Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

[razorguy]

Thursday 6 April 2017

Mastro Livi Kamisori, 13/16 French Point, Hakkapella Damasteel, Abalone Handle​

Kamisori shave is always fascinating, add to this the beauty and super performance of a Mastro Livi kamisori, you simply get a stellar top notch shave. This kamisori has the exclusive Mastro Livi kamisori grinding, giving the omote side of the blade an extra cutting performance than a traditional Japanese kamisori. Not to mention the mesmerizing Damasteel Hakkapella pattern and the abalone handle, this Mastro Livi kamisori is an incredible masterpiece. I am also very happy about my home made almond oil shaving cream proving to be incredible with a supple, round, moisturizing and very protective lather. This Mastro Livi Super Silvertip Badger brush easily mounted a perfect and rich lather. The finishing touch has been delivered by my homemade Bay Rum aftershave I made with real dark rum and real pimenta racemosa leaves.​

• Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
• Soap: RazorGuy Almond Oil Shaving Cream
• Brush: Mastro Livi Super Silvertip Badger, Padouk, 24mm Knot
• Bowl: Bamboo Bowl
• Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
• Razor: Mastro Livi Kamisori, 13/16 French Point, Hakkapella Damasteel, Abalone Handle
• Post-Shave: Alum Block
• Post-Shave: Argan Oil
• After Shave: RazorGuy Bay Rum

 

[TomG]

Pre: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: DR Harris H3 Best Badger
Soap: B&M Lavanille
Razor: ATT Kronos M2
Blade: Vintage Perma-Sharp Triple Life (2)
Post: Myrsol Emulsion
Splash: Myrsol Plastic Shave

Second spin with the vintage Perma-Sharp. Woah Boy - very close three pass shave; BBS with zero nicks/weepers, nor irritation. Would seem to be following the pattern I see with many vintage blades - an OK first shave, then stellar performance for at least the next half-dozen outings.
Lovely scent and performance from the B&M Lavanille.

 

[UKSteve]

Acqua di Parma Colonia Shower Gel

Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Face Scrub
Clinique Sonic
Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Cream
Semogue SOC Ash
The Grail
Pelican Strop
King Pelican 5000
Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Balm
Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Serum
Acqua di Parma Colonia Body Cream
Acqua di Parma Colonia EDC​

Rebolledo - Windsurf, Sunburn and Dollar

 

[Mark1966]

Razor: Vintage Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Vintage Australian Gillette Super Stainless [aka "Aussie Spoiler"] (6)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'M1'
Soap/Cream: Squadron Soap Spitfire
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve - Lavande violette

Another great shave - nice way to finish the working week.

 

[Psmith]

• Pre-Shave: Musgo Real Glyce Soap
• Soap: Barrister & Mann Cologne Russe
• Brush: Paladin PK47 28mm Bulb Tigris Perla
• Strop: Kanayama
• Razor: Es=Ex Razor 6/8"
• Post-Shave: Alum, B&M Reserve Cool

I was never quite sure about this Paladin knot. I always preferred my other Paladin (a fan with more backbone). Today though it blew me away with softness, flow through and an incredible lather.

 

[Korbz]

Couple days growth with no worries. Changed up up shave direction in the trouble areas, 2nd use of the astra. Couple small weepers from ingrowns, but far more comfortable shave.

 

[todras]

Musgo Glyce
Boots Manchurian
Gillette Slim
Feather
Chatillon Lux + L&L Grooming TSM Fougère
Chatillon Lux + L&L Grooming TSM Fougère Salve
Chatillon Lux + L&L Grooming TSM Fougère Aftershave
Australian Private Reserve Fougère Bourbon Rose EDP

Beautifully cool weather, the lather from the Bison tallow is astonishing, the fragrance superb.​

 

[cranky]

Soap: Stirling Gentleman
Razor: Gillette Rocket Flare Tip
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: TF Custom 26mm 2 band finest Rainbow Falls
Aftershave: Stirling Gentleman
Balm: Proraso

The TF Custom brush is fantastic 4th use and it just gets better with each shave.

IMG_2838 by cranky, on Flickr

 

[Sxot]

Pre: Shower
Brush: The Joker (T's Turning, New Forest Badger)
Soap: APR - General Ledger
Razor: Lone Wolf 6/8 Hollow
Post: APR - General Ledger Splash

So after two sub par shaves I went back to what I know will work! This fellah (razor) is off to a new home so fresh off the hone I gave it one last shave and is ready to rehome. This brush is 18mm at the handle IIRC - and man does it hold it's own very nicely with the other big boys who are in the 28-30mm range. Top knot, just lacks the face presence of a larger knot (naturally) but that is all it lacks. Holds plenty of lather, excellent flow through etc. Thoroughly enjoy it and is great for travels as it dries quickly. Unfortunately though it's days are numbered as it's marked for sale as part of the on going fund-raising. All adds up to a great 2 pass DFS+ irritation free as is the norm.

