Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

[Sticky]

Soap: APR, SAA
Brush: Vie-Long Horse
Razor: Gem MM Bullet Tip
Blade: Gem SS coated(5)
Post: APR, Suitably Attired Australian

A suitably attired Saturday shave

My first time using APR and a most enjoyable experience. Lather was great, fantastic cushion for a smooth shave. Loved the scent and the slight sting of alcohol followed by a great skin feel. I'm smelling much better than usual! Looking forward to the winter release.

First use of the MM Bullet Tip. I was very cautious using this for the first time but to me it didn't feel overly aggressive, I would say more so than the Featherweight but smoother, perhaps because of the added weight. But no nicks and a very close shave. I will have to try an OC MM one day to compare.

Have a great day and a great shave​

 

[Mark1966]

Razor: Vintage Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Vintage Australian Gillette Super Stainless [aka "Aussie Spoiler"] (7)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'AS2'
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft shaving soap
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft aftershave
Cologne: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft EDP



'cause I can

 

[TomG]

Razor: Vintage Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Vintage Australian Gillette Super Stainless [aka "Aussie Spoiler"] (7)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'AS2'
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft shaving soap
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft aftershave
Cologne: Australian Private Reserve - Mycroft EDP



'cause I can

How good is the Mycroft in EdP guise - wow!

 

[todras]

Musgo Glyce
Hoffritz 103
Feather
Gillette Slim
Feather
L&L Grooming Darkfall
L&L Grooming Darkfall Aftershave
Chatillon Lux Catalan's Prairie Salve
APR Pork Chop EDP

Agarwood, Benzoin and Birch Tar with a suggestion of clove and cinnamon and done very well indeed, dark, deep and brooding. Really dig it, probably too deep for some.


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[Snooze]

Musgo Glyce
Hoffritz 103
Feather
Gillette Slim
Feather
L&L Grooming Darkfall
L&L Grooming Darkfall Aftershave
Chatillon Lux Catalan's Prairie Salve
APR Pork Chop EDP

Agarwood, Benzoin and Birch Tar with a suggestion of clove and cinnamon and done very well indeed, dark, deep and brooding. Really dig it, probably too deep for some.


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Scent sounds amazing @todras - I love these "darker" heavier scents for cooler weather! Could you bring along to the next meet up?

 

[todras]

Scent sounds amazing @todras - I love these "darker" heavier scents for cooler weather! Could you bring along to the next meet up?

Will do, I'll leave myself a reminder in the thread.

If you like dark, you honestly could not get much darker than this badboy!

 

[Snooze]

Will do, I'll leave myself a reminder in the thread.

If you like dark, you honestly could not get much darker than this badboy!

Thanks man

 

[alfredus]

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

Indeed 20mm diameter is almost Pork-Chops

 

[Snooze]

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MLS Preshave butter / MLS 'Drunken Goat' / Vie Long Horsehair / Permasharp vintage blade / Gillette British Flaretip / Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve​

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I have been looking forward to this first shave with the vintage Permasharp blades - but also a bit nervous as these vintage blades are a bit of a gamble! (and I bought 120 of them )​

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A little more care with my prep than usual with some Mickey Lee Soapworks sandalwood pre shave butter for some extra glide. Lovely MLS lather with the heavenly smell of caramel, stout and oatmeal from the "Drunken Goat".​

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The blade paper was quite brittle and the glue had deteriorated over the years - I though it was a rust spot on the blade, but it was only on the paper. The blade was pristine.​

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A lot of people comment that the first shave is a little rough with these vintage blades and the subsequent shaves are smoother - if thats the case then I'm in for some smooth shaves ahead because this first run was awesome. Ive only used a couple of vintage blades before but this felt "right". Sharp but also smooth - possibly a combination of the razor choice and the blade, but it felt like I could have finished at two-passes. I went for a third ATG pass and got a silky smooth BBS.​

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There is a "6th blade free' attached to the back of the dispenser in a little envelope - these blades also look in good shape.​

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Generous splash of "Special Reserve" to celebrate the special maiden voyage of the vintage blade - there is something amazing about using a razor from the 1950's with a blade probably from early-mid-60's and having them both perform so well after all these years.​

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As Hannibal from the "A-Team" used to say "I love it when a plan comes together" ​

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Enjoy your Saturday folks ​

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[todras]

Indeed 20mm diameter is almost Pork-Chops

Stupid size really, it will cover most of your face....

