Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Pre: Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: M&F 1XL
Soap: P&B Spitfire
Razor: ATT S1
Blade: Vintage Polsilver
Post: alum, witch hazel, TSW After Balm, APR Idoru

Whilst I really enjoy the knot, the handle of the 1XL is uncomfortably small. Love how the knot feels and performs, but it's such a pain to hold. Maybe I should have considered the 2XL instead. The quality of lather produced is top notch, providing me with a beautiful shave.
 
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Razor: Merkur Futur (3)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
Soap: Razorock XXX
Brush: TF Amber and Gold Synthetic
Post: APR Aqua Di Sydney AS & Cerruti 1881 EdT

Thoughts...
- My first use of Lab Blues was divine. What a smooth blade in this bitey razor; a brilliant combo to try if you haven't already. I was on the verge of trading this razor but I want to use it more now based on this experience.
- RR XXX & APR AdS is a logical pairing that really works well. It brings the qualities of both out in scent and post feel. I'd also like to add that the lather was just as excellent as I alwats personally have found RR. I wish everyone had my experience with this maker's soaps.
 
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Greenpike said:
- RR XXX & APR AdS is a logical pairing that really works well. It brings the qualities of both out in scent and post feel. I'd also like to add that the lather was just as excellent as I alwats personally have found RR. I wish everyone had my experience with this maker's soaps.
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I had to divest my XXX soap, the coconut oil (a fair few others have had the same problem, discussions on other forums about it) in it dried my skin out like it was no ones business and I broke out in a sore, nasty red rash and had severe skin irritation and redness for 3 days or so. It was a real pity as the scent, while not all that strong, was very pleasant.
 
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SOTN (30/4/2017)

Pre: Hot shower/Clinique Face Soap
Razor: Mongoose SE
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild (30x)
Brush: Semogue 610
Soap/Cream: TOBS Sandalwood
AS: T.N. Dickinson's/TOBS Sandalwood
Balm: TOBS Sandalwood AS Gel
Fragrance: TOBS Sandalwood EDC
 
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Mark1966 said:
Razor: Vintage British Aristocrat #15
Blade: Vintage Australian Gillette Super Stainless [aka "Aussie Spoiler"] (3)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch distressed Culmak reknotted with TGN finest
Soap/Cream: OSP Bay Rum
Aftershave Splash: Ogallala Bay Rum, Limes and Peppercorn

Yet another great shave!

Hmm, I wonder if there is an app to keep track of these great shaves? Oh, wait, - there is indeed - Shaving Buddy!

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What WILL they think of next!
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Ha! Wow! Just looked it up...
 
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Brush: Simpson Classic 1
Razor: Executive Shaving Claymore SE
Blade: Feather Artist Club Pro
Cream: T&H 1805
A/S: T&H 1805

Just wow. What a razor. One of the best shaves I've ever had. Full review will come once I've used it a few more times.
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@Nightguard how much did you pay for the v2.0 Claymore SE including shipping ?
 
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I had to divest my XXX soap, the coconut oil (a fair few others have had the same problem, discussions on other forums about it) in it dried my skin out like it was no ones business and I broke out in a sore, nasty red rash and had severe skin irritation and redness for 3 days or so. It was a real pity as the scent, while not all that strong, was very pleasant.
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Yeah, it's sad that it's such a problem (along with others finding the lather less than ideal). I do have to say that it always bowl lathers easily for me for some reason. I get a very slight tingle on the first pass with XXX soap but it passes thankfully with no rash issues. The scent is Aqua Di Lovely IMO but I haven't tried Stirling Piacenza
 
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Pre: DR Harris Coconut soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Savile Row 3824 Silvertip Badger
Soap: Speick stick
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Sticky
Blade: Vintage Polsilver (1)
Post: Myrsol Emulsion
EdC: DR Harris Arlington

Stuck in a Donga in the Great Sandy Desert. Travel kit shave. Gotta love the super-pure RO water - the Speick stick exploded with lather.
Hardship - what hardship?
 
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Brush: Simpson Classic 1
Razor: Executive Shaving Claymore SE
Blade: Feather Artist Club Pro
Cream: T&H 1805
A/S: T&H 1805

Just wow. What a razor. One of the best shaves I've ever had. Full review will come once I've used it a few more times.
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Congrats on the razor - looks a beauty!
 
Sunday, April 30

Brush: Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (+3)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless Green (2)
Lotion: Omega Alum Stick / Mennen Skin Bracer

Another DFS from the ultra-reliable Slim. It has been nearly half a century since I first used a Slim, one I bought during my military service at a PX (Post Exchange) on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, during those last days of 1967. I used that razor for the next fifteen years, and my fondness for the Slim is such that I am thinking of springing for one that has been brilliantly refurbished. At my age, I cannot fathom why I shouldn't.
 
Razor: Vintage British Aristocrat #15
Blade: Vintage Australian Gillette Super Stainless [aka "Aussie Spoiler"] (8)
Brush: Shavemac Americana DO1 (?)
Soap/Cream: Squadron Soap 'Spitfire'
Aftershave Splash: Pitralon 'Swiss'

Oh what a brush! Thank you @Psmith - it is sensational (and so BIG! - 24mm is huge when you are used to 20mm)

Lather shot here for those who like that - Lather Shots

 
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Musgo Glyce
Klenzo b985 romera
Timeless
Feather
Eufros Tierra Humeda
Eufros Vetiver Haiti Aftershave Balm
Australian Private Reserve General Ledger Aftershave
Australian Private Reserve General Ledger EDP

Dark and earthy with vetiver notes, a Fougère to finish. Very Pleasing.


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Razor: Merkur Futur (3)
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (2)
Soap: Razorock X
Brush: TF Amber and Gold Synthetic
Post: APR Pork Chop AS

Thoughts...
- Another decent shave with Razorock. The X has a scent strength of 2/3 but is very pleasant considering how cheap it was. Not quite as much glide as the XXX but also less tingle on the first pass.
- Another very smooth shave with the Personna Lab Blue blade in the Futur. Enough to make me order 100 online.
- DEEP Vetiver is the world I live in with this amazing aftershave. Wow. It's also the most moisturising in the post-feel of my APR collection.
 
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