Shave of the Day - 2026

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2026!

Can you believe it?

Another year, means a new SOTD thread!

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Razor: (setting in parenthesis if adjustable)
Blade: (shave in brackets)
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Fragrance:
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Happy shaving in 2026
 
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New Years Day 2026

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Shavemac Americana Silvertip Badger DO1 Two Band
Soap/Cream: Santa Maria Novella Crema di Barba shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette L 1 'Slim' Adjustable (6)
Blade: Polsilver (6)
Post-shave: Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano splash
Fragrance: Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano EDC

 
HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOU FANTASTIC MAGNIFICENT BASTARD FOR 2026!!

Pre-shave:-
Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soaps ~ Burgundy
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SS Polished / Vintage NOS English Wilkie #12 ..... finished
Post/After-shave:- Isocol Multipurpose Alcohol Spray 450ml
Fragrance:- Milkman Bay Bounty (Australian made)
Deodorant:- Milkman Bay Bounty (Australian made)
 
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Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE 2020 Matilda Rhodium 2-band Silvertip Badger
Soap: Moon Soaps Tobacco Flower
Razor: Merkur Mergress (2.5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Moon Soaps Tobacco Flower After Shave Balm
Scent: Guerlain Vetiver EdT
 
Today I used my first brush, a small franks shaving finest badger with an ebony handle. I stuck with the Rockwell 6S and a GSB. I intend to not buy anymore soaps until I’ve used what I have, and I think I’ll extend that to brushes and razors too. My technique hasn’t improved as much as I would have liked, and I suspect it’s because I’m focused on shiny things instead of patient shaves.
 
New Years Day 2026

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Shavemac Americana Silvertip Badger DO1 Two Band
Soap/Cream: Santa Maria Novella Crema di Barba shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette L 1 'Slim' Adjustable (6)
Blade: Polsilver (6)
Post-shave: Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano splash
Fragrance: Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano EDC

Happy New Year Mate.
 
Thursday Morning 1/01/2026
  • Razor : Gillette Rocket Flair Tip Red DE TTO (Cira 1950s) restored/replate in nickel with gold tip By BRG (UK)
  • Blade : Voskhod Teflon coated (1). (Russia)
  • Brush : TroyCraft Custom Brush Of Memories Muhle STF XL 25mm. (Australia)
  • Soap : Butterfly Garden Limonella (Non Tallow) . (India)
  • Aftershave : Cella Lozione Dopobarba . (Italy)
  • Weight : 66 grams. (Razor)
Hi all,
First Shave of 2026 why not start the year with my fav of the Gillette flair tips being the British rocket red tip this example was restored by Back Roads Gold in 2023.
I have used or owned all of the flair tips and "in my opinion" the rocket red has the edge over the super speed red tip in efficiency.
The rocket red is a hansom safety razor that feels great in the hand with great grip and balance all in all I rate it as one of the best post 1940s Gillette TTO's razors.

I matched it with a Voskhod blade for this shave because of its sharp smooth manners. (I know this blade has had some bad press over the years but that has never
been my experiences like all modern blades they don't suit every DE razor you need to pick the right blade and this only comes from trial and error or advice).

The butterfly Garden Limonella was gifted to me by a good friend the scent is amazing the blend of Kaffir lime and Italian lime gives a zesty aftershave feel.

Finished off nicely with classic Cella Splash a great aftershave at a reasonable price.

1 pass WTG 1 pass ATG no touch-ups.
No nicks No worries.....
I hope you have all had a good new years day even if your nursing a hang over.

Cheers.

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Today I used my first brush, a small franks shaving finest badger with an ebony handle. I stuck with the Rockwell 6S and a GSB. I intend to not buy anymore soaps until I’ve used what I have, and I think I’ll extend that to brushes and razors too. My technique hasn’t improved as much as I would have liked, and I suspect it’s because I’m focused on shiny things instead of patient shaves.
Happy New Year Mate.
 
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Prep: NOS Country Life Australia tallow/lanolin/glycerin soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE 2020 Matilda Rhodium 2-band Silvertip Badger
Soap: Moon Soaps Tobacco Flower
Razor: Merkur Mergress (2.5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Moon Soaps Tobacco Flower After Shave Balm
Scent: Guerlain Vetiver EdT
Happy New Year Mate.
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOU FANTASTIC MAGNIFICENT BASTARD FOR 2026!!

Pre-shave:-
Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soaps ~ Burgundy
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SS Polished / Vintage NOS English Wilkie #12 ..... finished
Post/After-shave:- Isocol Multipurpose Alcohol Spray 450ml
Fragrance:- Milkman Bay Bounty (Australian made)
Deodorant:- Milkman Bay Bounty (Australian made)
Happy New Year Mate.
 
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