Shave of the Day - 2026

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Wednesday SOTD
Yaqi Thalia 316L * * Ebonite 23mm SHD Badger * * Floid Suave AS
RAZOR: Yaqi Thalia 316L Chippendale Handle
BLADE: Nacet
BRUSH: Custom Butterscotch Ebonite 23mm SHD Badger
LATHER: Valobra Patchouli Shaving Soap
POST: Floid Suave Aftershave Splash
 
Thursday Afternoon 29/01/2026
  • Razor : Alpha Outlaw Evolution Stainless DE 3 Piece Viper handle. (Hong Kong)
  • Blade : Feather Hi Stainless (1). (Japan)
  • Brush : Yaqi Ocean synthetic. (China)
  • Soap : Saponificio Varesino 70th Ann beta 4.3. (Italy)
  • Aftershave : Layrite Deluxe No9 .(USA)
  • Weight : 126 grams. (Razor)
Hi all,
I had a lovely shave this afternoon with the Outlaw Evo SS DE it has some heft to it at 126 grams on my scales I just let the razor do the work.
I have just finished night shift and was sporting a 5 day growth the Evo shaved very smooth and clean no irritation or buffing.
I was enjoying the shave so much I went straight over my Adams apple on the WTG pass nicking it in the process.:ROFLMAO:

The SV 70th is one of my favourite soaps the cushioning, protection and fragrances are first class.

Finished of nicely with Layrite No9 Bay Rum Splash.

1 pass WTG 1 pass ATG no touch-ups.
One nick no worries Done.

Have a great next shave.
Cheers.

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Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue Owners Club SE 2012 Mixed Badger/Boar
Cream: Lea
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Vintage NOS Wilkinson Sword Super Sword (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Lea Sensitive After Shave Lotion
Scent: Floïd Blue After Shave Lotion
 
https://imgur.com/a/W70qVAk
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; Culmak No 84 Best Badger 1’’ knot, Butterscotch handle.
Soap; Areffa, Discoverer, Bear based tallow.
Razor; Atelier Durdan, La Faulx ‘’The Scythe’’ AC razor with ++ plate, machine finish.
Blade; Schick, Proline P30.
Post-shave; Areffa, Discoverer A/S milk.
Cologne/EDP;
Moisturiser;
Attar (Perfume Oil);
Shave; Another very pleasant shave with the La Faulx, it’s all I’ve used since the 22nd & I can’t see that changing any time soon!!
The Areffa Discovery soap/balm is a lovely combination.
 
LesC said:
https://imgur.com/a/W70qVAk
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; Culmak No 84 Best Badger 1’’ knot, Butterscotch handle.
Soap; Areffa, Discoverer, Bear based tallow.
Razor; Atelier Durdan, La Faulx ‘’The Scythe’’ AC razor with ++ plate, machine finish.
Blade; Schick, Proline P30.
Post-shave; Areffa, Discoverer A/S milk.
Cologne/EDP;
Moisturiser;
Attar (Perfume Oil);
Shave; Another very pleasant shave with the La Faulx, it’s all I’ve used since the 22nd & I can’t see that changing any time soon!!
The Areffa Discovery soap/balm is a lovely combination.
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I LOVE that Culmak :love:
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Nebulish" 30mm Shedding Dog silvertip
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor: Atelier Durdan La Faulx ++ (Vestige handle)
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne

Today is my second day with La Faulx, and I'm loving it. Easy GBS in two passes (plus touch-ups), with no feedback from the witch hazel. When I first opened the box, I was slightly apprehensive that the weight of the head might be out of balance with the Vestige handle, but my grip adapted without my having to think about it, so all good. (y) (y)
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Nebulish" 30mm Shedding Dog silvertip
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor: Atelier Durdan La Faulx ++ (Vestige handle)
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne

Today is my second day with La Faulx, and I'm loving it. Easy GBS in two passes (plus touch-ups), with no feedback from the witch hazel. When I first opened the box, I was slightly apprehensive that the weight of the head might be out of balance with the Vestige handle, but my grip adapted without my having to think about it, so all good. (y) (y)
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Been eagerly awaiting this, day 2 🤔 so obviously going well and obviously no issue of it being head heavy with the Vestige handle, which you had concerns about? I’ve used mine everyday since the 22nd and can’t see myself putting it down!! I assume it may be smoother than the Vestige, but await a reply after a bit more usage 👍
Cheers
Les
 
LesC said:
Been eagerly awaiting this, day 2 🤔 so obviously going well and obviously no issue of it being head heavy with the Vestige handle, which you had concerns about? I’ve used mine everyday since the 22nd and can’t see myself putting it down!! I assume it may be smoother than the Vestige, but await a reply after a bit more usage 👍
Cheers
Les
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Balance is a non-issue, largely due to that bulb at the end of the handle, which provides a useful grip point for 4th and 5th fingers. A big saving in cost to be able to use the same handle.

No, it's not smoother than the Vestige, but it is faster. But it is smoother than the WR4. So I'm back with being able to switch between my Ferrari and my Rolls-Royce. :smug:
 
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