Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

Status
Not open for further replies.
Full_Size_Render.jpg

Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Soap
Brush: Shavemac Americana D01 3Band
Soap: Chiseled Face Summer Storm
Razor: iKon X3 Slant
Blade: Polsilver SI (1)
After-shave: Myrsol Agua de Limon

This brush still needs further breaking in. It's got tons of backbone, and lots of scrub. The razor was impressive as always. I believe someone has one for sale in the BST if anyone's interested.
:whistle:;)
 
iqhVwaj.gif

Date: 16 October 2016

Brush: - Semogue SOC 2 Band Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm
Lather: - Pre De Provence No. 63 Shave Soap
Razor: - RazoRock Old Type Open Comb with a The Stray Whisker Howitzer Handle
Blade: - Polsilver Super Iridium #2
Post Shave: - T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / Speick Aftershave Splash
Fragrance: - Hugo Boss (Original) EDT
 
Grand dad shave tonight.

Single pass with a beautiful 6/8" straight razor for a very good DFS.

Prep: Hot towel for 3x 30 seconds
Massage in Macadamia nut oil/Lemon Myrtle. About 5 drops on a moist face.
Create lather with my newly knotted boar, with my newly made soap.
Lather is getting better each time I use this soap.
1 pass and done. There is nowt like a straight razor shave -- once you spend the 100 or so shave learning how to do it :)
Post: Wash the face with warm/cold water then Macadamia nut oil/Lemon Myrtle.

Steve
 
walklikeaduck said:
pycdr25.jpg

SOTD (16/10/2016)

Pre: Hot shower/Clinique Face Soap
Razor: iKon X3
Blade: Voskhod (4th use)
Brush: Semogue 610
Soap/Cream: TOBS Sandalwood Soap
AS: Thayer’s Lemon/Proraso Sandalwood AS
Balm: Proraso Red Pre/Post Shave Cream
Fragrance: TOBS Sandalwood Cologne

*Will post a review of the TOBS Sandalwood Soap soon.
Click to expand...

Very classy shave! A great review for anyone that missed it.
 
Pre: Top Seven emulsion
Brush: Wolfwhiskers Ubersoft II
Soap: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Razor: HG Razor Custom kamisori
Post: alum, witch hazel, TSW After Balm, B&M Beaudelaire

World class lather from Mike's. Lovely lavender and thick rich lather. I had a great time today, although my urge to get a closer shave got me a few nicks. Have to be more careful. Lovely AS splash, one of my favourite scents.
 
Sunday 16 October 2016

SOTD-16102016.jpg


Mastro Livi Stripes CarboInox Italy, 7/8 Full Hollow, Spanish Point​

It was quite a long time I was not using Williams mug shaving soap and when I saw it in a shop during my last trip, I bought it right away. And I am very happy I did because I had good memories of this soap, something it was capable to confirm in today's shave. Easy to lather, good in holding water, it was very easy to get a rich lather also thanks to Mastro Livi silver wild badger shave brush, with its amazing juniper aroma because of the handle made from this Mediterranean wood. As for the razor, this fantastic and superb Mastro Livi stripes CarboInox proves to be - shave after shave - a magnificent shaver giving a super velvety and smooth BBS. I also like the scales because of the Italian flag insert: jade, fossil mammoth ivory and coral. The final touch has been provided by Layrite Bay Rum No. 9, one of the very few around having a real and genuine bay leaf fragrance.​
  • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  • Soap: Williams Mug Shaving Soap
  • Brush: Mastro Livi Silver Wild Badger Double Band, Juniper Handle, 24mm knot
  • Bowl: Bamboo Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi Stripes CarboInox Italy, 7/8 Full Hollow, Spanish Point
  • Post-Shave: Alum Block
  • Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Olive Oil
  • After Shave: Layrite Bay Rum No. 9
 
Razor: Weber Polished Head on Bulldog Handle
Blade: Vintage NOS English Wilkie (2)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson
Soap/Cream: P&B Spitfire Shaving Soap
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co - Sharp Dressed Man

It is cold and raining AGAIN in the national capital - longest period of bleak weather I can recall since moving here.

At least the shave is good :)
 
1nijB1o.jpg

Occam's Crushed Lime Pre-Shave
Doug Korn D7 TGN
ATT Colossus R1
Feather
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Shave Soap
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Post Shave Balm
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Aftershave Splash

A very agreeable start to the week, enjoy your shaves Gentlemen!​
 
todras said:
1nijB1o.jpg

Occam's Crushed Lime Pre-Shave
Doug Korn D7 TGN
ATT Colossus R1
Feather
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Shave Soap
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Post Shave Balm
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Aftershave Splash

A very agreeable start to the week, enjoy your shaves Gentlemen!​
Click to expand...

Mr. @todras bloody pork chop show off :unsure:
 
Last edited:
todras said:
1nijB1o.jpg

Occam's Crushed Lime Pre-Shave
Doug Korn D7 TGN
ATT Colossus R1
Feather
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Shave Soap
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Post Shave Balm
Stirling Sharp Dressed Man Aftershave Splash

A very agreeable start to the week, enjoy your shaves Gentlemen!​
Click to expand...

Now you would be a, um, what should we call you today?

 
Brush: Shavemac Custom 2 band 26mm
Blade: Bengal round tip 6/8 full hollow
Soap: Shaver Heaven - Illusion
Post: PAA - CaD.

BOOM!
3 Passes -> Perfect.
I've really struggled to admit over the past couple of months this but I have to say for me, and my honing skills, on my JNat, a Bengal is my favourite shaver!

@Anthony, please make Illusion again! It's just about perfect, and just about empty!!
I have a tub of Samuel on the way. It's supposed to be as good. We'll see​
 
SOTOD:

Pre-Shave: Shower
Razor: Maggard Razors MR1 with V2 Open Comb
Blade: Personna USA (1)
Brush: The Stray Whisker 452/28
Soap/Cream: Shaver Heaven - 1st Anniversary Soap
ASB: The Stray Whisker After Balm
Post-Routine: hot rinse, alum, cold rinse, balm

SOTD:

Pre-Shave: Shower
Razor: Maggard Razors MR1 with V2 Open Comb
Blade: Personna USA (2)
Brush: The Stray Whisker 452/28
Soap/Cream: The Shaving Shop - Success
ASB: The Body Shop For Men Maca Root Razor Relief
Cologne: Davidoff Cool Water
Post-Routine: hot rinse, alum, cold rinse, balm, cologne

The shaving this morning was a bit rough comparing to yesterday's one. Not sure why - either the soap (using this particular one for the first time) or open comb razor (pressed too much again). Still have DFS on cheeks and SAS on neck. Will try high butter soap or another Shaver Heaven tomorrow just to compare.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top