Memorial Day 2023

AoS Lemon~~Simpson 90th Anniversary Astor~~Kampfe Bros. Star Razor/Gem
Day Five
Much better results with the Star.
Keeping the Lemon cream damp has indeed made the product softer, but has also
increased the predominance of the lemon scent; not necessarily good. Now it is reminding me of a cleaner.
Good that I am 3017-ing it.
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Welll, there goes half of my suggestion. How about Peppermint?

Day 37
A nice hotel shave early this morning. Day 38 tomorrow will look the same as this.

I think this puck will fall next week. It is getting close but it is getting hard to lather. Monday we had off for Buddha's Birthday so I decided to stank up the place with Montale Aoud Cuir D'Arabie, which I think is French for 'the will smell before you even arrive.' Grim Butcher blade for the win.

May 27, 2023
General
Shavemac Synthetic
Feather Pro
MdC Fougère
Myrsol Agua Balsamica



May 28, 2023
General
CH2 Synthetic
Feather Pro
MdC Fougère
Myrsol Agua Balsamica




May 29, 2023
General
CH3 Synthetic
Feather Pro
MdC Fougère
Myrsol Agua Balsamica



May 30, 2023
Feather AS-D2
Feather
PAA Shaverite 210 with Mix Knot
MdC Fougère
Myrsol Agua Balsamica



I have been behind on posting so today is a catch up post. I am continuing to make a serious dent in the MdC. I am down to 70 grams or so which at the current pace should be about 35 more shaves. I will be taking a trip in mid June which will interrupt the 3017 for a week or so. ​

Tuesday, May 30

AoS Lemon~~Simpson D3~~Cobra Classic/Feather Pro
Day Six
Steadily making progress. Very easy to create excellent lather.
Gripping the CC was challenging at first, but I have it figured out.
Leaving today (Wednesday) for a camping trip.
3017 will continue on Sunday, June 11.​

Great looking shave. I had the same issue with the CC in the beginning.


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Have a nice time, and don't forget your electric razor.

May 31, 2023
Supply SE
Shavemac Synthetic
Schick Proline
MdC Fougère
Myrsol Agua Balsamica



A wonderful shave to start the day. The Supply Co SE razor has a very narrow sweet spot. I think it would be extremely difficult if not impossible to get a serious nick with this thing. If I do my part the shaves are fantastic. However, if I am not on top of my game the shaves are just so so at best. I don't think this one will be going on my trip later this month.


May 2023 Recap



Another month in the books. I did finish off the Speick after shave and made a serious dent in the MdC Fougere. As always, the highlight was hanging out with you guys. Take care and see you next month. ​

Day 39
I don’t think I have a smoother combo than the NEW LC with a Polsilver. An awesome shave early this past morning. The soap’s days are numbered.

Awesome recap as always, Clint. That OC Supply must be pretty mild…I find the 2 dot plate just about perfect.

I hope you have a great trip with the extended family, Maestro.

Thank you . It is milder than the Supply Co with a 1 dot plate. It has these little fins that prevent skin from reaching the blade while allowing hair to be cut. At least that’s the theory.


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Day 40
The nice shaves keep rolling with the NEW. I’d guess 2-3 shaves left in the latest focus.

Day 41
The great shaves keep rolling on.
The soap? Maybe 1, maybe 2 shaves left.

The AoS tallow is . The last blades to glide through the soap were a Brian Brown full hollow and a Snail Forge that has shoes made by Glenn. Summer is upon us so I have changed out the stank wardrope. The last brushes were a Mister EE (Evan) and a Thäter. Tomorrow I will select the next target to be eliminated.

June 2, 2023
Supply Company V2
Thäter 4125/3
Schick Proline
MdC Fougère
Myrsol Agua Balsamica



I am late on posting yesterday's shave. The shave was simply rough. I think I managed to bungle the blade up in some way. The only redeeming item from the shave was being one shave closer to sinking this soap. ​

June 3, 2023
Gillette New SC
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
MdC Fougère
Myrsol Agua Balsamica



A much better shave this morning. The New SC seems so light after using much heavier modern razors. This vintage is truly a joy to use. ​

love the sc Clint,fine shaver.

Sunday shave kicking of the next target, Queen Charlotte's Soaps Iced Lime. QCS made my favorite croaps and their puck's were top notch too. This puck is the last QCS in my den. It is about 90% so I expect it will get me through the summer.

JWest razor, Brad Sears brush for shave and finished off with the King of stanks, Serge Lutens Musc Koublaï Khan.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Sunday.