Shave of the Day - 2026

[LesC]

https://imgur.com/a/HcOVF75

Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap.
Brush; Simpson, Chubby 2, Faux Gold Italian Marble resin handle with a 27mm Platinum fibre knot. “Limited Edition’’
Soap; Saponificio Varesino, Tundra Artica 4.3.
Razor; Carbon, CX-Graphite (Ti), with an Original (0.68mm) webbed base plate, 49gms.
From Sean @ Carbon Razors, the razor is from 1 of 2 ‘’Small Batch’’ runs, approx 30 razors in total produced.
Blade; Gillette, Super Stainless, the SPOILER.
Post-shave; Saponificio Varesino, Tundra Artica milk/balm.
Cologne/EDP;
Moisturiser;
Attar (Perfume Oil);
Shave; WOW, in all my years wet shaving I finally get to use the SPOILER (thanks to P&C member @tim33z in the BST), 1st use I feel as sharp as a Gillette Nacet but smooth like a Bic Chrome Platinum, really enjoyed. Great SV lather from the Chubby, finished off with the SV Tundra Artica milk/balm. Very pleasant shave, now looking forward to see how many shaves I get per blade!!

 

[Gargravarr]

Home again, home again, hippity-hip...

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque"
Soap: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Razor: Tatara Amakuni
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel/Stirling Bergamot Lavender witch hazel (70:30), homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne

I didn't set out with this in mind, but consecutive days with same blade and soap are as close as I will ever get to a back-to-back comparison of Vector and the Amakuni, for anyone who's interested. I mention this because the two share similarly compact heads (the Amakuni's is thinner, but fractionally longer to mask the corners of the blade).

Buying the Amakuni was always a gamble given @Errol's less than rapturous review, but I was content to take the risk. The Amakuni gives a lot less blade feel than the Vector, but this morning I found the Portuguese razor delivered at least as slick a shave in pretty much exactly the same time. I hadn't expected that. Go figure. I have a suspicion that the smoothness of the Amakuni may, in time, edge out La Faulx in my den. I hadn't expected that either...

 

[LesC]

Home again, home again, hippity-hip...

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque"
Soap: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Razor: Tatara Amakuni
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel/Stirling Bergamot Lavender witch hazel (70:30), homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne

I didn't set out with this in mind, but consecutive days with same blade and soap are as close as I will ever get to a back-to-back comparison of Vector and the Amakuni, for anyone who's interested. I mention this because the two share similarly compact heads (the Amakuni's is thinner, but fractionally longer to mask the corners of the blade).

Buying the Amakuni was always a gamble given @Errol's less than rapturous review, but I was content to take the risk. The Amakuni gives a lot less blade feel than the Vector, but this morning I found the Portuguese razor delivered at least as slick a shave in pretty much exactly the same time. I hadn't expected that. Go figure. I have a suspicion that the smoothness of the Amakuni may, in time, edge out La Faulx in my den. I hadn't expected that either...

It’s can’t/wont be smoother, La La La not listening

 

[Gargravarr]

It’s can’t/wont be smoother, La La La not listening

Whatever... If you see my La Faulx head on the BST, you'll know I mean it. That's a while off yet, though. I do very much prefer the size of the Amakuni head though, no doubt about that.

 

[LesC]

Whatever... If you see my La Faulx head on the BST, you'll know I mean it. That's a while off yet, though. I do very much prefer the size of the Amakuni head though, no doubt about that.

Good luck trialling, I just can’t bring myself to liking the Tatara handles, which is probably a good thing for me

 

[Maxime D.]

A surprisingly good shave with the Trac II system, although the handle could use a wee bit more weight.

 

[silverlifter]

National 567 13/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Eufros Gea - Shulton Old Spice - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[klinker]

RAZOR: The Goodfellas’ Smile Syntesi Stainless
BLADE: Gillette Super Blue
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. 24mm Multicolor G5C Synthetic
LATHER: Yardley “60s Shaving Soap (vtg.)
POST: Ethos Grooming Lavender Supreme Skin Food Splash

 

[SpeedyPC]

Brush:- Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot Elite Fibre Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- BIC 1 Sensitive Disposable Cartridge Razor #1
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)

I'm still in rehabilitation spinal hospital, glad to get away from this stupid airy can shaving cream that I really hated so much, and STILL hate disposable cartridge razor. Unfortunately I don't have a bloody choice, it's against the hospital rule, that I must use a disposable cartridge razor.

