Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

[Gargravarr]

Charcoal Goods, lvl 3, OC, Magnum handle
Simpsons 58, Manchurian
MdC Fougere

Whilst I must always take care with this razor, I was rewarded with BBS after two lovely slow passes.​

I think that might be the prettiest Simpson I've ever seen.

 

[SpeedyPC]

I think that might be the prettiest Simpson I've ever seen.

 

[StratMan]

Pre: Shower
Razor: WR2 1.25
Blade: Feather
Brush: Frank Shaving 23mm G4
Soap: The Noir Et Vanille
Post: The Noir Et Vanille Splash


Its been over 7 days since my last shave!! On leave, gone fishin

Today was the day to tackle the one week plus beard, after some deliberation on what to use I realized it is Wolfman Wednesday and who am I to go judge.. Loaded up the WR2 with a feather which sorted that beard out like it wasn’t there

 

[Razor Burn]

Does the 21/46mm synthetic knot feels too tight and too springy when you face lather. I’m fully aware that synthetic doesn’t hold lather like @Razor Burn wet funky fart smelling badger brush, without any toilet rolls in the same Canberran Territory as you @Mark1966.

Speak for your self mister fancy 4ply Quilton as I have more than enough Kleenex 3ply 45pk to see out the apocalypse!

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm Tuxedo
Razor: Rocca V4 R96
Blade: Wizamet SI (6)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Cella Red
Post: Nivea 2 Phase A/S Lotion + Sensitive
WTG, ATG, Touchups = WTF!!!!

What was a comfortable DFS+ was spoiled by me carelessly bumping the razor off the counter causing the thing to hit the bathroom floor and snapping the post cleanly off!!! So much so for my 2021 Sabbatical as I have emailed Smart Helix to see if they sell replacement caps as opposed to paying $130 USD for cap+spare plate...?
Not holding my breath and might just wait till next year and grab the cap+aggressive Light plate to go with my H plate.

 

[tim33z]

Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm Tuxedo
Razor: Rocca V4 R96
Blade: Wizamet SI (6)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Cella Red
Post: Nivea 2 Phase A/S Lotion + Sensitive
WTG, ATG, Touchups = WTF!!!!

What was a comfortable DFS+ was spoiled by me carelessly bumping the razor off the counter causing the thing to hit the bathroom floor and snapping the post cleanly off!!! So much so for my 2021 Sabbatical as I have emailed Smart Helix to see if they sell replacement caps as opposed to paying $130 USD for cap+spare plate...?
Not holding my breath and might just wait till next year and grab the cap+aggressive Light plate to go with my H plate.

And here I was thinking you’d busted one of your Rocca’s!
Shit break though!

 

[klinker]

 

[SpeedyPC]

Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Flying Hide
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Nacets #6
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:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men

 

[bernie01]

[QUOTE="Razor Burn, post: 176725,
What was a comfortable DFS+ was spoiled by me carelessly bumping the razor off the counter causing the thing to hit the bathroom floor and snapping the post cleanly off!!! So much so for my 2021 Sabbatical as I have emailed Smart Helix to see if they sell replacement caps as opposed to paying $130 USD for cap+spare plate...?
Not holding my breath and might just wait till next year and grab the cap+aggressive Light plate to go with my H plate. [/QUOTE]

What a bummer! I really hope they can do something for you.

 

[Gargravarr]

What was a comfortable DFS+ was spoiled by me carelessly bumping the razor off the counter causing the thing to hit the bathroom floor and snapping the post cleanly off!!! So much so for my 2021 Sabbatical as I have emailed Smart Helix to see if they sell replacement caps as opposed to paying $130 USD for cap+spare plate...?
Not holding my breath and might just wait till next year and grab the cap+aggressive Light plate to go with my H plate.

I guess it is just about possible to find a more expensive razor to break.

I guess the good news is that since no-one else chose to join us in our respective sabbaticals, you can name your own terms. You might consider fixing a breakage like this to be OK and legitimate. If the same thing happened to my Vector, I think I would probably feel that way. Alternatively, a really good stainless fabricator might be able to weld it up. A tricky job, to be sure, but possible.

 

[Razor Burn]

And here I was thinking you’d busted one of your Rocca’s!
Shit break though!

I would be devastated to see my Rocca get damaged which is why I made sure to buy spares Not happy as I love the Apollo and am spewing I wasn't careful!

Closer inspection shows the top cap thread has actually come unscrewed up top so not an actual break.
I've received a reply from Smart Helix seeking photos and hopefully they can advise what I need to do to get a replacement as the post hasn't snapped but unthreaded from cap making me believe a weld has come loose...?

