Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

[eggbert]

I still don't get it - but am glad @eggbert is happy

Couldn't Be Bothered

 

[Osman]

20160530_074424 by tvrepairzone, on Flickr
Preshave: PAA Ice soap and Proraso Red preshave cream
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Rapira Swedish Supersteel
Brush: Simpsons Commodore X2
Soap: Mystic Water Sweet Briar(May Madness)
Post Shave: Gummy Balm and Fine American Blend AS
Three pass shave with the trusty Edwin Jagger. The Rapira blade is very smooth but not as sharp as a Polsilver but with the three passes we have a BBS result with no irritation or bloodletting. The Fine American blend is a wonderful fougere scent based on a YSL fragrance Rive Gauche Pour Homme. Excellent way to start your working week.

 

[Maxime D.]

Razor: Schick Krona 1966
Blade: Gillette Thin Blade F-1 1958 @ 2
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Cream: Dr Jon - Anne Bonny
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Cirgin Island Bay Rum

Double WTG + Double XTG (North & South) + ATG on the moustache area. 1 full shave with a 58 years blade, this alone makes my day, but a 2nd full shave makes a happy Sunday Hell it was closer and smoother than the 1st, still tuggy but acceptable. I think I might be able to get a 3rd shave, which would be an achievement.

 

[Mark1966]

... 1 full shave with a 58 years blade, this alone makes my day, but a 2nd full shave makes a happy Sunday Hell it was closer and smoother than the 1st, still tuggy but acceptable. I think I might be able to get a 3rd shave, which would be an achievement.

Brave man !

 

[Maxime D.]

Brave man !

I did a terrible mistake, F is for 1960 not 1958 : / I should know better, shame on me.

 

[StueyB]

Sunday night shave

Pre-Shave Musgo Spiced Citrus Oil Soap
Brush The Grooming Co Synthetic
Soap Mitchell Wool Fat
Razor Gillette/Otto Roth New OC
Blade GSB (4)
Post Shave Dickson's Original Witch Hazel & Natio Calming Aftershave Balm

Now that I'm able to get my whole face wet I'm a happy camper. The only downside of this shave was that in my excitement I forgot to soak a brush before I got into the shower so had to fall back on the ever reliable synth brush.
DFS bordering on BBS in places.
GSB has done well but 4 shaves each with 2+ days growth have taken their toll and this blade is ready to be retired now.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Sunday night shave

Pre-Shave Musgo Spiced Citrus Oil Soap
Brush The Grooming Co Synthetic
Soap Mitchell Wool Fat
Razor Gillette/Otto Roth New OC
Blade GSB (4)
Post Shave Dickson's Original Witch Hazel & Natio Calming Aftershave Balm

Now that I'm able to get my whole face wet I'm a happy camper. The only downside of this shave was that in my excitement I forgot to soak a brush before I got into the shower so had to fall back on the ever reliable synth brush.
DFS bordering on BBS in places.
GSB has done well but 4 shaves each with 2+ days growth have taken their toll and this blade is ready to be retired now.

@StueyB how was the FAT are you getting any younger now and doesn't age too much instead of being too grumpy

 

[Sxot]

Sunday night shave

Pre-Shave Musgo Spiced Citrus Oil Soap
Brush The Grooming Co Synthetic
Soap Mitchell Wool Fat
Razor Gillette/Otto Roth New OC
Blade GSB (4)
Post Shave Dickson's Original Witch Hazel & Natio Calming Aftershave Balm

Now that I'm able to get my whole face wet I'm a happy camper. The only downside of this shave was that in my excitement I forgot to soak a brush before I got into the shower so had to fall back on the ever reliable synth brush.
DFS bordering on BBS in places.
GSB has done well but 4 shaves each with 2+ days growth have taken their toll and this blade is ready to be retired now.

For what it is worth. I find no benefit in soaking badger brushes. In fact I don't even bother soaking my boar now I think about it, but in the case of the boar, it's probably worth a 1min soak or so.

 

[GregP]

Razor: EJ DE86
Blade: Voskhod (3)
Brush: EJ Best Badger
Soap: Proraso Green(May Madness - the end is in sight)
After: TN Dickinson WH with Aloe Vera

Sunday night's shave was the 3rd outing with the Voskhod. Still felt comfortable, but noticed a little tugging on the first pass. Also noticed a lot of stubble left on the first pass.

It seems the Voskhod just ran out of legs. Try as I might, I could not get a good shave. Spent a lot of time on the cleanup for bugger all improvement. Not a very close shave, and I'll have to shave again tonight with a fresh blade.

Still like the Voskhod but I'll bin it after 2 shaves in future.

 

[Korbz]

For what it is worth. I find no benefit in soaking badger brushes. In fact I don't even bother soaking my boar now I think about it, but in the case of the boar, it's probably worth a 1min soak or so.

From what I've read (and happy to be corrected), soaking badger lets the hair absorb water adding to the flexibility and elasticity. This helps prevent hairs breaking when lathering.

 

[SpeedyPC]

I always soak my boar or badger brushes before shaving because it helps prevent hairs breaking when lathering as @Korbz said above soaking the brush is very important for wet shaving

 

[silver]

Silver's Phoenix Shave

Pre: GFT lime skin food
Brush: RV Mandarb SM[emoji111] band
Soap: PAA Deja Fougere
Razor: PAA DOC (cheers @DrBob for loaning this to me)
Blade: GSB
Post: alum, witch hazel, PAA Deja Fougere

I don't think I need to further elaborate how amazing the Sm [emoji111] band is again. Point is made, it's fantastic. Today's shave is all about PAA.

