Shave of the Day Thread - 2016

[eggbert]

Tonight was a yeti snot and b&m arctique night.

What heatwave?

 

[alfredus]

Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Brush: Sterling synthetic 22mm
Soap: Shaver Heaven - Summer Breeze
Aftershave: Shaver Heaven - Summer Breeze Aftershave Balm

First ever wet shave!! I had no problem lathering up the Shaver Heaven soap which was a good start. I took things slow and concentrated on letting the razor do the work and end up with the closest shave I have ever had. I did struggle just under the jaw and some parts of the neck but hopefully with a bit of practise and improved technique it will get easier.

Even though the process took a lot longer than my usual shave it was very satisfying and I couldn't help but think of my Grandpa who used a safety razor back when he was alive. Unfortunately he died well before I even started shaving so his safety razor is long gone but it was still a nice way to reminisce and something that I had not expected.

The missus loved the smell of the Aftershave so that was a definite plus.

All in all I would have to say the first wet shave was a complete success especially as I didn't draw blood! It felt like that's the way shaving should be, an enjoyable experience rather than just another chore that needs to be done. I couldn't imagine going back to the Mach 3 again and I will definitely be looking at adding some new hardware and software to the mix.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and warm welcome you've successfully created another addict!

That's fantastic - well done and a beautiful first shave it is as well - great choices in your setup

 

[alfredus]

Brush: Simpson Wee Scot
Soap: Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Feather
After: Dior Fahrenheit

Czech & Speake O & C is a magnificent lavender scented tallow based soap that is a top echelon favourite of mine. It used to be one of the most desired soaps but the explosion of cheap artisan products has pushed this English classic into the shadows.
The Short Comb can be a smidgen harsh but it's a close and silky smooth operator when paired with a Feather blade. For me they are a match made in heaven.​

Great picture @Lifes a Peach !!!

Brush: Simpsons M7
Razor: Gillette Toggle
Blade: Vintage British Personna
Soap: Wickhams Sheridan
A/S: Alt Innsbruck

Another excellent shave with the Toggle (Thanks @borked).

Would love to see a close up of that lather....maybe even in the lather section

 

[Lifes a Peach]

Great picture @Lifes a Peach !!!

Thank you for your kind words

 

[Mark1966]

Razor: Gillette F4 Fatboy (5)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson
Soap/Cream: Muhle Shaving Cream - Sea Buckthorn
Aftershave: Penhaligon's Opus 1870 Balm
Cologne: Penhaligon's Opus 1870



When I purchased my first brush I got a sample of the Edwin Jagger (Muhle rebranded or vice versa) Sea Buckthorn cream. I also got from somewhere the Pen's Opus 1870. This became my 'go to' favourite combination when I wanted a 'special' shave.

Funny how times change. While I still like the scent of the Sea Buckthorn in an odd kind of way the performance is only average - certainly compared to some of the great soaps around. The scent of the Opus 1870 is still OK too, but probably a little 'sweet' for what I'm tending to like nowadays.

Maybe I've 'matured'? Maybe I've found better? Who knows ...

 

[unobtainium81]

Vitos preshave
Brad Sear Shaveworks S7 26mm finest
B&M Diamond
Razorock Slant
Lab Blue (1)
Myrsol Antesol

 

[Korbz]

Omega 49
SH Hot buttered rum
Rockwell 6S #3
Permasharp Super (3)
Myrsol Plastic

 

[MrT]

Soap: CRSW Jardin D' Orange
Brush: SOC 2 Band
Razor: Weber PH
Blade: Personna (3)
Post-shave: Witch Hazel (forgot the rest!)

 

[rm71]

Friday morning
Razor: Superspeed
Blade: Supermax super Platinum (4)
Cream: Godrej Deluxe
Brush: Omega 10018
A/S: Pitralon
ASB: Gaia Organic ASB

 

[Osman]

20160408_083042 by Osman Mehmed, on Flickr
Preshave: Top Seven emulsion
Razor: Standard
Blade: Polsilver SI
Brush: Semogue 1305
Soap: Martin de Candre Fougere
Post Shave: Nivea Balm, Fine Fresh Vetiver and topped of with Tom Ford Vetiver
Three pass shave. Six straight shaves with the Standard and continues to impress. The Polsilver works well with it but the Feather is best. The Martin de Candre is a favorite, the wife loves it and so do I. Excellent shave to end the working week

 

[SpeedyPC]

Razor: Gillette F4 Fatboy (5)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (3)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson
Soap/Cream: Muhle Shaving Cream - Sea Buckthorn
Aftershave: Penhaligon's Opus 1870 Balm
Cologne: Penhaligon's Opus 1870



When I purchased my first brush I got a sample of the Edwin Jagger (Muhle rebranded or vice versa) Sea Buckthorn cream. I also got from somewhere the Pen's Opus 1870. This became my 'go to' favourite combination when I wanted a 'special' shave.

