Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

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Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- RazoRock Hive Moaksoft HD Synth. 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor/Blade:- Karve SS 'SB-D' / Vintage Gillette US Spoiler #7
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: DR Harris H3 Best Badger
Cream: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Aussie Spoiler (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Bootleggers El Dorado Aftershave Lotion

The Aussie Spoiler blade worked wonderfully well with the Blackbird.
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: DR Harris H3 Best Badger
Cream: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Aussie Spoiler (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Bootleggers El Dorado Aftershave Lotion

The Aussie Spoiler blade worked wonderfully well with the Blackbird.
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Is that Bootleggers El Dorado Aftershave Lotion as good as everyone seems to suggest?

Are there equally good other options in the 'Bootleggers' range?
 
Holiday said:
How is the Vector @Hos is it a DE and RAD killer?
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It's a fantastic razor for sure but I equally like my much cheaper (and flawed) Fatip.

I have to say though, the Vector was one of the reasons I got myself a straight razor : It's so easy to get a close and smooth shave with the Vector that I decided to get a straight to challenge myself a bit. As far as SE disposable blade razors go, IMO it'll be hard to improve on what the Vector is offering.
 
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Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: TF Customs - 28mm boss knot
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter - Neon Sun
Razor: Karve CB - Copper C145 (E)
Blade: Gillette - Stainless ( red & white) (24)
Post-shave: Nobel Otter - Neon Sun AS splash / A&E - skin food nourishing cream

2 pass WTG + touchups daily shave = DFS+. The blade flip provided a smoother shave than yesterday, very nice.
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson LE 19/150 Jubilee shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Squadron Soaps Empire shaving soap
Razor: Muhle R95 Rocca Birch Bark handle
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (7)
Post-shave: Squadron Soaps Empire splash
Fragrance: N/A

Does it get any better?

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TomG said:
Indeed there are!

You can read my reviews of the full range here: Bootleggers Aftershave Reviews
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Oh wow, look what I just saw in the listings for the Paste & Cut Charity Auction 2021

Opening for bidding: 12 noon, Sunday 17 October

Bidding closes: 12 noon, Saturday 23 October (unless auction extended, see rules)

with 26+ sensational lots covering all you could ever want or dream of in terms of shaving supplies, including a few surprises.

Check our what has already been unveiled here.
 
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Brush: Proraso Omega 48 Chrome 28mm Boar
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo H 0.50mm Mild Plate
Blade: Kai (1)
Pre: Shower
Soap: B&M Lime, Lavender, Cedarwood
Post: Alum Block // B&M Lime, Lavender, Cedarwood A/S Splash // The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30 ml
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS

A bloodbath shave as I managed to repeatedly cut myself on the chin but nothing the trusty alum block couldn't heal. Started with the Aggressive side and was way too harsh but barring the slipups the shave was super close and somewhat smooth. Not a big fan of the cedarwood as overpowers what is a nice scent however soap performs great... :nurse:

Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
 
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Gargravarr said:
Every time you show us your kamisori, the blacksmith in me has a little chuckle at the tangs, which are always ever so slightly wonky. It's a symptom of a smith who has a bit of a dip in his anvil. And who doesn't? My biggest anvil certainly does (yes, I still have it) but if I need to hammer something truly straight, I can always use the side. I wonder if all those Japanese smiths cared, or if they just thought it's kind of cool. I think it's cool, but I could never bring myself to leave it like that. Mainly because I know the old man who trained me would have just fixed me with a baleful eye as if to say WTF?
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After your comment I had another close look at the razor and thought I'd show view from top where they welded the hard (expensive) steel to the softer cheaper steel. Must have been a Monday morning one or by an apprentice. Shaves like the best of them though.
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Must be P&C charity month
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Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: DC Blades-"BlackGold" - custom P&C TKM 2020
Hand turned resin brush handle with 24mm silver tip badger bulb knot
Razor:- DC Blades "The Cleaver" - P&C TKM 2020
8/8” straight razor custom resin wedgeless scales, brass bullseye washers & pins.
Soap:- The Gentlemen's Quarter - Cavendish Black + 6 Menthol drops
Bowl:- Avalon Pottery - Limited Edition P&C 2019 Auction Grey Bowl
Aftershave:- Noble Otter - Northern Elixir​
 
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Must be P&C charity month
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Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: DC Blades-"BlackGold" - custom P&C TKM 2020
Hand turned resin brush handle with 24mm silver tip badger bulb knot
Razor:- DC Blades "The Cleaver" - P&C TKM 2020
8/8” straight razor custom resin wedgeless scales, brass bullseye washers & pins.
Soap:- The Gentlemen's Quarter - Cavendish Black + 6 Menthol drops
Bowl:- Avalon Pottery - Limited Edition P&C 2019 Auction Grey Bowl
Aftershave:- Noble Otter - Northern Elixir​
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Now THEM is some goods!
 
Wolf said:
After your comment I had another close look at the razor and thought I'd show view from top where they welded the hard (expensive) steel to the softer cheaper steel. Must have been a Monday morning one or by an apprentice. Shaves like the best of them though.
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Oooh. My old boss would have given me a hard time for that. If there's any evidence the two metals were ever separate, then they're not welded, and it would never leave the shop. But then, he had a jaundiced view of many smiths' skills. "Some phuckin blacksmiths never learn how to fire-weld". I've seen enough to agree... :rolleyes:

But if it works, then it works I guess, and my cranky old bastard and dear friend is most likely long dead by now...
 
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Stirling Soap Co Sharp Dressed Man shaving soap
Razor: Muhle R95 Rocca Birch Bark handle
Blade: Gillette Minora (1)
Post-shave: Stirling Soap Co Sharp Dressed Man splash
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co Sharp Dressed Man EDT

The butterscotch babies were so distraught last week, now feeling loved again.

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StratMan said:
WR2 1.25
Feather
Boss Hogg - @TroyTools 26mm Boar
Tabac
Tabac Splash

The tips on the boar are starting to soften a bit, loving the hog 😁

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WOW, nice shave.

Wolfman, TroyTools brush, very classy. I wonder if there will be any of these in the Paste & Cut Charity Auction 2021, let me look at what I can see.
 
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