Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

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khun_diddy said:
Sword: Gillette Flare Tip Rocket / Vintage Wilkinson Sword - thanks @Mark1966 and @bald as
Suds: MWF / Omega S10108
Salve: Floid Blue

That Wilky is one of the best blades I've ever used, DE or otherwise. Comfort and sharpness in one. I eagerly await tomorrow's shave. I might have to source some more of this vintage goodness. It'd been ages since I'd dusted off the ol' Flare Tip. What an outstanding razor!

I'm on a bit of a Floid Blue binge at the moment. Can't get enough of the stuff.
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I'm as bad as you lately Floid Blue nut I splash it on like a running tap hahahahaha
 
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VP Leonhardy shaving brush
Caties Bubbles La Terre Verte
Gillette Aristocrat Junior
Gillette Super Stainless (5)
Barbasol Pacific Rush aftershave

Sorry for the lack of posting. Third shave in a row with the LTV, lovely scent. I recently picked up this razor in a local antiques shop. It's a nice smooth shaver.
 
unobtainium81 said:
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VP Leonhardy shaving brush
Caties Bubbles La Terre Verte
Gillette Aristocrat Junior
Gillette Super Stainless (5)
Barbasol Pacific Rush aftershave

Sorry for the lack of posting. Third shave in a row with the LTV, lovely scent. I recently picked up this razor in a local antiques shop. It's a nice smooth shaver.
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What's your thought's on the Junior as a razor
 
Draco Noir said:
Face Wash : Shower
Pre-Shave : Myrsol Emulsion
Brush : Shavemac Custom Silvertip
Soap : Catie's Bubbles - Un Jour Gris
Razor : Zubari Hoshimasa #1
After Shave : LaRoche-Posay Lipikar, Terre d'Hermes

Just another perfect Sunday shave... I approached the shave in a very relaxed mood today - even decided to put on some music for the exercise. I have no prior experience with Catie's Bubbles, but have been mildly unimpressed with the descriptions of most of the fragrances. This one, Un Jour Gris has a wonderful fragrance and a wonderful texture. Big thanks to @Lifes a Peach for his kindness in choosing this soap for me (y) The lather is certainly im
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Always a pleasure, @Draco Noir . Many soaps and scents to choose from but only a few that smell sophisticated and well polished.
 
FatBoy58 said:
What's your thought's on the Junior as a razor
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I like it. It's like an HD rocket but with a heavy base plate like the other Aristocrat razors, that makes it a bit head heavy which seems to make it a little more efficient than some of the other Gillette TTO models. It's still mild feeling on the face though. Worth a go if you find one for a reasonable price and about as good a shave as the other aristocrat razors without the large price tag but you don't get the pretty handle.
 
unobtainium81 said:
I like it. It's like an HD rocket but with a heavy base plate like the other Aristocrat razors, that makes it a bit head heavy which seems to make it a little more efficient than some of the other Gillette TTO models. It's still mild feeling on the face though. Worth a go if you find one for a reasonable price and about as good a shave as the other aristocrat razors without the large price tag but you don't get the pretty handle.
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It's the cosmetic aspect as u in part pointed to that let's it down some I think can't put a finger on it needs a little more ornate in the handle to appeal more
 


This is a sensational razor to shave with. @Robbie d did a wonderful job of crafting this Damascus steel into a near wedge western style Kamisori. The edge on the Damascus steel is almost beyond belief. I worked it through bevel setting then 3k synthetic on to Arkansas Soft and Hard hones and finished on the Chinese water stone.

The razor is so manoeuvrable and it only took a short while to have confidence in the way the razor was working.
I used a cream soap tonight and it probably wasn't slick enough for this blade. But the results are fine none the less.
The shave is an unqualified BBS. No nicks, cuts or weepers. Such a close shave that I may not shave tomorrow night - I did say may :)
What a privilege to hone a razor crafted by a member of our own Adelaide shave group and shave with it.

@khun_diddy I can really appreciate why you are thrilled with the Hakari.
 
That truly is a thing of beauty!

Congrats to @bald as for the honing and SOTD and to @Robbie d for crafting this magnificent piece!
 
FatBoy58 said:
Now that's a weapon with an awesome ornate design
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@Robbie d has really done a great job of crafting this blade. It did feel a bit medieval to begin with but the balance and performance are stellar. It very quickly became just right - balance and face feel as whiskers surrendered. An easy daily shaver. Along with --------- all the others :)
 
bald as said:
@Robbie d has really done a great job of crafting this blade. It did feel a bit medieval to begin with but the balance and performance are stellar. It very quickly became just right - balance and face feel as whiskers surrendered. An easy daily shaver. Along with --------- all the others :)
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Too many razors then, time to downsi ...

Oh, wait, hang on.

NAH, you are fine.

Nothing to see here people, move right along ..
 
@bald as what brand is that shaving bowl showing in you're picture, because I've been looking for this everywhere across the internet and I don't know what brand or model?

Would you please tell what kind of shaving bowl is that, thank you ;)
 
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