Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Brush: M7
Razor: Wilkinson Sticky
Blade: English Wilky
Soap: MWF
A/S: Bluebeards Revenge Splash
 
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Date: 16 April 2017

Brush: - Semogue Special Edition 2012 Badger/Boar knot 24/55mm
Lather: - La Toja Shaving Soap Stick
Razor: - Colonial Razors "The General" SE with The Stray Whisker "Howitzer" Handle
Blade: - Kai Captain Titan Mild (Pink) Blade #4
Post Shave: - T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / Nivea Original Aftershave
 
Sunday 16 April 2017

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Mastro Livi Mini, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round Point, Bois de Rose​

Mastro Livi Mini Razor at last! This type of razor was missing from my collection and I thought a Mastro Livi collection would not be complete without one of his Mini Razors. Mastro Livi conceived this type of razor in 2004 and it is mainly meant for beard, mustache and sideburns trimming as well as for women's hair removal. It is also great for those having small hands or a small face, however I find it can be used by anyone. Moreover, it certainly is a great travel razor. To this mini razor I paired a Mastro Livi Eco-silvertip synthetic brush as both have bois de rose handles. It was also the occasion to use - after a long time - the marvelous Klar Kabinett shaving soap, one of my favorite soaps and it is really too bad they quit production. I still have a small chunk of it and I use for special occasions - just like P.160 soap - and today certainly was a special day because I shaved, for the first time, with a Mastro Livi Mini Razor.​
  • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  • Soap: Klar Kabinett
  • Brush: Mastro Livi Perugia Synthetic Eco-Silvertip, Bois De Rose, 26mm Knot
  • Bowl: Gerby Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi Mini, 6/8 Full Hollow, Round Point, Bois de Rose
  • Post-Shave: Alum Block
  • Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
  • After Shave: Denim White Musk
 
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Brush: Vie-Long
Soap: APR, SAA
Razor: Micromatic, Clogpruf
Blade: Gem SS
Post: APR SAA splash and balm

First try of the Gem Clogpruf. A nice close shave with no drama. Perhaps not as clean as the Bullet tip but I can't remember how many shaves I have on this blade, quite a few. Great shave anyway and no clogs!
I gave it the full SAA again this morning, so smelling good and feeling fine.
Off for a sail on Jervis Bay, although there's not much wind.
Have a great day and a great shave​
 
Razor: Vintage British Aristocrat #15
Blade: Vintage Australian Gillette Super Stainless [aka "Aussie Spoiler"] (7)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'B2'
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft shaving soap
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft splash
Cologne: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft EDP

Ahhh, a Mycroft kinda morning!

 
SOTD 17 April 2017.

Pre: Proraso green Pre-Shave cream.

Soap: Proraso Green Soap.

Brush: Omega Boar Bristle.

Razor: Gillette slim adjustable.

Blade: Polsilver Brown (vintage)

Post: Proraso Blue post shave balm

it was a proraso day again but being "on the road" I thought I'd take the ol trustworthy setup and If I loose anything or run out I can resupply anywhere.

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Musgo Glyce
Boots Manchurian
Timeless
Feather
Eufros Fougère
Eufros Fougère Aftershave Balm
Australian Private Reserve Fougère Bourbon Rose Aftershave
Australian Private Reserve Fougère Bourbon Rose EDP

A relaxed Monday shave, thoroughly enjoyable. Have a great day you chaps :)

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Tim's Soap 'Busta's Blend' / Platypus 26mm Fan / Gillette President 1953 Y4 / Gillette Silver vintage (3) / TSW Balm / PInaud Clubman

A gorgeous sunny Autumn morning in Sydney - and a public holiday to boot - a "barbershop" type of morning :)

Lovely lemon fresh scent from the Busta's Blend. Plenty of lather, but not quite as creamy or protective as some.

The Gillette President is a heavy, rhodium-handled razor that is fairly mild. I use a tip I picked up from an old Aristocrat advertisement - loosen the TTO knob 1/4 of a turn to allow a more "aggressive" shave. Before "adjustables" this was a crude method of changing blade angle/exposure - and it works! Wonderful three-pass shave for a close and smooth finish with no irritation.

Touch of Balm and a generous splash of the classic Pinaud Clubman and I'm set for the day.

Enjoy your shaves and the day ahead guys (y)​
 
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Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S-1 Colossus
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Doug Korn D7V
Lather: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

I didn't have much sleep tonight and have a bit of a soar throat - and the shave reflected this negative feeling. It was not a horrible shave, but somehow it felt uncomfortable and not as smooth as I would have expected with this setup. Even the wonderful Mike's lather (picture here) couldn't save the day...

I hope you enjoy your shaves (y)(y)(y)
 
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