Shave of the Day - 2024

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Koraat 14 2.0 15/16 Bellied Full Hollow - Semogue 820 - Eufros Lima-Especias - Razorock Lime Wax
 
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Pre: Cremo Reserve Collection
Razor: Rockwell 6S (6)
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: The Stray Whisker Synthetic
Soap: Barrister and Mann: The Full Measure of Man
Post: APR Fenchurch/Nivea Balm

I've got back into wet shaving after a hiatus of a few years, especially once Covid hit and I shaved less frequently and did it quickly and conveniently. I got back into it a couple of weeks ago as I wanted to enjoy my shaves again, and have been using basically a mish-mash of the product I had four/five years ago.

This was a great shave. The Rockwell is still the smoothest razor I've ever tried, especially on the neck, though I haven't maintained it the best! This blade was very smooth but maybe a bit on the mild side for this razor - I want to try the GSB next to compare. The artisan soaps are just amazing now that I've got the lather technique right, and I can't see myself going back to the classics.
 
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger 27/50mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Tabac
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SS Polished / Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow Sharp Edge #4
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)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Tabac EDT
 

SOTD – Sat.08Jun2024​

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Shave Report: This Catie’s Bubbles soap has a hard texture and has dried out a bit with age to form a bit of a puck, scent: “Sweet citrus notes of bergamot & watermelon blend into a green heart of basil & geranium on a base of sandalwood, aldehydes, cashmeran, and hedione". As expected lather performance was excellent. Wonderful clean, smooth, close DFS from the 1950 Tech.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Imperial Glycerine Soap for Shave/Face
  • Brush: Hushua “Lava” with 24/52 AP Luxury Fan Mixed Badger&Boar Knot
  • Soap: Catie’s Bubbles - South Florida Wet Shavers Summer Solstice
  • Bowl: Plastic Noodle bowl with Non-slip Shower Sticker
  • Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech (1950 ish)
  • Blade: Silver Star SS by Lord (2)
  • Astringent: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with T.Tree oil & Menthol Crystals
  • Balm: Arko Classic Natural Krem
  • After Shave: 4711 AS Lotion
  • Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Anti-Irritation AS Lotion
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Pb Smokey Lavender
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: Abel Buku Geisha, Ethiopia
 
Gargravarr said:
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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: Abel Buku Geisha, Ethiopia
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As fresh as it gets - beaut!
 
Pre-shave; Pears transparent soap, face wash with warm water
Brush; TroyCraft; “Red Desert” Supplejack, Brass and Red Earth candy with Fine Gold glitter resin, handle, 28mm (TF) Pure Boar knot (No 1+)
Soap; Mitchell Wool Fat (Tallow)
Razor; Razorock Hawk V3 S/S Polished, Aggressive plate
Blade; Feather PRO
Post shave; Wahl; Traditional Bay Rum 75% / @SpeedyPC 25%, aftershave splash!!
Attar (Perfume Oil); Aromatic Attars, Ombre Leather
https://imgur.com/a/v9ClCU4
 
rbscebu said:
08 June (a very auspicious occasion - my birthday)
A pre-1890 custom made T.R. Cadman "Bengall" 6/8 full hollow.
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One of my girlfriends came up from the coast to visit me for as few days. For dinner this night, she baked a chocolate mud cake and made chicken adabo with rice - a classic Filipino dish.
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Happy Birthday, Richard. 🎂
 
rbscebu said:
08 June (a very auspicious occasion - my birthday)
A pre-1890 custom made T.R. Cadman "Bengall" 6/8 full hollow.
HuU4n9u.jpg

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One of my girlfriends came up from the coast to visit me for as few days. For dinner this night, she baked a chocolate mud cake and made chicken adabo with rice - a classic Filipino dish.
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Happy birthday (y)
 
SOTD Sunday 9 June

  • Razor Gillette Slim Adjustable (6)
  • Blade Rapira – Swedish Super Steel – Manufactured in Russia
  • Pre-Shave Pears soap
  • Brush Vulfix Pure Badger
  • Cream Proraso – Blue – Aloe & Vitamin E
  • Post Shave Nivea Moisturizer
  • Aftershave Brut
  • Balm Nivea – Sensitive Balm

The Morning Shave.

Another great opportunity to try different blades from a recent PIF.

I enjoyed the Rapira blade, quite sharp, however very comfortable and effortless. No irritation or drag. 0 nicks.

The blade comes double wrapped, a plain wrapper inside the main envelope wrap for each blade.

The Vulfix Pure badger is a classic brush, great soft feel. Plenty of lather from the Proraso Blue with a mild scent.

 
rbscebu said:
08 June (a very auspicious occasion - my birthday)
A pre-1890 custom made T.R. Cadman "Bengall" 6/8 full hollow.
HuU4n9u.jpg

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One of my girlfriends came up from the coast to visit me for as few days. For dinner this night, she baked a chocolate mud cake and made chicken adabo with rice - a classic Filipino dish.
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Merry birthday Richard 🖖🍾🥂🎂
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Pb Smokey Lavender
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: Abel Buku Geisha, Ethiopia
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Beautiful brush (y)
 
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