Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Greenpike said:
I also think Colonial have made a MASSIVE mistake moving away from the bargain basement aluminium model because I think this could be the default for many, many shavers.
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I agree 100%. There is only a miniscule wet shaving market for the new highly [overly] priced SS or Titanium razors both SE and DE but the vast majority of wet shavers realistically aim for a much more affordable - yet equally capable razor.

Sticky said:
Razor: Eveready, Featherweight
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This SE was first made in 1953 so is now 64 years old and yet despite a plastic handle and pressed metal components still provides a superb shave.

Sticky said:
This was my first SE razor, and a great one to start with. If I had to use this same set up every day I wouldn't complain too much.
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This sentiment is held by many people.
 
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade(s): Persona 74 (2)
Brush: Simpsons Super Chubby 2
Soap/Cream: T&H 1805
Post: Thayers Aloe Vera Medicated

Having read up on the longevity of the Persona 74s (in the main) I thought I would persevere. I decided to put the blade in the Feather AS-D2, and it was quite a good shave.

Maybe I went too hard too fast on the original shave with these on the Slim. It was my first time for both the razor and the blade. That said I think I may leave it on the Feather and test longevity.

I can get generally 2 from a feather, 4-5 from a Polsilver. Research says that Personas should be able to get greater than 15 shaves.
 
Phil said:
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade(s): Persona 74 (2)
Brush: Simpsons Super Chubby 2
Soap/Cream: T&H 1805
Post: Thayers Aloe Vera Medicated

Having read up on the longevity of the Persona 74s (in the main) I thought I would persevere. I decided to put the blade in the Feather AS-D2, and it was quite a good shave.

Maybe I went too hard too fast on the original shave with these on the Slim. It was my first time for both the razor and the blade. That said I think I may leave it on the Feather and test longevity.

I can get generally 2 from a feather, 4-5 from a Polsilver. Research says that Personas should be able to get greater than 15 shaves.
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Maybe @Phil. But that Mr. Research bloke you mentioned needs two blood transfusions a week!
 
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Razor: Colonial Razors – The General, Edwin Jagger Kelvin handle
Blade: Feather Professional (2)
Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: B&M Petrichor
Post: Witch Hazel, TSW Balm

Last night it started raining really heavily in Melbourne just as I was falling asleep, this inspired a bit of a damp earth shave this morning with the Petrichor. I broke out the Semogue 620 , such a great little brush.

Lather shot here.
 
Phil said:
We'll see @littleaussiebleeder Considering that this is now my weekday shaver, I could be looking like your namesake at work in short order!
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Yeah @Phil... I didn't take that user name by accident! When I came back to wet shaving after a hiatus of forty years or so, Mr. Styptic was my best friend for a while! Although I'm still very much an Aussie, I've never been little, and I'm no longer a bleeder...... even though I'm on copious amounts of little pills to stop my blood clotting!
 
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Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Brush: Thäter 2-band Bulb
Lather: Australian Private Reserve Fougere Bourbon Rose
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

A very leisurely and enjoyable Sunday shave - I really love the scent of the Australian Private Reserve soap and the lather was also superb (picture here). The Guerrilla gave another very close and smooth shave - happy days.

I hope you all enjoy your shaves (y)
 
Saturday & Sunday shave dedicated a @Psmith for reminding me how great the George Butler Keen is and @stillshunter for passing this straight to me a couple of yeaes ago.

Cold water shave
Brush: cheap synth
Soap: Shaver Heaven Aladdin - blue tub
Face leather
Blade: George Butler Keen 6/8

Cheap synth does the job but I prefer the better lather badgers provide. Better quality synths may prove better but I doubt I'll ever own one when this cheapy does the job. Aladdin is a great scented soap reminding me of the Spiced Mahogany soap but less timber scent and more foody, nutmeg/cinnamon type scents. Saturday was a 2-pass shave with no nicks. I didn't shave 'til 3.00pm so did not see the point of tempting a nick with a third pass. This morning's shave (Sunday is church so I try to look like I've made an effort) and I had a small nick on my neck after the first pass but a dab of alum and all sign of blood had gone by the second pass. Completed three passes with no further issues. Both days were great shaves and after @Psmith wanting one of these blades, I'm glad I pulled this straight out of storage from the office.
 
Benjamin said:
Last night it started raining really heavily in Melbourne just as I was falling asleep, this inspired a bit of a damp earth shave this morning with the Petrichor.
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I like that thinking a lot, I often draw inspiration for the next mornings shave based on the weather and I think about the fragrances I have and usually land on something befitting of my mood :)
 
todras said:
I like that thinking a lot, I often draw inspiration for the next mornings shave based on the weather and I think about the fragrances I have and usually land on something befitting of my mood :)
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Cheers @todras, it's part of the fun isn't it? Cologne Russe was actually on the cards for today, but the change in weather overnight spoke to me. ;)
 
Sunday 28 May 2017

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Mastro Livi RWL34, 15/16 Full Hollow, Spanish Point, Olive Wood​

There is something magic in this Mastro Livi RWL34 razor. This RWL34 stainless steel is simply amazing and gives both a very close shave and an irritation free smooth skin. I admit I am very fond about this straight razor - yes, I am very fond of all of Mastro Livi razors I have in my collection - also for the fact I personally watched its making and I also made a video of it. The edge is still very sharp and super performing - it still has the original Mastro Livi honing - and after four years it shaves like the first day. Just Mastro Livi loom strop and hand palm stropping and I was ready to experience the best shave. Amazing straight razor!​


  • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  • Soap: Dr. K Lime Shaving Soap
  • Brush: Mastro Livi Super Silvertip Badger, Padouk, 24mm Knot
  • Bowl: Gerby Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi RWL34, 15/16 Full Hollow, Spanish Point, Olive Wood
  • Post-Shave: Alum Block
  • Post-Shave: Argan Oil
  • After Shave: Mennen Skin Bracer
 
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Occam's Original Pre-Shave
Paladin
Timeless
Feather
St James of London Sandalwood & Bergamot
Chatillon Lux Catalan's Prarie Salve
Chatillon Lux Catalan's Prarie Aftershave
Australian Private Reserve - The Santal EDP

The bottom of the jar for the SJOL, two glorious passes, I will miss you old friend...so long and thanks for all the fish :bear:

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Razor: Fatboy (wide open)
Blade: Nacet (11)
Brush: high mountain badger
Soap: monsavon
I don't often use the fatboy, it was given to me by a buddy, its in rough condition, you can smell the brass as you use it but I have had this razor open and i have it more aggressive than standard and I just love it.
 
The Slim is still King!
No pics, sorry! But had to share.
Got a great shave this morning using the Slim for the first time in a little while (have been using the newly acquired Red Tip and Fatboy since getting them) and it did not disappoint!
Pre: Shower
Razor: Slim on 3
Blade: Permasharp 3rd or 4th use
Soap: P&B Sanskrit
Post: Proraso Red Splash and TSW Balm

Two passes, WTG and XTG, for a close, irritation free DFS. The Slim is still the King in my bathroom :)
 
Saturday, May 27

Brush: Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (+3)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Green (2)
Lotion: Omega Alum Stick / Mennen Skin Bracer / Nivea Post Shave Balm

A DFS with the incomparable Gillette Slim Adjustable.
 
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