Shave of the Day Thread - 2019
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Mark1966
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: @Tony Forsyth 2019 P&C Auction Custom Gold/Pearl Manchurian 2 Band Finest 24mm Shaving Brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve Fenchurch shaving soap
Razor: Gillette L1 Slim Adjustable (5)
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (3)
Post-shave: Australian Private Reserve Fenchurch splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve Fenchurch EDP
While @tim33z is thinking Spring is coming - it is still winter here in CBR, so the Fenchurch was perfect !
Brush: @Tony Forsyth 2019 P&C Auction Custom Gold/Pearl Manchurian 2 Band Finest 24mm Shaving Brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve Fenchurch shaving soap
Razor: Gillette L1 Slim Adjustable (5)
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (3)
Post-shave: Australian Private Reserve Fenchurch splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve Fenchurch EDP
While @tim33z is thinking Spring is coming - it is still winter here in CBR, so the Fenchurch was perfect !
StratMan
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Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: A&E Grecian Horse
Post: A&E Signature Splash
Was gonna shave with the 6C today for my mild shave day, but came across a forum topic where users were praising the R41 + Astra SP combo.. had to try it, didn’t quite work for me as it wasn’t as smooth as others have experienced.. not a bad shave at all, but not as smooth as a the polsilvers or even the feather in the R41. Still a bloody great shave, super close BBS and loving it
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap: A&E Grecian Horse
Post: A&E Signature Splash
Was gonna shave with the 6C today for my mild shave day, but came across a forum topic where users were praising the R41 + Astra SP combo.. had to try it, didn’t quite work for me as it wasn’t as smooth as others have experienced.. not a bad shave at all, but not as smooth as a the polsilvers or even the feather in the R41. Still a bloody great shave, super close BBS and loving it
Hone + Astra
Cologne Russe
Milk Churn, Best
Meh! Just not my favourite razor, simple as that.
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Brush: Omega Boar
Razor: Merkur 37C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Pre: Shower + Nivea Face Wash
Soap: Periera's Activated Charcoal Soap
Post: Suavecito Menthol Vanishing Creme
A somewhat rough shave that left me with a few weepers and mild irritation. I will put off having anoother shave for a few days so I can try out the Sabre SE
Happy shaves!
Razor: Merkur 37C
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (4)
Pre: Shower + Nivea Face Wash
Soap: Periera's Activated Charcoal Soap
Post: Suavecito Menthol Vanishing Creme
A somewhat rough shave that left me with a few weepers and mild irritation. I will put off having anoother shave for a few days so I can try out the Sabre SE
Happy shaves!
Nico
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Pre: Hot towel, Pre shave oil (Nico's home brew)
Razor: Gillette Fatboy D4 (5)
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless Double Edge Blades
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Squadron, The Warden
Post: Squadron, The Warden Aftershave
WTG, ATG, touch up with adjusted angles for my beard.
Razor: Gillette Fatboy D4 (5)
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless Double Edge Blades
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Squadron, The Warden
Post: Squadron, The Warden Aftershave
WTG, ATG, touch up with adjusted angles for my beard.
Date:- 28 August 2019
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Muhle Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Barbiere Sofisticato
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Brass 'C' / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #3
Post/After-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:- Hugo Boss Intense
WOW! The Spoiler has come to a dead-end, this is the first vintage blade has turned into a dud completely lost the blade edge after my third shave, I used to get 15 fantastic maximum shaves with the Gillette Spoiler with my Brass Karve using C & D base plate without any issue.
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Muhle Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Barbiere Sofisticato
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Brass 'C' / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #3
Post/After-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:- Hugo Boss Intense
WOW!
The Spoiler has come to a dead-end, this is the first vintage blade has turned into a dud completely lost the blade edge after my third shave, I used to get 15 fantastic maximum shaves with the Gillette Spoiler with my Brass Karve using C & D base plate without any issue.
Prep: Hot shower
Brush: The Stray Whisker Silvertip Badger
Cream: Simpson’s Peppermint and Rosemary
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R6)
Blade: Vintage NOS Persona Stainless Steel (4)
Post: Proraso Post Shave Stone, APR Festivus
StratMan
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Mmmm. My first software pairing purchased in 2019. This is an absolute winner on scent and efficacy. Didn't like the milky consistency of the aftershave but worked well and my wife can smell it 8 hours later.
Seriously. Wow. What a great buy. Thanks Stray Whisker.
Yep that scent is amazing!!
Kevlar Merkin
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Ugh, stuck in late Summer muggy here. At least we get a break from the rain after today
Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460
Soap: Stirling - Coniferous
Razor: Razorock JAWS OC - Radio Knob Handle
Blade: Polsilver #6
Post-shave: Ogalalla Bay Rum Limes & Peppercorn
Still trialing the JAWS and enjoying every shave, the Polsilver appears to be a good pairing although it is the only blade I have used, so no comparison.
Changed handles this morning and prefer the Radio Knob over Super Knurled. Still perfecting the technique and highlighting constraints.
+ Riding the cap on flat surfaces and long strokes is perfect. Very efficient and smooth. After 5 days the blade still feels as sharp as day 1.
- Using the teeth to indicate when a change in direction/angle is required but still a bit rigid compared to more agile razors
IMHO and YMMV - a very good contender for "Best in Den" because the blades last long and stay sharp, smooth close shave, more agile than some.
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460
Soap: Stirling - Coniferous
Razor: Razorock JAWS OC - Radio Knob Handle
Blade: Polsilver #6
Post-shave: Ogalalla Bay Rum Limes & Peppercorn
Still trialing the JAWS and enjoying every shave, the Polsilver appears to be a good pairing although it is the only blade I have used, so no comparison.
Changed handles this morning and prefer the Radio Knob over Super Knurled. Still perfecting the technique and highlighting constraints.
+ Riding the cap on flat surfaces and long strokes is perfect. Very efficient and smooth. After 5 days the blade still feels as sharp as day 1.
- Using the teeth to indicate when a change in direction/angle is required but still a bit rigid compared to more agile razors
IMHO and YMMV - a very good contender for "Best in Den" because the blades last long and stay sharp, smooth close shave, more agile than some.
Charcoal Goods, LVL 2, OC + Astra
Wolfpac, Silk Road
Simpsons Captain 2, Best
I just can't find any fault in the LVL 2, C.G. heads. For me, they are just spot on.
StratMan
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Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Rockwell 6C (R5)
Blade: Polsilver (2)
Brush: Yaqi Silvertip Badger
Soap: B&M Lavender
Post: APR Florian
The 6C got a call up off the bench this morning, decided on a mild R5 plate and went for it. Went for a mild shave with the R5 plate on the 6C. Nice for a change and a pleasant shave, achieved BBS 3 passes.
A special mention for the B&M reserve lavender soap, such a soft, creamy, slick and protective lather. The smell off the puck is real nice but it really opens up once you start lathering. I am so impressed I purchased another one this morning J
Happy shaves people!!!
Razor: Rockwell 6C (R5)
Blade: Polsilver (2)
Brush: Yaqi Silvertip Badger
Soap: B&M Lavender
Post: APR Florian
The 6C got a call up off the bench this morning, decided on a mild R5 plate and went for it. Went for a mild shave with the R5 plate on the 6C. Nice for a change and a pleasant shave, achieved BBS 3 passes.
A special mention for the B&M reserve lavender soap, such a soft, creamy, slick and protective lather. The smell off the puck is real nice but it really opens up once you start lathering. I am so impressed I purchased another one this morning J
Happy shaves people!!!
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