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Shave of the Day Thread - 2016
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Normie
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Pre: Proraso Green Pre/Post
Razor: Rockwell 6 S (4,4,2)
Blade: Bolzano (1)
Soap: MWF
Brush: Omega boar
Post: Alum, Myrsol Formula "C"
Tried a couple of other blades before begrudgingly settling on the Bolzano.
None were sharp enough for my personal preference, and were all tugging at my 2 day growth.
Even the Bolzano felt quite rough initially.
Still ended with a DFS result, but the journey (which is where it is at) was not as enjoyable as with other brands of blade.
The "Fat" produced a good lather, and post shave was enjoyable as always.
Safe travels @alfredus. Glad you were able to order my christmas present before you left!
Razor: Rockwell 6 S (4,4,2)
Blade: Bolzano (1)
Soap: MWF
Brush: Omega boar
Post: Alum, Myrsol Formula "C"
Tried a couple of other blades before begrudgingly settling on the Bolzano.
None were sharp enough for my personal preference, and were all tugging at my 2 day growth.
Even the Bolzano felt quite rough initially.
Still ended with a DFS result, but the journey (which is where it is at) was not as enjoyable as with other brands of blade.
The "Fat" produced a good lather, and post shave was enjoyable as always.
Safe travels @alfredus. Glad you were able to order my christmas present before you left!
SOTN
Pre - Hot towel
Brush - Semogue 620
Soap - P&B Citra Royale
Razor - Bengall/ Edwin Jagger Kelvin
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium (2)
Post Shave - Alum, TSW After Balm
Managed to do nearly a full 2 pass shave with the straight tonight for the first time.
I got quite close to a socially acceptable result, but have to admit that I did skip my adam’s apple. Finished it up with a clean up pass with the DE.
I have been struggling with tugging during the first pass with the straight, but a wise shaver helped me realise that I wasn’t stretching my skin enough. Big improvement!
Pre - Hot towel
Brush - Semogue 620
Soap - P&B Citra Royale
Razor - Bengall/ Edwin Jagger Kelvin
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium (2)
Post Shave - Alum, TSW After Balm
Managed to do nearly a full 2 pass shave with the straight tonight for the first time.
I got quite close to a socially acceptable result, but have to admit that I did skip my adam’s apple. Finished it up with a clean up pass with the DE.I have been struggling with tugging during the first pass with the straight, but a wise shaver helped me realise that I wasn’t stretching my skin enough. Big improvement!
Korbz
Member
Thanks for highlighting, as I think this is my issue as well. Been on the DE this week, but will be back to learning the straight tomorrow
Pre: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Super Badger
Soap: Mikes Hungarian Lavender
Razor: ATT Kronos open comb M2
Blade: Vintage Gillette Spoiler (6)
Post: Myrsol Emulsion
A/S: APR Lavande violette
Quick shave prior to going out for a Christmas Do.
2 passes for a very comfortable DFS.
The aftershave scent worked well with that of the soap - an acute counterbalance between the raw freshness of Mikes against the finesse and purity of the APR. Stuff smells good.
bald as
ARKO! dealer & walking ECG
Another shave with Sinatra's razor.
Excellent clarity and wonderful sense of light.
Mark1966
Canberra dwelling Happy Clapping Bean Counter
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Razor: Gillette Sensor Cartridge System
Blade: Gillette Sensor Cartridge (1)
Brush: Muhle synthetic travel brush
Soap/Cream: D R Harris Arlington shave stick
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co Ozark Mountain balm
Travel kit, have checked luggage but forgot to pack a DE and blades! Oh well.
Not sure what the day holds, funny weather so far here in ADL
Blade: Gillette Sensor Cartridge (1)
Brush: Muhle synthetic travel brush
Soap/Cream: D R Harris Arlington shave stick
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co Ozark Mountain balm
Travel kit, have checked luggage but forgot to pack a DE and blades! Oh well.
Not sure what the day holds, funny weather so far here in ADL
Maxime D.
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nsavage
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Intercontinental?Razor: Gillette Sensor Cartridge System
Blade: Gillette Sensor Cartridge (1)
Brush: Muhle synthetic travel brush
Soap/Cream: D R Harris Arlington shave stick
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co Ozark Mountain balm
Travel kit, have checked luggage but forgot to pack a DE and blades! Oh well.
Not sure what the day holds, funny weather so far here in ADL
First time with the soap, What can I say it is a hard puck, made in Finland and it just lathers and works great.
The Semougue Special Edition 2012, mixed Badger/Boar only my second Shave with it but it is fast becoming a favourite brush of mine.
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Magnificent set up and a great shave @Maxime D. - love the Christmas theme!!Another shave with Sinatra's razor.
[URL='https://flic.kr/p/NZXkCm']Dapper Dragon "Arctic Wyrm" soap
TSW Synth
Feather AC Folding with a fresh Feather Super blade
Ikon 102 slant for clean up pass
Proraso Splash
A hot and humid day in Sydney after a couple of cold and rainy days - the Arctic Wrym was cool, minty and refreshing with a thick tallow lather.
First use of the "Super" blades - have been using the Feather Super Professional in my Mongoose and shavettes so far. These Super blades are not as sharp and gave a nice two pass (WTG, XTG) shave with the shavette folding with no collateral damage.
Dusted off (literally) the Proraso green splash which I have neglected recently but is a nice summery splash - not a favourite but good for a humid Sydney day!
Enjoy your shaves and the weekend fellas
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Mark1966
Canberra dwelling Happy Clapping Bean Counter
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Grand Society
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2018 Charity Auction Winner
2019 Charity Auction Winner
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Psmith
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Pre: Musgo Real Glyce
Razor: Theegarten Solingen 5/8"
Soap: OSP Neroli
Brush: Paladin 28mm Tigris Perla
Post: Alum, Myrsol Antesol
A truly sensational shave. The Theegarten is a small 5/8 (closer to 4/8) and I originally wasn't a fan as it has no oomph behind it. But with a decent edge courtesy of @Mark it whizzes round my face beautifully. I have started doing at least 100 laps on the leather and I think I am noticing a difference. Could be overkill, but I need all the help I can get with these tough whiskers. The stropping led to a true BBS, no nicks, no irritation.
Now let me get to the soap. I don't want to post a full review yet, but I am incredibly impressed. Very, very slick with a nice shiny lather. However, where this soap excels is post shave. Seriously up there with the best I've used. Very happy shaver tonight.
The I'm still alive SOTD
SOC 2 band
CB LTV
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro
Fine American Blend AS
It's been a while as I haven't really been on any forums. I surely must have saved some money [emoji23] hope you guys are enjoying getting ready for Christmas.
SOC 2 band
CB LTV
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro
Fine American Blend AS
It's been a while as I haven't really been on any forums. I surely must have saved some money [emoji23] hope you guys are enjoying getting ready for Christmas.
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Nightguard
Member
Brush: Simpsons Classic 1
Razor: Aristocrat 16
Blade: Wilkinson Super Sword
Cream: Vulfix Lavender
A/S: Fine Lavender
Small nick on my chin caused by my 2 y/o's banging on the bathroom door mid shave otherwise an excellent three pass shave. Really enjoying the scent of the Vulfix Lavender cream and the Fine Lavender is an excellent way to finish any shave.
walklikeaduck
Member
Some SOTDs from the past few weeks.
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