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Shave of the Day - 2024

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Shaving............. with a smile.
That's not smiling, that's laughing at you!
 

SOTD – Thu.4Jul2024

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Shave Result: As the scent name implies this lather has tropical scent of Coconut forward with Lime background, scent strength 6/10. The Bail BD179 shaved well with the 7o’clock SS blade with medium-mild aggression (similar to my 1950 SuperSpeed) resulting in clean, smooth, close DFS.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: TriCare Goats Milk Soap (ALDI) [A]
  • Brush: ShaveXDave “The Green&Gold” with 24/55 APShave Synbad Fan [A]
  • Soap: Stuga Australia - Coconut & Fresh Lime (Single Scent Strength) [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Baili BD179 TTO, Chrome plated Zamac (Weight - 71gm with blade; Handle - 85mm/12.8mm)
  • Blade: Gillette 7o’clock Super Stainless - made in Russia (1)
  • Astringent: Jennai Body Care - Aloe Vera Gel with Witch Hazel & Vitamin E [A]
  • Balm: G&M Australian Creams - Emu Oil MkII [A]
  • After Shave: Turkish Lemon CDT
  • Moisturiser: MooGoo Natural Full Cream - Hydrate [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Yardley
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Christian Dior Eau Sauvage EdT
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen

A huge shout-out here to @TomG, that prince among men, for the truly royal gift of both the EdT decant and probably the very last barrette of Glicerlanolina on this planet. Lovely stuff. (y) (y)
 
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- AP Shave Co True Blood Resin 24/52mm Fan G5C Premium Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SS Polished / Wizamet Super Iridium #1
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)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Burberry London for Men
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Saponificio Varesino Two-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina
Razor: Gillette Diplomat
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Plus Platinum (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Santa Maria Novella Cologne Russa Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Santa Maria Novella Cologne Russa EdC
 

SOTD – Sat.06July2024

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Shave Report: Stirling soap performed to expectations with a lovely silky smooth lather that provides all I need from a shaving soap. From the lather my nose detects a well blended slightly sweet with Citrus, Tea, Black currant and Woody aromas, strength 5/10. A nice clean, smooth, close DFS from the Baili razor & 7o’clock Green combo.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Imperial Glycerine Soap for Shave/Face
  • Brush: Yaqi “Mysterious Space” with 24/55 Silvertip Badger
  • Soap: Stirling Soap Co - Mountain Man
  • Bowl: Yaqi Green Plastic “Duke”
  • Razor: Baili BD179 TTO, Chrome plated Zamac (Weight - 71gm with blade; Handle - 85mm/12.8mm)
  • Blades: Gillette 7o’clock Green Super Stainless (2)
  • Astringent: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with T.Tree oil & Menthol Crystals
  • Balm: Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Anti Skin Stress Facial Balm
  • After Shave: Proraso Sandalwood (Red) AS Lotion
  • Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Anti-Irritation AS Lotion
 
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Saturday Morning Shave
RAZOR: Parker 11R Genuine Ox Horn Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: AP ShaveCo. Jade 26mm Gel SHD Fan (A3)
LATHER: LEA Classic Shaving Soap
POST: LEA Classic Aftershave Lotion
POST: LEA Classic Aftershave Balm
 
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