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Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

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Brush: Maggard 24mm SHD
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro SB90
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Cologne Russe
 
MY TAKE on today's SOTD
Well Nivea shave stick, mmmmm it lathered easy enough no issue there. Once lathered it slightly emanated a Citrus scent, protection wise was ok, slickness for me let it down. Post shave is when it fell apart for me. It had a skin reaction yes from Nivea a slight uncomfortable feel and blotches on my face and neck noticeable for up to hour an half after the shave. Pondering on trying it again but not so sure I will. For these reasons I'll rate it at 5/10
STARKE Blades. Thanks Daniel. These in part because of there thinness and bend reminded me in a slight way that of a Feather Blade. Performance wise a comfortable blade but slightly let down on performance after 3 passes it still felt I needed another pass. Marketed as German made in India. From what I can find mainly aimed at the Barbershop Shop industry. They also brand there own Shavette style razor. If your someone who has little stubble and wants a comfortable shave these blades will do you well. For that I'll rate at 7.5 / 10
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neongas said:
Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Skin & Stubble
Brush: Yaqi Everest
Soap: Blue Devil Tropical Colada
Razor: Razorock Lupo 95
Blade: Minora (3)
Post: Nivea Skin & Stubble

Last night's shave.

Not sure where else to write this. So please bear with me.

On Monday, my grandfather in Malaysia passed away peacefully in his sleep. He contracted Covid and had been in hospital for 8 days, placed on oxygen (not a ventilator). At his age, it was a testament to his own strength that he lasted that long.

I always thought he was a man of few words. I eventually learned that was because grandma (rest her soul) did most of the talking for him or at him. I remember him always having some burns or scratches on his arms from handling chemicals and goods at the shop (our family business) and shrugging them off; driving a manual transmission Proton Saga with no power steering well into his 70s (my cousins and I remember this beater car fondly); traveling to Australia every other year in his 90s to visit; and still going to work every day until recent years.

He enjoyed books, wine and recently, Korean dramas. He enjoyed being together with family; especially when we all managed to get together and have big family dinners. He fawned over his 10 great-grandchildren. Over the years I saw or heard of the many friendships he had with various people from all walks of life; the customers he happily entertained with long chats in the shop, the other proprietors who knew him from early days of business in Chulia Street, Penang more than half a century(!) ago, the boat owners from the nearby port who he sold chemicals to, or a renown local photographer.

Covid has taken a lot from us. It robbed my grandfather of the chance to see his family in his last moments. But it hasn't taken away my memories of him. RIP KK.
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Sorry for your loss mate. Having lost all my grandparents, I do understand the heart ache involved.
We are very lucky that they leave us with long lasting memories that we carry with us throughout our lives.
 
neongas said:
Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Skin & Stubble
Brush: Yaqi Everest
Soap: Blue Devil Tropical Colada
Razor: Razorock Lupo 95
Blade: Minora (3)
Post: Nivea Skin & Stubble

Last night's shave.

Not sure where else to write this. So please bear with me.

On Monday, my grandfather in Malaysia passed away peacefully in his sleep. He contracted Covid and had been in hospital for 8 days, placed on oxygen (not a ventilator). At his age, it was a testament to his own strength that he lasted that long.

I always thought he was a man of few words. I eventually learned that was because grandma (rest her soul) did most of the talking for him or at him. I remember him always having some burns or scratches on his arms from handling chemicals and goods at the shop (our family business) and shrugging them off; driving a manual transmission Proton Saga with no power steering well into his 70s (my cousins and I remember this beater car fondly); traveling to Australia every other year in his 90s to visit; and still going to work every day until recent years.

He enjoyed books, wine and recently, Korean dramas. He enjoyed being together with family; especially when we all managed to get together and have big family dinners. He fawned over his 10 great-grandchildren. Over the years I saw or heard of the many friendships he had with various people from all walks of life; the customers he happily entertained with long chats in the shop, the other proprietors who knew him from early days of business in Chulia Street, Penang more than half a century(!) ago, the boat owners from the nearby port who he sold chemicals to, or a renown local photographer.

Covid has taken a lot from us. It robbed my grandfather of the chance to see his family in his last moments. But it hasn't taken away my memories of him. RIP KK.
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Sorry for your loss... T__T
 
THURSDAY 08.12.21 SOTD
Gillette ‘46-’47 Aristocrat set / Gillette Nacet
Spiffo "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD Fan
Grooming Dept. Special Edition Kairos + Lamb Tallow
Prospectors Classic Aftershave Splash

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First shave with this brush. Performance was amazing. Easily generated enough lather for three passes. Great flow-through and super soft face feel. Definitely a keeper!
 
Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Troy Tools - Mink Nebula
Soap:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen
Razor: ABC Pocket Edition
Blade:- Gillette Minora (10)
Aftershave:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen

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At first I thought Kaizen was going to be too sweet and would be moving on to the BST thread but I was pleasantly surprised it was not sickly sweet and dried down nicely.
From Ruds review: This scent opens sweet and citrusy with a hint of spice. An added creaminess becomes present mid journey before the earth tones balance this fragrance out.
If anything not strong enough and leaving me wanting more. Definitely a bigger splash tomorrow (y)(y)
Minora performing well in the ABC

klinker said:
First shave with this brush. Performance was amazing.
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Beautiful brush and those photos just keep getting better (y)(y)
 
Holiday said:
Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Troy Tools - Mink Nebula
Soap:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen
Razor: ABC Pocket Edition
Blade:- Gillette Minora (10)
Aftershave:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen

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At first I thought Kaizen was going to be too sweet and would be moving on to the BST thread but I was pleasantly surprised it was not sickly sweet and dried down nicely.
From Ruds review: This scent opens sweet and citrusy with a hint of spice. An added creaminess becomes present mid journey before the earth tones balance this fragrance out.
If anything not strong enough and leaving me wanting more. Definitely a bigger splash tomorrow (y)(y)
Minora performing well in the ABC


Beautiful brush and those photos just keep getting better (y)(y)
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I get a chocolatey note the longer I sniff it
 
Yesterday
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Bay Rum
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34G / Gillette Minora Stainless #18
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)

Tonight
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Butterscotch 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Bay Rum
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #18
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)
 
Thanks everyone for your kind words. It helped to have put those thoughts into words.

Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Skin & Stubble
Brush: DSCosmetic T4
Soap: Stirling Gin and Tonic
Razor: Fine Marvel
Blade: Derby Premium
Post: Nivea Skin & Stubble, Aloe Vera

ATG was rough. The Derby went into the bin right after.

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klinker said:
THURSDAY 08.12.21 SOTD
Gillette ‘46-’47 Aristocrat set / Gillette Nacet
Spiffo "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD Fan
Grooming Dept. Special Edition Kairos + Lamb Tallow
Prospectors Classic Aftershave Splash

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First shave with this brush. Performance was amazing. Easily generated enough lather for three passes. Great flow-through and super soft face feel. Definitely a keeper!
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that brush is a work of art 👍
 
neongas said:
Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Skin & Stubble
Brush: Yaqi Everest
Soap: Blue Devil Tropical Colada
Razor: Razorock Lupo 95
Blade: Minora (3)
Post: Nivea Skin & Stubble

Last night's shave.

Not sure where else to write this. So please bear with me.

On Monday, my grandfather in Malaysia passed away peacefully in his sleep. He contracted Covid and had been in hospital for 8 days, placed on oxygen (not a ventilator). At his age, it was a testament to his own strength that he lasted that long.

I always thought he was a man of few words. I eventually learned that was because grandma (rest her soul) did most of the talking for him or at him. I remember him always having some burns or scratches on his arms from handling chemicals and goods at the shop (our family business) and shrugging them off; driving a manual transmission Proton Saga with no power steering well into his 70s (my cousins and I remember this beater car fondly); traveling to Australia every other year in his 90s to visit; and still going to work every day until recent years.

He enjoyed books, wine and recently, Korean dramas. He enjoyed being together with family; especially when we all managed to get together and have big family dinners. He fawned over his 10 great-grandchildren. Over the years I saw or heard of the many friendships he had with various people from all walks of life; the customers he happily entertained with long chats in the shop, the other proprietors who knew him from early days of business in Chulia Street, Penang more than half a century(!) ago, the boat owners from the nearby port who he sold chemicals to, or a renown local photographer.

Covid has taken a lot from us. It robbed my grandfather of the chance to see his family in his last moments. But it hasn't taken away my memories of him. RIP KK.
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Sorry for your loss mate, may your grandfather RIP.
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Two Kings shaving soap
Razor: Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Super Iridium (5)
Post-shave: Noble Otter Two Kings Splash
Fragrance: Penhaligon's Halfeti EDP

Foggy, brooding, ominous morning to start day one of the Canberra Lockdown 2021 (or CL21 as I'm sure it will be known).

Little did I know when I described yesterday's shave as a 'Great start to the day' what the day would hold!

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Mark1966 said:
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Two Kings shaving soap
Razor: Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Super Iridium (5)
Post-shave: Noble Otter Two Kings Splash
Fragrance: Penhaligon's Halfeti EDP

Foggy, brooding, ominous morning to start day one of the Canberra Lockdown 2021 (or CL21 as I'm sure it will be known).

Little did I know when I described yesterday's shave as a 'Great start to the day' what the day would hold!

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Welcome to the Lockdown club 👍

That Eclipse red ring is top stuff 👌
 
Chad said:
Welcome to the Lockdown club 👍

That Eclipse red ring is top stuff 👌
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The uncontrollable delight on our Chief Minister's face making the announcing and getting to be a 'real' leader was very obvious ...
 
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