Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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Second shave with the $5 DOC head from China. I spent a good amount of time trying to ensure the blade was centred and it wasn't very easy. Quite a bit of wiggle room which needs to be countered as you attach the handle. That's why it's $5, right there.

Shave was good again for the most part but I ended up switching to an old fat handled Tech in the pickups to get the job done as it was close to hand and more reliable.

The DOC becomes a display only razor head as it is attractive but maybe not quite good enough to be a regular.
 
Greenpike said:
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Second shave with the $5 DOC head from China. I spent a good amount of time trying to ensure the blade was centred and it wasn't very easy. Quite a bit of wiggle room which needs to be countered as you attach the handle. That's why it's $5, right there.

Shave was good again for the most part but I ended up switching to an old fat handled Tech in the pickups to get the job done as it was close to hand and more reliable.

The DOC becomes a display only razor head as it is attractive but maybe not quite good enough to be a regular.
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Thanks for taking one for the team!
 
Date: 17 March 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Semogue SOC in Taj Resin Badger/Boar 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell R4 / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #9
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed with Tea Tree, Lavender & Peppermint / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)

14 more days to go for the whole month of Mitchell's March Wool Fat shave
 
Pre: Hot towel, Pre shave oil (Nico's home brew)
Razor: RAW RS-10, Mild Plate
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch Splash
Another wonderful shave with this combo.



Ear worm, blues great Mr Hooker.
 
Same as yesterday:

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: The Stray Whisker Silvertip Badger
Soap: Australian Private Reserve Fenchurch
Razor: Rockwell 6C (#5)
Blade: Gillette Nacet (4)
Post: The Stray Whisker Alum block, Australian Private Reserve Festivus
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR General Ledger shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette British Aristocrat '#15'
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless (6)
Post-shave: APR General Ledger aftershave splash
Fragrance: APR General Ledger EDP

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Barrister & March SOTD....

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Pre: Hot Shower, Truefitt & Hill Oil....
Razor: Wolfman WR1-SB....
Blade: Gillette Nacet....
Brush: Turn-N-Shave Smoke On The Water....
Soap: B&M Reserve Classic....
Post: B&M Reserve Classic Aftershave, Caron Pour Un Homme EDT....
 
Threw in the R6 as a test plate for the 0.95 timeless that will be ordered soon :) nice smooth irritation free shave and effortless BBS

Pre-shave:- Hot Shower
Brush:- Yaqi Mysterious Space
Soap/Cream:- A&E Club Signature
Razor: Rockwell R6
Blade:- Polsilver (1)
Post-shave:- A&E Uno Splash
 
Date: 18 March 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Semogue Special Edition 2012 Badger/Boar knot 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Slim Adjustable G4 1961 / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #5
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed with Tea Tree, Lavender & Peppermint / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)

13 more days to go for the whole month of Mitchell's March Wool Fat shave
 
no photo today as the rugrats woke up late (for the first time ever...) and I was running late. Due to this I had to opt for quick and easy with the ability to take down the weekend whiskers.

Omega boar
Simpsons - lavender & vetiver
Charcoal Goods, lvl 3, OC, Magnum handle

end result very smooth with no nicks, so happy days.
 
Greenpike said:
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Second shave with the $5 DOC head from China. I spent a good amount of time trying to ensure the blade was centred and it wasn't very easy. Quite a bit of wiggle room which needs to be countered as you attach the handle. That's why it's $5, right there.

Shave was good again for the most part but I ended up switching to an old fat handled Tech in the pickups to get the job done as it was close to hand and more reliable.

The DOC becomes a display only razor head as it is attractive but maybe not quite good enough to be a regular.
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I wonder who makes this DOC.
I have 4 of them from Yaqi and they all align perfectly without any fiddling.
Perhaps there's multiple manufacturers out there is the same design.
 
Pre-shave: Shower, Glycerine
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Tuxedo
Soap/Cream: APR - Florian
Razor: Rockwell 6C, Ikon Bamboo Handle (3)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Post-shave: Cold water splash, Flroian splash

Changed up my grip to three fingers+thumb on handle and pinky finger underneath, seems to give more control and was able to lighten the touch to the skin.

 
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