Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

[klinker]

 

[Ozymandias]

Phoenix & Beau Imperial Rum
Kent 24mm pure badger
Rockwell 6S/6
Gillette Spoiler (7)
Post: Thayers Unscented Witchhazel
Fragrance: Trufitt & Hill Sandalwood

 

[Holiday]

Kent 24mm pure badger

Good to see the brush being used @Ozymandias

 

[Manumik]

 

[Ozymandias]

Good to see the brush being used @Ozymandias

Loving it actually @Holiday. Been using it exclusively since it arrived

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: @Tony Forsyth Paste & Cut Charity Auction LE shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Lightning Ridge shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (7)
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless (7)
Post-shave: APR Lightning Ridge splash
Fragrance: APR Lightning Ridge EDP

Forgotten just how sensation this kit is!

Wonderful

 

[Pbgoose]

Pre: Pb PSE
Soap: NO RAWR
Brush: Matilda
Razor: Colonial General
Blade: Shick Proline (6)
Post: Faena Citrus Aftershave Balm
I'm surprised I don't see more of the General on line as it's one of my best performing razors. There's a thread somewhere of @Draco Noir singing the praises of this razor and @Errol rates it highly. Do any of you fellas that frequent OS forums see much of the General these days? I was going to get Mrs Pbgoose to get me the SS General for Christmas but they were out of stock. Just as well the wish list has multiple alternatives.
Mrs Pbgoose isn't a fan of the RAWR scent. I want to like it but it keeps singing ARKO to me. It produces an excellent lather though so I won't be moving it on.

 

[StratMan]

Pre: Face Wash
Razor: R41
Blade: Gillette 7’OClock Yellow
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Tuxedo
Soap: The Noir Et Vanille
Post: AMICI Splash

It’s been a long while sine the R41 had a run, and it did not disappoint.. three traditional passes resulted in a dolphin smooth (touch above BBS) shave. Have always loved this razor and with the right prep gives zero issues, nothing but a super clean and smooth shave.

This blade pairs perfectly with the R41, possibly the best I have used for this razor, thanks again for the intro @Gargravarr

 

[astinus4]

https://imgur.com/a/Q70Dm1s

Barrister and Mann Terror
Razorock 400 Plissoft Noir
Razorock GameChanger .84
Vintage NOS Gillette Spoiler
Allume Di Rocca Naturale
APR Festivus

8th day with the Spoiler, and I swear the shaves are getting better and better

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre: Hot water
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Brush: Forgotten Art "Southern Skies" 30mm Snow Leopard
Soap: Mystic Water Jeff's Lavender
Post: Shower, Stirling Bergamot Lavender EDT

Recently, I've had a lot of interruptions during my shaves, which spoils the Zen of the moment, so it's nice to have time to take a leisurely 4 passes to a perfect DFBBS. This little razor is so pretty to look at, and performs so flawlessly with any blade, it makes the rabbit hole of single-edges seem very shallow, in that it's so easy to resist the temptation to acquire more. You can't improve on perfection...

 

[rhodes96]

This little razor is so pretty to look at, and performs so flawlessly with any blade, it makes the rabbit hole of single-edges seem very shallow, in that it's so easy to resist the temptation to acquire more. You can't improve on perfection...

I sense the RAD in you, another razor is calling.

 

[SpeedyPC]

I sense the RAD in you, another razor is calling.

You really crack me up Muppet.

A razor is just another razor lightsaber.

 

[klinker]

 

[SpeedyPC]

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mystic Water ~ Orange Vanilla
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Astra Superior Platinum #1
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Dolce&Gabbana Pour Homme

 

[Gargravarr]

I sense the RAD in you, another razor is calling.

I did think about the Hawk V3, and if @tullfan hadn't so fortuitously made his R95 available, I might have ordered it. If I didn't already have the Vector, I definitely would have, since the latter is more than twice as expensive as the Hawk. I'll reconsider in 2022...

 

[SpeedyPC]

Mrs Pbgoose isn't a fan of the RAWR scent. I want to like it but it keeps singing ARKO to me. It produces an excellent lather though so I won't be moving it on.

Sounds like.....

for Christmas!! Because I hate Arko and Rawr!!

 

[Pbgoose]

Sounds like.....

for Christmas!! Because I hate Arko and Rawr!!

But that's the beauty of this sport @SpeedyPC , doesn't have to be software for Christmas 'cause there's a long list of hardware on the wish list. I could do without turkey if I had to.......

 

[SpeedyPC]

I could do without turkey if I had to.......

Are you 100% sure you could do without turkey?

Spoiler: click here!

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: @Tony Forsyth Paste & Cut Charity Auction LE shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Lightning Ridge shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (7)
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless (8)
Post-shave: APR Lightning Ridge splash
Fragrance: APR Lightning Ridge EDP

Great shave AGAIN!

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: @Vlasta Alpha T-400 24mm Silvertip
Razor: Rocca V4 R94
Blade: Platinum (1)
Pre: Shower
Soap: MWF
Post: TSW After Balm

Such an enjoyable shave with this setup. First shave with the Platinum blade in the Rocca and very smooth & efficient. My third favourite blade I've tested so far but will it last past 5 shaves...?
Always a pleasure using MWF and the T-400 is a great brush but the knot requires some effort as its just not as dense as I'm used to. Very similar to a plissoft synthetic that feels nice and gets the job done with patience.
Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!