JustUncleL
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Washpool is a good soap and the added lanolin in #3 adds a bit extra skin food to the experience, #3 works best for me, although I love the scent of #2.
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Shave of the Day - 2025
- Thread starter silverlifter
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Yardley
Razor: Wolfman WR4
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
Vittoria
Member
Hi Errol
I try to describe the experience of the shave and the products the best I can unfortunately I only have some knowledge of Gillette’s no knowledge of modern razors and little to no knowledge on soap.
Cheers mate.
Hot today, so after working outside I opted for the big menthol blast in Manuel's wonderful Lima-Especias! Superb shave 
T.R. Cadman Bengall 8/8 Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Eufros Lima-Especias - Razorock Lime Wax
T.R. Cadman Bengall 8/8 Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Eufros Lima-Especias - Razorock Lime Wax
Errol
Razor Review Guru
I encourage everyone to add some notes to their Shave of the Day.
Errol
Razor Review Guru
No need for spreadsheets, just comment on what felt good, what wasn’t, what you liked, etc. In most cases nothing more than a single sentence.
Thank you.
LesC
Member
Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; TroyCraft, “Red Desert” Supplejack timber, Brass plate/s, Red Earth Candy resin with fine Gold glitter handle and a 28mm (x TF), Pure Boar knot (Brush No 1a)
Soap; Eufros, Lima- Especias
Razor; Gillette, Toggle 1958 D1. (Setting 7)
Blade; Gillette, Red & White (Aussie Spoiler)
Post-shave; Eufros, Lima- Especias balm.
Shave; The Eufros Lima Especias is like being ‘splashed’ in the face with freshly squeezed Lime juice followed by an Arctic blast as the Menthol kicks in. The shave with the Toggle, as the Guru (Errol) has said ‘’ modern adjustable razors are not even competing in the same league; the Toggle is so far advanced.’’ I’m having a tough choice between this and the Athena for my Grail razor. I’m wanting to try a couple more (WR4 unfortunately $’s dependent! An Alpha Spirit in Bronze is on order), Eufros balm, wow a pea size squirt and face still feels soft n smooth hours later, it’s a keeper.
Brush; TroyCraft, “Red Desert” Supplejack timber, Brass plate/s, Red Earth Candy resin with fine Gold glitter handle and a 28mm (x TF), Pure Boar knot (Brush No 1a)
Soap; Eufros, Lima- Especias
Razor; Gillette, Toggle 1958 D1. (Setting 7)
Blade; Gillette, Red & White (Aussie Spoiler)
Post-shave; Eufros, Lima- Especias balm.
Shave; The Eufros Lima Especias is like being ‘splashed’ in the face with freshly squeezed Lime juice followed by an Arctic blast as the Menthol kicks in. The shave with the Toggle, as the Guru (Errol) has said ‘’ modern adjustable razors are not even competing in the same league; the Toggle is so far advanced.’’ I’m having a tough choice between this and the Athena for my Grail razor. I’m wanting to try a couple more (WR4 unfortunately $’s dependent! An Alpha Spirit in Bronze is on order), Eufros balm, wow a pea size squirt and face still feels soft n smooth hours later, it’s a keeper.
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Czech & Speake (Valobra) Oxford & Cambridge
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
It has been many months since I last picked up the Vector, it has been left in the shade by my WR4, and I have been vaguely toying with the idea of letting it go. After this shave, though, I think I shall keep it, at least for now.
Vittoria
Member
Lovely looking razor @LesC good to hear your thoughts on it. Thought you might be interested in this in-depth review and history of the adjustable Gillette razor from razor Emporium you may or may not have read it.
cheers mate.
Gillette Toggle Adjustable Razor — Razor Archive
The Toggle razor is one of the holy grail razors for every wet shaver, but here’s why…..
www.razorarchive.com
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Rigarazor 8/8 Quarter Hollow - Semogue OC Boar - Eufros Aura de lavanda - Speick Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
First shave with Aura de lavanda and Manuel has done another fantastic job. As @Gargravarr said, it is a lavender forward fougère, and a delightful one. If possible, it seems even creamier than his normal base. Superb shave!
Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE 2020 Matilda Rhodium 2-band Silvertip Badger
Soap: Spearhead Seaforth Sea Spice Lime
Razor: Blackland Blackbird SB
Blade: Iridium Super BN-84 (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Shulton Old Spice Lime After Shave Lotion
Scent: Royal Copenhagen EdC