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Shave of the Day - 2024

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Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple 15/16 Hollow - Semogue OC Boar - Stirling Varen - Pitralon Classic - Sukin Moisturiser
 
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Shavemac 'Crushed Mud' Resin 24/52mm Fan G5C Premium Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Mike s Natural ~ Bay Rum
Razor/Blade:- Blackland Sabre v2.0 - L2 SS Matted / GEM Personna PTFE Coated #5
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 Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Burberry for Men
Tonight Tipple:- NED Sour Mash Australian Whisky ...... Aussie Ned, Aussie Ned, Aussie Ned ..... Oi, Oi, Oi
 
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Shavemac 'Crushed Mud' Resin 24/52mm Fan G5C Premium Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Mike s Natural ~ Bay Rum
Razor/Blade:- Blackland Sabre v2.0 - L2 SS Matted / GEM Personna PTFE Coated #5
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 Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Burberry for Men
Tonight Tipple:- NED Sour Mash Australian Whisky ...... Aussie Ned, Aussie Ned, Aussie Ned ..... Oi, Oi, Oi
I gather you like the new Sabre... Have you tried the other baseplates? I think Shane said something about the L1 and L2 being equivalent to the V1, but "more efficient". I wonder what he means by that. Would you be interested in trying the V1 L2 for comparison?
 
I gather you like the new Sabre... Have you tried the other baseplates? I think Shane said something about the L1 and L2 being equivalent to the V1, but "more efficient". I wonder what he means by that. Would you be interested in trying the V1 L2 for comparison?
L1 is very similar to the 1912 Gem.
L2 is a setup from the 1912 Gem
L3 is the Blackbird Lite
L4 is the Blackbird Standard

L2 feels fantastic on my neck going against the grain when using a thick gem blade, but, L3 feels a little harsh on my neck going against the grain when using the gem blade.
 
L1 is very similar to the 1912 Gem.
L2 is a setup from the 1912 Gem
L3 is the Blackbird Lite
L4 is the Blackbird Standard

L2 feels fantastic on my neck going against the grain when using a thick gem blade, but, L3 feels a little harsh on my neck going against the grain when using the gem blade.
Further more the L2 is very close to a Gem G bar, and the Ever Ready Streamline Jewel is very close to a L4 or maybe in between L3 and L4, nowhere near L3.
 
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SOTD Wednesday 16 October
  • Razor Gillette British Rocket FlareTip
  • Blade Viking Sword – Super Stainless Steel – Polymer Coated
  • Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
  • Brush Synthetic
  • Cream Traditional Barbers – Coconut extract
  • Post Shave Thayers unscented Witch Hazel
  • Aftershave Brut Splash
  • Balm Nivea – Sensitive Pro - Post Shave Cooling Balm

The Morning Shave.
The Viking blade was in my 1950’s Gillette British Rocket FlareTip today.
2nduse on this blade. Very comfortable head & face shave. 1 very minor weeper.
The Viking blade was very smooth, I shave daily so this is a typical blade for myself (YMMV).

Traditional Barbers cream is a budget cream in Australia, the scent is a little strong of coconut, however its very creamy once the lather is built.

 
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