Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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Conference Shave

Prep: Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Brush: Savile Row 3824 Silvertip Badger
Cream: Weleda
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: NOS Gillette 'Spoiler' (3)
Post: Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Scent: Floris No 89 EdT

At a conference this week, so out with the travel kit.
The Weleda cream takes a wee bit of elbow grease to lather up, but is very skin-friendly; an important consideration when out of your normal shaving environment.
Three passes for a DFS.
 
Pre-shave: Stirling - With Hazel Aloe Menthol (WHAM)
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460 Boar
Soap: TEXAUS
Razor/Blade: 66’ Slim/65’ Spoiler
Post-shave: Stirling WHAM - TEXAUS
Subtle and sensuous
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: @Tony Forsyth 2019 P&C Auction Custom Gold/Pearl Manchurian 2 Band Finest 24mm Shaving Brush
Soap/Cream: Squadron Soap LE 2018 Tim Keech Memorial Auction shaving soap
Razor: Gillette L1 Slim Adjustable (5)
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (6)
Post-shave: Squadron Soap LE 2018 Tim Keech Memorial Auction splash
Fragrance: N/A

This time with *BONUS* picture -

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Razor- gem 1912
Blade- persona gem
Brush- whipped dog high mountain badger
Soap- MWF
Post- cosmetic Lad
Scent- Smuggler’s Soul

This is my life now guys, 10/10.
 
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Pre: Coconut Oil
Soap: APR Alfredus Choice
Brush: Vie Long Horse/Badger
Razor: Bengall
AS: APR Alfredus Choice
The last of the razors @bald as honed with the Jnat though I think we finished this with the 15K Suehiro. Lovely Shave. The first Bengall we did was the revelation. The Dorko and this Bengall were just proving the point (or the edge in this case). The hunt is on for a Jnat :banghead:. I was going to put off another shaving purchase for the moment but bald as is sending me links to Jnats, dirty rotten scoundrel.
Alfredus Choice is one of my favourites.:)
 
Pbgoose said:
The hunt is on for a Jnat :banghead:. I was going to put off another shaving purchase for the moment but bald as is sending me links to Jnats, dirty rotten scoundrel.
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I will stop, soon :) -- so many Jnats and so little time. I'm reliably informed you can never have too many natural hones.
I'm now looking for another one for myself - just as a spare :) in case I wear mine out. :cool:
 
Brush: Omega
Razor: RR Baby Smooth Al
Blade: Astra Blue (24)
Pre: Shower + Nivea Face Wash
Soap: Face Fat Green Fougere
Post: Brut splash

I was in a rush so no picture. A quick prework DFS with the Baby Smooth. Surprisingly not that smooth of a shave down in part to me rushing and the blade possibly not suiting this razor!? Either way an OK shave... Happy shaves!
 
Date:- 13 September 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Muhle Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Washpool ~ Bergamot · Patchouli · Cedarwood
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB SS 'C' / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #11
Post/After-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:- Hugo Boss (Original)


Date:- 14 September 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Vie-Long Synth. Silvertip Extra Soft Faux Horn 27/52mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Washpool ~ Lemongrass · Lime · Lemon Myrtle
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Gillette 7 O'Clock Black Super Platinum #4
Post/After-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:- Hugo Boss (Original)
 
Pre-shave: Stirling - Witch Hazel Aloe Menthol (WHAM)
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460 Boar
Soap: B&M Reserve Spice
Razor/Blade: RR German 37 / Feather #5 (one shave too many)
Post-shave: Stirling WHAM - B&M Reserve Spice

@StratMan is so good at enabling that even when expressing dissatisfaction at a product he is enabling. Stirling was getting such a bad rap compared to B&M Reserve that I thought my perception may be wrong and had to broaden my horizons, and after reading @todras review decided I couldn't go wrong. A beautiful scent with no irritation, although IMHO not as good face lathering as Stirling. Will try the bowl next.

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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Omega Pro 48 Boar
Soap: Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: NOS Gillette 'Spoiler' (4)
Post: Thursday Plantation Tea Tree & Witch Hazel, Musgo Real Aftershave Balm
Scent: Chanel Pour Monsieur EdT

Sometimes you stumble across a seemingly perfect matching of soap and brush. Such was the case for me with the big Omega boar and Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber.
The soap loaded quickly and the lather exploded once adequate hydration was supplied.
Three luxurious passes for a DFS+ result.
 
Holiday said:
Pre-shave: Stirling - Witch Hazel Aloe Menthol (WHAM)
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460 Boar
Soap: B&M Reserve Spice
Razor/Blade: RR German 37 / Feather #5 (one shave too many)
Post-shave: Stirling WHAM - B&M Reserve Spice

@StratMan is so good at enabling that even when expressing dissatisfaction at a product he is enabling. Stirling was getting such a bad rap compared to B&M Reserve that I thought my perception may be wrong and had to broaden my horizons, and after reading @todras review decided I couldn't go wrong. A beautiful scent with no irritation, although IMHO not as good face lathering as Stirling. Will try the bowl next.

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😂 sorry mate.. This soap that will go flying around the room if face lathering with abandon, is this why you don’t like it? Or is it the actual quality?

I start with a quite dry but damp brush and don’t overload with soap initialled
 
Pre-shave:hot shower
Brush: Semogue - Mysterious space synth
Soap: A&E Grecian horse
Razor: jaws
Blade: polsilver

Was in Melb yday and not sure if my lathering skills are now amazing or if it was the soft water here but I made one of the best lathers in my life and really quickly.. will find out later when back home

Great shave, amazing lather
 
Pre: Hot towel, Pre shave oil (Nico's home brew)
Razor: Timeless, S/S, 0.68 Scalloped base plate with 14 mm x 85 mm dimpled handle
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Stirling Executive Man
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Festivus, Stirling Executive Man balm
WTG, ATG, touch up with adjusted angles for my beard for an easy DFS+.
I'm certainly enjoying the Stirling soap and balm. Look forward to the release Stirling products locally.

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