Shave of the Day 2015

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Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: Wolfman WR1-SB with WRH2
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: RudyVey Shavemac 2-band Silvertip
Lather: Mystic Waters The Brown Windsor
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Vetiver alcohol free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Definitely my shave of the year! The Wolfman/Voskhod combo has been a winner in my den for quiet some time now and Mystic Waters is my top soap discovery for 2015. But the Rudy Vey Shavemac has taken everything to the next level. If anybody has a problem latherin MW - you are using the wrong tool ;)

Less than 30 sec of loading:

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And another minute or two on the face:
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If I had one complaint: I just didn't want to stop lathering :D :D :D
 
Nightguard said:
Razor: Mehaz
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What's a Mehaz razor mate? I must say, you've got a great range of quality razors. [emoji106]

That PAA Bay Rum certainly gets the double thumbs up from you. [emoji6]
 
filobiblic said:
What's a Mehaz razor mate? I must say, you've got a great range of quality razors. [emoji106]

That PAA Bay Rum certainly gets the double thumbs up from you. [emoji6]
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The Mehaz is a Superspeed clone. It's box claims that it's manufactured in Germany but I've got my doubts, looks like a higher end Weishi to me. http://www.amazon.com/Mehaz-QI-DX1V-0D68-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor/dp/B00ILOTR2E
If I could handle the burn I'd use the PAA Bay Rum everyday, seriously considering grabbing the unscented version.
 
Soap: Shaver Heaven - Dragon Noir
Brush: Pl'occitane
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
Post-shave: Soap Commander - Integrity (unscented) balm
 
Boxing Day in the UK
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Proraso Red Preshave
Dennis Coluccio Finest 2 Band
Strop Shoppe Baker St
Gillette #59
7 o'clock Green (1)
Fine Fresh Vetiver AS
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

Pulled out the old beat up gillette today after seeing a few people talking about the rockets. Nice close shave, very easy to buff away with the razor and soap combo with no irritation.

Impressed by this soap that was a Christmas gift from my wife, great post shave skin feel.
 
Sunday 27 December 2015

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Mastro Livi K720, 7/8 Full Hollow, Square Point​

After having tried my Mastro Livi "hand forged" straight razor made of K600 carbon steel, I wanted to compare it with the other Mastro Livi I have and made with plain carbon steel, that is K720 carbon steel. They certainly are superlative shavers, altough giving a completely different feel on the skin. They certainly both are super excellent shavers, but I guess I like the K600 better because it seems to provide a softer touch with a more velvety feel. This K720 blade is however an excellent shaver, giving a super smooth shave and, also thanks to my beloved P.160 shaving soap - too bad it is no longer in production - it was capable of gliding on my skin like a feather. I wanted to use this Zenith 506 silvertip badger brush, a good brush however not impressing me that much. The finishing touch has been provided by the luxurious Floïd Blue, also in this case too bad they decided to quit production. Floïd Blue will certainly be missed very much indeed.​
  • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  • Soap: Nuova Elberel P.160 Professional Morbido
  • Brush: Zenith Extra Silvertip Badger 506 - 26mm knot
  • Bowl: Gerby Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi K720, 7/8 Full Hollow, Square Point
  • Post-Shave: Alum Block
  • Post-Shave: Umbria Extravirgin Olive Oil
  • After Shave: Floïd Blue
 
rm71 said:
Monday morning
Razor: Superspeed
Blade: Rapira SS (4)
Cream: Jm Fraser Oriental Spice
Brush: TGN silvertip
A/S: Nivea
ASB: Gaia Organic ASB
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Intriguing. Can't track down the Gaia ASB for the life of me. You got a link mate?
 
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Currently traveling, so will be having the same shave for the next week.

Soap: Shaver Heaven - Dragon Noir
Brush: Pl'occitane
Razor: Gillette #58
Blade: Polsilver
Post-shave: Alum + Soap Commander - Integrity balm

Not a bad shave by anyone's standards really...
 
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Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: Wolfman WR1-SB with WRH2
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Brush: RudyVey Shavemac 2-band Silvertip
Lather: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Vetiver alcohol free Witch Hazel, Draco Noir Neroli & Bergamot Shave Oil (Oil made and kindly donated by @Draco Noir)​

Another stellar shave, brush is so fast on producing great lather, it's almost too easy and half the tips are hooked already...
 
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