Shave of the Day - 2024

[Phil Harmonica]

Pre-shave: Water.
Brush: Wahl Synthetic.
Soap: Wilkinson Sword Stick.
Razor: Pearl Flexi (1/2)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword.
Post-shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm.

This shave was for yesterday (13th). Changed things up with the pearl flexi, didn't get very good results but far less irritation, I think I might put it on hold again for a bit as it makes me not want to shave.
I was in the process of cleaning my razors when a huge storm hit yesterday.

Not everyone can use all of the razors that are out there. A lot depends upon your skin and beard. Remember, YMMV! I tried a slant DE several years ago and that only lasted a few days before it went up for sale. I can shave with a Fatboy on 5. Anything higher than 5 would ruin my whole day. I own a few DE razors that are too aggressive for me and they are "just for looking at" in a display cabinet. My most comfortable shaves nowadays are with a SR but it took awhile to get there and I will admit that in the beginning I donated some blood.

 

[Ebonysw45]

 

[silverlifter]

Koraat Sheffield 15/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - SV Desert Vetiver - Myrsol Agua de Limón - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[Phil Harmonica]

N. Mastropietro
Troycraft/Boti 26mm Boar
Palmolive (Italy)​

 

[rbscebu]

14 February
Union Cutlery Co,. Olean, NY USA, "Wedge", ⅝ American point near wedge, finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.

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[rbscebu]

15 February
Post 2022 standard Gold Dollar 66, 7/8 half-hollow dutch point, finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa and re-scales in golden wattle timber scales. The re-scaling greatly improves the balance over the OEM GD66. This razor is also available for loan-out to those how wish to try the gentlemanly art of traditional straight razor shaving.

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[Nanook]

Pre-shave: Water.
Brush: Wahl Synthetic.
Soap: Wilkinson Sword Stick.
Razor: Pearl Flexi (1/2)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword.
Post-shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm.

This shave was for yesterday (13th). Changed things up with the pearl flexi, didn't get very good results but far less irritation, I think I might put it on hold again for a bit as it makes me not want to shave.
I was in the process of cleaning my razors when a huge storm hit yesterday.

I get good results with Astra blades and the dial set on 3 or 4

 

[klinker]

RAZOR: iKon ShaveCraft Tek
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Restored Lucite Erskine 18mm Silver Tip
LATHER: Mike’s Natural Soaps Rose, Patchouli, Cedarwood
POST: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Skin Food Splash

 

[SpeedyPC]

Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue Special Edition 2013 Silvertip 24/48mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Essence of Scotland ~ Malt 'n' Myrtle
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Ball End Tech 1946-50 made in England / NOS English Wilky #7
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:- Hugo Boss (Original)

 

[LesC]

I get good results with Astra blades and the dial set on 3 or 4

Agree ,Astra or the "Wilkies" that usually come with it. I'm an X Fatboy/Slim rotational user and never went past no; 5 on either, the Pearl 3 passes with setting no;4 works for me YMMV

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Occums Crushed Lime
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Gillette Platinum (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, APR Coeur de Vert Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Azzaro Pour Homme EdT

Occams Crushed Lime Shaving Cream is, IMHO, up there with the very best.
Sadly now unobtainium - I treasure the one container remaining in my den.

 

[JustUncleL]

SOTD – Thu 15 Feb 2024​

Shave Report: As expected there is virtually no scent from the lather. The Standard Razors DE + Shark blade gave an overall awesome mild, smooth DFS with just a couple weepers.

The Gear:​

• Pre Shave: Natio for Men - Smooth Shave Gel [A]
• Brush: ShaveXDave “Bluey Boar” with 26/56 Yaqi HD Boar [A]
• Soap: SaltLake Soaps - Unscented (Tallow) [A]
• Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
• Razor: Standard Razors AL DE (48gm)
• Blade: Shark Platinum by LORD (3)
• Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS Tonic with added Menthol
• Balm: Natio for Men - Calming AS Balm [A]
• After Shave: Blue Stratos AS Lotion
• Moisturiser (Later): Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser [A]

[A] = Australian Product

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: MdC Original
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Ardi late pick, Ethiopia

Better late than never...

 

[silverlifter]

First shave with a frameback, and it was a delight!

Frameback Friday!

Suzumasa 888 7/8 Frameback - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Speick Stick & Splash - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[klinker]

RAZOR: Dscosmetic Z0 316L stainless steel
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Spiffo! "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD
LATHER: LEA Classic Shaving Soap
POST: LEA Classic Aftershave Lotion

 

[Phil Harmonica]

Frameback Friday!

Le Grelot
AP "400" Replica/24mm HMW Badger
MWF


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[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Valobra + a drop of lavender EO (Lyndoch, SA)
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: Ardi late pick, Ethiopia

 

[rbscebu]

16 February
Gold Dollar 66 (modified). This razor won the silver medal in the 202. International GD66 Modding Competition and is now being PIFed.

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[Phil Harmonica]

Koch & Schäfer
Huon Pine Shaving Soap (Blue Devil Shave Co.)
Boti 26mm Gel 2 Band Badger​

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Czech & Speake (Valobra) - Oxford & Cambridge
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: Ismaili selection, Yemen