Shave of the Day - 2024

[klinker]

Friday Shave
RAZOR: Merkur 37C Slant Elite Razor Amboyna Burl Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Elite Razor Orange over Irish Bog Oak 28mm Boar
LATHER: Saponificio Varesino Desert Vetiver Shaving Soap
POST: Saponificio Varesino Desert Vetiver Artisan Aftershave

 

[Nanook]

RAZOR: Karve Overlander
BLADE: Astra
BRUSH: Troycraft 28mm Synthetic (I need to think of a name)
SOAP: Chisled Face Ghost Town Barber
POST: Chisled Face Ghost Town Barber balm

An absolutely beautiful brush by Troy, He just keeps on excelling with every handle he makes.

And I just realised that the razor is hiding part of the brush

 

[LesC]

RAZOR: Karve Overlander
BLADE: Astra
BRUSH: Troycraft 28mm Synthetic (I need to think of a name)
SOAP: Chisled Face Ghost Town Barber
POST: Chisled Face Ghost Town Barber balm

An absolutely beautiful brush by Troy, He just keeps on excelling with every handle he makes.

And I just realised that the razor is hiding part of the brush

Mmh, Cosmic Swirl?

 

[silverlifter]

(I need to think of a name)

Black Bishop? That's what immediately came to my mind...

It makes more sense when it is inverted.

 

[rbscebu]

30 September - SR shave No. 1747
My travel razor, a 1917 centenary Titan ACRO T.H-70 dressed in African black wood timber scales. Edge is finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.

This week I am shaving with VI-John icy mint cream (India) with a Chinese no-brand guaranteed pure badger synthetic brush with timber handle.

 

[Nanook]

Black Bishop? That's what immediately came to my mind...

It makes more sense when it is inverted.

I really like that one

It actually just made me think of Black Adder

 

[rbscebu]

01 October - SR shave N o. 1748
OEM Gold Dollar 66 Dutch point 6/8 half hollow. Edge is finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.

 

[islantman]

Supercuts 3D Printed Head RG Brass/SS Handle
Goodfellas Royal Lime Soap
Dscosmetic Synthetic
RR Triple X Aftershave

 

[lu20vt]

Martin de Candre // Le Maurice Copper 1.2 // Vintage Plisson 12 HMW Horn // Lotion Opaline de Chantelle

 

[rbscebu]

02 October - SR shave N o. 1749
Pre-1890 T.R. Cadman "Bengall" Dutch point 7/8 full hollow. Edge is finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.

 

[klinker]

Saturday Shave
RAZOR: Parker 111W Classic White Resin
BLADE: Parker Premium Platinum
BRUSH: Rudy Vey Butterscotch Beehive 20mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: D.R. Harris Sandalwood Shaving Soap
POST: OSP Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion
POST: Myrurgia Agua De Colonia 1916 Original EDC

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Razor: Gillette "Fatboy" (F-3) Restored and replated by Back Roads Gold
Blade: Vintage Gillette Thin
Brush: Yaqi Red Marble 26mm Tuxedo (Vshod clearance $18.95)
Croap: Cella
After Shave: Cella
Balm: Cella​

 

[rbscebu]

03 October - SR shave N o. 1750
Pre-1924 T.R. Cadman "Bengall" Dutch point 6/8 full hollow, No. 1 of my boxed matching pair. Edge is finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.

 

[silverlifter]

Koraat Sheffield 15/16 Half Hollow - C&H Elm 2-Band Finest - Stirling Faskally - Razorock Lime Wax

 

[rbscebu]

04 October (金曜日 かみそり - Kin'yōbi kamisori) - SR shave No. 1751
Yamamasa kamisori right-handed asymmetrical grind with rattan wrapped raga. The edge is finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.

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[JustUncleL]

SOTD – SAT.05Oct2024​

Sir Henry’s - Black Tie Razor Company Drake, a Tallow & Coconut oil based soap made in USA, the soap comes as 5.6oz puck paper wrapped in a cardboard box. Drake scent is inspired by Drakkar Noir, scent profile: Top Notes - Lavender, Rosemary, Citrus; Middle - Juniper, Coriander; Base Notes - Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli.

The Gear:

• Pre Shave: Imperial Glycerine Soap for Shave/Face
• Brush: Omega 10049 Big Boar 26/62
• Soap: Sir Henry’s - Black Tie Razor Company Drake
• Bowl: Noodle bowl with Non-slip Shower Sticker
• Razor: Merkur 34c
• Blade: Super Shave X; Platinum, Chrome & Polymer coated, made in Wenzhou, China (2)
• Astringent: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with T.Tree oil & Menthol Crystals
• Balm: Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Anti Skin Stress Facial Balm
• After Shave Splash: Guy Laroche - Drakkar Noir EDT
• Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Anti-Irritation AS Lotion

 

[lu20vt]

Zingari Bon Monseur // Rocel Sailor 2020 // Simpson Polo 10 Manchurian // Bon Monseur Splash

Zingari Bon Monseur // Rocel Sailor 2020 // Simpson Polo 10 Manchurian // Bon Monseur Splash

 

[islantman]

Supercuts 3D Printed Razor
RG Brass/Stainless Handle
Kai
Goodfellas Pino Alpestre Soap
RR Hive 24 Synthetic
RR Caribbean Holiday Aftershave

 

[rbscebu]

04 October - SR shave N o. 1751
Pre-1924 T.R. Cadman "Bengall" Dutch point 6/8 full hollow, No. 2 of my boxed matching pair. Edge is finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.

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[klinker]

Sunday Shave
RAZOR: RazoRock Superslant L2 Elite Razor Red/White/Blue Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Elite Razor Barber Pole 26mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Shave Soap
POST: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Skin Food Splash