Shave of the Day - 2025

[Mark1966]

I hope I won’t be seeing speedy PC
On border security Australia
“ what’s the suspicious substance in these containers, sir?”

The ONLY package I've ever had opened and marked as inspected by customs was a 1kg 'brick' of P.160 from Italy ...

Still want some? Last available brick here - https://www.italianbarber.com/products/p160-1kg-shave-cream-tipo-morbido

 

[Zeke]

If you want to grab something locally, I picked up some big glue sticks from an office supplies place and used them for Stirling samples. They turned out pretty good, I reckon.

Hopefully, you don't have a fourth one lying around that you didn't empty yet, that could get accidently used. There wouldn't be a whole lot of slickness there...

 

[Gargravarr]

The ONLY package I've ever had opened and marked as inspected by customs was a 1kg 'brick' of P.160 from Italy ...

Still want some? Last available brick here - https://www.italianbarber.com/products/p160-1kg-shave-cream-tipo-morbido

Might be a good way to import Semtex... Not for me though, I don't imagine it would be nearly slick enough.

 

[islantman]

Shield Ti DE
Nacet
Boti Synthetic
Kent Shave Soap
RR XXX Aftershave

 

[Vittoria]

The ONLY package I've ever had opened and marked as inspected by customs was a 1kg 'brick' of P.160 from Italy ...

Still want some? Last available brick here - https://www.italianbarber.com/products/p160-1kg-shave-cream-tipo-morbido

One time I brought back 3x hundred packs of feather blades from Thailand after the customs checked the dry food that my wife had bought back which was declared they asked me why I had so many razorblades. I said to them because I shave. A lot.
You know what customs are like they didn’t see the funny side of it

 

[klinker]

Williams Wednesday Shave

RAZOR: Paradigm Shaveware Salient Walnut
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Hendrix Classics The Awesome Blue G5C
LATHER: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
POST: Williams Aqua Velva Aftershave (Spain)​

 

[lu20vt]

Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco // Wald A1 The Calyx // Blut BR-1 // Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco Splash

 

[Gargravarr]

Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco // Wald A1 The Calyx // Blut BR-1 // Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco Splash

Gorgeous setup - I love that brush

 

[silverlifter]

Rigarazor 8/8 Quarter Hollow - Semogue OC Boar - Eufros Gea - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[JustUncleL]

SOTD – Wed.15.Jan,2025

Shave Report: For the hard Stuga soap pucks I slice of a small portion (about 1.0gm) to produce the creamy medium density lather. From the lather I get is a slightly sweet orange & light coconut aroma, medium scent strength. The 78R is the mildest Parker razor that I’ve tried but still efficient enough to give me a lovely smooth, clean, close DFS.

The Gear:​

• Pre Shave: Imperial Glycerine Soap for Shave/Face
• Brush: Blue Devil “Black Heart Sassafras” with 24/54 Plisoft knot [A]
• Soap: Stuga Australia - Blood Orange [A]
• Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
• Razor: Parker 78R 3-piece (Weight: 80gm with blade; Handle: 100mm long x 10mm width)
• Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword SS, made in India (2)
• Astringent: Jennai Aloe Vera Gel with Witch Hazel & Vitamin E [A]
• Balm: G&M Australian Creams - Eucalyptus Oil, with Camphor oil & Menthol (From Big W) [A]
• After Shave Splash: Cussons Imperial Leather Classic AS Lotion
• Moisturiser: MooGoo Natural Full Cream - Hydrate [A]

[A] = Australian Product

 

[Wal59]

Friday Evening.

• Razor Star Razor Circa 1940s
• Blade Wilkinson Sword (German)
• Pre-Shave Original cube unscented.
• Brush B&B Synthetic Chubby.
• Soap Goodfella's smile Savage.
• Balm Thayers witch hazel aloe vera.
• Aftershave Lucky Tiger Bay Rum

Hi all,
I had an excellent shave with the Star Razor.
Weight is 57 grams and possible gold plated.
I could find little to no info on this razor apart from It says they were made by the same company that
made Eveready and Gem razor.
I have had this razor for years and never used it looks like its never been used till now.
I picked it up very cheap many years ago.
To my surprize It shaved very close and smooth .
I also noticed its got notched pins on the top cap that help to clap the blade tight
maybe this is one of the reasons it shaves so well.
My normal two pass shave close and easy.
Cheers.
PS I have included a few extra pics of the box and a 40s style ad.

I have that Razor. Lovely shave.

 

[Wal59]

SOTD – Wed.15.Jan,2025

Shave Report: For the hard Stuga soap pucks I slice of a small portion (about 1.0gm) to produce the creamy medium density lather. From the lather I get is a slightly sweet orange & light coconut aroma, medium scent strength. The 78R is the mildest Parker razor that I’ve tried but still efficient enough to give me a lovely smooth, clean, close DFS.

The Gear:​

• Pre Shave: Imperial Glycerine Soap for Shave/Face
• Brush: Blue Devil “Black Heart Sassafras” with 24/54 Plisoft knot [A]
• Soap: Stuga Australia - Blood Orange [A]
• Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
• Razor: Parker 78R 3-piece (Weight: 80gm with blade; Handle: 100mm long x 10mm width)
• Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword SS, made in India (2)
• Astringent: Jennai Aloe Vera Gel with Witch Hazel & Vitamin E [A]
• Balm: G&M Australian Creams - Eucalyptus Oil, with Camphor oil & Menthol (From Big W) [A]
• After Shave Splash: Cussons Imperial Leather Classic AS Lotion
• Moisturiser: MooGoo Natural Full Cream - Hydrate [A]

[A] = Australian Product

Stuga is a fabulous soap. Lovely aroma to the blood orange.

 

[islantman]

Yaqi Sentinel 1.50 Dscosmetic Ti Handle
Lab Blue
Arko Shave Soap
Yaqi Sagrada Familiar Synthetic
RR Caribbean Holiday Aftershave

 

[lu20vt]

Gorgeous setup - I love that brush

Thanks!! Wald A1 are the better synthetic for me for a long way

 

[klinker]

Thursday Shave
RAZOR: Blackland Vector Polished Stainless Steel
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: TRC Cornflower Blue Resin 28mm Synthetic AK7
LATHER: Noble Otter Neon Sun Limited Edition Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Neon Sun Limited Edition Aftershave Splash

 

[LesC]

Thursday Shave
RAZOR: Blackland Vector Polished Stainless Steel
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: TRC Cornflower Blue Resin 28mm Synthetic AK7
LATHER: Noble Otter Neon Sun Limited Edition Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Neon Sun Limited Edition Aftershave Splash

Great photo effects based on the NO product

 

[klinker]

Great photo effects based on the NO product

Thanks @LesC. Just hav'n fun.

 

[silverlifter]

Koraat 14 2.0 15/16 Bellied Full Hollow - C&H Elm 2-Band Finest - Eufros Argos - Razorock Lime Wax

 

[islantman]

Yaqi Sentinel 1.50 Dscosmetic Ti Handle
(great balance)
Personna Lab Blue
Clubman Pinaud Shave Soap
RR Baarrel Synthetic
Aqua Velva Musk

 

[klinker]

Friday Shave
RAZOR: Blackland Osprey Adjustable @5
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Oumo Venus Fire Color 26mm SHD Badger
LATHER: ‌Ethos Grooming Essentials Mélange d’agrumes Shave Soap
POST: Ethos Grooming Essentials Mélange d’agrumes Skin Food Splash