Shave of the Day 2015

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filobiblic said:
Now you know, which means now you'll have to go!

(Add me to the order too please... [emoji14])
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I did wanted into their store in London by acident a couple of years ago - bit pricey. $US71 for there shaving cream from the US site.
 
unobtainium81 said:
I'm not being very verbose these days am I? This is the signature range of soap which I have found to be better than the others. I managed to mess the lather up I think with a bit too much water. Seemed fine for the first pass then went bubbly and broke down after that. The scent on this is ok but smells a bit like ladies shampoo. What do you think of it?
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I sometimes take it in my travel kit due to its compact size and inoffensive scent. It does have a narrower zone of water to lather, but if you're aware then it works out ok. Overall it's got a thumbs up from me.

The scent may not be for everyone (it's certainly not your regular "masculine" scent). I do like the traditional 'violets' scent (very floral!) which I know you don't, so I'm guessing our scent choices may not overlap sometimes. [emoji6]

unobtainium81 said:
My turn.
How does that soap smell? Good? Strong? I'm seriously tempted by it even though I'm trying not to buy anything at the moment.
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It smells good to me! Here is their scent profile (on an Aussie site).

To my nose? Woodiness but not overpowering; slight earthiness/greenery. Very pleasant. It reminds me of L'Occitane fragrances for some reason (but no pepper, spice or florals!).

It's got a good strength to it; without being overpowering.

Like the other SV soaps- it's just made for wet shaving- especially with a straight. Excellent. I really love triple milled soaps and better yet when made by an artisan!

unobtainium81 said:
What do you think of the AI?
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I really like the Alt Innsbruck. It smells to me like a "classic" scent - strong and clean. Floral but not sweet or flowery. It smells dry and slight woodyness. It's a Tabacco scent but not smokey. Not as green or sweet as SH Green Tabacco. If I close my eyes I can picture James Bond in the gentlemen's smoking room with fireplace and stuff drinks. It's that kind of classic masculine scent that's hard to pin down.

I don't like the old style of having no reducer! It's definitely going to be a dab-dab action rather than a splash-slap action...
 
Mark1966 said:
I did wanted into their store in London by acident a couple of years ago - bit pricey. $US71 for there shaving cream from the US site.
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Hmmm, not for me then... Pass. [emoji51]
 
filobiblic said:
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I don't like the old style of having no reducer! It's definitely going to be a dab-dab action rather than a splash-slap action...
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Mine, if I keep it, will be decanted into a spray bottle I suspect.

Tried it on Sunday and it didn't work - will give it a week before I try again ...
 
filobiblic said:
I sometimes take it in my travel kit due to its compact size and inoffensive scent. It does have a narrower zone of water to lather, but if you're aware then it works out ok. Overall it's got a thumbs up from me.

The scent may not be for everyone (it's certainly not your regular "masculine" scent). I do like the traditional 'violets' scent (very floral!) which I know you don't, so I'm guessing our scent choices may not overlap sometimes. [emoji6]


It smells good to me! Here is their scent profile (on an Aussie site).

To my nose? Woodiness but not overpowering; slight earthiness/greenery. Very pleasant. It reminds me of L'Occitane fragrances for some reason (but no pepper, spice or florals!).

It's got a good strength to it; without being overpowering.

Like the other SV soaps- it's just made for wet shaving- especially with a straight. Excellent. I really love triple milled soaps and better yet when made by an artisan!


I really like the Alt Innsbruck. It smells to me like a "classic" scent - strong and clean. Floral but not sweet or flowery. It smells dry and slight woodyness. It's a Tabacco scent but not smokey. Not as green or sweet as SH Green Tabacco. If I close my eyes I can picture James Bond in the gentlemen's smoking room with fireplace and stuff drinks. It's that kind of classic masculine scent that's hard to pin down.

I don't like the old style of having no reducer! It's definitely going to be a dab-dab action rather than a splash-slap action...
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Nice. I can see the SV soap in my future. I have the Fern and the Flying Mango one and I like the performance. A lot! If it was my only soap I'd be happy.
 
Draco Noir said:
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Hey @Draco Noir , is the Hoshi Tombo 4000 a western or eastern grind? Love the look and the size...
 
stillshunter said:
OK so definitely lock a tour, visit and gift shop buy into your itinerary. Actually best pass the itinerary onto me mate so I can make any other necessary adjustments I need....it will save some bother this way.
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Sure.

