Shave of the Day - 2024

[Mycroft47]

And plenty to smile about with that set-up; very nice indeed.

Thanks

 

[rbscebu]

Shaving............. with a smile. ​

That's not smiling, that's laughing at you!

 

[SpeedyPC]

Shaving............. with a smile. ​

That smiley or laughing razor is giving me the creepy vibes

 

[silverlifter]

Koraat 14 2.0 15/16 Bellied Full Hollow - Semogue 820 - Razorock XXX & Signature Wax

 

[JustUncleL]

SOTD – Thu.4Jul2024​

Shave Result: As the scent name implies this lather has tropical scent of Coconut forward with Lime background, scent strength 6/10. The Bail BD179 shaved well with the 7o’clock SS blade with medium-mild aggression (similar to my 1950 SuperSpeed) resulting in clean, smooth, close DFS.

The Gear:​

• Pre Shave: TriCare Goats Milk Soap (ALDI) [A]
• Brush: ShaveXDave “The Green&Gold” with 24/55 APShave Synbad Fan [A]
• Soap: Stuga Australia - Coconut & Fresh Lime (Single Scent Strength) [A]
• Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
• Razor: Baili BD179 TTO, Chrome plated Zamac (Weight - 71gm with blade; Handle - 85mm/12.8mm)
• Blade: Gillette 7o’clock Super Stainless - made in Russia (1)
• Astringent: Jennai Body Care - Aloe Vera Gel with Witch Hazel & Vitamin E [A]
• Balm: G&M Australian Creams - Emu Oil MkII [A]
• After Shave: Turkish Lemon CDT
• Moisturiser: MooGoo Natural Full Cream - Hydrate [A]

[A] = Australian Product

 

[klinker]

RAZOR: MÜHLE OC Rosewood Handle
BLADE: Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdgeYellow
BRUSH: Rudy Vey Butterscotch Beehive 20mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood (vintage)
POST: OSP Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion

 

[islantman]

Karve CB Brass G
Lab Blue
Acqua Shave Soap
ATT Best
Sportivo Splash Cologne

 

[silverlifter]

Frameback Friday!

Suzumasa 888 7/8 Frameback - C&H Elm Fanchurian - Eufros Vetiver de Haití - Myrsol Agua Balsamica - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[klinker]

Fat Friday

RAZOR: Edwin Jagger Buibous Ebony Wood Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Boti Enlightener 26mm 3-Band SHD Badger
LATHER: Mitchell's Wool Fat
POST: Fine Platinum Aftershave Splash​

 

[islantman]

SS Blackbird
Lab Blue
Cella Aloe Vera Shave Cream
Maggard Aluminum 2 Band
British Sterling Cologne Splash

 

[klinker]

Friday Afternoon Shave
RAZOR: Edwin Jagger Faux Ivory Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: TRC Cornflower Blue Resin 28mm Synthetic AK7
LATHER: Boellis Panama 1924 Coffret Shave Soap
POST: Fine Barber Blue Classic Aftershave Splash

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Valobra Glicerlanolina
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm 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, Christian Dior Eau Sauvage EdT
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen

A huge shout-out here to @TomG, that prince among men, for the truly royal gift of both the EdT decant and probably the very last barrette of Glicerlanolina on this planet. Lovely stuff.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- AP Shave Co True Blood Resin 24/52mm Fan G5C Premium Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SS Polished / Wizamet Super Iridium #1
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:- Burberry London for Men

 

[silverlifter]

Koraat Sheffield 15/16 Half Hollow - Odax Ebony Synth - Eufros Lima-Especias - B&M Seville Splash - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[Nanook]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR PRESIDENT

B&M Marilyn Soap and Balm,
TroyCraft Marilyn Shave Brush,
Captain's Choice Shaving Bowl,
YAQI Brass Final Cut

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Saponificio Varesino Two-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Stella Alpina
Razor: Gillette Diplomat
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Plus Platinum (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Santa Maria Novella Cologne Russa Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Santa Maria Novella Cologne Russa EdC

 

[karol.elec]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR PRESIDENT

B&M Marilyn Soap and Balm,
TroyCraft Marilyn Shave Brush,
Captain's Choice Shaving Bowl,
YAQI Brass Final Cut

This beautiful brush looks familiar

 

[lu20vt]

Abbate y la Mantia // Wald A1 Stratos // La Fulx Classic // Abbate Splash

 

[JustUncleL]

SOTD – Sat.06July2024​

Shave Report: Stirling soap performed to expectations with a lovely silky smooth lather that provides all I need from a shaving soap. From the lather my nose detects a well blended slightly sweet with Citrus, Tea, Black currant and Woody aromas, strength 5/10. A nice clean, smooth, close DFS from the Baili razor & 7o’clock Green combo.

The Gear:​

• Pre Shave: Imperial Glycerine Soap for Shave/Face
• Brush: Yaqi “Mysterious Space” with 24/55 Silvertip Badger
• Soap: Stirling Soap Co - Mountain Man
• Bowl: Yaqi Green Plastic “Duke”
• Razor: Baili BD179 TTO, Chrome plated Zamac (Weight - 71gm with blade; Handle - 85mm/12.8mm)
• Blades: Gillette 7o’clock Green Super Stainless (2)
• Astringent: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with T.Tree oil & Menthol Crystals
• Balm: Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Anti Skin Stress Facial Balm
• After Shave: Proraso Sandalwood (Red) AS Lotion
• Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Anti-Irritation AS Lotion

 

[klinker]

Saturday Morning Shave
RAZOR: Parker 11R Genuine Ox Horn Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: AP ShaveCo. Jade 26mm Gel SHD Fan (A3)
LATHER: LEA Classic Shaving Soap
POST: LEA Classic Aftershave Lotion
POST: LEA Classic Aftershave Balm