Shave of the Day - 2024

About 5 days since my previous shave heh I used a NEW Long comb for the WTG pass and a 40s style Superspeed for the rest of the shave. I can’t remember the blades in the razors, likely a Gillette SS from the 70s and a…oh, hell, I’ll just go check. So, as I was saying, a GBE and a Made in Sweden Schick Stainless from 1973 (Halmstad factory). Followed by a splash of vintage Aqua Velva Ice Blue. A great shave, the kind that makes you smile in the morning. :-)
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" AP G5C
Soap: Yardley
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Shakisso Estate, Ethiopia
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Essence of Scotland ~ Highland Bothy
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SS Polished / NOS English Wilky #2
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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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: H.L. Thäter 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Sir Irisch Moos
Razor: Blutt BR-1 (1.20mm)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Sir Irisch Moos Aftershave Lotion

This shaving cream exceeded my expectations.
 

SOTD – Sun 4 Feb 2024​

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Shave Report: Lilac is not for everyone but I don't mind it for a change and the memories it sparks of a younger time at my grandparents house. The Shield DE5 with the Dorco Prime blade gave another very pleasant smooth close shave with just a few weepers but no skin irritation.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Suavecito Brushless Shaving Cream
  • Brush: Boti “Deep Blue Sea” with 26/58 OUMO Black Knot
  • Soap: Catie’s Bubbles - Literal Lilac
  • Bowl: Yaqi Ceramic Blue “Duke”
  • Razor: Shield Aluminium DE5 0.95/0.05 (44gm)
  • Blade: Dorco Prime HQ (2)
  • Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS with added Menthol
  • Balm: Proraso Refreshing (Green) Crema Pre Barba
  • After Shave: 4711 AS Lotion
  • Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Anti-Irritation AS Lotion
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: CaYuen "Copper Ore" 30mm DsCosmetic G7
Soap: Valobra + a drop of rose EO 3‰
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Shakisso Estate, Ethiopia
 
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