Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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Date:- 08 July 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Brush:- Edwin Jagger Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/58mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wickham 1912 ~ Ninfeo di Egeria
Razor/Blade:- EJ 3ONE6 Knurled / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #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:- Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
 
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Heljestrand MK 32
Strop Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York
Semogue TSN LE Boar
SV Tundra Artica
SV Tundra Artica balm
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Edp​
 
Jamie said:
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Heljestrand MK 32
Strop Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York
Semogue TSN LE Boar
SV Tundra Artica
SV Tundra Artica balm
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Edp​
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Aaah! Excused me @Jamie you’re picture says you’ve been using a Muhle Synthetic brush not the Semogue TSN LE Boar
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage, butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: B&M Cologne Russe shaving soap
Razor: Vintage L 1 Gillette 'Slim" adjustable (5)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (2)
Post-shave: B&M Cologne Russe splash
Fragrance: N/A

Imgur has changed something when accessing images via the web on a PC which is a pain :(

Funny talking about B&M as "an old school favourite" it was the new kid on the block once ...

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Soap: Pb No: 34 aka Green Dwarf
Brush: Zenith Boar
Razor: Muhle R41 Twist
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Post: Calendula Balm
AS: Pb Black Spruce
The GSB made more promises than the combination could deliver. Good shave but I don't think the GSB is the best match for the R41.
 
Brush: moka express
Razor: 6s
Soap: proraso green
Balm: nivea sensitive
Edp: fresca
Same setup as yesterday but with the current glorious weather I had to dig out the old favourite fresca and give it a run.my opinion on day 2 using the badger brush and it's really confirming my old feelings.it does provide a nicer lather say 10% better than synth but it also takes 40% longer and God only knows how much extra soap to do it that unlike synthetic it doesnt give back but just holds onto it.i will stick out the week but I think it will go back to being an occasional weekend luxury when I've got time to enjoy the process. @nav1 I think had it right synthetics are like a lotus all performance with no frills while badger is more like a Bentley luxurious and comfortable at the trade off of higher running costs(time+soap).
 
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Yaqi synthetic brush
Merkur 34hd
Phoenix and Beau Imperial Rum
B&M Cologne Russe splash.

Great shave today, unfortunately I found the lid of the B&M is cracked and volume depleted. (My bag smells lovely.) Will investigate repair/replacement options for sending on.
 
Pre: Warm water, Proraso Green
Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley, D plate
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless Double Edge Blades
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Proraso Green
Post: Proraso Green splash.

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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Paladin Lotus Select Badger
Soap: XPEC Original
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Derby Extra (3)
Post: Thursday Plantation Tea Tree & Witch Hazel, CRSW Alcohol-Free American Barbershop Moisturising Aftershave
Scent: Guerlain L'Homme Ideal EdT

Three passes for a DFS result. Lovely suds from the XPEC. I continue to be surprised by how polarising the scent of this croap is for punters, as I find it to be delightful and seemingly uncontroversial.

My Derby trial is over. I can understand why some shavers recommend this blade as a starter blade for new wet shavers, as it gives a lot of feedback and is forgiving, and hence less of a transition from a disposable or cart. For my needs, it is lacking in sharpness and to some extent smoothness.

First use of the Guerlain L'Homme Ideal fragrance. A bold modern scent from the typically traditional and conservative house of Guerlain, but I say "Well played!"
It opens with intense sweet citrus, which slowly transforms to subtle notes of almond and cherry, resting on a base of warm woods. And for me at least, very good longevity.
 
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The tallow Haslinger is an excellent soap, not particularly strong on fragrance but the performance is so good it does not need much else.
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Nothing to add to that statement - spot on!
 
Brush: Yaqi 30mm
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Razor: RR Mamba
Soap: Tilleys Musk soap
Pre: Shower
Post: APR Festivus sample // Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturiser

A quick shower shave and man was it smooth but how I wish the Mamba was more efficient :( Such a shame... Happy shaves!
 
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