 

[SpeedyPC]

Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm Tuxedo
Razor: Rocca V4 R96
Blade: Wizamet SI (6)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Cella Red
Post: Nivea 2 Phase A/S Lotion + Sensitive
WTG, ATG, Touchups = WTF!!!!

What was a comfortable DFS+ was spoiled by me carelessly bumping the razor off the counter causing the thing to hit the bathroom floor and snapping the post cleanly off!!! So much so for my 2021 Sabbatical as I have emailed Smart Helix to see if they sell replacement caps as opposed to paying $130 USD for cap+spare plate...?
Not holding my breath and might just wait till next year and grab the cap+aggressive Light plate to go with my H plate.

Oooh, well @Razor Burn when a man drops his razor tools and something might break or snap apart and when you paid for a heavy price for a razor...... It's called TOUGH TITTIES!!

 

[Razor Burn]

I guess it is just about possible to find a more expensive razor to break.

I guess the good news is that since no-one else chose to join us in our respective sabbaticals, you can name your own terms. You might consider fixing a breakage like this to be OK and legitimate. If the same thing happened to my Vector, I think I would probably feel that way. Alternatively, a really good stainless fabricator might be able to weld it up. A tricky job, to be sure, but possible.

Too their credit they've been quick to respond and I hope they can arrange something as they truly make a high quality product at a decent price point overall.

 

[Razor Burn]

Oooh, well @Razor Burn when a man drops his razor tools and something might break or snap apart and when you paid for a heavy price for a razor...... It's called TOUGH TITTIES!!

Well I'm not the first nor last person to drop their razor and owning up to my error I emailed the maker seeking guidance in obtaining a replacement top cap as they don't offer them for sale but only in a bundle.
The complete razor comes with Life Time Warranty and I understand that butter fingers doesn't fall under the Warranty terms so will happily wait for a response.
I'll happily pay for a replacement and learn to be more careful in future shaves. S#&T HAPPENS!!! Thanks for the sympathy @SpeedyPC - not that I was looking for any!

 

[Gargravarr]

I would be devastated to see my Rocca get damaged which is why I made sure to buy spares Not happy as I love the Apollo and am spewing I wasn't careful!

Closer inspection shows the top cap thread has actually come unscrewed up top so not an actual break.
I've received a reply from Smart Helix seeking photos and hopefully they can advise what I need to do to get a replacement as the post hasn't snapped but unthreaded from cap making me believe a weld has come loose...?

I think you're in luck. A machine shop should be able to fix you up without too much difficulty.

 

[Holiday]

WTG, ATG, Touchups = WTF!!!!

Condolences mate! What a loss..
TBH was hoping it might have been the Rocca because I know where there is a full set available for a decent price

 

[rhodes96]

Oooh, well @Razor Burn when a man drops his razor tools and something might break or snap apart and when you paid for a heavy price for a razor...... It's called TOUGH TITTIES!!

Hahahaha you crack me up. .

@Razor Burn, what sh*t luck for a solid stainless steel razor to break like that. ( sorry to hear)
Welding won't fix the thread will it never be straight. Still makes me wonder that the design of the razor appears to be not so strong as it looks. I would expect that from Zinc alloy, or SS that was manufactured by metal injection moulding process, not by a SS razor supposedly manufactured by cnc machining process.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Well I'm not the first nor last person to drop their razor and owning up to my error I emailed the maker seeking guidance in obtaining a replacement top cap as they don't offer them for sale but only in a bundle.
The complete razor comes with Life Time Warranty and I understand that butter fingers doesn't fall under the Warranty terms so will happily wait for a response.
I'll happily pay for a replacement and learn to be more careful in future shaves. S#&T HAPPENS!!! Thanks for the sympathy @SpeedyPC - not that I was looking for any!

Have some Scotch Whisky while your waiting for a return reply email ASAP!..... fingers cross. A friend of mine told me to be extra careful about a Life Time Warranty outside of Australia Territory, chances are you'll get yourself caught into a REAL TOUGH BLOODY TITTIES!!

 

[klinker]

Well I'm not the first nor last person to drop their razor and owning up to my error I emailed the maker seeking guidance in obtaining a replacement top cap as they don't offer them for sale but only in a bundle.
The complete razor comes with Life Time Warranty and I understand that butter fingers doesn't fall under the Warranty terms so will happily wait for a response.
I'll happily pay for a replacement and learn to be more careful in future shaves. S#&T HAPPENS!!! Thanks for the sympathy @SpeedyPC - not that I was looking for any!

Dropping a razor is one of my worst nithtmares, but it does happen. Good luck in getting a new cap. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Holiday]

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Frank Shaving Pure Badger 24mm
Soap:- Stirling - Executive Man
Razor:- Fatip Piccolo
Blade:- Wizamet (10)
Aftershave:- Stirling - Executive Man