Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Stirling Finest Badger 26/54mm bulb knot
Soap/Cream:- D.R. Harris ~ Lavender
Razor/Blade:- WCS American Liberty CNC / NOS English Wilky #8
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
 
TomG said:
I bought it direct from Poland. Their products are very reasonably priced, perform well, and I really like their old school scents.
Other Polish favourites of mine is Lider and Brutal.
See - thay don't just make great blades .:)
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How has it happened that you have all the Polish classics? Are you Polish by any chance?
Asking because Polish products are local and not many people know them. And also because I am Polish.
And Wars is a classic. Was always around. Very popular before Gillette and Palmolive overtook the market with canned foams and gels.
And talking about prices. Aftershave cost under $5, shaving cream around $1 (0.70 - 0.80 on special). But adding postage they cost a fortune👎🏻
 

SOTD – Wed 20 Dec 2023​

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Featured is my new TroyCraft Custom brush that I’ve called “Bishop” because the shape reminds of that Chess piece. The handle shape and colour was inspired by the vintage “Tall Strong Set” brush, I believe originally made by Leopold Ascher Brush Corp. of New York (1888 to 1989) during the 1950s.
Had another lovely clean smooth comfortable shave with the DSC Legend AC razor and Kai blade.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: TroyCraft “Bishop” 24/54mm APShave UK Independent knot [A]
  • Soap: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary Beta 4.1
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Dscosmetic Legend AC
  • Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild AC (4)
  • Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS Tonic with added Menthol
  • Balm: Natio Men Calming AS Balm [A]
  • After Shave: Imperial Leather AS
  • Moisturiser (Later): Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
karol.elec said:
I am curious as I started wet shaving 1.5 years ago here in Australia and never had a chance to try them. I am also thinking if the smell is the same which was 40 years ago in every house there.
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No probs - will PM you with further info.
And no - I am not Polish, but love Polish food and shaving products. They also make damn good potato vodka.
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: H.L. Thäter 2-band Olive Wood Silvertip Badger
Cream: Castle Forbes 1445
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Wilkinson Sword French Brown (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Sir Irisch Moos Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Castle Forbes 1445 EdP

A most harmonious union of old school fougère scents.
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Polar Nocturne" 28mm AP Titanium
Soap: Castle Forbes Cedarwood and Sandalwood
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Ethiopia Guji from The Naked Bean

I think I mentioned a few days ago that in a binary choice between the AD Vestige and the Sabre, the former wins. Now I'm not so sure... :unsure:
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue Special Edition 2013 Silvertip 24/48mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Christmas Eve
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / NOS English Wilky #5
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
 
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