Shave of the Day - 2025
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lu20vt
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Rigarazor 8/8 Quarter Hollow - Semogue OC Boar - Eufros Aura de lavanda - Speick Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
First shave with Aura de lavanda and Manuel has done another fantastic job. As @Gargravarr said, it is a lavender forward fougère, and a delightful one. If possible, it seems even creamier than his normal base. Superb shave!
I glad you like it!
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: TroyCraft "Nebulish" 28mm AP Titanium
Soap: Eufros LE Spanish Shavers Aura de Lavanda
Razor: Blackland Sabre V1 L2
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
Always nice to come back to this razor once in a while. It doesn't get jealous, so it never bites, just delivers an easy, comfortable shave every time.
I don't normally go in for fougères, but this one is bright and fresh, so it's a definite keeper here. And as you say, the texture is just superb.
First shave with Aura de lavanda and Manuel has done another fantastic job. As @Gargravarr said, it is a lavender forward fougère, and a delightful one. If possible, it seems even creamier than his normal base. Superb shave!
It looks like I had a brainfart in my earlier post. The brush is my 'Polar Nocturne", another TroyCraft creation. 
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Cape 1372 13/16 Half Hollow - Semogue 820 - Razorock XXX & Signature Wax
This Cape doesn't have Tanifuji's stamp on it, but it sure feel like one in the hand. And it definitely shaves like one!
klinker
... seems to have LOTS of brushes
Tuesday Shave
RAZOR: Above TheTie Atlas S1 Solid Bar Slant Razor
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. 24mm APLuxury Mixed Badger/Boar
LATHER: Czech and Speake Oxford & Cambridge (vintage Valobra)
POST: Fine Lavender Pour Homme Classic Aftershave Splash
LesC
Member
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; TroyCraft, ‘’Gold n Jar’’ Jarrah hardwood and pure Gold flake resin handle, highly polished with a CA finish and a 26mm (x TF), 2 band Finest Badger knot (Brush No 4) Grail.
Soap; Washpool, No 2 (Lemongrass, Lime & Lemon Myrtle) in an original Franklin Toiletry Co 1976 Barbershop Mug. A TOP Aussie product so is their No1 & 3 IMHO, Grail.
Razor; Lambda, Athena ‘’Bronze goddess”. Presentation & Performance equals Perfection!! IMHO.
Blade; Bic Astor.
Post-shave; @SpeedyPC recipe 500mls, Wahl Traditional Bay Rum 500mls, Moroccan Argan Oil 100mls, Bay Essential Oil 25mls and Vit E 5mls (Mixed together) aftershave/moisturiser splash!! ‘’Superb’’
Cologne;
Moisturiser;
Attar (Perfume Oil);
Shave; The Washpool No2 is my Grail Soap, whether DE, SE or with a Kamisori, I have the all round soap for lather, slickness and post shave feel for my skin, YMMV. The shave as always with the Athena was wonderful and the A/S ‘mixture’ just works for me, as I believe it would for most anyone and the $ cost, it’s a winner all round, splash n moisturise.
Brush; TroyCraft, ‘’Gold n Jar’’ Jarrah hardwood and pure Gold flake resin handle, highly polished with a CA finish and a 26mm (x TF), 2 band Finest Badger knot (Brush No 4) Grail.
Soap; Washpool, No 2 (Lemongrass, Lime & Lemon Myrtle) in an original Franklin Toiletry Co 1976 Barbershop Mug. A TOP Aussie product so is their No1 & 3 IMHO, Grail.
Razor; Lambda, Athena ‘’Bronze goddess”. Presentation & Performance equals Perfection!! IMHO.
Blade; Bic Astor.
Post-shave; @SpeedyPC recipe 500mls, Wahl Traditional Bay Rum 500mls, Moroccan Argan Oil 100mls, Bay Essential Oil 25mls and Vit E 5mls (Mixed together) aftershave/moisturiser splash!! ‘’Superb’’
Cologne;
Moisturiser;
Attar (Perfume Oil);
Shave; The Washpool No2 is my Grail Soap, whether DE, SE or with a Kamisori, I have the all round soap for lather, slickness and post shave feel for my skin, YMMV. The shave as always with the Athena was wonderful and the A/S ‘mixture’ just works for me, as I believe it would for most anyone and the $ cost, it’s a winner all round, splash n moisturise.
Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger D01 Red Dragon
Soap: Vintage Cussons Imperial Leather
Razor: Blackland Blackbird SB
Blade: Iridium Super BN-84 (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Vintage Cussons Imperial Leather After Shave Lotion
Scent: Santa Maria Novella Peau d'Espagne EdC
Koraat Sheffield 15/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Fine's Italian Citrus - Myrsol Agua de Limón - Sukin Moisturiser
klinker
... seems to have LOTS of brushes
Thanks. And thanks to QED for this one. Also picked up some others on the Bay.Wow, you must have really been paying attention to score that one, well done