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November 30, 2024

  • Brush: Summer Break Soaps w/Maggard 28mm Silvertip Badger
  • Razor: Fatip Classic Testina Gentile
  • Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
  • Lather: Barrister & Mann - Promises - Soap
  • Post Shave: Noble Otter - The Night Before - Aftershave
  • Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral

Late post. I tried posting earlier using my Nextcloud spreadsheet on my phone, but got frustrated with not being able to click on the drop-downs. I guess I’ll keep my Google sheets version for when I’m out and about.

This marks the return of the Fatip Gentile to my selection of razors. The last time I tried to use it I couldn’t find it, then realized I had sent it off to a fellow shavers to try. I sent it just before the Lather Games so naturally we both forgot about it. I told them to keep it and ordered this one from Maggard. It’s just as good as I remember. Nice and mild, and efficient enough.

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That was super nice of you!

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Saturday, November 30, 2024: SLS - BBSNovember Final Shave

  • Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Merkur - 34C
  • Blade: Van Der Hagen - Stainless (3)
  • Lather: Stirling - Autumn Glory
  • Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
  • Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm

Tonight was the final shave in my first BBS November. I’m glad I participated this month, as finding time to shave twice daily was a fun (albeit surprisingly difficult) challenge.

My technique improved drastically, without a doubt. I’m much more confident in creating a consistent and well-hydrated lather. Autumn Glory into Ghost Town Barber was a great combination to round out the month.

I definitely look forward to participating next year! :)


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Congrats for finishing your first BBS November!

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Thanks!

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Congrats! Very happy to have you along on this one!

I noticed @djundjila@sub.wetshaving.social do this three years ago. I thought it was a stunt at first, then it occurred to me that it was contrary but similar to No-Shave November which I have participated in for many years. So I did BBS November last year, and like you, last year I found some things in my technique to improve. Also, If you have collected a lot of shaving “stuff” over time, the other benefit of the month is that you get to use a lot of it :)

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Yes, it definitely gives an opportunity to make a dent in some gear!

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November 30, 2024

  • Brush: Wolfman WRB2 Bronze w/AP Shave Co MiG 26mm Premium Hybrid

  • Blade Holder: GEM MMOC Gold Gen2

  • Blade: Personna Gem PTFE (10)

  • Lather: Gentleman’s Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Soap

  • Aftershave: Gentleman’s Nod - Zaharoff Signature Rosé - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Zaharoff - Signature Rosé - Eau de Parfum

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Great last shave for the month. This is my second year of participating in BBS November; where we shave twice per day. I enjoyed all 60 shaves, and I loved going through my shaving gear in a time-condensed way.

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Lovely photo! 👏

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Thank you!

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November 30, 2024

  • Brush: Wolfman WRB2 Bronze w/AP Shave Co MiG 26mm Premium Hybrid

  • Blade Holder: Wolfman Razors WR4/WRH3

  • Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional (1)

  • Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap

  • Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave

  • Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum

  • Talc: Yardley Gold
     
    2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


Last day of BBS November, so I thought I would not skimp on luxury for the last two shaves.

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Saturday, November 30, 2024: FLS

  • Brush: Yaqi - Sagrada Familia 24mm Synthetic
  • Razor: Merkur - 34C
  • Blade: Van Der Hagen - Stainless (2)
  • Lather: Stirling - Sandpiper
  • Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
  • Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
  • Frag: Stirling - Stirling Gentleman

Another quick shave squeezed in between family stuff. I really like Sandpiper.


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