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Shave of the Day - 2024

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Castcore said:
Pre-shave: Water.
Brush: Wahl Synthetic.
Soap: Wilkinson Sword Stick.
Razor: Pearl Flexi (1/2)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword.
Post-shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm.

This shave was for yesterday (13th). Changed things up with the pearl flexi, didn't get very good results but far less irritation, I think I might put it on hold again for a bit as it makes me not want to shave.
I was in the process of cleaning my razors when a huge storm hit yesterday.
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Not everyone can use all of the razors that are out there. A lot depends upon your skin and beard. Remember, YMMV! I tried a slant DE several years ago and that only lasted a few days before it went up for sale. I can shave with a Fatboy on 5. Anything higher than 5 would ruin my whole day. I own a few DE razors that are too aggressive for me and they are "just for looking at" in a display cabinet. My most comfortable shaves nowadays are with a SR but it took awhile to get there and I will admit that in the beginning I donated some blood.
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Castcore said:
Pre-shave: Water.
Brush: Wahl Synthetic.
Soap: Wilkinson Sword Stick.
Razor: Pearl Flexi (1/2)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword.
Post-shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm.

This shave was for yesterday (13th). Changed things up with the pearl flexi, didn't get very good results but far less irritation, I think I might put it on hold again for a bit as it makes me not want to shave.
I was in the process of cleaning my razors when a huge storm hit yesterday.
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I get good results with Astra blades and the dial set on 3 or 4
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue Special Edition 2013 Silvertip 24/48mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Essence of Scotland ~ Malt 'n' Myrtle
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Ball End Tech 1946-50 made in England / NOS English Wilky #7
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:- Hugo Boss (Original)
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Occums Crushed Lime
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, APR Coeur de Vert Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Azzaro Pour Homme EdT

Occams Crushed Lime Shaving Cream is, IMHO, up there with the very best.
Sadly now unobtainium - I treasure the one container remaining in my den.
 

SOTD – Thu 15 Feb 2024​


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Shave Report: As expected there is virtually no scent from the lather. The Standard Razors DE + Shark blade gave an overall awesome mild, smooth DFS with just a couple weepers.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio for Men - Smooth Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: ShaveXDave “Bluey Boar” with 26/56 Yaqi HD Boar [A]
  • Soap: SaltLake Soaps - Unscented (Tallow) [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Standard Razors AL DE (48gm)
  • Blade: Shark Platinum by LORD (3)
  • Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS Tonic with added Menthol
  • Balm: Natio for Men - Calming AS Balm [A]
  • After Shave: Blue Stratos AS Lotion
  • Moisturiser (Later): Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: MdC Original
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Ardi late pick, Ethiopia

Better late than never...
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Valobra + a drop of lavender EO (Lyndoch, SA)
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Ardi late pick, Ethiopia
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Czech & Speake (Valobra) - Oxford & Cambridge
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Ismaili selection, Yemen
 
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