Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

[fruityasu]

Collaboration between APR and A&E?

Well spotted there @tim33z and I don’t think so....

 

[StratMan]

For you Gents that have a thick and heavy growth may I suggest....

Available at any Bunnings Warehouse....

this news would of been handy last week.. before i forked out my hard earned for a timeless

 

[StratMan]

Well spotted there @tim33z and I don’t think so....

nice one mate..

for the record it was an all out APR day today

 

[SpeedyPC]

For you Gents that have a thick and heavy growth may I suggest....

Available at any Bunnings Warehouse....

@StratMan also going to need some extra power for his heavy growth for face lathering

 

[StratMan]

@StratMan also going to need some extra power for his heavy growth for face lathering

as approved by Tim the toolman taylor ??

 

[SpeedyPC]

Date: 26 March 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Omega 10108 Boar 27/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Rocket HD500 made in England 1950's / Vintage NOS Schick Plus Platinum #6
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed with Tea Tree, Lavender & Peppermint / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Davidoff Cool Water

5 more days to go for the whole month of Mitchell's March Wool Fat shave

 

[ShaveOn]

Pre: Shower
Razor: Karve CB (B)
Blade: Gillette Nacet (9)
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Tabac Aftershave, Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm

I forgot to leave the brush soaking before getting into the shower so pulled out the synthetic instead today.

 

[SpeedyPC]

I forgot to leave the brush soaking before getting into the shower

 

[ShaveOn]

ha ha, I'm used to synthetics @SpeedyPC - no need to soak them so not a part of my usual routine

 

[SpeedyPC]

ha ha, I'm used to synthetics @SpeedyPC - no need to soak them so not a part of my usual routine

 

[Jamie]

Cedric Christ Custom Old School 1830s
Strop Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York
Semogue LE Boar
Tabac
Tabac Balm
Aramis Tabacco Reserve Edp​

 

[Bozley82]

Gem Junior
Gem Coated SE
Simpson CH3 Manchurian
Eufros Ylang Ylang​

 

[nav1]

First use of the Karve with a B plate today.

First impression is that this resembles a Rockwell 2-3 shave. Importantly, after yesterday’s shave with the R5, I could very easily gone with no shave today but had I still been karveless, I’d have used the R2 today so this is a good comparison.

I’m happy with the shave today. Zero neck irritation. It was a little difficult to find the correct angle, which was more cap than guard, but once sorted it was effortless going. No fear of cuts at all.

Not sure if the way forward is to keep to the B for a few shaves or jump on the C. Depending on how this goes is key to buying more aggressive plates such as D or E.

Quality craftsmanship of the razor, as many of you guys know. No imperfections can be seen and it just oozes class to me. (TTTT for those following).

Nice!

Took me a couple of goes to get the angle but once I did, the Karve became my all time favorite razor!!

 

[nav1]

Progress w/Polsilver
Yaqi all metal two band
Scottish fine soaps
Gaia ASB

I was too hasty the other day proclaiming the Marvel is my second best razor ever after the Karve...the Progress still beats the Marvel for comfort and shave!!

The Progress is such a relatively ancient design and still one of the absolute best!!

The two band has broken nicely and whipped up a luxury lather!

 

[Nico]

Pre: Hot towel, Pre shave oil (Nico's home brew)
Razor: Timeless, S/S, 0.68 Scalloped base plate
Blade: Polsilver
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch Splash

 

[alfredus]

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Pre-Shave: Kiss my Face Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Tradere SB - kindly loaned by @todras
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Paladin Sumo Lapis
Lather: Stirling Bay Rum
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

I have been wanting to try this magnificent razor since @Draco Noir was recommending it to me many years ago. Back then I thought I would manage to get my own one day and therefore always declined his generous offer to loan it to me...

But when @todras made the same very generous offer a short while ago, I couldn't resist any longer. I was waiting today like a small child for the package to arrive and was so excited, that I even forgot to take a picture of the magnificent Stirling lather.

Great first outing and I will confirm my thoughts after a couple of shaves.

I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday

 

[astinus4]

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: The Stray Whisker Silvertip Badger
Soap: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Doppelgänger Black
Razor: Rockwell 6C (R6)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Spoiler (9)
Post: The Stray Whisker Alum block, Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Doppelgänger Black

 

[SpeedyPC]

Prep: Hot shower
Brush: The Stray Whisker Silvertip Badger
Soap: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Doppelgänger Black
Razor: Rockwell 6C (R6)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Spoiler (9)
Post: The Stray Whisker Alum block, Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Doppelgänger Black

How's the Spoiler coming along on the R6, cowboy? you should be able to reach a maximum of 15 on the R6 as YMMV.

 

[astinus4]

How's the Spoiler coming along on the R6, cowboy? you should be able to reach a maximum of 15 on the R6 as YMMV.

I reckon it's going to be 10 and done tomorrow....Thats still twice as long as any modern blade

 

[SpeedyPC]

I reckon it's going to be 10 and done tomorrow....Thats still twice as long as any modern blade

Just flip the blade over and keep going as far as you can reach, shaving short stroke can allow the blade to last longer and less irritation.