Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

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Pre: Proraso Green Pre/Post
Razor: Rockwell 6 S (4,4,2)
Blade: Bolzano (1)
Soap: MWF
Brush: Omega boar
Post: Alum, Myrsol Formula "C"

Tried a couple of other blades before begrudgingly settling on the Bolzano.
None were sharp enough for my personal preference, and were all tugging at my 2 day growth.
Even the Bolzano felt quite rough initially.
Still ended with a DFS result, but the journey (which is where it is at) was not as enjoyable as with other brands of blade.
The "Fat" produced a good lather, and post shave was enjoyable as always.

Safe travels @alfredus. Glad you were able to order my christmas present before you left! (y):whistle::sneaky::notworthy:
 
2 pass DFS+ Same brush, same soap, same post shave oil.
I will hold my mouth differently tomorrow evening.
Razor was a 6/8" WUGI - like shaving with a DE blade on a stick. Insanely sharp and close. I was seriously done at one but who stops at one pass.
 
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Pre - Hot towel
Brush - Semogue 620
Soap - P&B Citra Royale
Razor - Bengall/ Edwin Jagger Kelvin
Blade - Polsilver Super Iridium (2)
Post Shave - Alum, TSW After Balm

Managed to do nearly a full 2 pass shave with the straight tonight for the first time. :) I got quite close to a socially acceptable result, but have to admit that I did skip my adam’s apple. Finished it up with a clean up pass with the DE.

I have been struggling with tugging during the first pass with the straight, but a wise shaver helped me realise that I wasn’t stretching my skin enough. Big improvement! (y)
 
Another shave with Sinatra's razor.

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Pre: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Super Badger
Soap: Mikes Hungarian Lavender
Razor: ATT Kronos open comb M2
Blade: Vintage Gillette Spoiler (6)
Post: Myrsol Emulsion
A/S: APR Lavande violette

Quick shave prior to going out for a Christmas Do.
2 passes for a very comfortable DFS.
The aftershave scent worked well with that of the soap - an acute counterbalance between the raw freshness of Mikes against the finesse and purity of the APR. Stuff smells good.
 
Razor: Gillette Sensor Cartridge System
Blade: Gillette Sensor Cartridge (1)
Brush: Muhle synthetic travel brush
Soap/Cream: D R Harris Arlington shave stick
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co Ozark Mountain balm

Travel kit, have checked luggage but forgot to pack a DE and blades! Oh well.



Not sure what the day holds, funny weather so far here in ADL
 
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Razor: Gillette Sensor Cartridge System
Blade: Gillette Sensor Cartridge (1)
Brush: Muhle synthetic travel brush
Soap/Cream: D R Harris Arlington shave stick
Aftershave: Stirling Soap Co Ozark Mountain balm

Travel kit, have checked luggage but forgot to pack a DE and blades! Oh well.



Not sure what the day holds, funny weather so far here in ADL
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Intercontinental?
 
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First time with the soap, What can I say it is a hard puck, made in Finland and it just lathers and works great.

The Semougue Special Edition 2012, mixed Badger/Boar only my second Shave with it but it is fast becoming a favourite brush of mine.
 
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Pre: Musgo Real Glyce
Razor: Theegarten Solingen 5/8"
Soap: OSP Neroli
Brush: Paladin 28mm Tigris Perla
Post: Alum, Myrsol Antesol

A truly sensational shave. The Theegarten is a small 5/8 (closer to 4/8) and I originally wasn't a fan as it has no oomph behind it. But with a decent edge courtesy of @Mark it whizzes round my face beautifully. I have started doing at least 100 laps on the leather and I think I am noticing a difference. Could be overkill, but I need all the help I can get with these tough whiskers. The stropping led to a true BBS, no nicks, no irritation.
Now let me get to the soap. I don't want to post a full review yet, but I am incredibly impressed. Very, very slick with a nice shiny lather. However, where this soap excels is post shave. Seriously up there with the best I've used. Very happy shaver tonight.
 
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SOC 2 band
CB LTV
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro
Fine American Blend AS

It's been a while as I haven't really been on any forums. I surely must have saved some money [emoji23] hope you guys are enjoying getting ready for Christmas.
 
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Brush: Simpsons Classic 1
Razor: Aristocrat 16
Blade: Wilkinson Super Sword
Cream: Vulfix Lavender
A/S: Fine Lavender

Small nick on my chin caused by my 2 y/o's banging on the bathroom door mid shave otherwise an excellent three pass shave. Really enjoying the scent of the Vulfix Lavender cream and the Fine Lavender is an excellent way to finish any shave.
 
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