Funny how times change. While I still like the scent of the Sea Buckthorn in an odd kind of way the performance is only average - certainly compared to some of the great soaps around. The scent of the Opus 1870 is still OK too, but probably a little 'sweet' for what I'm tending to like nowadays.

Maybe I've 'matured'? Maybe I've found better? Who knows ...

@Mark1966 I should've gone to the Penhaligon's at Regent St, Mayfair in West of London while I was in UK, sh#t and I didn't have time

 

[Mark1966]

@Mark1966 I should've gone to the Penhaligon's at Regent St, Mayfair in West of London while I was in UK, sh#t and I didn't have time

Or Burlington Arcade where I got my Halfeti - both were in close proximity!

You really were in 'stylish man central' where you were

I'll think of you as I stroll around there next week

 

[SpeedyPC]

You really were in 'stylish man central' where you were

Yeah I was a very happy Masons enjoying around the Mayfair suburb in West of London

I'll think of you as I stroll around there next week

Don't think of me too much otherwise you're wife will kill me

 

[Mark1966]

...

Don't think of me too much otherwise you're wife will kill me

Well I won't much at all to be honest, just trying to be polite.

 

[Normie]

Razor: EJ DE89
Blade: Astra
Brush: Simpson duke 2 pure
Soap: Shaver Heaven Peppermint Plus
After: Alum, TN Dickinson witch hazel, Nivea splash
Versace Man fragrance

Nice 3 pass shave this morning. Very little sting from the alum. Looking forward to the meet up on Sun!

 

[filobiblic]

Brush: St James of London 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap: Barrister & Mann Rhapsody
Razor: Kirby Beard
Blade: Polsilver
After-shave splash: Barrister & Mann Rhapsody

I love the scent of the Rhapsody. I've had the soap for a while now, but the aftershave was well worth the wait. Beautiful scent and face feel.

 

[alfredus]

Brush: St James of London 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap: Barrister & Mann Rhapsody
Razor: Kirby Beard
Blade: Polsilver
After-shave splash: Barrister & Mann Rhapsody

I love the scent of the Rhapsody. I've had the soap for a while now, but the aftershave was well worth the wait. Beautiful scent and face feel.

Nice setup - would love a honest comparison between this brush and your shavemac...

 

[alfredus]

Pre-Shave: Occams pre-shave soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S1 with Kronos (kindly loaned by @Draco Noir)
Blade: Lord Super Chrome (1)
Brush: Stirling Kong
Lather: Haslinger Schafmilch
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Finally cold enough here to bring out the Haslinger - really crazy how fast this one gives you mountains of lather (see lathershots) - but same as @Mark1966 observation with the EJ Soap (the Sandalwood used to be in my rotation as well): we are just to spoilt with unbelievable artisan soaps...

Almost had forgotten about Lord blades - I believe @khun_diddy introduced them to me, and they are somehow my sleeper blades - sharp and smooth!

 

[Draco Noir]

Basic but Brilliant...

Face Wash : Shower
Pre-Shave : Proraso Green Preshave
Brush : Fine Classic Synthetic
Soap : Palmolive Shave Stick (Euro)
Razor : Gloria Smiling Straight
After Shave : Alum, Fine Platinum AS

I've discovered a new shaving pleasure - after rocking a 5-day stubble, mowing it down with a straight razor. Just awesome! From totally stubble to near DFS in one pass, then a second pass and a wee bit of spot control to achieve BBS. Just about every other shaving implement has blockage problems with that much growth, but the straight just treats it like any other shave on any other day.

Used the Palmolive shave stick as an experiment and was very impressed in spite of myself. Regardless of price, it produces a very decent lather with a reasonable fragrance. Considering it cost A$4.95 the performance is absolutely stellar. If quality of shave soap had a linear relationship to price, we'd all be buying artisan soaps for around $10, and if we decided to spend the $40 that some soaps cost, who knows what astonishing quality we'd get?

A wonderful shave and an interesting learning experience

 

[Draco Noir]

@saku39 - welcome to P&C. I hope your stay will be enjoyable and educational!

Congrats on a wonderful sounding first-ever wet shave - so pleasing to hear that another guy has discovered the joys of shaving the traditional way.

Have a great time, all the best and happy shaving mate