Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

[Gargravarr]

This is the only pure lavender soap I have in my den https://trythatsoap.com/collection/587/?product_type=soap

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll see if I can find some to try in January. I don't have a good track record with DG/CL scents so far, I haven't found a single one I would keep, but I could hope that sticking to pure lavender wouldn't be that hard.

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Two Kings shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' Adjustable (7)
Blade: P&G Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade (4)
Post-shave: Noble Otter Two Kings splash
Fragrance: Penhaligon's Halfeti

Hmmm, nice!

 

[CraigE]

Have you thought about just making a pure lavender soap @CraigE ????

I could make just a pure Lavender soap. Everything I had read suggested that it needed something to ground it and after extensive searching on the internet I made the decision to put Patchouli in it.
I do feel as if I have made a mistake now and I have learnt my lesson from this whole experience.

 

[Chad]

Everyone needs this razor/blade combo at least once. Superb in its simplicity

Razor-Pre war fat handle tech
Blade-Feather
Brush-Oumo 26mm Manchurian badger
Soap-No Monarch
Aftershave-Avon Tai winds (Hai Karate)

https://flic.kr/p/2kXdbui

 

[Gargravarr]

I could make just a pure Lavender soap. Everything I had read suggested that it needed something to ground it and after extensive searching on the internet I made the decision to put Patchouli in it.
I do feel as if I have made a mistake now and I have learnt my lesson from this whole experience.

No need to feel bad about it, it's still a great soap, and I'm happy. Sorry I can't resist making fun from time to time though

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb Spiced Orange
Brush: Paladin
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Kai Captain Mild (3)
Very nice shave.
One of the hardest things so far with the reno for Mrs Pbgoose and myself is having to cut down a number of trees within the vicinity of the build. My favourite Jacaranda I use for SOTD photos narrowly escaped but not unscathed, losing a limb that protruded into the build area.

 

[Hos]

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Pre: Hot Shower
Soap: SV Felce Aromatica
Brush: Omega Badger
Razor: Muhle R108
Blade: Timor
Post: Thayers Witch hazel, SV Felce Aromatica

I managed to find this perfectly sized ramekin at home for my SV soap. It has a lid, too

Also, looking at the picture now, I noticed that you can see "TIMOR" etched on the blade, through the slit in the base plate

 

[Holiday]

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Vie-Long 4402 Mix Bristle and Extra White Horse Hair Professional Shaving Brush
Soap:- Blue DeVil Bay
Razor:- Dubl Duck - Goldedge
Balm:- Captains Choice/Ogallala Bay Rum

#SLAPHAPPY

The BD Soap is so easy to lather took floppiest brush in the den for a spin VL4402 and did not disappoint
@CraigE sent a printed label for the soap to add that finishing touch of customer service.

 

[CraigE]

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Vie-Long 4402 Mix Bristle and Extra White Horse Hair Professional Shaving Brush
Soap:- Blue DeVil Bay
Razor:- Dubl Duck - Goldedge
Balm:- Captains Choice/Ogallala Bay Rum

#SLAPHAPPY

The BD Soap is so easy to lather took floppiest brush in the den for a spin VL4402 and did not disappoint
@CraigE sent a printed label for the soap to add that finishing touch of customer service.

Glad to see the label reached you ok.

 

[Gargravarr]

One of the hardest things so far with the reno for Mrs Pbgoose and myself is having to cut down a number of trees within the vicinity of the build. My favourite Jacaranda I use for SOTD photos narrowly escaped but not unscathed, losing a limb that protruded into the build area.

Your Paladin brush does a fine job of attracting attention away from the missing limb on your tree

 

[Mark1966]

Your Paladin brush does a fine job of attracting attention away from the missing limb on your tree

Every time I see it I think of the brush that got away ...

 

[Pbgoose]

Your Paladin brush does a fine job of attracting attention away from the missing limb on your tree

Yeah, I'm not at all disappointed I purchased that brush.

 

[tim33z]

Yeah, I'm not at all disappointed I purchased that brush.

Glad you like it Bruce

 

[Gargravarr]

Glad you like it Bruce

I still think you were insane to have parted with that

 

[tim33z]

I still think you were insane to have parted with that

It just wasn’t getting the use it deserved, and it freed up coin for a B11

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: Forgotten Art "Southern Skies" 30mm Snow Leopard
Soap/Cream: Mystic Water Jeff's Lavender
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+

Aaaaah...

 

[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:- Whispers from the Woods (Australian made) ~ All Things Nice "Spiced Sandalwood & Honey"
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Nacet #17
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:- L'Occitane Baux

 

[rhodes96]

https://imgur.com/EqKHJBG

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Fedrihan - tortoise shell 24mm synthetic
Soap/Cream: TOBS - St James Collection
Razor: Razorock - Jaws
Blade: - Personna - Lab blue
Post-shave: Razorrock - Don Marco AS splash / A&E - anti ageing night time cream

2 pass WTG + touchups = BBS. 3 days of stubble mowed down by the Great White. This is a razor that commands technique. A light controlled touch with a sharp blade, rewards you with a great shave.

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Two Kings shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' Adjustable (7)
Blade: P&G Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade (5)
Post-shave: Noble Otter Two Kings splash
Fragrance: Penhaligon's Halfeti

Just as good today! I confess to being suprised by this blade, I thought it would be a dud and I would chuck it after a couple of shaves, but it has been OK!

 

[Straight up]

RAZOR: Comoy's of London 6/8"
CREAM: Proraso Red
BRUSH: FS Best Badger knot
STROP: Dovo hanging leather
AFTERSHAVE: Proraso Red

Some fine accoutrements for a fine shave