Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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APR Haru LE Spanish Shavers
Simpson 58 Manchurian Badger
Vector Polished
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Regards and have a nice Sunday
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage, butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose shaving soap
Razor: Vintage L 1 Gillette 'Slim" adjustable (5)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (1)
Post-shave: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose splash
Fragrance: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose EDP

Any closer? [sigh] Great shaves in the meantime!

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Karve D to help with a full 2 days beard. Well not really needed, but it certainly gave a sensational close shave.

After today’s shave, I smashed the remaining soap from the sides of the tub into a lump to let me load it easier moving forward. Perhaps another 2 weeks left on this.
 
Great shave tonight with the Kampfe Lather catcher from @Sticky. To say the Kampfe is aggro is an understatement. It feels like the open comb is there only for the advertising photos. Tonight was my second full shave with this particular removable wedge blade. It is similar to a straight razor in many ways and although it feels "rough" while shaving the end result is stunning. Also even after only two shaves with this set up I could happily use it most times I shave. Short strokes eventually gave the most comfortable result combined with a very wet lather.

@Sticky I reckon you have a keeper and a new addition to your rotation. Now I'm happy with the results I will hone and strop the rest of the blades and get them back to you.

Steve
Many thanks @bald as you and @Pbgoose have done a great job researching and honing these blades and must be Australia foremost wedge blade experts now! Without you guys I would not be able to properly experience these great old razors properly.
 
3 day growth and kept all other variables constant. Another comfortable smooth BBS shave with the R41, this razor is quite impressive

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Yaqi Mysterious Space
Soap: A&E Signature
Razor: R41 + rockwell handle
Blade: Polsilver SI (1)
Post-shave: A&E Signature Splash
 
Date:- 24 June 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Muhle Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wickham 1912 ~ Buddha Wood (Special Edition)
Razor/Blade:- EJ 3ONE6 Knurled / Feather #2
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice
 
Pre: Hot towel, Pre shave oil (Nico's home brew)
Razor: RazoRock Game Changer with .84 head & Barber pole handle
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Timeless
Brush: YAQI Sagrada Familia 24mm Synthetic Tuxedo Knot
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch Splash
The GC is one hell of a good razor for the price. (y)

 
Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460 Boar Brush
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat - Shaving Soap
Razor: Merkur - 39C
Blade: Feather (3)
Post-shave: Fine - American Blend

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DFS: could stop after one pass but it would be a waste of good lather.
 
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Very similar shave once again other than a change of excellent aftershave!

Then I come out to find this:

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Don’t be for a second thinking it was Chloe who did this! She’s just happy to be warm!

No. It was this monster:

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Mums not gonna be happy when she sees this.....
 
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Very similar shave once again other than a change of excellent aftershave!

Then I come out to find this:

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Don’t be for a second thinking it was Chloe who did this! She’s just happy to be warm!

No. It was this monster:

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Mums not gonna be happy when she sees this.....

I have a dog to destroy my yard and a cat to destroy my house - perfect pet balance :)

Looking forward to the update ...
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage, butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose shaving soap
Razor: Vintage L 1 Gillette 'Slim" adjustable (5)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (2)
Post-shave: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose splash
Fragrance: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose EDP

Still seems no closer. [sigh] Great shaves in the meantime!


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