Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

[klinker]

Saturday Shave 12.16.23
RAZOR: Henson Copper AL13++ New Bevelled Edge
BLADE: Feather
BRUSH: Heritage Erskine 150 26mm Black/Butterscotch
LATHER: OSP Urban Viking Shaving Soap
POST: OSP Urban Viking Aftershave Lotion

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Le Grelot 357 6/8 Quarter Hollow

 

[klinker]

Sunday Shave 12.17.23
RAZOR: Blackland Osprey Adjustable @5
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Restored Ever-Ready Faux Ivory 18mm Silvertip
LATHER: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood (vintage)
POST: TOBS Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion

 

[rbscebu]

17 December (Shorty Sunday)
Titan ACRM-2 T.H.60, French point 6/8 shorty (with sharp pointy toe ), finished and maintained on Diamond pasted balsa and dressed in flame figured European maple timber scales . I absolutely love shaving with this razor. It is not just the blade but also the looks and feel of the scales.

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: TroyCraft Sapphire Amphora 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Cremo Cooling
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Ultra Platinum (made in Holland) (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Speick Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Duru Lemon Cologne

 

[lu20vt]

Joserra Voyager stick // Claymore EVO // Voigt & Cop // Joserra Serum

 

[Mycroft47]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: TroyCraft Sapphire Amphora 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Cremo Cooling
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Ultra Platinum (made in Holland) (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Speick Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Duru Lemon Cologne

Have been wondering about Cremo for some time. If it gets a gig in your exemplary rotation I’m kinda thinking it may be okay?

 

[TomG]

Have been wondering about Cremo for some time. If it gets a gig in your exemplary rotation I’m kinda thinking it may be okay?

Thank you for your kind words. It was a pick-up in the P&C Charity Auction a few years back, and yes - I rate it.
The scent in this version is minty, which I don't mind, but not exactly in my wheelhouse. I'd like to get my hands on their Sandalwood version.

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac Silvertip Badger
Soap: Barrister and Mann Terror
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Ultra Platinum (made in Holland) (4)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Barrister and Mann Terror Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Royal Copenhagen Musk Cologne Splash

Perfect cooling shave for a hot Perth day.

 

[silverlifter]

Henckels Friodur 17 7/8 Half Hollow - Semogue 820 - Razorock XXX - B&M Seville Splash - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Filarmonica Doble Temple 14

 

[SpeedyPC]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac Silvertip Badger
Soap: Barrister and Mann Terror
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Ultra Platinum (made in Holland) (4)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Barrister and Mann Terror Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Royal Copenhagen Musk Cologne Splash

Perfect cooling shave for a hot Perth day.

Keep your eyes clear from Terror, otherwise, you’ll be crying all day long.

 

[rbscebu]

18 December
Just to keep my hand in, an Oxor shavette style with a Feather ½ DE blade. I think it is about my fourth shave with this blade and it is felt. Out it goes and in with the other half. I only get about two years of shaving out of a Feather DE blade.

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[TomG]

Keep your eyes clear from Terror, otherwise, you’ll be crying all day long.

Don't I just know it, Speedmaster

 

[SpeedyPC]

Don't I just know it, Speedmaster

Just making sure, I’m just reminding you in case you’ll forget during summer.

 

[silverlifter]

R Saito SK3 13/16 Hollow - Odax Ebony Synth - Shannon's Barbershop - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[rbscebu]

19 December
Rafl Aust (Germany) ⅞ full hollow, finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa and dressed in blond horn scales. This is one of my prettiest razors.

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I don't know if it is the razor, my technique or that yesterday I shaved with a not-so perfect Feather blade, but this morning's shave was oh-so smooth and close.

 

[JustUncleL]

SOTD – Mon 18 Dec 2023​

Had a tough weekend with fridges breaking down and also sad & stressful family news but I did enjoy this shave.

Shave Report: Awesome overall performance from the Shannon's soap, a top Tier performer for me. From the lather I get a very pleasant warm sophisticated aroma of citrus, lavender & woody aroma, a well blended juice,scent strength is about 5/10. The Legend AC razor with the Captain Titan Mild blade provided me with a mild, smooth, yet efficient shave.

The Gear:​

• Pre Shave: Suavecito Brushless Shaving Cream
• Brush: Boti “Blue-Ice” with APShave 24/52 Synthetic Horse
• Soap: Shannon's Soaps - Iberia (Special Edition, Chupacabra Base)
• Bowl: Yaqi Blue Ceramic “Duke”
• Razor: Dscosmetic Legend AC
• Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild AC (3)
• Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS with added Menthol
• Balm: Proraso Refreshing (Green) Crema Pre Barba
• After Shave: Blue Stratos AS
• Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Anti-Irritation AS Lotion

 

[Mycroft47]

 

[SpeedyPC]

Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger 27/50mm knot
Soap/Cream:- D.R. Harris ~ Lavender
Razor/Blade:- WCS American Liberty CNC / NOS English Wilky #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 Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men

Tonight Tipple:-