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Shave of the Day Thread - 2018

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Nico said:
Razor Burn,
Thanks for the recommendation, I used the OC Yagi for the first time, two passes, touch up and achieved BBS as well. (y)

Pre Shave: Warm water , Proraso Pre Shave.
Razor: OC Yaqi head/Muhle R89 handle
Blade: Astra Green
Bowl: Fine Stoneware
Brush: RazoRock BC Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Proraso Green
Post: Witch Hazel, Proraso Balm.

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Very happy you achieved an awesome shave with the Yaqi DOC. So much better than the PAA version and at a fraction of the price :)
 
Brush: RR 400
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4)
Scuttle/Bowl/Mug: Fine Lathering Bowl
Soap: Mikes Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post: Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil + Proraso white balm

Second shave with this soap and I managed to achieve a BBS shave in 3 simple passes. I loaded the soap with a wet brush and managed to whip up some slick, creamy lather with little effort. I really enjoy the simplicity of the soap and scent profile is not too over powering, even though you still smell the Lemongrass but its a mild citus which I like. Finished off with the trusty Proraso and another satisfactory SOTD. Love the razor and this blade is in my top 5 for smoothness and efficiency (y) Happy shaves!
 
Date: 07 May 2018

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C (R4) / Vintage Wilkinson Sword Stainless Super Sword-Edge #8
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
 
Pre: jojoba oil
Progress XL w/Polsilver
TurnNshave tuxedo fan
HTGAM Original
Anherb balm

Quite a nice soap but really not at the level of the later PAA formulas.

I think it was the 6th shave on the Polsilver and it's still doing great so I'll keep going with it.

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Nice face and head shave before bed.
Used the Rockwell on plate 6 with a Nacet blade and had a nice shave.
Don't really have a splash that matches Diamond but the Mint, Vanilla and Eucalyptus splash doesn't have a strong scent so it's one I often use if I'm shaving at night.
Went with a bowl lather tonight but I have to say I much prefer face lathering as for whatever reason I feel like it adds more slickness.

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It is indeed in Canberra :)
They do a bloody good job too, plus the range of glenfiddich dosnt hurt :)

But you raise a good point, @Mark1966 would paying for a shave break the sabbatical?
Would supporting small business be so wrong?
 
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Ferret619 said:
It is indeed in Canberra :)
They do a bloody good job too, plus the range of glenfiddich dosnt hurt :)

But you raise a good point, @Mark1966 would paying for a shave break the sabbatical?
Would supporting small business be so wrong?
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If it was you mate, most definitely! ;)
 
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Pre: Hot shower....
Razor: Muhle R41....
Blade: Feather #2....
Brush: Semogue 830....
Soap: Catie's Bubbles Un Jour Gris....
Post: Thayers, APR Fougere Bourbon Rose....

Lovely 3 pass tonight....
It's true what they say about the R41 - it's an efficient razor....
And the scent on the Aftershave magic....
 
Ferret619 said:
Damn, Damn double damn!
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Don't worry @Ferret619. I've never tried a straight. But, how hard could it be? I'll happily give you a straight shave and I won't charge you a dime. Your sabbatical will stay intact.
You're welcome. (y)

On an unrelated topic: in a pinch, Dettol is a decent aftershave alternative, right?
 
Mark1966 said:
Razor: Vintage Gillette British NEW head on a TSW Bren handle
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (1)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson reknotted in 'pure'
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Mycroft shaving soap
Aftershave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Mycroft splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Mycroft EDP

Ahh, Mycroft. Love it or hate it there is no turning back :)

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Agreed, @Mark1966 - turn to the Dark Side. :sneaky:
 
lerenau said:
Don't worry @Ferret619. I've never tried a straight. But, how hard could it be? I'll happily give you a straight shave and I won't charge you a dime. Your sabbatical will stay intact.
You're welcome. (y)

On an unrelated topic: in a pinch, Dettol is a decent aftershave alternative, right?
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So kind, so kind :)

Rubbing alcohol works really good too
 
Razor: Vintage Gillette British NEW head on a TSW Bren handle
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (3)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'The Duke'
Soap/Cream: Phoenix & Beau Imperial Rum shaving soap
Aftershave: The Stray Whisker (TSW) After Balm shaving balm
Aftershave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Un cotelette de porc splash

Shaving with friends!

An eclectic mix of great products for a great result

 
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