Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

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Nightguard said:
Not the shave I had originally planned today, I was going to use Mystic Waters Bay Rum but when I put the loaded brush to my face I experienced what I can only describe as hellfire on my skin. Never had anything like it happen before but there was no way I could shave with that so a quick change to GFT and all was great again.
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Crikey! Did your face recover? No more irritation?
Since it's a Bay Rum you have to ask if it was heavy with clove oil. Not sure what the Mystic Waters Bay Rum is loaded with but that's a likely culprit... The other thought would be that the batch wasn't saponified enough but that would be HIGHLY unusual. Worth chasing it up with the seller/maker...
 
Pre: Myrsol Antesol
Brush: Shavemac 177
Soap: Tabula Rasa Cardamom
Razor: Standard
Blade: Feather
Post: alum, witch hazel, TSW After Balm, Myrsol Plastic Shave

Lather was really good. Thick and creamy. Lovely cardamom scent as well. I do enjoy using this soap and finishing off with the Myrsol Plastic Shave. I reckon that they pair really well. Happy weekend everyone!
 
Nightguard said:
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Brush: Chubby 2
Razor: EJ89
Blade: Timor
Cream: GFT Limes
A/S: GFT Skinfood and Wahl Bay Rum

Not the shave I had originally planned today, I was going to use Mystic Waters Bay Rum but when I put the loaded brush to my face I experienced what I can only describe as hellfire on my skin. Never had anything like it happen before but there was no way I could shave with that so a quick change to GFT and all was great again.
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That is a shame mate, No one wants to have a negative reaction to something that they put on their face :(

If you are keen to off load the soap shoot me a PM and perhaps we can work something out.
 
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The Plastic Shave pairs wonderfully with the strong rose of the Rosa Bourbon. Delightful!

silver said:
Lovely cardamom scent as well. I do enjoy using this soap and finishing off with the Myrsol Plastic Shave. I reckon that they pair really well. Happy weekend everyone!
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The Plastic Shave seems to pair well with the spicy scents as much as the rose [emoji257] scents. I've paired it with the Jabonman "Brista de Oriente" as well which is a spicy cardamom scent also.
 
filobiblic said:
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The Plastic Shave pairs wonderfully with the strong rose of the Rosa Bourbon. Delightful!


The Plastic Shave seems to pair well with the spicy scents as much as the rose [emoji257] scents. I've paired it with the Jabonman "Brista de Oriente" as well which is a spicy cardamom scent also.
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I really like the plastic shave face feel. Spot on with the spicy scents, I fully agree with you on that.
 
filobiblic said:
Crikey! Did your face recover? No more irritation?
Since it's a Bay Rum you have to ask if it was heavy with clove oil. Not sure what the Mystic Waters Bay Rum is loaded with but that's a likely culprit... The other thought would be that the batch wasn't saponified enough but that would be HIGHLY unusual. Worth chasing it up with the seller/maker...
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Used it yesterday with no issues at all. I really can't imagine why it's had such a reaction today but I'll try it again tomorrow and see what happens.
 
Nightguard said:
Used it yesterday with no issues at all. I really can't imagine why it's had such a reaction today but I'll try it again tomorrow and see what happens.
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Weird. Very weird.

Almost like a practical joke... Anyone 'fess up?

 
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Pre: Occams Crushed Lime Pre-Shave Soap
Brush: Simpson CH1 SB
Razor: 1961 Gillette Fatboy G2
Blade: Feather
Soap: Stirling - Piacenza
Balm: Stirling - Piacenza
Splash: Stirling - Piacenza

Took the Fatboy out this morning and was glad for it, dialled it in at a 5 and set to work. It shaves well, much like my Progress to be honest. A lovely 2 pass and I was done.

Great scent from the Piacenza and the usual good cushion and glide from the Stirling. A fantastic way to start my Saturday.

Enjoy your Shaves, Gentlemen :)
 
Razor: Vintage Leresche #77
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Platinum Plus (6)
Brush: Vintage Butterscotch Simpson AS2
Soap/Cream: Sudsy Soapery Citrus & Bay Triple Butter Shave Soap
Aftershave: Sudsy Soapery Citrus & Bay Shaving Oil

 
todras said:
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Pre: Occams Crushed Lime Pre-Shave Soap
Brush: Simpson CH1 SB
Razor: 1961 Gillette Fatboy G2
Blade: Feather
Soap: Stirling - Piacenza
Balm: Stirling - Piacenza
Splash: Stirling - Piacenza

Took the Fatboy out this morning and was glad for it, dialled it in at a 5 and set to work. It shaves well, much like my Progress to be honest. A lovely 2 pass and I was done.

Great scent from the Piacenza and the usual good cushion and glide from the Stirling. A fantastic way to start my Saturday.

Enjoy your Shaves, Gentlemen :)
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Now that is a lovely set up. Fatboys are so classy.
 
Sword: Schick I-Type / Personna Injector
Suds: Mike's Natural Lime / Omega S
Salve: Dickinson's Witch Hazel / Myrsol F.Extra

Last night a friend came over and we discussed various soaps and razors. He then had his first shave with a Schick and I think he's a convert.

Anyway, this morning when I went to have a shave, all my soaps were still out so I reached for some Mike's which is something I haven't done in a while. The lather was built slowly and methodically and the finished product was magnificent! Two luxurious passes later and I am seriously smooth and ready for my Saturday morning.

Great shave.
 
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