Shave of the Day - 2024

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Another year, means a new SOTD thread!

There is no set format, although, in case this helps, personally I include:

Pre-shave: if applicable
Brush:
Soap/Cream:
Razor:
(setting in parenthesis if adjustable)
Blade: (shave in brackets)
Post-shave:
Fragrance:
(EDT, EDC or EDP) if applicable

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Thoughts and reflections on the shave are most welcome too, as are general comments du jour.

Happy shaving in 2024
 
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Monday Shave 01.01.24
RAZOR: REX Ambassador Adjustable @3
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
BRUSH: Oumo 11 Pandora Green Resin 28mm SHD Badger
LATHER: Dr. Selby Shaving Soap
POST: Ethos Lavender Supreme Skin Food Splash
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mocha Ismaili, Yemen
 
H-SOTD 01.01.24

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Pre-shave:- Hot shower
Brush:- Grizzly Bay w/ Fanchurian knot
Soap: WFTW - Pomelo
Razor: 1924 T R Cadman Bengall (5/8)
Finished with: Karve Overlander
Moisturiser: Crew - Facebalm (+SPF 15)

First shave of the new year :0)

Started with the 2nd Bengall in the collection and finished with the Overlander.

This Bengall (PIF 2) has been used a lot less then the other Bengall. It is noticeably lighter, shorter, and sharper - no tugging what so ever :) Had a fabulous shave and managed to pretty much shave my entire head!

I’ve come a long way in the last few months with the SR but I think I’m still a little while off not wanting to do a touch up pass with a standard razor. One of my 2024 goals is to be confident enough to do a full head shave with no touch ups by Easter

Looking forwards to the next shave!!

C
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue Owners Club LE 2012 Mixed Badger/Boar
Soap: Stirling Haverford
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Vintage NOS Wilkinson Sword 'New' (4)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Alt Innsbruck Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Parfums de Marly Herod EdP
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Polar Nocturne" 28mm AP Titanium
Soap: Valobra + a drop of lavender EO (Jurlique, SA)
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mocha Ismaili, Yemen
 

SOTD – Tue 2 Jan 2024

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For my first shave of 2024 I’m using my current kill soap: the un-obtainium Saponificio Virgilio Valobra - Creama di sapone purissima (Menthol), a traditional Italian mild Almond & Menthol scent. Also featured is the Fatip Gentile Grande. Overall wonderful lather and smooth shave from the Fatip, just some minor irritation in the mustache area where I went a bit heavy.

THE GEAR:
  • Pre Shave: Suavecito Brushless Shaving Cream
  • Brush: Hushua “Cloud And Green Fields” with 24/53 APShave 2BED
  • Soap: Saponificio Virgilio Valobra - Creama di sapone purissima (Menthol)
  • Razor: Fatip Gentile Grande
  • Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum HQ (3)
  • Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS with added Menthol
  • Balm: Proraso Refreshing (Green) Crema Pre Barba
  • After Shave: 4711 AS Lotion
  • Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Anti-Irritation AS Lotion
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Forgotten Art "takayna" 26mm shoat
Soap: Castle Forbes Cedarwood and Sandalwood
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mocha Ismaili, Yemen
 
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