5C Amber Smoke
Lather: Zingari Navigator
Post Shave: Stirling Deep Blue Sea Splash
Rating: 9/10
Preshave: Varm water
Bowl: Linkidea
Brush: Simson Captain 2 Best Badger
Razer: Shavette (Cheep Chaina) and Merkur progress
Blade: Gillete permasharp in shavette and Wizamet super iridium in Razor
Lather: Simson bay rum creem
Aftershave: Prorasso alun block, Sterling bay rum, Floid genuin
1 Pass shavett, and 1 pass Razor
2 smal nicks with no blod, no cut or iritation.
Scent: Dunhil red
Bowl: Linkidea
Brush: Simson Captain 2 Best Badger
Razer: Shavette (Cheep Chaina) and Merkur progress
Blade: Gillete permasharp in shavette and Wizamet super iridium in Razor
Lather: Simson bay rum creem
Aftershave: Prorasso alun block, Sterling bay rum, Floid genuin
1 Pass shavett, and 1 pass Razor
2 smal nicks with no blod, no cut or iritation.
Scent: Dunhil red
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Rhinoceros XR (7)
Nivea cream
synthetic brush
Nishman pyrogeneous balm
Stellar two pass head shave. BBS
10/10
Rhinoceros XR (7)
Nivea cream
synthetic brush
Nishman pyrogeneous balm
Stellar two pass head shave. BBS
10/10
| Date | 07.04.2025 |
| 365 daily shaves | 097/365 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| Gillette ABC Pocket Edition Eclipse Red Ring | Vintage Wizamet Iridium (8) | Razorock 400 Alu |
| Pre | Soap/Method | Postshave |
| Cold splash Mastro Miche preshave | Mark’s Wonderfully Fierce Face lathered | Cold splash Aftershave Balm |
| Effectiveness | Facial Impact Score FIS™ |
| 9/10 (BBS) | 10/10 (GlideFest) |
| Notes: |
I fancied a repeat shave from yesterday and it was great!
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Enjoy your shave today!
Monday's shave -
Razor: Yates Winning v2
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (1)
Lather: Stirling "Hot Apple Cider" shaving soap
Aftershave: Fruit of the Earth aloe vera gel
Another winning shave with the Winning razor: It provides me a close and comfortable shave. I also really like Stirling's soap: Easy to lather, very slick, and leaves behind a comfortable post-shave feel. Excellent shave today
Razor: Yates Winning v2
Blade: Personna Platinum Chrome (1)
Lather: Stirling "Hot Apple Cider" shaving soap
Aftershave: Fruit of the Earth aloe vera gel
Another winning shave with the Winning razor: It provides me a close and comfortable shave. I also really like Stirling's soap: Easy to lather, very slick, and leaves behind a comfortable post-shave feel. Excellent shave today
April 7, 2025 Monday shave. Vintage April.
Razor: 1962 Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: TRC Deep Blue w/24mm G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice copper
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger
This was a duplicate shave of the last shave, since it was very good. The Slim is a great adjustable, there's a setting for everyone, from mild to wild!
9/10
Razor: 1962 Gillette Slim
Blade: Gillette Perma-Sharp (3)
Soap: Cella red
Brush: TRC Deep Blue w/24mm G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice copper
Aftershave: Lucky Tiger
This was a duplicate shave of the last shave, since it was very good. The Slim is a great adjustable, there's a setting for everyone, from mild to wild!
9/10
Razor: RazoRock Superslant L2++OC
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: AP ShaveCo Blue Lagoon G5B 24mm
Soap: PAA Clásico Bay Rum
Pre shave: Kyle's Routine
Aftershave: PAA Clásico Bay Rum Star Jelly & AS Splash
Finish Scent: PAA Clásico Bay Rum Eau De Parfum
Everything working together perfectly for a delightful shave.
2.5 pass shave, WXTG, ATG, XTG on neck
Rating: 10/10 BBS
