Shave of the Day - 2024
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Garry357
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10 July
Gold Dollar W59 with sharp and pointy toe, finished and maintained on vintage coticule.
The edge on this razor is not up there with a diamond pasted balsa edge and it is felt in the fool's pass. Still, I enjoy the concentration that this Spanish point demands.
The Gold Dollar W59 looks amazing, you have done a wonderful job.10 July
Gold Dollar W59 with sharp and pointy toe, finished and maintained on vintage coticule.
The edge on this razor is not up there with a diamond pasted balsa edge and it is felt in the fool's pass. Still, I enjoy the concentration that this Spanish point demands.
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: TroyCraft "Nebulish" 30mm silvertip
Soap: Martin de Candre Original
Razor: Wolfman WR4
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge EdC
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen
klinker
... seems to have LOTS of brushes
Thursday Morning Shave
RAZOR: Edwin Jagger Faux Ivory Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Oumo 01 Venus Fire Color 26mm SHD Badger
LATHER: Declaration Grooming Massacre Of The Innocents Shave Soap
POST: Declaration Grooming Massacre Of The Innocents Aftershave
Bladerunner7
Member
THURSDAY EVENING SHAVE
RAZOR - Razorock Wunderbar
BLADE - Gillette Platinum
LATHER - Rockwell Barbershop Shaving Cream
POST SHAVE - Nivea Replenishing Post Shave Balm
SHAVING BRUSH - ESB Ox Horn Handle Boar
Had a two pass BBS with no touch ups. The ESB stands for the Errol Signature Brush which is handmade by our review Guru and Mate. I still have to figure out how Errol nailed the perfect grip and size for the handle which is perfect for my hand. It's so good that I've retired my other Brushes for now. The Boar Knot is set perfectly, truly masterclass and boy do I feel proud every time I use it to be reminded that I have my own Custom Brush.
RAZOR - Razorock Wunderbar
BLADE - Gillette Platinum
LATHER - Rockwell Barbershop Shaving Cream
POST SHAVE - Nivea Replenishing Post Shave Balm
SHAVING BRUSH - ESB Ox Horn Handle Boar
Had a two pass BBS with no touch ups. The ESB stands for the Errol Signature Brush which is handmade by our review Guru and Mate. I still have to figure out how Errol nailed the perfect grip and size for the handle which is perfect for my hand. It's so good that I've retired my other Brushes for now. The Boar Knot is set perfectly, truly masterclass and boy do I feel proud every time I use it to be reminded that I have my own Custom Brush.
Bladerunner7
Member
What an outstanding Pic. Love The Brush, The Razor and the Soap Big time. Troy's work just shines always.
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: TroyCraft "Nebulish" 30mm silvertip
Soap: Martin de Candre Original
Razor: Wolfman WR4
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge EdC
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen
Thank you. I'm not responsible for any part of the pic, it's just my phone. The contents speak for themselves. Troy's huge badger is now at a stage where it's not hogging lather, so I can now really enjoy it.
The razor is even better than I remember. And the soap just goes on forever. I've had it since the 2022 charity auction, and the level of the soap is just about at the bottom edge of the lid. Maybe I'd better mention it in my will... 
Tanifuji Fukutarō Ba’Ba 1072 13/16 Hollow - Semogue 820 - SV Desert Vetiver - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser
rbscebu
Mr. Strop
12 July
Post-2022 Titan ACRM-2 T.H.60 dressed in African black wood timber scales, finished and maintained on a hard black Arkansas whetstone. A pleasure to shave with but still not quite up there with a diamond pasted balsa edge for keenness.
A good razor for @Bladerunner7 to consider.
Post-2022 Titan ACRM-2 T.H.60 dressed in African black wood timber scales, finished and maintained on a hard black Arkansas whetstone. A pleasure to shave with but still not quite up there with a diamond pasted balsa edge for keenness.
A good razor for @Bladerunner7 to consider.
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger in Tall Black Resin 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SS Polished / Wizamet Super Iridium #4
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
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger in Tall Black Resin 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SS Polished / Wizamet Super Iridium #4
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
Garry357
Member
SOTD Friday 12 July
The Daily Shave.
Continuing Shark Week theme
The Shark Super Stainless-Steel blade on its 3rd use. I used the Proraso to ensure I had a good creamy soft lather.
A light touch still delivered a very smooth comfortable shave. No weepers or irritation.
Not sure how many more shaves I will get from this blade. I can’t feel any drag or irritation, however I feel the blade is losing its edge.
- Razor Gillette Slim Adjustable (5)
- Blade Shark
- Pre-Shave Pears soap (Mint)
- Brush Vulfix Pure badger
- Cream Proraso Wood & Spice
- Post Shave Nivea Sensitive Pro Moisturizer
- Aftershave Brut Splash
- Balm Nivea – Sensitive Balm
The Daily Shave.
Continuing Shark Week theme
The Shark Super Stainless-Steel blade on its 3rd use. I used the Proraso to ensure I had a good creamy soft lather.
A light touch still delivered a very smooth comfortable shave. No weepers or irritation.
Not sure how many more shaves I will get from this blade. I can’t feel any drag or irritation, however I feel the blade is losing its edge.
Koraat 14 2.0 15/16 Bellied Full Hollow - Semogue OC Boar - Eufros Gea - Myrsol Antesol - Sukin Moisturiser
Weekend hotel shave, and possibly the worst picture I've ever taken...
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina (see here)
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow Pony
Soap: Stirling Lavender
Razor: Wolfman WR4
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge EdC
COTD: Lavazza
Garry357
Member
SOTD Saturday 13 July
The Daily Shave.
Continuing Shark Week theme
The Jianyu marlin is on its 2nd use. Really smooth effortless shave.
I did have 1 very minor weeper, however once I finished my head-shave, the weeper had closed.
My first run with my new to me Vintage Gillette FatBoy, I set this on (5) for my feel I think the FatBoy (5) is a little more positive exposure than the Vintage Gillette Adjustable.
I noticed after my second pass, my shave was closer than normal.
Next time, I will move to (4)
Thoroughly enjoyed the Gillette FatBoy, built to last. This razor is older than myself (I’m K4).
Do we ever own Vintage Razors, or are we destined to be part of the razor’s history. This will no doubt live on longer than most of us, and some day another shaver will wonder who had this before me.
- Razor Gillette FatBoy G1 (5)
- Blade Jianyu Marlin – Stainless Steel – Shanghai China
- Pre-Shave Pears soap (Mint)
- Brush Omega Pro 48 Boar
- Cream Palmolive
- Post Shave Nivea Sensitive Pro Moisturizer
- Aftershave Brut Splash
- Balm Nivea – Sensitive Balm
The Daily Shave.
Continuing Shark Week theme
The Jianyu marlin is on its 2nd use. Really smooth effortless shave.
I did have 1 very minor weeper, however once I finished my head-shave, the weeper had closed.
My first run with my new to me Vintage Gillette FatBoy, I set this on (5) for my feel I think the FatBoy (5) is a little more positive exposure than the Vintage Gillette Adjustable.
I noticed after my second pass, my shave was closer than normal.
Next time, I will move to (4)
Thoroughly enjoyed the Gillette FatBoy, built to last. This razor is older than myself (I’m K4).
Do we ever own Vintage Razors, or are we destined to be part of the razor’s history. This will no doubt live on longer than most of us, and some day another shaver will wonder who had this before me.
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