 

[Snooze]

B&M Lavanille soap / TSW Synth / Gillette Tuckaway 1922 with Timor blade (3) / Lavanille splash

Superb lather and scent from one of my favourite scents - Lavanille.
The little Tuckaway did another stirling job but I think the Timor blade has reached the end of the road. My vintage Perma Sharps arrived today so looking forward to testing them tomorrow

Enjoy the weekend you motley crew ​

https://flic.kr/p/ToGH4f

 

[Nightguard]

Brush: Simpsons Classic 1
Razor: Wilkinson Sticky
Blade: Scottish Perma Sharp
Cream: TOBS Sandalwood
A/S: Real Shaving Balm

 

[RustyBlade]

Razor: PAA OC Slant - ox blood
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Muhle Silvertip Synthetic
Soap/cream: APR General Ledger
Splash: cold water
Post: TSW AS Balm

After reducing the pressure and using the lightest of guidance I was to achieve a BBS minus the blood into the sink this time. Have to think differently when using this DE as it can bite.
APR lathers so well. Before I read the scent profile I was thinking leather, moss and floral but my head cold tells me different this afternoon.
Special thanks @Greenpike for the goods.

 

[alfredus]

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Weber PH UFO Titan L
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Tony Forsyth Platypus Prototype Bob Quinn Manchurian
Lather: Mike's Hungarian Lime
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Maybe today was the last day this season to truly enjoy a pure summer scent like Mike's Lime and I had to take. The Bob Quinn Manchurian knot is another fantastic knot, that is easily available these day and maybe therefore a bit underrated - not in my den. They both resulted in a spectacular lather (picture here) - but then I didn't expected anything else. Together with the Weber and a fresh Voskhod blade I had a fantastic and very close shave.

I hope you have a great weekend ahead

 

[UKSteve]

Acqua di Parma Oud Shower Gel
Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Scrub
Clinique Sonic
Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Brush
Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Cream
The Grail
King Pelican 32
Nichiri Pelican Strop
Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere Face Cream
Acqua di Parma Oud Cologne Concentrée

Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby

Bellissimo​

 

[bald as]

Top image @UKSteve

Steve

 

[thw]

Brush: Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: FaTip Gold "Festina Gentile" (Gentle Head) Razor
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Green (6)
Lotion: Alum / Mennen Skin Bracer / Nivea Post-Shave Balm / Pinaud Clubman Talc

The FaTip Gold, paired with the 7 O'Clock Green blade (D6), provided another superb shave. Today, I simply loaded the blade, carefully tightened things up, and took the razor for a spin. There were no nicks, cuts or weepers, nor have there been with this smooth and mild razor. The blade alignment problem, such as it is, now seems a marginal issue given the overall excellent performance of the razor. I am happy to have it.

 

[walklikeaduck]

SOTN (7/4/2017)

Pre: Hot shower/Clinique Face Soap
Razor: Mongoose SE
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild (20x)
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft
Soap/Cream: APR GL
AS: Thayer's Lemon/APR GL
Balm: TSW After Balm
Fragrance: L'Occitane Eau de L'Occitan EDT

 

[TomG]

Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Weber PH UFO Titan L
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Tony Forsyth Platypus Prototype Bob Quinn Manchurian
Lather: Mike's Hungarian Lime
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Maybe today was the last day this season to truly enjoy a pure summer scent like Mike's Lime and I had to take. The Bob Quinn Manchurian knot is another fantastic knot, that is easily available these day and maybe therefore a bit underrated - not in my den. They both resulted in a spectacular lather (picture here) - but then I didn't expected anything else. Together with the Weber and a fresh Voskhod blade I had a fantastic and very close shave.

I hope you have a great weekend ahead

Alfie - that handle looks a bit flimsy. Do you want me to find something beefier?

 

[TomG]

Pre: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue SOC Boar
Soap: Razor Master Toivo Pine Tar
Razor: ATT Kronos M2
Blade: Vintage Personna Triple Life (3)
Post: Myrsol Emulsion
EDP: APR General Ledger

Dermatologists often prescribe pine tar products, due to their skin-friendly properties. Funny to think that the Finns were onto this in the late 19th century with their shaving soaps. Love my Toivo.
The Vintage Personna blade has slightly more blade feel than most vintage blades I have tried, but so far its performance has been very good indeed.
Three passes for a DFS+, with no blood nor irritation.
The new APR range of EDP's is outstanding - the General Ledger is a dark, mysterious and complex take on Fougère.
Bravo @todras !

 

[UKSteve]

Top image @UKSteve

Steve

Thanks @bald as