 

[Benjamin]

Soap: APR, SAA
Brush: Vie-Long Horse
Razor: Gem MM Bullet Tip
Blade: Gem SS coated(5)
Post: APR, Suitably Attired Australian

A suitably attired Saturday shave

My first time using APR and a most enjoyable experience. Lather was great, fantastic cushion for a smooth shave. Loved the scent and the slight sting of alcohol followed by a great skin feel. I'm smelling much better than usual! Looking forward to the winter release.

First use of the MM Bullet Tip. I was very cautious using this for the first time but to me it didn't feel overly aggressive, I would say more so than the Featherweight but smoother, perhaps because of the added weight. But no nicks and a very close shave. I will have to try an OC MM one day to compare.

Have a great day and a great shave​

Love the look of that Bullet Tip, so classy!

 

[Benjamin]

Musgo Glyce
Hoffritz 103
Feather
Gillette Slim
Feather
L&L Grooming Darkfall
L&L Grooming Darkfall Aftershave
Chatillon Lux Catalan's Prairie Salve
APR Pork Chop EDP

Agarwood, Benzoin and Birch Tar with a suggestion of clove and cinnamon and done very well indeed, dark, deep and brooding. Really dig it, probably too deep for some.


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Great looking shave there @todras !

 

[Sticky]

Love the look of that Bullet Tip, so classy!

Thanks @Benjamin. I love the look too and very pleased with the shave.

 

[Benjamin]

Razor: Rockwell 6S - 3
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
Brush: Semogue SOC Boar
Soap: OSP Fougère
Post: Witch Hazel, TSW Balm

Very nice 1 pass this morning.
I’ve fallen a bit out of love with the OSP soap, it seems to be lacking residual slickness a bit.

Have a great weekend all!

 

[Korbz]

Funny you say that @Benjamin , I was thinking the exact opposite this morning. Very much overloaded the brush (see lather shot), but fantastic shave and slickness. Feather in the Rockwell #2 gives a great DFS.

 

[Normie]

From yesterday morning:
Pre: Proraso Green Pre/Post
Brush: Omega Boar
Soap/Cream: Shaver Heaven Peppermint Plus & Catie's Bubbles Mile High Menthol
Razor: Rockwell 6S (6, 6, 6)
Blade: Astra Green (5)
Post-shave: Alum, Emu Oil, Pinaud Clubman, TSW After Balm

 

[SpeedyPC]

Date: 08 April 2017

Brush: - Semogue SOC 2 Band Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm
Lather: - Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (very similar to MWF)
Razor: - Kai Captain Standard DX Shavette (folding)
Blade: - Kai Captain Titan Mild Blade #5
Post Shave: - T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / WAHL Bay Rum Aftershave Splash

 

[todras]

Lather: - Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (very similar to MWF)

I must say, I have used both of these soaps and I find them entirely different in composition and lather. What in particular makes you say they are very similar ?

I have noticed you mention it a few times and I am curious

 

[Nightguard]

Brush: M7
Razor: Cintage Bakelite Slant
Blade: Scottish Perma Sharp
Cream: Vulfix Lavender
A/S: Real Shaving Balm
Cologne: GFT Wild Fern

 

[Mark1966]

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MLS Preshave butter / MLS 'Drunken Goat' / Vie Long Horsehair / Permasharp vintage blade / Gillette British Flaretip / Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve​

I have been looking forward to this first shave with the vintage Permasharp blades - but also a bit nervous as these vintage blades are a bit of a gamble! (and I bought 120 of them )

A little more care with my prep than usual with some Mickey Lee Soapworks sandalwood pre shave butter for some extra glide. Lovely MLS lather with the heavenly smell of caramel, stout and oatmeal from the "Drunken Goat".

The blade paper was quite brittle and the glue had deteriorated over the years - I though it was a rust spot on the blade, but it was only on the paper. The blade was pristine.​

​

A lot of people comment that the first shave is a little rough with these vintage blades and the subsequent shaves are smoother - if thats the case then I'm in for some smooth shaves ahead because this first run was awesome. Ive only used a couple of vintage blades before but this felt "right". Sharp but also smooth - possibly a combination of the razor choice and the blade, but it felt like I could have finished at two-passes. I went for a third ATG pass and got a silky smooth BBS.

There is a "6th blade free' attached to the back of the dispenser in a little envelope - these blades also look in good shape.​

​

Generous splash of "Special Reserve" to celebrate the special maiden voyage of the vintage blade - there is something amazing about using a razor from the 1950's with a blade probably from early-mid-60's and having them both perform so well after all these years.

As Hannibal from the "A-Team" used to say "I love it when a plan comes together"

Enjoy your Saturday folks ​

Love to see the Special Reserve get a run!

Oh, congrats on the blade too