Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

[SpeedyPC]

where's @SpeedyPC and his lupo / R41 SS SOTD reviews

Yeah! Paging @SpeedyPC

Where are the SOTD pics he kind of sort maybe promised?

When I'm ready, otherwise, IF, you can't be patient with me, I'm entitled to say RACK-OFF!!

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE 2020 Matilda Rhodium 2-band Silvertip Badger;
Soap: Phoenix and Beau Citra Royale
Razor: Wolfman WR2
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Bootlegger's Arctic Lime Aftershave

A refreshing, close and comfortable shave with this lineup.
A review of the aftershave can be found here - Bootlegger's Arctic Lime Review

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb Red Dwarf
Brush: Omega 10083
Razor: Lambda Ares
Blade: Dorco ST-301
This could be the code breaker blade I was after for the Lambda Ares. 3 pass BBS with no weepers. Smooth and efficient.
I'll pull out the Piccolo and do a comparison later this week @Holiday but preempting that I'll guess the Piccolo's performance to be 90% of the Lambda's efficiency and 80% of the smoothness if my memory serves which is not meant to be a criticism of the Piccolo but rather what you'd expect from the comparative value of the machines i.e. I did have high expectations of the Lambda so was not gushing with reviews from the start. After todays shave I am more comfortable with the Lambda Ares taking it's place amongst my premium razors.

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Culmak shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' Adjustable (7)
Blade: Thai (?) Wilkinson Sword (2)
Post-shave: Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars splash/balm
Fragrance: N/A

These little Culmak, admitted reknotted in this case, really do whip up a lather!

 

[Mark1966]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE 2020 Matilda Rhodium 2-band Silvertip Badger;
Soap: Phoenix and Beau Citra Royale
Razor: Wolfman WR2
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Bootlegger's Arctic Lime Aftershave

A refreshing, close and comfortable shave with this lineup.
A review of the aftershave can be found here - Bootlegger's Arctic Lime Review

Nice looking shave there mate!

 

[Gargravarr]

When I'm ready, otherwise, IF, you can't be patient with me, I'm entitled to say RACK-OFF!!

OK guys, you heard him, he has to wait for an omen and then purify his soul before picking up this razor

 

[SpeedyPC]

OK guys, you heard him, he has to wait for an omen and then purify his soul before picking up this razor

Thank you, I shall shave in peace when I'm ready.

 

[MadFlava81]

Brush: Wild West Brushworks + Maggard 24mm SHD
Razor: Karve SB-D
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Yellow (2)
Lather: Ariana & Evans - Asian Plum
Post: Ariana & Evans - Asian Plum

 

[Gargravarr]

Brush: Wild West Brushworks + Maggard 24mm SHD
Razor: Karve SB-D
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Yellow (2)
Lather: Ariana & Evans - Asian Plum
Post: Ariana & Evans - Asian Plum

That is a beautiful brush

 

[MadFlava81]

That is a beautiful brush

Thanks, I have been checking in on Derek’s Etsy page recently, and he seems to be smashing out great new brushes

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: Forgotten Art "Tarkine" 26mm Tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Razor: Razorock SS Hawk V3
Blade: Feather Professional Super
Post-shave: Shower, Homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+

After trying pastures new with all these samples, it's nice to return to a go-to favourite soap. Less nice was the fact that I had to rush the shave, as Mrs Gargravarr demanded to be driven into town, so a 2-pass SAS+ only. Then she changed her mind at the last minute. Grrr, mumblegrumble

 

[klinker]

That is a beautiful brush

+1

 

[Rabid Badger]

Simpson M7, Manchurian, Faux ivory
Charcoal Goods, Level 2, Closed Comb
MdC Fougere​

 

[Straight up]

RAZOR: S. K. Colling & Co (Austrlian made)
CREAM: NO BarrBarr
BRUSH: Mason Pearson Best Badger knot
STROP: Black beauty double sided hanging leather
AFTERSHAVE: None, I smell like Ginger Bread from the NO

A great shave with a nice soap, I want to eat it but must refrain. It smells of ginger bread.

 

[StratMan]

When I'm ready, otherwise, IF, you can't be patient with me, I'm entitled to say RACK-OFF!!

weak! It’s not about u

 

[TomG]

Nice looking shave there mate!

Cheers, Mate!

 

[rhodes96]

https://imgur.com/NjWnPml

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: TF Customs - P&C 2020 charity auction 24mm 2 band finest
Soap/Cream: Murphy & McNeil- Gael Laoch
Razor: Rockwell - 6S (R6)
Blade: - Bic- Chrome Platinum (5)
Post-shave: Murphy & McNeil - Gael Laoch AS / A&E skin food nourishing cream.

2 pass WTG + touchups = DFS+. A slight increase in efficiency due to the blade change which resulted in less buffering. Still needed touchups to achieve my standard for a daily shave. Again a silky smooth shave. Yesterday's shave was very nice, although I honestly could have shaven again in the evening.

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: Alpha Shaving Brushes T-400 24mm Silvertip
Razor: Merker 37
Blade: Kai (3)
Pre: Shower
Soap: MWF
Post: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm // RR New York A/S Splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS

Enjoying the shaves with the Kai blade as both smooth and efficient...

Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!

 

[SpeedyPC]

weak! It’s not about u

 

[klinker]

WEDNESDAY ‌04/28/21 SOTD
PRE: bloom water
RAZOR: iKon B1 Stainless Steel Slant Head
BLADE: Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
BRUSH: APShaveCo. 24mm Badger/Boar
SOAP: CF ‌Cedar & Spice ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌
POST: Reuzel Wood and Spice Aftershave