Shave of the Day - 2024

[Gargravarr]

L1 is very similar to the 1912 Gem.
L2 is a setup from the 1912 Gem
L3 is the Blackbird Lite
L4 is the Blackbird Standard

L2 feels fantastic on my neck going against the grain when using a thick gem blade, but, L3 feels a little harsh on my neck going against the grain when using the gem blade.

Looks like you'll REALLY like the Atelier Durdan Vestige with the ++ (supérieure) plate then...

 

[SpeedyPC]

Looks like you'll REALLY like the Atelier Durdan Vestige with the ++ (supérieure) plate then...

No thank you, I don’t need another bloody razor… Bugger off, don’t you bloody dare wave it in my face.

 

[Gargravarr]

No thank you, I don’t need another bloody razor… Bugger off, don’t you bloody dare wave it in my face.

You know you want it...

 

[islantman]

Shield Brass Hybrid
Treet Black Beauty
Goodfellas Royal Lime Soap
Yaqi Synthetic
RR Caribbean Holiday Aftershave

 

[silverlifter]

Houken 66 Deluxe 13/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - Eufros Gea - Myrsol Antesol - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[lu20vt]

That is a truly beautiful brush.

Thanks!! : )

 

[rbscebu]

17 October - SR shave No. 1764
Yesterday I received two Gold Monkey 666 razors from @Andrew C. He had received these via AliExpress while ordering Gold Dollar 66 razors. You have to be careful when ordering Gold Dollar razors on AliExpress. Some vendors there will have in their fine print that they may substitute Gold Dollar razors for Gold Monkey razors. Same manufacturer and I, as of yet, cannot tell the difference except for the blade and scales markings.

The two GM666 razors were sent to me "as received" with their factory edges. @Andrew C asked me to hone them to shave-ready, return one to him and PIF the other on his behalf. One of the razors had a rather noticeable chip in its edge.

I was not even game to put this edge to my rhinoceros hide-like skin with silken whiskers.

The other GM666 looked reasonable. I gave it's factory edge my chest-hair test and was surprised that it cut the hair reasonably well. Not a hanging hair keen edge but at least one I thought I would like to shave with. This morning I decided to give this factory edge a go.

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I was surprised at how well this factory edge shaved. It was about as good as I would get of 3µm lapping film. The result was not super close, not great but it did shave reasonably comfortably, even in the fool's pass. I haven't sharpie pen tested the bevels, however I expect they will be the typical compound type normally experienced from most factories.

Over the weekend, I will hone both of these SRs up to my shave-ready standard.

 

[klinker]

Wednesday Shave
RAZOR: RazoRock German 37 Slant Walnut Handle-Dyed
BLADE: Gillette Super Blue
BRUSH: Elite Razor Red, White and Blue 24mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Haslinger Schafmilch Shaving Soap
POST: Fine American Blend Classic Aftershave Splash

 

[SpeedyPC]

You know you want it...

 

[Andrew C]

17 October - SR shave No. 1764
Yesterday I received two Gold Monkey 666 razors from @Andrew C. He had received these via AliExpress while ordering Gold Dollar 66 razors. You have to be careful when ordering Gold Dollar razors on AliExpress. Some vendors there will have in their fine print that they may substitute Gold Dollar razors for Gold Monkey razors. Same manufacturer and I, as of yet, cannot tell the difference except for the blade and scales markings.

The two GM666 razors were sent to me "as received" with their factory edges. @Andrew C asked me to hone them to shave-ready, return one to him and PIF the other on his behalf. One of the razors had a rather noticeable chip in its edge.

I was not even game to put this edge to my rhinoceros hide-like skin with silken whiskers.

The other GM666 looked reasonable. I gave it's factory edge my chest-hair test and was surprised that it cut the hair reasonably well. Not a hanging hair keen edge but at least one I thought I would like to shave with. This morning I decided to give this factory edge a go.

​

I was surprised at how well this factory edge shaved. It was about as good as I would get of 3µm lapping film. The result was not super close, not great but it did shave reasonably comfortably, even in the fool's pass. I haven't sharpie pen tested the bevels, however I expect they will be the typical compound type normally experienced from most factories.

Over the weekend, I will hone both of these SRs up to my shave-ready standard.

Please document the honing process for us.

 

[islantman]

Boti Ti AC
Feather Pro (3)
Goodfellas Pino Alpestre Soap
RR Hive 24 Synthetic
Chiseled Face Bay Rum

 

[klinker]

Thursday Shave
RAZOR: Edwin Jagger Diffusion Series Orange Handle
BLADE: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless Green
BRUSH: Rudy Vey Butterscotch 20mm Silver Tip Badger
LATHER: Truefitt & Hill Apsley Luxury Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Italian Citrus After Shave Splash

 

[silverlifter]

Ryūichi Saitō SK3 13/16 Quarter Hollow - Semogue OC Boar - SV Desert Vetiver - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[Garry357]

SOTD Friday 18 October

• Razor Gillette British Rocket HD
• Blade Crystal Stainless Steel – Super Platinum
• Pre-Shave Tricare Goats Milk
• Brush Synthetic
• Cream Nivia Sensitive Pro Cream
• Post Shave Nivia Sensitive Pro Moisturizer
• Aftershave Brut Splash
• Balm Nivea – Sensitive Pro - Post Shave Cooling Balm

The Morning Shave.
The Crystal Stainless blade was in my c1959 Gillette British Rocket HD today.
2nd use on this blade. Head & face shave.
This blade is quite mild, no weepers or irritation, great for a daily shaver.

The Rocket HD is a good razor, very similar to the British FlareTip.

Nivea Sensitive Pro cream is very rich and creamy, I bought these as a twin pack a couple of years ago, really good value $5 Aus for both.
The scent is a mild floral.