Feb always a scorcher in Perth.
Shave of the Day - 2024
- Thread starter alfredus
- Start date
Never heard the good Doctor referred to as that before - very good.That's why I left Perth.When that Free Mental Doctor doesn't come in for days, it can make you hot in bed...
Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue Owners Club LE 2012 Mixed Badger/Boar
Soap: Ariana & Evans Khalifa
Razor: Blutt BR-1 (1.20mm)
Blade: Gillette Platinum (6)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Barrister and Mann Leviathan Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Parfums de Marly Herod EdP
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Substance
Member
How’s the shave going with this beast, great to see it getting used
silverlifter
Member
Koraat 14 2.0 15/16 Bellied Full Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Fine Italian Citrus - Myrsol Agua de Limón - Sukin Moisturiser
It usually is here too, but the last couple of years have been unusually mild.
Ebonysw45
Member
It takes a little longer but it gives a great shave. I’m sure I’m the only person shaving with a little axe.
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Ardi late pick, Ethiopia
A late post for this morning's shave. It's been a while since I used this setup, and I'd almost forgotten how sublime it is. Sadly, the bottom of the tub is now peeking shyly through the soap.
Beautiful set-up.
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Ardi late pick, Ethiopia
A late post for this morning's shave. It's been a while since I used this setup, and I'd almost forgotten how sublime it is. Sadly, the bottom of the tub is now peeking shyly through the soap.
Phil Harmonica
Member
Gold Dollar 66
Dscosmetics "Silent Hill"/Boti 26mm White Horsehair
Jack The Barber
rbscebu
Member
I hope you enjoyed shaving with this razor donated to the cause by @mark123abc0.
Gold Dollar 66
Dscosmetics "Silent Hill"/Boti 26mm White Horsehair
Jack The Barber
Phil Harmonica
Member
It shaves as well as razors costing a lot more!
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Cedarwood and Sandalwood
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Ardi late pick, Ethiopia
Staying with the Castle Forbes theme for the weekend...
Pre-shave: Water.
Brush: TroyTools - Honey Pearl (2 Band Badger).
Soap: Razorock Black Label
Razor: Pearl Flexi (4/3/1)
Blade: Astra Blue.
Post-shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm.
Oh man that was a rough shave and my neck is red. Can someone help me identify what qualities about the pearl flexi might be causing this for me? Blade gap, exposure, geometry? I was trying hard to focus on my technique with it by making adjustments in pressure and angle, but couldn't get it to feel nice on the skin. For reference I normally use the 6C on setting #4 which is a joy, and can use up to setting 9 on the gillette slim and while that certainly requires more concentration for me and I wouldn't do more than 1 pass on it, it doesn't feel rough/stingy like the flexi does. Setting #1 on the pearl flexi is perhaps the only setting where I don't feel the sting.
I wouldn't say I have the experience to identify exact shave qualities about the razor other than how I feel during and after, but if someone who has tried the flexi and perhaps the others and knows the subtle differences could chime in, I would greatly appreciate that
JustUncleL
Member
SOTD – Sun 11 Feb 2024
Shave Report: I rate Cyril R.Salter creams slightly better performing than TOBS. The lather produced was creamy medium-low density. The scent is a definite Rose forward floral aroma, the addition of Geranium seems to give it fresh clean floral aroma, this is my favourite Rose scented soap, scent strength 7/10. The TRC with the Shark blade gave me a wonderful mild, clean & smooth DFS with no weepers nor irritations.
The Gear:
- Pre Shave: Suavecito Brushless Shaving Cream
- Brush: Dscosmetic “Coffee” with 24/56 Synthetic G7 Knot
- Soap: Cyril R.Salter - Wild Rose, Luxury Shaving Cream
- Bowl: Noodle Bowl with Non-slip shower sticker
- Razor: The Razor Company (TRC) AL, I believe in partnership with “Simple Clean Shave” (SCS Model-A) (40gm)
- Blade: Shark Platinum by Lord (1)
- Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS with added Menthol
- Balm: Proraso Refreshing (Green) Crema Pre Barba
- After Shave: Dana English Leather AS Lotion
- Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Anti-Irritation AS Lotion