Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

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Psmith said:
I've had this problem with Tabula Rasa. You have to remember how soft and airy it is (pretty much like a cream) so a dryish brush is a must. If you go slow it'll take on water nicely, but if you add it too quickly you end up with a lather lacking protection.
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Cheers @Psmith - I missed this comment earlier. I will definitely use this method next time out. The Steampunk has an amazing scent - I could smell it my bathroom for three days after the one shave I had with it, and the soap wasn't even in the room.
 
FatBoy58 said:
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@FatBoy58 - I can totally relate to that line-up. I bet your face felt pretty good post shave.
 
Two shave post - bit busy at moment. Just photographed the soaps, happily stuck to my fridge.

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Shave 1.

Pre: Toja Soap, Myrsol Antesol and Emulsion
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Super Badger
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: PSI (2)
Post: Myrsol Antesol and Emulsion
A/S: PAA Déjà Fougére

First spin with the Haslinger Schafmilch, which I had grated and packed into a Grundtal container. I was very impressed with this soap. The lather lasted well, and the cushion and glide were top drawer. And the post-shave feel? As good as I have experienced. An added bonus for me was the scent. From reviews, I understood it to be a very mild soapy scent, similar to MWF. I found it to be nicer, and whilst mild, was very pleasant indeed. A corker of a three pass shave, and lots of slickness for a clean-up. One small nick on the upper lip when I got a little ambitious.
This was one hell of a shave - was positively glowing afterwards.

Shave 2.

Pre: Toja Soap, Myrsol Antesol and Emulsion
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Super Badger
Soap: Acca Kappa Muschio Bianco
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: PSI (3)
Post: Myrsol Antesol and Emulsion
Post Post: Trumpers Limes Skin Food
Cologne: TOBS Eton College

Another puck grated into a Grundtal container. I followed the method of @shavetheman, and also added a wee bit of glycerin as suggested.
The soap took a bit of time to load, but I was happy with the final consistency of the lather.
Another 3 pass shave. The cushion and glide were good, but to me not as good as my previous shave with the Haslinger. The scent of the Muschio Bianco was subtle but very nice.
Whether it was the lather or the fact that the Polsilver blade was starting to deteriorate, the result was more perceived drag and minor irritation and weepers on the neck. However, I'd still class it as a DFS. In addition to my usual Myrsol routine, I also applied some Trumpers skin food, which I find is an excellent moisturizer to finish with in such circumstances.
The classic Eton College scent was a great way to cap things off.
 
Pre: Occam's Original
Brush: Occam's SB
Razor: The usual one...
Soap: Occam's Original
Post: After Balm
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum Sage & Cedar

I bloody love a relaxed Saturday morning shave, none of this dashing out the door for an hour and a half of rush hour Sydney traffic nonsense.

I felt like Occam's this morning, the original with the spiced tea notes really fitted the bill. The usual two passes a WTG and XTG with no need for a touch up. A healthy smattering of Cons AB to settle the skin down then a judicious application of the Ogallala Bay rum Aftershave. It's quite an unusual scent really and it took a while to grow on me, I like it because the sage is noticeable and not common in an aftershave
 
Razor: Gillette Fatboy (5)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum 'Black' [India] (5)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson AS2
Soap/Cream: Mike's Natural Shaving Soaps - Barbershop
Aftershave: Ogallala Bay Rum and Sandalwood

Reference shave - great result.
 
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Brush - Omega 10005 boar hair
Soap - Shaver Heaven Forbidden Forest
Razor - DE89 with Perma Sharp Super (2)
Pre Shave - Washpool Farm Mens facial cleansing bar Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and Activated Charcoal (sample size)
Post Shave - Cold water, Alum bar and Proraso Menthol AS

Another great lather from Shaver Heaven and a great scent. Thanks @cranky for that i really enjoy the crisp smell, will be great in spring. New boar hair brush needs some breaking in but looks the goods so far.

Minimal irritation smooth shave for the weekend.

Have a great weekend all!!!
 
Brendan said:
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Brush - Omega 10005 boar hair
Soap - Shaver Heaven Forbidden Forest
Razor - DE89 with Perma Sharp Super (2)
Pre Shave - Washpool Farm Mens facial cleansing bar Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and Activated Charcoal (sample size)
Post Shave - Cold water, Alum bar and Proraso Menthol AS

Another great lather from Shaver Heaven and a great scent. Thanks @cranky for that i really enjoy the crisp smell, will be great in spring. New boar hair brush needs some breaking in but looks the goods so far.

Minimal irritation smooth shave for the weekend.

Have a great weekend all!!!
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Glad you enjoying the soap mate great lather.
 