When I first received the soap, upon opening it up I was greeted with a rather unpleasant milky like smell, which I suspect is the tonka beans. I'm not sure but it sort of died down a little once lathered up. Performance wise, I can say it's nothing too special. Especially from my spectacular SMF last night, I'm still feeling the awesomeness of the shave from last night. Does every thing you would expect from an artisan soap.

Now, PAA DOC. What is it like? I'll start with the initial impression. It's very light as, correct me if I am wrong, it's an aluminium construct. Being used to the ikon stainless, this is a massive difference for me. Great satin finish though. I loaded a GSB in it, also a new variation to my shave as I have never used them before. I agree with @DrBob that it's a pretty mild razor despite its aggressive look. Shave wise, it's interesting that it leaves lather streaks, but I don't quite like that sometimes there are a lot of streaks left, not being able to see 'did I get them whiskers?', unlike my other razors. However, that could also be because of the blade angle not aligned properly to get maximum cutting capability from the GSB. One thing I must say is that with this razor, you can definitely feel the blade more, but not to the point that it is too aggressive. I do have to do quire a bit of touch up with this razor, and blade combo.

Finished off with the great alum block rub, splash with the witch hazel, then comes the PAA Deja fougere cologne. It feels a little oily, kinda like rubbing a mild oil solution. Left the kind feeling soft to the touch and the PAA aftershave does have a strong staying power.

Sorry for the long boring post, here is a Shavemac for your viewing pleasure.

 

[Sxot]

From what I've read (and happy to be corrected), soaking badger lets the hair absorb water adding to the flexibility and elasticity. This helps prevent hairs breaking when lathering.

I thought only boar soaks up water. Badger does not? I'm no expert either but since I don't notice a difference, and my mornings are time poor I don't soak my badgers. Boars yes since I notice a difference when building a lather.

 

[Sxot]

I always soak my boar or badger brushes before shaving because it helps prevent hairs breaking when lathering as @Korbz said above soaking the brush is very important for wet shaving

Everything you read on the internet is pure hear-say, personal, biased opinion, and conjecture. Unless you can point me to a scientific study examining the tendency of badger hair to break when not soaked there is no evidence that it does that I have seen or experienced. I may even consider something less robust such as someone with two identical brushes used in parallel, one soaked, one not but I suspect here is not even that.

People have a habit of reading hear-say and then later stating that opinion as fact. Others come along and read it and the cycle expands. That is how many of the things some hold dear to their heart are simply untrue.

 

[Korbz]

It's actually really interesting reading up on it now, and appears that many instructions given by companies (simpson, thater, and a couple others) seem to just recommend wetting the tips (although the thater instructions also say not to face lather as it will wear the tips /palm)

In saying that though, there seems to be no real evidence (either way) showing that badger hair does or does not absorb water. This LINK (page 21) is about as close as I have come to understanding the reasoning behind badger bloom, and why it may not be from absorbing water. By the looks of hair structure, the water may get trapped in the base of the hair, forcing the bloom. Otherwise, it may be getting soaked, causing the hair distortion (bloom). Will give it a go not soaking for shits and giggles. I do think you're spot on @Sxot , seems to be a lot of anecdotal stuff flying around, without any real substance behind most of it.

 

[saku39]

You and your crazy ideas @Sxot if it's on the Internet it must be true

 

[Nightguard]

Brush: Simpsons M7
Razor: Unknown Vintage O/C
Blade: GBE
Soap: B&M Arctique
A/S: B&M Arctique

A very nice, very cold shave today. Love the scent of the Barrister and Mann Actique soap and splash, a very strong peppermint scent and the menthol level is great although I really shouldn't have gone outside just after my shave with an apparent temperature of 5.5 degrees, my face felt like it would freeze off, but in a very good way.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Everything you read on the internet is pure hear-say, personal, biased opinion, and conjecture. Unless you can point me to a scientific study examining the tendency of badger hair to break when not soaked there is no evidence that it does that I have seen or experienced. I may even consider something less robust such as someone with two identical brushes used in parallel, one soaked, one not but I suspect here is not even that.

People have a habit of reading hear-say and then later stating that opinion as fact. Others come along and read it and the cycle expands. That is how many of the things some hold dear to their heart are simply untrue.

@Sxot watch carefully and you'll understand why soaking the badger brush keep the badger hair firm, I soak the brush while I'm in the shower. Oh your correct badger brush don't break sorry only boar can break

Also read here some say the badger hair do break http://www.shaving101.com/index.php...do-you-soak-your-brush-before-your-shave.html
And here http://www.shaving101.com/index.php...rush-damage-and-maximize-your-investment.html

 

[Psmith]

Pre: Musgo Real Glyce Soap
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Best
Soap: DR Harris Arlington
Razor: Fatboy (6)
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Post: Myrsol Formula C
Lather shot here

With so many artisan soaps on offer I rarely go back to the Arlington, but it is an excellent soap.
The first pass was a little airy (as I find often with DR Harris soaps) but dig a little deeper and a great lather. Maybe not as slick as I would like, but that could be user error.
There seems to be a love affair between the Fatboy and Astra blades. However much I try and foist cooler and more niche blades on it, it just works the best with them.
Myrsol excellent as ever.

 

[khun_diddy]

Sword: Schick L-Type
Suds: Gent's #4 Olive / Omega S
Salve: Myrsol Metilsol

I managed to convert two at work today - one guy (1912), one girl (Lady Gillette). Thanks @boldsworth for the hook up!

Then I came home and had one of the best shaves of my life.