Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

[silverlifter]

Eiko Glory 13/16 Quarter Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - Shannon's Barbershop - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Razor: G2 "Fatboy"
Blade: Nacet (1)
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Badger
Soap: Spitfire
Post: Aqua Velva

 

[rbscebu]

01 November
This week I am working my way through some of my 6/8 Bengall SRs (they will be posted on Sunday). This morning however, I needed to shave-test a 5/8 Bengall (black scales) that is currently being PIFed here. The first to enter this PIF wins and the shave-ready 5/8 Bengall can be yours from AU$2.70 including shipping. That's cheaper than a tuck of DE blades at Coles!

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The 5/8 Bengall was as good or even a little better than my normal 6/8 Spanish point pre-1924 Bengall dressed in Western Australian jarrah timber scales. Both were a pleasure to shave with. The 5/8 Bengall is a perfect example of looks don't make the shave.

 

[LesC]

Razor: G2 "Fatboy"
Blade: Nacet (1)
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Badger
Soap: Spitfire
Post: Aqua Velva

Love the two tone

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb Mirrors & Smoke
Brush: Platypus
Razor: Dart
Blade: Bolzano (1)
Alum block x2
Must remember the Bolzano is NOT the blade the Dart. Got shaved but there was plenty of blood.

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Love the two tone

I have to thank Chris at Back Roads Gold for his excellent work.

 

[LesC]

I have to thank Chris at Back Roads Gold for his excellent work.

Yes, a real Master, I have a Nickel Fat-boy and a 24K Gold Executive Fat-boy, replated by Chris and absolutely love them, won't (at this stage) use them!!

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Yes, a real Master, I have a Nickel Fat-boy and a 24K Gold Executive Fat-boy, replated by Chris and absolutely love them, won't (at this stage) use them!!

They’re meant to be used!

 

[Mycroft47]

 

[JustUncleL]

SOTD – Wed 1 Nov 2023​

Shave Report: Used a rounded quarter teaspoon (about 1.8gm) scoop of soap to generate a lovely shiny creamy medium density lather with excellent performance attributes. As you would expect the scent smells of fresh Lime and Lemongrass with a solid scent strength 5/10. KCG with the Nacet blade was an easy going smooth & clean DFS, next to no blade feel.

The Gear:​

• Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
• Brush: BillyGoat “Monolith” with 26/56 Yaqi Snow Leopard [A]
• Soap: SaltLake Soaps - Persian Lime & Lemongrass [A]
• Bowl: Whispers from The Woods [A]
• Razor: KCG with WCS Bamboo Handle
• Blade: Gillette Nacet Stainless (1)
• Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS Tonic with added Menthol
• Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
• After Shave: 4711 AS Lotion
• Moisturiser (Later): Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser [A]

[A] = Australian Product

 

[Holiday]

Beautiful scales

 

[Holiday]

Thank you both @LesC for your generous donation and @rbscebu for the effort put into converting this "shorty" and the generous PIF

I like the maneuverability and grip of the shorty but definitely have to be careful of that sharp edge and no scales to cover them

Str8:- Widrose Shorty kindly PIF'd by @LesC & @rbscebu
Soap:- Vintage Yardley - English Lavender
Brush:- Shavemac Americana D01 (3 band) 24/50 Bulb

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glicerlanolina Soap, Musgo Real Classic Pre-shave Oil
Brush: Leonidam Horus Silvertip Badger
Cream: Musgo Real Classic
Razor: Merkur Mergress XL (2.5)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Silver Royal (4)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Musgo Real Classic Aftershave Balm
Scent: Musgo Real Classic EdC

 

[silverlifter]

Koraat Sheffield 15/16 Half Hollow - Odax Ebony Synth - Goodfellas Smile Solo - Myrsol Antesol - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[Holiday]

Prep: Valobra Glicerlanolina Soap, Musgo Real Classic Pre-shave Oil
Brush: Leonidam Horus Silvertip Badger
Cream: Musgo Real Classic
Razor: Merkur Mergress XL (2.5)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Silver Royal (4)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Musgo Real Classic Aftershave Balm
Scent: Musgo Real Classic EdC

Welcome back to the big smoke @TomG - Nice setup

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Razor: Schick Adjustable Injector
Blade: Schick Proline B-20
Brush: Dscosmetics/26mm Boti White Horsehair
Soap: A&E Peach & Cognac
Post: Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Yardley
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, APR Lavande Violette AS - Thanks @Mark1966
COTD: Shakisso Estate, Ethiopia

First impressions of the razor to follow...

 

[silverlifter]

R Saito SK3 13/16 Hollow - PAA Peregrino - Proraso Cypress & Vetyver - Myrsol Agua Balsamica - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[rbscebu]

30 October to 03 November
All pre-1924 T.R. Cadman "Bemgall" 6/8 SRs finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.

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Monday spike point dressed in Queensland black bean timber scales
Tuesday American point dressed in Burmese teak timber scales
Wednesday Spanish point dressed in Western Australian jarrah timber scales
Thursday French point dressed in eastern Australian silver ash timber scales
Friday Dutch point dressed in Queensland wattle timber scales

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Razor: Gillette Executive (F-2)
Blade: Nacet (2)
Brush: Zenith Badger (thanks you @Holiday)
Soap: A&E Forbidden Fruit
Post: Lucky Tiger Aspen