Haven't gotten around to posting my last two shaves.
Wednesday morning's shave was as follows:
Pre: Warm towel, Pears transparent soap
Razor: Gillette Open Comb
Blade: Astra Green (3)
Brush: Simpson Duke 2 "Pure"
Soap: Chiseled Face "Trade winds" with Men-U Cream
After: Alum, Myrsol Formula "C", Natio aftershave balm

Friday mornings shave was thus:
Pre: Pears transparent soap
Razor: Gillette Open Comb
Blade: Astra Green (4)
Brush: Simpson Duke 2 "Pure"
Soap: Proraso Green
After: Alum, Myrsol Formula "C", Natio aftershave balm

Two more shaves with the OC razor. Definitely better now than when I first started to use it. Still not convinced that it will become a favourite razor or not...
Will try a GSB in it next. Might wait an extra day to shave again, have a little area under my neck that is slightly aggravated. :(
 
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Back on the horse.

Cold water shave
Soap: Shaver Heaven Vetiver & Neroli (blue tub)
Brush: Simpsons Berkeley badger
Face lather
Blade: George Butler Keen 6/8
Post: Alum block and Pinaud Clubman

After my last two , shall we just call them "memorable" shaves, no matter how much I would like to forget them, I decided today was going to be enjoyable. I was into the man cave at 6:45am and even though the sun was up, the cave was still a little on the dim side. Took down the Berkeley off the shelf as I was going to enjoy this shave and the Berkeley creates a great lather. Another "special" for this shave had to be the George Butler. Stropped it up while the badger was soaking and the soap blooming. Left a little bloom water in the soap bowl and loaded the brush and lathered up. Superb lather ... ... ... Shaver Heaven soaps are always great and @Anthony's use of Vetiver is always appreciated. A scent that I just "go for". Big News - I finished a soap. I've been using this soap regularly of late as I picked up a nearly unused tub from @silver, so wanting to clear a little room in one of my soap draws, well it's finished.

A 3 day growth and now comes the moment of truth, the rubber hits the road, the proof is in the pudding, etc. etc. Took my time, concentrating every time the blade neared my face ... ... ... just slow and steady, Eddie. 1 pass, 2 pass, 3 pass. Not a nick in site.This was by no means one of my fastest shaves but certainly one of the most enjoyable and one of my most satisfying. It's great to be back.
 
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Pre-Shave: Shower
Razor: Edwin Jagger Kelvin
Blade: Voskhod
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Cologne Russe Shaving Soap
Brush: Semogue 1305
ASB: The Stray Whisker After Balm
Post-Routine: hot rinse, alum, cold rinse, balm

To be short - I was highly impressed with the quality of B&M soap. It took a bit longer to lather, but I ended up with very slick, shiny and fragrant lather. @TomG, you were absolutely right - it opened up when lathered. Thumbs up!
 
Dale.Whiley said:
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Back on the horse.

Cold water shave
Soap: Shaver Heaven Vetiver & Neroli (blue tub)
Brush: Simpsons Berkeley badger
Face lather
Blade: George Butler Keen 6/8
Post: Alum block and Pinaud Clubman

After my last two , shall we just call them "memorable" shaves, no matter how much I would like to forget them, I decided today was going to be enjoyable. I was into the man cave at 6:45am and even though the sun was up, the cave was still a little on the dim side. Took down the Berkeley off the shelf as I was going to enjoy this shave and the Berkeley creates a great lather. Another "special" for this shave had to be the George Butler. Stropped it up while the badger was soaking and the soap blooming. Left a little bloom water in the soap bowl and loaded the brush and lathered up. Superb lather ... ... ... Shaver Heaven soaps are always great and @Anthony's use of Vetiver is always appreciated. A scent that I just "go for". Big News - I finished a soap. I've been using this soap regularly of late as I picked up a nearly unused tub from @silver, so wanting to clear a little room in one of my soap draws, well it's finished.

A 3 day growth and now comes the moment of truth, the rubber hits the road, the proof is in the pudding, etc. etc. Took my time, concentrating every time the blade neared my face ... ... ... just slow and steady, Eddie. 1 pass, 2 pass, 3 pass. Not a nick in site.This was by no means one of my fastest shaves but certainly one of the most enjoyable and one of my most satisfying. It's great to be back.
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I wish I could give this multiple likes :)

I suspect I'm not the only person either - congrats cowboy!
 
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Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S1 UFO Titan L
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Paladin Chief
Lather: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

My weekend started today at 3:30 pm with my SOTD - too much lather (picture here) and lots of enjoyment . I hope you all have a great time ahead (y)
 
Pre-Shave - Shower & Musgo Real Classic Scent Pre-Shave Oil Soap
Brush: - Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger
Lather: - Haslinger Schafmilch Rasierseife Sheep Milk & Lanolin (very similar to MWF) :love:
Razor: - Muhle R41 v2013 with a iKon Bamboo Handle :love:
Blade: - Polsilver Super Iridium #2
Post Shave: - Alum Block / T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm
Whisky: - Johnnie Walker Double Black
 
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