August 3rd, 2025: MMOCMQ Day 3

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (3)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

$discord

Superlative shave, I like this razor and Mike’s is nice.

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• u/Specialist-Quiet-833
• u/Lob-Star
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• u/OnionMiasma
• u/Impressive_Donut114

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August 2nd, 2025: MMOCMQ Day 2

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (2)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

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Two easy passes, no irritation.

Walking the righteous path to MMOC mastery ⚔️

• u/Low_Key1782
• u/Jill_Lett_Slim
• u/Priusaurus
• u/oswald_heist
• u/expoqeteer
• u/tsrblke
• u/Tetriside
• u/Specialist-Quiet-833
• u/Lob-Star
• u/merikus
• u/frankieIVfingers
• u/OnionMiasma
• u/Impressive_Donut114

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N/A

Figured this out, will give it a go with my AA blade!

No, I had a hard time getting that to work with my MMOC.

When you say you need to manually line up the tabs, what do you mean exactly?

Mine is a first-gen MMOC, if that makes a difference.

Ah, well, you can always get it back. Maybe plan the next vacation as a bike tour. :)

Ugh, those razors are so awesome.

Sorry to hear that. Back pain makes everything more difficult.

Hopefully it heals soon!

August 1st, 2025: MMOCMQ Day 1

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (1)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

$discord

Kicking off AA with a new blade and continuing to use what I’ve already been using for a week. I’m on a trip for another 10 days-ish, so AA started a little early for me.

Simple, easy, and close.

Tip of the hat to u/EldrormR for blessing the Master Quest and letting me steal content from his previous posts.

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July 31st, 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (7)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

Last shave before AA. Three passes, no irritation. Blade felt duller than usual. Probably from being carried on a bike.

How did you throw out your back?

Nice. It’s a great soap.

Is tomorrow your first time using Mike’s vetiver?

July 30th, 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (6)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

Easy two pass shave, no irritation. This combo sparks joy.

July 29th, 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (5)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

July 28th, 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (4)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

Interesting, is that mostly just to seal the coating?

July 27th, 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (3)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

Two passes, no irritation.

What spray coating did you use on your razors, and why?

July 26th, 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (2)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

A great shave after a long day on the bike. Three passes, no nicks or irritation.

July 25th, 2025

• Brush: AP Shave Co. “Amber Smoke” - Silksmoke 26mm Synthetic
• Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
• Blade: Accuforge GEM Microcoat (1)
• Lather: Mike’s Natural Soaps - Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper - Soap
• Post Shave: Stirling - Arance Mandarini - Aftershave
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented - Balm

Travel shave, breaking in the AA software. Pretty good!