Shave of the Day - 2024

SOTD Tuesday 10 September
  • Razor Gillette British Rocket FlareTip
  • Blade Feather Hi-Stainless
  • Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
  • Brush Omega Pro 48 Boar
  • Soap Wilkinson Sword - Blue
  • Post Shave Nivea Men – Moisturiser
  • Aftershave Brut Splash
  • Balm Nivea – Sensitive Pro - Post Shave Cooling Balm

The Morning Shave.
The Feather Hi-Stainless blade was in my 1950’s Gillette British Rocket FlareTip today.

I missed yesterday’s shave, so used the Feather blade. Not sure how many shaves on this blade.
I only use the Feather if I miss a daily shave, it’s a little too sharp for a daily.
No weepers but this blade has lost its edge, slight drag which is uncommon for a feather blade.
So, this was its final run, full head and face shave.

The Omega Pro 48 is a great brush, I use this every few days, to allow it to thoroughly dry between shaves.
Once broken in and the tips split it’s really comfortable.

 
Garry357 said:
SOTD Wednesday 4 September
  • Razor Gillette Super Adjustable 109 (O1) (6)
  • Blade Astra Superior Platinum (1)
  • Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
  • Brush Synthetic
  • Cream Gillette Pure
  • Post Shave Thayers Witch Hazel - Unscented
  • Aftershave Brut Splash
  • Balm Nivea – Sensitive Pro - Post Shave Balm

The Morning Shave.
The Astra blade was in my 1969 Gillette Super Adjustable 109 today.

This was a new blade, quite mild. I originally had the Gillette 109 on setting 5, this is usually my preferred setting on my Adjustables. After a few strokes I moved up to setting 6. The blade was a little too mild although very comfortable.

Second time using the Gillette Pure cream.
This is a very dense cream, only need a tiny amount for a great rich creamy lather.
The scent is a light mild floral almost unscented.

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Great pics and info mate
Cheers
 
Garry357 said:
SOTD Tuesday 10 September
  • Razor Gillette British Rocket FlareTip
  • Blade Feather Hi-Stainless
  • Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
  • Brush Omega Pro 48 Boar
  • Soap Wilkinson Sword - Blue
  • Post Shave Nivea Men – Moisturiser
  • Aftershave Brut Splash
  • Balm Nivea – Sensitive Pro - Post Shave Cooling Balm

The Morning Shave.
The Feather Hi-Stainless blade was in my 1950’s Gillette British Rocket FlareTip today.

I missed yesterday’s shave, so used the Feather blade. Not sure how many shaves on this blade.
I only use the Feather if I miss a daily shave, it’s a little too sharp for a daily.
No weepers but this blade has lost its edge, slight drag which is uncommon for a feather blade.
So, this was its final run, full head and face shave.

The Omega Pro 48 is a great brush, I use this every few days, to allow it to thoroughly dry between shaves.
Once broken in and the tips split it’s really comfortable.

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Great pic info Garry357
Cheers
 
Wolfman WR4

Windsor // Simpson Chubby 3 Manchurian Ivory Stripe // Wolfman WR4
 
SOTD Wednesday 11 September
  • Razor Gillette Slim Adjustable J4
  • Blade Gillette Wilkinson Sword Stainless (1)
  • Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
  • Brush Synthetic
  • Soap Wilkinson Sword - Black
  • Post Shave Nivea Men – Moisturiser
  • Aftershave Brut Splash
  • Balm Nivea – Sensitive Pro - Post Shave Cooling Balm

The Morning Shave.
The Wilkinson Sword blade was in my 1964 Gillette Slim Adjustable today.

The Gillette Saloon pack is great value. 100 x blades were around $12 Aus – Amazon.
A nice daily shave, very comfortable with no weepers or irritation.
Matched with Wilkinson Sword soap – Black Barber Style. Very fresh citrus scent.

I kept the Gillette Slim on 5, mid setting for daily use.

 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: TroyCraft "Nebulish" 30mm silvertip
Soap: Noble Otter - Two Kings
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser

Home again, home again, jiggity-jig. 😐

Only 7am and it's already The Day It Rained Forever. And to cap it off, goodness me, goodness me, I've got Aeroplane Disease, a parting gift from Emirates on the way back. :yuck: My cup runneth over.
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Love the BR reference (or should I say the JF reference).
 

SOTD – Wed.11SEP2024​

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Used another awesome TroyCraft brush from my recent acquisitions.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Tri-Care Goats Milk & Glycerin Bar Soap (from ALDI) [A]
  • Brush: TroyCraft “Sea Grass” with 26/53mm Yaqi Tuxedo [A]
  • Soap: Saponificio Varesino (SV) - Mirto di Sardegna (Beta 4.3)
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Merkur Classic head with Generic ALU handle (58gm)
  • Blade: Gillette Platinum, made in Russia (2)
  • Astringent: Jennai Aloe Vera Gel with Witch Hazel & Vitamin E [A]
  • Balm: G&M Australian Creams - Emu Oil MkII [A]
  • After Shave: Nivea Men - Deep Comfort
  • Moisturiser: MooGoo Natural Full Cream - Hydrate [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
JustUncleL said:

SOTD – Wed.11SEP2024​

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Used another awesome TroyCraft brush from my recent acquisitions.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Tri-Care Goats Milk & Glycerin Bar Soap (from ALDI) [A]
  • Brush: TroyCraft “Sea Grass” with 26/53mm Yaqi Tuxedo [A]
  • Soap: Saponificio Varesino (SV) - Mirto di Sardegna (Beta 4.3)
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Merkur Classic head with Generic ALU handle (58gm)
  • Blade: Gillette Platinum, made in Russia (2)
  • Astringent: Jennai Aloe Vera Gel with Witch Hazel & Vitamin E [A]
  • Balm: G&M Australian Creams - Emu Oil MkII [A]
  • After Shave: Nivea Men - Deep Comfort
  • Moisturiser: MooGoo Natural Full Cream - Hydrate [A]
[A] = Australian Product
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Just watched your YouTube video, another great lather.
 
klinker said:
Thursday Shave
RAZOR: Edwin Jagger Diffusion Series Orange Handle
BLADE: Gillette‌ Nacet
BRUSH: Heritage Collection CMON 28mm Badger
LATHER: D.R. Harris Arlington Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Italian Citrus Aftershave Splash
BOWL: British fish motif lather bowl (vintage)
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@klinker, your moniker 'seems to have LOTS of brushes' appears also to be true with some of those fine razors you show (y) (y)
 
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