Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Korbz said:
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Menthol day today in Brisbane. Rockwell not shifting from the line up anytime soon.
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Nice one @Korbz .
The Rockwell's gets such positive reviews from their owners. I'm wondering- if you take whatever plate is closest in efficiency to say a DE89 or 34c and compare the 2, is the Rockwell really noticeably smoother?
 
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Arko
Wee Scot
DIY Roo Strop
Lone Wolf
Barristers Reserve - Cool

Another top shave. Enjoying the Menthol in the splash. Lovely face feel and great scent, which is of course the whole point of the "Reserve" range.

It's pretty warm here in Brisbane. Not as hot as back home. Temps are forecast in excess of 40deg. Now you southerners may think "so what? We get that all the time" but try doing it with our humidity. 97% today!

I think I'll need some more meth I'm my life.
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Nice one, @Sxot - I am also really enjoying the Barrister's Reserve Cool. It has just about the right amount of menthol for me, and is great for the warmer weather.
 
@Benjamin
In my experience, de89, 34c don't compare to the smoothness and efficiency of Rockwell on even the #1 plate!

The shave for me is closer on plate #1 compared to the abovementioned razors.
 
Benjamin said:
Nice one @Korbz .
The Rockwell's gets such positive reviews from their owners. I'm wondering- if you take whatever plate is closest in efficiency to say a DE89 or 34c and compare the 2, is the Rockwell really noticeably smoother?
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Hey @Benjamin, I did a review on the 6S a while back after using each plate for 4 days. What I found for myself (noting that others have found different), was that the blade feel of setting 2 was similar to the 34c/DE89, however it produced a slightly more efficient shave. Very, very smooth shave and I use #2 as my daily driver.

Rockwell 6S
 
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Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S1 Colossus
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm Synthetic
Lather: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Coniferous, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Last shave in this Paradise :(
 
alfredus said:
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Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S1 Colossus
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm Synthetic
Lather: Mike's Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Coniferous, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Last shave in this Paradise :(
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Aaaah coming home @alfredus and then returning back to work ;)
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If only ......... I wish I had started shaving with a straight from the age of 14 onwards :)
2 passes DFS++ with my Invicta 6/8" Full hollow.
Soap - mine with Lemon myrtle
Brush - Semogue 2000
Finished with Macadamia nut oil and lemon myrtle.
So satisfying to use such a great kit.
 
nav1 said:
@Benjamin
In my experience, de89, 34c don't compare to the smoothness and efficiency of Rockwell on even the #1 plate!

The shave for me is closer on plate #1 compared to the abovementioned razors.
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Korbz said:
Hey @Benjamin, I did a review on the 6S a while back after using each plate for 4 days. What I found for myself (noting that others have found different), was that the blade feel of setting 2 was similar to the 34c/DE89, however it produced a slightly more efficient shave. Very, very smooth shave and I use #2 as my daily driver.

Rockwell 6S
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I did read your excellent reviews. Maybe there is a Rockwell in my future....
 
After what seems forever patiently waiting for it to pop up on a BST somewhere, i finally got my mitts on some B&M Fougere Aromatique.
It certainly lived up to its reputation and delivered a great shave. (y)
Bought a tub of Tiki Fougere along with it, and have to admit i think it smells even better than the B&M, can't wait to see how that one performs.

Razor/Blade: Gillette #66 Aristocrat w/ 7 O'clock sharp (3)
Soap: Barrister & Mann Fougere aromatique
Brush: Cadman C4 silvertip.
Postshave: Thayers Original, Myrsol Emulsion/rockface mix, Myrsol Balsamic, Penhaligons English Fern EdT

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Razor: Wilkinson Sword 'Sticky'
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (1)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson reknotted in 'Pure'
Soap/Cream: Proraso Menthol and Eucalyptus Shaving Soap
Post-shave: Proraso Menthol and Eucalyptus Aftershave Splash

Kicking myself for not keeping the Light Brigade and trying it (16 shaves in) in the Sticky. No use crying over spilt milk though I'm told.

I WILL see the end of this soap too - trouble is, of course, I still have a 3/4 full splash ...

Now, to the razor and the shave. I like the Sticky. It is rather unique and I've always enjoyed shaving with it. After a couple of weeks with the Darwin though it is very different.

If you can imagine being ravished by half a dozen vestal virgins and think of that as shaving with the Darwin, the Sticky is more like the hugs you got a a kid from your grandmother. Enveloping, slightly funky smelling, certainly loving but in a very different kinda way (thankfully I must add!).

The Sticky is a mild but efficient razor. A quick two and a half passes and I was done. Adjusting back from the Darwin took about a stroke if that - the Sticky is a very easy to use razor.

Happy shaving folks
 
Alba65 said:
After what seems forever patiently waiting for it to pop up on a BST somewhere, i finally got my mitts on some B&M Fougere Aromatique.
It certainly lived up to its reputation and delivered a great shave. (y)
Bought a tub of Tiki Fougere along with it, and have to admit i think it smells even better than the B&M, can't wait to see how that one performs.

Razor/Blade: Gillette #66 Aristocrat w/ 7 O'clock sharp (3)
Soap: Barrister & Mann Fougere aromatique
Brush: Cadman C4 silvertip.
Postshave: Thayers Original, Myrsol Emulsion/rockface mix, Myrsol Balsamic, Penhaligons English Fern EdT

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Nice brush. Cadman C4 handle is my favorite handle shape - also my favorite brush.
 
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Date: 15 January 2017

Brush: - Semogue SOC Boar in Cherry Wood 24/55mm
Lather: - Mitchell's Wool Fat - @thisISjoel still nothing wrong with my soap of MWF click here
Razor: - iKon X3 Slant
Blade: - Voskhod #2
Post Shave: - T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / L'endroit orange – The Orange Place - sample made by @todras WOW this is a wonderful scent smell warm and peaceful ;)(y)
 
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