Shave of the Day - 2025
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Czech & Speake (Valobra) - Oxford & Cambridge
Razor: Blackland Sabre V1 L2
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
Vittoria
Member
Saturday Morning 02/08/2025
I had a brilliant shave this morning with the new Alpha eclipse aluminum DE razor.
This razor being only the 2nd modern aluminum razor I have acquired the other being the Henson +++ DE razor.
I normally prefer the extra weight of Stainless Steel and Brass razors but after such enjoyable shaves with the other alpha razors I have tried most recently the
Guido DE I couldn’t resist.
I have to say, with absolutely no biased towards any brand of razor. It gave me a superb shave very close and smooth paired with a Wizamet blade.
Even though the razor only weighs 48 grams (on my kitchen scales) it didn’t feel too light in my hand, I really liked the handle and excellent grip finding it very easy to maneuver around specially on tricky spots.
The Goodfellas’ smile Savage soap gave me great cushioning and aftershave feel as I would expect from these fine soaps.
Finished off nicely with Genuine Ogallala Bay rum and Sandalwood splash definitely my favorite bay rum range.
One pass WTG one pass ATG no touch-ups done.
No Nicks no worries.
Cheers.
- Razor : Eclipse Alpha Shave Works DE CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum Black Anodized. (Hong Kong)
- Blade : Wizamet super iridium (1) (Russia).
- Brush : Yaqi caramel cats whiskers synthetic (China).
- Soap : The Goodfellas' smile Savage. (Italy).
- Aftershave : Genuine Ogallala bay rum and Sandalwood. (USA).
- Weight : 48 grams. (razor).
I had a brilliant shave this morning with the new Alpha eclipse aluminum DE razor.
This razor being only the 2nd modern aluminum razor I have acquired the other being the Henson +++ DE razor.
I normally prefer the extra weight of Stainless Steel and Brass razors but after such enjoyable shaves with the other alpha razors I have tried most recently the
Guido DE I couldn’t resist.
I have to say, with absolutely no biased towards any brand of razor. It gave me a superb shave very close and smooth paired with a Wizamet blade.
Even though the razor only weighs 48 grams (on my kitchen scales) it didn’t feel too light in my hand, I really liked the handle and excellent grip finding it very easy to maneuver around specially on tricky spots.
The Goodfellas’ smile Savage soap gave me great cushioning and aftershave feel as I would expect from these fine soaps.
Finished off nicely with Genuine Ogallala Bay rum and Sandalwood splash definitely my favorite bay rum range.
One pass WTG one pass ATG no touch-ups done.
No Nicks no worries.
Cheers.
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Ryūichi Saitō SK2 7/8 Bellied Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Woolly Wash Soapery Outback - Myrsol Antesol - Sukin Moisturiser
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Yaqi Sagrada Familia Two Band Badger 22/50mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Italian Summer
Razor/Blade:- Weber with Bulldog Handle / Vintage Gillette Aussie Spoiler #8
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip 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:- Sartorial Penhaligon's for Men
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Yaqi Sagrada Familia Two Band Badger 22/50mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Italian Summer
Razor/Blade:- Weber with Bulldog Handle / Vintage Gillette Aussie Spoiler #8
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip 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:- Sartorial Penhaligon's for Men
Vittoria
Member
Sunday Night 03/08/2025
I had a lovely shave tonight as expected with the Gillette Aristocrat slim adjustable all ready for an early start tomorrow.
I chose to set it on 7 which made it quite efficient with a 2nd shave Wizamet blade (In my opinion these are one of the top blades for smoothness and efficiency).
Like all DE razors the slim adjustable needs to be paired with the correct blade to get the best out of it.
In my opinion, the Wizamet super iridium blade is one of the best available for smoothness and efficiency and from my experience pairs very well with this razor.
The WCS Duck fat soap worked quite well giving me good cushioning and zesty fresh aftershave feel.
Finished off nicely with the Rasozero Rinfrescante splash.
1 pass WTG 1 pass ATG done no touch ups.
No Nick’s No Worries.
Cheers.
- Razor : Gillette Aristocrat Slim Adjustable Gold plated J3 1964 Set on 7 . (USA)
- Blade : Wizamet super iridium (2) (Russia).
- Brush : TroyCraft Custom made (Brush Of Memories) (Australia).
- https://www.facebook.com/TroyCraftCustomShavingBrushes
- Soap : PEAR-BRRR Duck fat shave soap W.C.S (USA).
- Aftershave : Rasozero Rinfrescante (Italy).
- Weight : 72 grams. (razor).
I had a lovely shave tonight as expected with the Gillette Aristocrat slim adjustable all ready for an early start tomorrow.
I chose to set it on 7 which made it quite efficient with a 2nd shave Wizamet blade (In my opinion these are one of the top blades for smoothness and efficiency).
Like all DE razors the slim adjustable needs to be paired with the correct blade to get the best out of it.
In my opinion, the Wizamet super iridium blade is one of the best available for smoothness and efficiency and from my experience pairs very well with this razor.
The WCS Duck fat soap worked quite well giving me good cushioning and zesty fresh aftershave feel.
Finished off nicely with the Rasozero Rinfrescante splash.
1 pass WTG 1 pass ATG done no touch ups.
No Nick’s No Worries.
Cheers.
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Gergely Horváth Scimitar 9/8 Extra Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Woolly Wash Soapery Outback - SMN Tobacco Toscano - Sukin Moisturiser
TroyTools
Member
A little "Buffalo Horn" razor stand turned from an offcut from the latest horn brush I made this week (Thanks @Errol
)It was bigger, but flew off the lathe twice causing damage that had to be turned away back to fresh material.
Oh well, still holds a razor upright though.
Another old soap in the den up for regular use until gone. Smells beautiful too.
Gillette Executive #7, Gillette Goal blade.
LesC
Member
Ah Vintage Gillettes gotta luv them
A little "Buffalo Horn" razor stand turned from an offcut from the latest horn brush I made this week (Thanks @Errol
It was bigger, but flew off the lathe twice causing damage that had to be turned away back to fresh material.
Oh well, still holds a razor upright though.
Another old soap in the den up for regular use until gone. Smells beautiful too.
Gillette Executive #7, Gillette Goal blade.
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Italian Summer
Razor/Blade:- Weber with Bulldog Handle / Vintage Gillette Aussie Spoiler #9
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip 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:- Sartorial Penhaligon's for Men
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Italian Summer
Razor/Blade:- Weber with Bulldog Handle / Vintage Gillette Aussie Spoiler #9
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Plunkett's Vita E Pure with Rosehip 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:- Sartorial Penhaligon's for Men
Tanifuji Fukutarō Ba’Ba 1072 13/16 Hollow - Semogue 820 - Eufros Gea - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser
