Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

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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.
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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.
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Not sure about the Satin finished P-DOC but the older ones were chrome plated Zamak I think. Definitely not aluminium. This one might be... Interesting if it is!

Did you shake the bottle before using? Some of the oils tend to float on top, especially in the Bay Rums. Worth giving a good shake before splashing out...

And that's a beautiful SM 2-band. [emoji41]
 
filobiblic said:
Not sure about the Satin finished P-DOC but the older ones were chrome plated Zamak I think. Definitely not aluminium. This one might be... Interesting if it is!

Did you shake the bottle before using? Some of the oils tend to float on top, especially in the Bay Rums. Worth giving a good shake before splashing out...

And that's a beautiful SM 2-band. [emoji41]
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Ahh it is. Got this from the site directly. It certainly is a very interesting Razor. And again many thanks to @DrBob for loaning this to me.
"Satin Finish Plated Brass
Head: Satin Finish Plated Zinc Alloy"

Erm, I think I gave it a small shake, but I kinda enjoyed the feel though.
It's about 5 hours from my shave, and my skin feels very supple and moist, yet not bad-tempura-oily.

Cheers @filobiblic !
 
Pre: Musgo Real Glycerin Soap; Proraso Green pre/post cream
Brush: DR Harris Best Badger H3
Cream: TOBS Lemon & Lime
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Feather (4)
Post: Alum, Proraso Green pre/post cream
Balm: BP grade Pharmacy Witch Hazel
A/S: Spieck

BBS, but a wee bit of irritation. Need to improve technique below chin.
 
Razor: Gillette 'Fatboy' Adjustable (5)
Blade: Vintage Schick Superior Platinum (2)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'The Duke'
Soap/Cream: Mike's Natural Shaving Soaps - Barbershop
Aftershave: Captain's Choice Cat 'o' Nine Tails



We MAY-ed it!

Lovely way to finish with the Mike's followed by the warmth of the CoNT.

Bit worried how I will cope with all the choices to make tomorrow, have booked an appointment with my therapist to help me prepare ;)
 
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Preshave: PAA Ice soap and Proraso Red preshave cream
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Personna Med Prep
Brush: Shavemac 177
Soap: Mystic Water Sweet Briar(May Madness)
Post Shave: Gummy Balm and Malizia Uomo Vetyver
Three pass shave. The end of May has arrived and I must say I am looking forward to rotating through some of my other soaps. Great shave.
 
Friodur 5/8
LEA classic
Semogue 1305
Antisol

The LEA is a great performing soap with a dry classic sandalwood scent. Both it and the Semogue punch above their weight.
Myrsol - is Myrsol. Satisfaction is not being interested in anything else.
 
Mark1966 said:
Bit worried how I will cope with all the choices to make tomorrow, have booked an appointment with my therapist to help me prepare ;)
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Choosing a soap is the least of your worries - he with a thousand razors and thousands of blades! [emoji13]
 
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Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Paladin Chief
Lather: Mystic Water Sample C
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Although I really feel like a cheat - even I can't wait to try some other soaps in the coming days...having said that: you can get a shiny well hydrated lather even with poor Adelaide water - the proof is in the picture.
 
filobiblic said:
Choosing a soap is the least of your worries - he with a thousand razors and thousands of blades! [emoji13]
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Yeah all have been kept constant this last month!
 
Pre: Shower
Soap: Shaver Heaven - Summer Breeze
Brush: SOC Boar
Razor: Kamisori - Western grind (on loan from @Draco Noir)
Post: Alum, Shaver Heaven - Summer Breeze Balm

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Apologies for the photo, had some lighting issues but I figured I would put it up anyway as no matter what photo I take they always look amateurish compared to @alfredus magnificent photo's that never disappoint. :love:

Second shave with the Kamisori but first shave using the SOC boar brush curtesy of @Psmith. I found the SOC on the upper limit for face lathering for me but then again it is a much larger brush than my trusty 22mm synth. In saying that though it whipped up a nice slick lather in no time and it should keep getting better and better as it getting further broken in.

I was really looking forward to getting the Kamisori out again despite neglecting some new D/E razors that I haven't tried yet. Once again it didn't disappoint, I gave it a quick strop which was oddly calming and enjoyable. I felt like I made some progress from my first attempt though I am really beginning to understand why people say it takes about 100 shaves to become proficient with a straight. I had issues again finding and maintaining the right angle and navigating the chin/jaw line area and the far sides of my neck. I really concentrated on stretching the skin and also realising that unless you get a good solid first WTG pass there is no point moving on the the next XTG or WTG until you do. I guess with a D/E you can get away with it a bit more but with the straight there is no where to hide. I ended up drawing blood 4 or 5 times though nothing serious.

It was once again a very satisfying shave and I found there is something oddly calming but at the same time quite exhilarating about using a straight. I can only imagine the feeling of satisfaction and zen like state that may be achieved when you master it. Long long long way to go but "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Laozi (c 551 bc - 479 bc) and I'm already at step two, only 9,998 to go! :)
 
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Shave 8-10ish on the London bridge blade today. Started feeling a bit tuggy and uncomfortable on the first pass, but the next two were perfectly acceptable. I'm just putting it down to 3-4 days of growth and will give the blade another chance or two.

*shock & horror* I can see the bottom of the pot in the glacial obsidian. I might have to put in a Stirling order this winter after all.

Alcolado glacial to finish and all was good with the world.
 
Pre: Pears transparent soap
Razor: Rockwell 6 S (4)
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Simpson Duke 2 pure
Soap: Shaver Heaven Peppermint Plus
After: Alum, Myrsol Formula "C"

Shaved this morning, ran out of time to post earlier. The GSB pairs much better with the Rockwell at this point for me. The feather felt unsatisfactory to me. Can't wait to give some other soaps a run from now on!
 
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Pre: GFT lime skin food
Brush: Shavemac 177
Soap: SdM
Razor: PAA DOC
Blade: GSB
Post: alum, witch hazel, Myrsol Agua Balsamica

Bit of a rough shave today, some blood letting and minor burns. Had a hard time loading up the shavemac 3band with a hard puck. Back on training wheels. Lather ran thin on second and third pass, clear sign of a not well-loaded brush. Try again tomorrow.
 
Brush: ShaveMac 23mm D01
Soap: Eufros by Jabonman Rosa Bourbon
Razor: Leresche #77
Blade: Polsilver
After-shave: Eufros Rosa Bourbon milk

Hmmmm... Tried the advice of @stillshunter and wore L'Occitane's Bavx today with the Rosa Bourbon -Wowee!!! Delight to the nasal cavities. [emoji106] It's going to be a regular favourite this season.
 
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