Shave of the Day Thread - 2022

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MadFlava81 said:
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Brush: Maggard 24mm SHD badger
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Le Grand Chypre
Post shave: Barrister and Mann - Nordost - Balm

Oh sorry, and I almost forgot:
Post shave: The @SpeedyPC Aftershave mix (not in the picture, though)

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Have a great day everyone!
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Vintage Yardley
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen


 
I thought it would be a fitting belated farewell to Dan, using one of his soaps coupled with an after shave made by the only other artisan I consider his equal, talent wise. This soap introduced me to APR, and if I had to spend my life using only one scent, I would have an awful hard time choosing between Fresca Intensa and Catie's Bubbles' Black Bergamot.

Rest in peace, Dan Bashford.

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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Hoffritz branded Simpson shaving brush (@todras has a large one similar)
Soap/Cream: APR General Ledger shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' adjustable (6)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (5)
Post-shave: APR General Ledger splash/balm
Fragrance: APR General Ledger EDP

Doesn't get better than this. Rest in Peace Dan Bashford

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Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Barrister & Mann ~ Smoking Bishop
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird SB Polished / GSB #1
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
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Brush: Maggard 24mm synth
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Vespers
Post shave: Australian Private Reserve - Carnivale - Aftershave
Post shave: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm

It was sad to learn about Dan's passing. I didn't know him personally, and just had minimal interactions online.

I have tried a few soap samples thanks to @tim33z, and they were great. The only APR product I have myself is this Carnivale splash. Its a nice cold weather scent, I really liked the combination with Vespers. I think its going to be a great match with Smoking Bishop, too.

RIP
 
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Fortunately I still have some APR software in the Den and hardware previously owned by the man himself. BSB and Timeless were probably the biggest enablers in my wet shaving journey. They opened my eyes to the fact there are better quality items and not all hardware shaves the same. A real turning point and the start of many AD.

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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- BSB Spain 24mm - thanks to Dan's generosity my first quality badger brush
Razors:- Timeless 0.68 OC- Scalloped Head - again thanks to Dan's generosity my first high end razor and introduction to RAD
Razors:- Wolfman stainless steel WR1 OC with WR2 Handle and WRA1 Stand - generously donated by Dan and the highest earning P&C Charity Auction razor of all time
Blade:- Gillette 7'O'clock Yellow (1)
Soap/Aftershave:- Australian Private Reserve - Fougere Trois

Always been a bit envious of those of you who were around in the early days and got to try many of the other APR scents.
 
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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Hoffritz branded Simpson shaving brush (@todras has a large one similar)
Soap/Cream: APR Fougere Trois shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' adjustable (6)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (6)
Post-shave: APR Fougere Trois splash
Fragrance: N/A

Not copying @Holiday ! Another great scent, the third anniversary LE.

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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Vintage Yardley
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen
 
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Brush: Maggard 24mm synth
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Cheshire
Post shave: The @SpeedyPC Aftershave mix
Post shave: Barrister and Mann - Nordost - Balm
Fragrance: Chatillon Lux - 88 Chestnut St - Cologne

Beautiful day here! Went to the aquatic centre with my kids.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
 
Schick Repeating Razor A1
Schick Super Stainless
Simpson's PJ2
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Squadron Ace



I love the Repeating Razors. Inspired by the Repeating rifle even the refill holder looks like a bullet casing.
 
A delightful scent indeed @Mark1966

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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- BSB Spain 24mm
Str8:- Solingen 5/8 Best Quality Silver Steel Finish
Razors:- Timeless 0.68 OC- Scalloped Head
Blade:- Gillette 7'O'clock Yellow (2)
Soap/Aftershave:- Australian Private Reserve - Fougere Trois
 
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