Hey - would it be easier if you went and I stayed here ?
 
Pre-Shave PAA Mentholated ICE Scentless Pre-Shave Soap
Brush The Grooming Co Synthetic
Soap Shaver Heaven Arctic Mango (thanks to @Osman)
Razor Ikon #102 Slant
Blade Permasharp
Post Shave Dickson's Original Witch Hazel & Stirling Margaritas In The Arctic ASB

Two days running with the Arctic Mango and while it could do with more menthol, this is a wonderful scent. Absolutely loving this soap - great job @Anthony
Perfectly matches the Stirling Margaritas In The Arctic ASB, hmmm Mango Margaritas.
 
stillshunter said:
Hey @Draco Noir , is the Hoshi Tombo 4000 a western or eastern grind? Love the look and the size...
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The grind on it is that "Faux Kami" grind I was explaining to @khun_diddy 2 or 3 weeks ago. Not a proper Kamisori grind, but a piece taken off the spine to offset the contact point on the hone slightly, which leads to a slightly biased cutting bevel. Read the thing I wrote for @khun_diddy - it's not that easy to explain in words but easy to see and understand.

I don't know why, but this little guy is the one you see for sale least often out of all the Hoshi Tombos - maybe everybody loves them and hangs onto them....
 
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Preshave: Proraso Red
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 with Windrose Handle
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux
Brush: Shavemac 177 Black
Soap: Panna Crema San Francesco
Post Shave: Floid Vigoroso
Two pass shave with clean up. Very impressive soap. The scent is quite earthy and pleasant but excellent performance. Needs a little work but results in a rich , creamy lather. Post shave feel is wonderful. With a splash of the Floid I am feeling ready for the day.
 
Brush Shavemac Two Band
Soap 95 Liquid Labels Caties Bubbles
Razor Tech slim handle
Blade Lab Blue (1)
Post Shave Alum

I am liking the tech razor, it is working well for me. Had a nice two pass shave with minor touch up.

Now as @borked knows from visiting my house one evening, my wife hates the vast majority of shaving soap scents (might think about 5 in 25 is passable). This Catie's Bubbles based on Tommy she loves. It is from the french + style and as all their soaps it just lathers well and preforms great for me. All in all a good shave.
 
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Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Stirling Kong
Lather: RazoRock Holy Cannoli
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Vetiver alcohol free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Another fantastic shave with the BBS-1 - soap review coming up in a couple of minutes
 
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Today's soap - Beaver Woodwright's Thomas Tew - is brought to you by @SydBJW "The Sudsman". Makes a thoroughly awesome lather. Tempted to get me some, but we'll see...

Straight shavers out there, who haven't already, get yourself a Japanese frameback. No, don't make up some bullshit excuses, just get one. They're not pricey, they are widely available and they give a consistently great shave. Mine I call "O-Ren Ishii", a.k.a. Cottonmouth

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Looks sweet, looks gentle...but you better know that she is so sharp, she can cut you so, bad, so deep and so silently. But keep a close eye on her, treat her right and she is so sweet and so gentle. Also she easily blends into a crowd, I often overlook using her, but then once I see her and use her I think that's all I really need.

Seriously fellas, get one! I'm getting me another I reckon.

P.S., love to know what mine is - i.e., what the kanji characters represent and say...
 
Straight: Gold Dollar #66
Brush: Omega S10108
Soap: B&M Latha
Aftershave: Nivea ASB

I'm still rolling with this setup but haven't posted recently as I'm up in the mountains. This morning I had the best shave of my life. Cool rainwater, a palm-stropped, self-honed blade and deep mindfulness.

I'm finding that two passes is more than enough and I could probably get away with one and a little bit of cleaning up.

Later in the day in went into town and bought a skull sized block of alum, 100 Feathers and a few other choice odds & ends.
 
Pre-Shave Proraso Green Pre-shave
Brush The Grooming Co Synthetic
Soap Shaver Heaven Arctic Mango (thanks to @Osman)
Razor Ikon #102 Slant
Blade Permasharp
Post Shave Proraso Green Pre-shave
Aftershave Myrsol F./Extra

While not stinking hot it is still warm enough down here to appreciate Menthol!

The Proraso Green pre-shave pairs really nicely with the Arctic Mango and helps boost the coolth a little.
The Ikon #102 wipes the whiskers away with ease.
Following up with the F./Extra and I'm ready to face the day
 
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