Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

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Soap: Gingers Garden Spice grenade
Brush: K Shave Worx custom Baltimore Ravens brush with game changer knot
Razor: Rockwell
After: Derby City Chop Shop winter reserve

Great shave today. Love the brush and the game changer knot is outstanding.

Hadn't used the soap for a while but what a scent.

The star of the show and a massive thanks to Phil for sourcing it, is the aftershave which is a bourbon based bay rum type scent. It is outstanding.
 
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stillshunter said:
I, for one, applaud your insanity. This is an absolutely amazing collection of resin and roadkill. I very much doubt the purported specifications. 24mm with 50mm loft my left one. Looks almost identical loft as my 46mm shavemac and does not fit into my 25mm stand. I'd say it's more 26/48.

Just wish I knew exactly as I'd be keen to have it replicated
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It's a 24mm Envy White knot, which, like Shavemac, comes out of the handle at 26mm. As for loft Peter suggested 50mm and that's what I assume he set it at.
 
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Brush: EJ Silvertip
Razor: Gem 1912
Blade: Gem Stainless
Soap: Pino Silvestre
A/S: Pino Silvestre balm
Cologne: Pino Silvestre

I often forget just how good the Gem razors are. First shave since Monday and 95% gone after a single wtg pass. A bit sad though as I could really take my time this morning. Kids are away and Mrs is still I hospital after having our fourth on Tuesday.
Love the scent of the Pino Silvestre and the performance of both soap and A/S is excellent.
 
stillshunter said:
Today's shave goes out the one of the most generous spirited lads I know. This man has a heart of gold and is great company to boot. Big thanks @SydBJW for the soap. A merry birthday indeed.

Been curious about this soap for probably a year or so now. First shave with it this morning proves I have the IQ of a pebble hidden in smeared dog shit. I should have bought this years ago. Slick lather that's not overly protective so allows a super close shave. Really makes something like the original iKon B1 shine. ...as this razor is damn efficient. You get as close as the R41 with this thing. The lather from the i-coloniali was so reassuring that I went a second ATG pass. Yep that good. Post shave feel is superb but even better is that those few pores where I got really close just tingled. No bleeding just tingle and 30 minutes later just feels so so fine. Wonder if that's the Mango Oil at work? Love the scent too. Not at all overpowering, just clean, classic and confident. Next European order will see a spare puck or eight coming to Casa de la Stillsy.

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@SydBJW again thank you brother [emoji106]
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Nice post, Stillsy.
 
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Nightguard said:
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Brush: EJ Silvertip
Razor: Gem 1912
Blade: Gem Stainless
Soap: Pino Silvestre
A/S: Pino Silvestre balm
Cologne: Pino Silvestre

I often forget just how good the Gem razors are. First shave since Monday and 95% gone after a single wtg pass. A bit sad though as I could really take my time this morning. Kids are away and Mrs is still I hospital after having our fourth on Tuesday.
Love the scent of the Pino Silvestre and the performance of both soap and A/S is excellent.
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Congratulations on No 4, @Nightguard! Get some sleep in while you can.
 
Congrats @Nightguard ! Or perhaps commiserations are in order instead? I have a mental block about remembering those first couple of years of a new baby...

SOTD
Shower
Feather AC DX with Pro Super blade (11)
Lea stick
Omega 80266
Witch Hazel, cold rinse

2 pass WTG / ATG shave with BBS result. One small cut (damn dimple!) but the lather closed it up for me. Reminded again why I like this shave stick so much - rich, creamy lather that can take a heap of water, stays slick and gives a great post shave feel. After each pass it feels like the lather dies in the brush but work it again for a bit with a bit of extra water on the face and it all comes flooding back - great stuff!. Great results from this brush especially when using it "Italian barber" style with the bottom of the handle in the base of my palm and fingers around the knot.
 
Doing well @RazorPlay and congrats @Nightguard on #4
Also @Benjamin and @Psmith excellent to see the progress being made with the straights.
Tonight more excitement with the Japanese frameback, 2 passes DFS+
Really stepped off the path tonight and used Proraso Red [we will see how the skin is tomorrow]
Quite a reasonable soap. Must have been because I used a silver tip badger brush :)
Finished with macadamia nut oil and lemon myrtle.
 
Nightguard said:
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Brush: EJ Silvertip
Razor: Gem 1912
Blade: Gem Stainless
Soap: Pino Silvestre
A/S: Pino Silvestre balm
Cologne: Pino Silvestre

I often forget just how good the Gem razors are. First shave since Monday and 95% gone after a single wtg pass. A bit sad though as I could really take my time this morning. Kids are away and Mrs is still I hospital after having our fourth on Tuesday.
Love the scent of the Pino Silvestre and the performance of both soap and A/S is excellent.
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Congrats (or is it commiserations) on number 4 mate! I'm 2 and done, not brave enough for more, so respect :)
 
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Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S1 Colossus
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm Synthetic
Lather: Mystic Water Natural
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Coniferous, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Snow in the city (y)

Enjoy your badger brushes :D
 
Normie said:
Congratulations to you and your family! Welcome to the 4 club! ;)
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TomG said:
Congratulations on No 4, @Nightguard! Get some sleep in while you can.
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RazorPlay said:
Congrats @Nightguard ! Or perhaps commiserations are in order instead? I have a mental block about remembering those first couple of years of a new baby...

SOTD
Shower
Feather AC DX with Pro Super blade (11)
Lea stick
Omega 80266
Witch Hazel, cold rinse

2 pass WTG / ATG shave with BBS result. One small cut (damn dimple!) but the lather closed it up for me. Reminded again why I like this shave stick so much - rich, creamy lather that can take a heap of water, stays slick and gives a great post shave feel. After each pass it feels like the lather dies in the brush but work it again for a bit with a bit of extra water on the face and it all comes flooding back - great stuff!. Great results from this brush especially when using it "Italian barber" style with the bottom of the handle in the base of my palm and fingers around the knot.
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Mark1966 said:
Ditto congrats @Nightguard and ditto advice!

You might also want to slip in a wee dram while you can too ;)
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alfredus said:
Congratulations @Nightguard (y)(y)(y)
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bald as said:
Doing well @RazorPlay and congrats @Nightguard on #4
Also @Benjamin and @Psmith excellent to see the progress being made with the straights.
Tonight more excitement with the Japanese frameback, 2 passes DFS+
Really stepped off the path tonight and used Proraso Red [we will see how the skin is tomorrow]
Quite a reasonable soap. Must have been because I used a silver tip badger brush :)
Finished with macadamia nut oil and lemon myrtle.
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Korbz said:
Congrats (or is it commiserations) on number 4 mate! I'm 2 and done, not brave enough for more, so respect :)
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Thanks fellas.
 
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