Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

[Woland]

APR Haru LE Spanish Shavers
Simpson 58 Manchurian Badger
Vector Polished
Declaration by Cartier EdT

Regards and have a nice Sunday

 

[Jamie]

Cedric Christ Custom Suminagashi Hoshi Tombo Tribute Razor
Strop Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York
Semogue TSN LE Boar
SV Tundra Artica
SV Tundra Artica balm
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Edp​

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage, butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose shaving soap
Razor: Vintage L 1 Gillette 'Slim" adjustable (5)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (1)
Post-shave: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose splash
Fragrance: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose EDP

Any closer? [sigh] Great shaves in the meantime!

 

[tim33z]

Karve D to help with a full 2 days beard. Well not really needed, but it certainly gave a sensational close shave.

After today’s shave, I smashed the remaining soap from the sides of the tub into a lump to let me load it easier moving forward. Perhaps another 2 weeks left on this.

 

[todras]

M&F
WR2
Feather
Réserve Privée Les Santals
​

 

[Sticky]

Great shave tonight with the Kampfe Lather catcher from @Sticky. To say the Kampfe is aggro is an understatement. It feels like the open comb is there only for the advertising photos. Tonight was my second full shave with this particular removable wedge blade. It is similar to a straight razor in many ways and although it feels "rough" while shaving the end result is stunning. Also even after only two shaves with this set up I could happily use it most times I shave. Short strokes eventually gave the most comfortable result combined with a very wet lather.

@Sticky I reckon you have a keeper and a new addition to your rotation. Now I'm happy with the results I will hone and strop the rest of the blades and get them back to you.

Steve

Many thanks @bald as you and @Pbgoose have done a great job researching and honing these blades and must be Australia foremost wedge blade experts now! Without you guys I would not be able to properly experience these great old razors properly.

 

[StratMan]

3 day growth and kept all other variables constant. Another comfortable smooth BBS shave with the R41, this razor is quite impressive

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Yaqi Mysterious Space
Soap: A&E Signature
Razor: R41 + rockwell handle
Blade: Polsilver SI (1)
Post-shave: A&E Signature Splash

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb Lemon Myrtle V2
Brush: Omega 10083
Razor: Merkur 30c
Blade: Feather (3)
Post: Jojoba Oil

 

[bomber.79]

Pre-shave: Proraso Eucalytpus and Menthol cream
Brush: Omega 10048
Soap/Cream: Derby
Razor: Karve (E)
Blade: Polsilver (3)
Post-shave: Alum block, Witch hazel, Bulldog original aftershave balm, Myrsol F./ Extra
Hair Tonic: Eau de Portugal

 

[SpeedyPC]

Date:- 24 June 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Muhle Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wickham 1912 ~ Buddha Wood (Special Edition)
Razor/Blade:- EJ 3ONE6 Knurled / Feather #2
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice

 

[nav1]

DIY lemon myrtle oil
Rockwell 6S@R6 w/Polsilver
Yaqi high mountain badger
Washpool - Bergamot/Cedar/Patchouli
Vitamin E oil/Anherb balm

What a luxury brush this is!!
So enjoyable with the Washpool soap.

 

[Nico]

Pre: Hot towel, Pre shave oil (Nico's home brew)
Razor: RazoRock Game Changer with .84 head & Barber pole handle
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Timeless
Brush: YAQI Sagrada Familia 24mm Synthetic Tuxedo Knot
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch Splash
The GC is one hell of a good razor for the price.

 

[58RW]

It's a beautiful Day with a BBS Shave from Face Fat Soaps

 

[astinus4]

https://imgur.com/a/IzHTFyt

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: The Stray Whisker Silvertip Badger
Soap: APR Florian
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R6)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (5)
Post: The Stray Whisker Alum block, APR Festivus

 

[Holiday]

Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460 Boar Brush
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat - Shaving Soap
Razor: Merkur - 39C
Blade: Feather (3)
Post-shave: Fine - American Blend

DFS: could stop after one pass but it would be a waste of good lather.

 

[58RW]

https://imgur.com/a/IzHTFyt

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: The Stray Whisker Silvertip Badger
Soap: APR Florian
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R6)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (5)
Post: The Stray Whisker Alum block, APR Festivus

Interesting combo with APR & TSW considering some recent posting comments

 

[tim33z]

Very similar shave once again other than a change of excellent aftershave!

Then I come out to find this:

Don’t be for a second thinking it was Chloe who did this! She’s just happy to be warm!

No. It was this monster:

Mums not gonna be happy when she sees this.....

 

[Mark1966]

Very similar shave once again other than a change of excellent aftershave!

Then I come out to find this:

Don’t be for a second thinking it was Chloe who did this! She’s just happy to be warm!

No. It was this monster:

Mums not gonna be happy when she sees this.....

I have a dog to destroy my yard and a cat to destroy my house - perfect pet balance

Looking forward to the update ...

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage, butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose shaving soap
Razor: Vintage L 1 Gillette 'Slim" adjustable (5)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (2)
Post-shave: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose splash
Fragrance: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose EDP

Still seems no closer. [sigh] Great shaves in the meantime!

 

[todras]

Paladin Falstaff
WR2
Feather
Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Ribeira Porto​