Shave of the Day - 2025

[silverlifter]

Another year, means a new SOTD thread!

There is no set format, although, in case this helps, include:

Pre-shave: if applicable
Brush:
Soap/Cream:
Razor: (setting in parenthesis if adjustable)
Blade: (shave in brackets)
Post-shave:
Fragrance: (EDT, EDC or EDP) if applicable

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Thoughts and reflections on the shave are most welcome too, as are general comments du jour.

Happy shaving in 2025

 

[silverlifter]

Looks like I am kicking this off. First shave of 2025, sabbatical year for me.

This was amazing. Superb JNat edge that I couldn't feel at all. Like shaving with a smooth, heavy piece of steel massaging my face. Just delightful!



Rigarazor 8/8 Quarter Hollow - Semogue OC Boar - Eufros Vetiver de Haití - Mazilia Vetyver - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[Mycroft47]

The first shave of the New Year had to be with the Facharbeit dressed in red acrylic scales.
2024 was a big year in terms of shaving hardware expenditure and so a 2025 sabbatical for me it is.
Here’s wishing you all a healthy and prosperous New Year. ​

 

[lu20vt]

EUFROS JabonMan Lignum LE // Papiu Beehive // La Faulx + // Lignum ASB

 

[islantman]

Happy New Year to all

Shield Ti DE
Kai
Cella Aloe Vera Shave Cream
Boti Orange Synthetic
RR Caribbean Holiday Aftershave

 

[klinker]

RAZOR: RazoRock Superslant L2 Elite Razor Red/White/Blue
BLADE: Gillette Super Blue
BRUSH: Elite Razor Barber Pole 26mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Noble Otter Barrbarr Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Barrbarr Aftershave

 

[SpeedyPC]

Happy new year Arko inflation and cost of living nightmare.

 

[klinker]

Happy new year Arko inflation and cost of living nightmare.

Hung over ate we?

 

[SpeedyPC]

Hung over ate we?

Yeah, too many whisky during New Year Eve.

 

[klinker]

Yeah, too many whisky during New Year Eve.

Feel better.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Feel better.

Not really.

 

[klinker]

Not really.

No. no, no. I meant, I hope you feel better ... eventually.

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Razor: Filarmonica 13
Brush: Yaqi 24mm SHD HMW
Soap: P&B "Spitfire"

 

[rbscebu]

01 January - SR shave No. 1840

Pre-shave = wash with Pears transparent and thorough rinse
Lather = Palmolive cream face lathered with no-brand Chinese guaranteed pure best badger synthetic reset in custom made timber handle
Razor = Titan ACRO T.H-70 finished and maintained on a hard black Arkansas whetstone and dressed in African black wood timber scales
Post-shave = thorough rinse with warm fresh water
Splash = private mix of Wahl bay rum (80%) and Dickinson's witch hazel (20%)

 

[SpeedyPC]

No. no, no. I meant, I hope you feel better ... eventually.

I never get better from a hangover, I've had three glasses of Bloody Mary this morning.

 

[klinker]

I never get better from a hangover, I've had three glasses of Bloody Mary this morning.

No wonder you're not getting better, you're just staying drunk. Been there. Done that.

 

[SpeedyPC]

No wonder you're not getting better, you're just staying drunk. Been there. Done that.

That’s why I’m surrounded by Freemason getting me drunk, because, we’re all band of brothers.

 

[klinker]

That’s why I’m surrounded by Freemason getting me drunk, because, we’re all band of brothers.

Always good to surround yourself with guys who drink like you. That way, any excessive drinking won't stand out.

 

[klinker]

RAZOR: GEM Junior Single Edge Razor
BLADE: GEM Super Stainless
BRUSH: Ever-Ready Faux Ivory new 18mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: D.R. Harris Marlborough Shaving Soap
POST: Taylor Of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave

 

[thorpef1]

Gillette aristocrat
Wizamet iridium super
Areffa the unforgiven
Troycraft plissoft