Shave of the Day - 2024
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silverlifter
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Frameback Friday!
Suzumasa 888 7/8 Frameback - Semogue 820 - Razorock XXX - B&M Seville Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
Suzumasa 888 7/8 Frameback - Semogue 820 - Razorock XXX - B&M Seville Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
Phil Harmonica
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Jaques Lecoultre (Switzerland)
26mm HMW Badger
Arian & Evans "Forbidden Fruit"
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Sandalwood and Cedarwood
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: Monsoon Malabar, India
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Sandalwood and Cedarwood
Razor: Atelier Durdan Vestige
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless (1)
Post-shave: TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen
With a fresh blade, I reckon this setup will do me nicely for the weekend...
silverlifter
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Koraat 14 2.0 15/16 Bellied Full Hollow - Zenith Unbleached Boar - Goodfellas Smile Solo - Myrsol Antesol - Sukin Moisturiser
Garry357
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SOTD
Gillette British Rocket Flare-Tip
Vulfix Pure Badger
Feather Platinum
Proraso Wood & Spice.
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Gillette British Rocket Flare-Tip
Vulfix Pure Badger
Feather Platinum
Proraso Wood & Spice.
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Saponificio Varesino Two-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger
Soap: Barrister and Mann Fougère Gothique
Razor: Blutt BR-1 (0.86mm)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2); Gillette Silver Blue (1); Astra SP (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Barrister and Mann Fougère Angelique Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Barrister and Mann Fougère Gothique EdP
Second outing with my nemesis, The Gillette Silver Blue blade. Loaded into my smoothest razor, the Blutt BR-1. Two or three stokes was enough to bin the blade. Loaded up another fresh Silver Blue blade on the off-chance that the first blade was a dud. No dice; same deal - rough and tuggy. The GSB is confirmed as a no-go zone for me.
Resisted the temptation to revert to a tried and tested blade, and loaded up an Astra SP; a blade that I somehow had not yet tried in my wet shaving experience. Wow. So smooth that you could barely detect that a blade was present. Cut cleanly, and a very comfortable shave indeed. I do prefer a slightly sharper blade, but on the experience of this shave, it would seem to be a good candidate for daily shaving for me, if this was in fact my routine.
As for the scent combination, as B&M say, themselves quoting Shakespeare (The Tempest) - "Hell is empty and all the Devils are here". An incredible fragrance.
Have you tried the Gillette Nacet? It’s very smooth and very forgiving on the skin.
Phil Harmonica
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Le Grelot
Troycraft/Boti 28mm Badger
Areffa Soap "Phantom Of Kyiv"
JustUncleL
Member
SOTD – Sun 3 Mar 2024
Shave Report: Stirling Soap Co - Piacenza, scent described as “Piacenza is close to Parma (I think they are referring to Acqua Di Parma Colonia) A blend of citrus, florals, Rosemary, Amber, and musk. A scent for the ages.”
The controversial Yaqi Sputnik (Hone Clone) has a blade gap of 1.25mm with what appears to be neutral exposure, still I had a bit of blade feel, the combination with the Wizamet blade gave an awesome smooth, clean, close near BBS shave.
The Gear:
- Pre Shave: Suavecito Brushless Shaving Cream
- Brush: Omega 10049 26/62 Big Boar knot
- Soap: Stirling Soap Co - Piacenza
- Bowl: Noodle Bowl with Non-Slip Shower Sticker
- Razor: Yaqi Sputnik Aluminium (55gm)
- Blade: Wizamet SI (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