I'm fine, can't leave yet, still strictly between the physiotherapy and the spinal specialist, getting better slowly and walking.

 

[Gargravarr]

Brush:- Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot Elite Fibre Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- BIC 1 Sensitive Disposable Cartridge Razor #1
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)

I'm still in rehabilitation spinal hospital, glad to get away from this stupid airy can shaving cream that I really hated so much, and STILL hate disposable cartridge razor. Unfortunately I don't have a bloody choice, it's against the hospital rule, that I must use a disposable cartridge razor.

I'm fine, can't leave yet, still strictly between the physiotherapy and the spinal specialist, getting better slowly and walking.

Looking forward to your recovery, Speedy - take care

 

[SpeedyPC]

Looking forward to your recovery, Speedy - take care

 

[LesC]

Brush:- Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot Elite Fibre Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- BIC 1 Sensitive Disposable Cartridge Razor #1
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)

I'm still in rehabilitation spinal hospital, glad to get away from this stupid airy can shaving cream that I really hated so much, and STILL hate disposable cartridge razor. Unfortunately I don't have a bloody choice, it's against the hospital rule, that I must use a disposable cartridge razor.

I'm fine, can't leave yet, still strictly between the physiotherapy and the spinal specialist, getting better slowly and walking.

Take care Brother

 

[ColorMug]

Brush:- Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot Elite Fibre Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- BIC 1 Sensitive Disposable Cartridge Razor #1
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)

I'm still in rehabilitation spinal hospital, glad to get away from this stupid airy can shaving cream that I really hated so much, and STILL hate disposable cartridge razor. Unfortunately I don't have a bloody choice, it's against the hospital rule, that I must use a disposable cartridge razor.

I'm fine, can't leave yet, still strictly between the physiotherapy and the spinal specialist, getting better slowly and walking.

Feel better soon @Speedy

 

[ColorMug]

Today I used my newly acquired V1 Henson medium. It’s the best shave I’ve had since i started on this forum. In supporting roles were my Washpool soap, proraso boar, proraso splash and CeraVe moisturiser

 

[Vittoria]

Brush:- Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot Elite Fibre Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- BIC 1 Sensitive Disposable Cartridge Razor #1
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)

I'm still in rehabilitation spinal hospital, glad to get away from this stupid airy can shaving cream that I really hated so much, and STILL hate disposable cartridge razor. Unfortunately I don't have a bloody choice, it's against the hospital rule, that I must use a disposable cartridge razor.

I'm fine, can't leave yet, still strictly between the physiotherapy and the spinal specialist, getting better slowly and walking.

A man of your calibre could take over the hospital with a DE razor blade. I’m not surprised they won’t let you have one.
Looking forward to seeing you back to your old self keeping things real on the forums.
Hang in there @SpeedyPC
A big get well cheers to you

 

[Bladerunner7]

A surprisingly good shave with the Trac II system, although the handle could use a wee bit more weight.

That Chicago Album cover behind is GOLD.

 

[Bladerunner7]

Brush:- Omega MB1899 Black Resin 24/53mm knot Elite Fibre Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- BIC 1 Sensitive Disposable Cartridge Razor #1
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)

I'm still in rehabilitation spinal hospital, glad to get away from this stupid airy can shaving cream that I really hated so much, and STILL hate disposable cartridge razor. Unfortunately I don't have a bloody choice, it's against the hospital rule, that I must use a disposable cartridge razor.

I'm fine, can't leave yet, still strictly between the physiotherapy and the spinal specialist, getting better slowly and walking.

Get well and Get Out of the Hospital soon Speedster. we need you wielding the DE razors again.

 

[silverlifter]

Aporis 888 7/8 Hollow - C&H Elm 2-Band Finest - SV Felce Aromatica - Speick Splash - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[klinker]

RAZOR: Karve 3” Gladius “C” Open Comb
BLADE: Personna Platinum Blue
BRUSH: HC&C Awesome Blue 26mm G5C Synthetic
LATHER: Captain Fawcett's Scapicchio Shaving Soap
POST: Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood Aftershave Splash