Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Razor: Fat handle tech
Blade: Nacet (8)
Brush: whipped dog silver tip
Soap: Monsavon
Post: Natio men's facial moisturiser, with ferret teeth marks from when they stole it and hid it under the washing machine.
 
Razor: Vintage British Aristocrat #15
Blade: Vintage Schick Super Platinum (4)
Brush: Shavemac 'Americana' DO1
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' soap
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' splash
Aftershave Balm: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' balm

Good to hear that your relatives are safe @TomG, saddened to hear of those who lost their lives or were injured in Manchester. I know too of others here with friends and family in different parts of the world suffering ongoing persecution and hardship. I can 'only' hold all those at a distance in my thoughts and prayers, but closer to home I can hopefully bring some love and care into my immediate world.

As I shave with the razor of a long past soldier, use blades from a bygone era, lather with a great brush purchased on the B/S/T here from a bloke I've never met (@Psmith) but am grateful to and smell wonderful because of the 'hobby' of a very talented member (@todras) and his equally talented soap-making partner (@Sxot) I'm conscious that while this is not a world changing moment, and will certainly not get the media attention of Manchester, there is good in the world, there are wonderful, generous, kind and sacrificial people too. I'm very thankful.

Have a great shave and a great day guys.

 
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Musgo Glyce
Simpson Chubby 3 SB
Timeless
Feather
Barrister & Mann Cologne Russe
Chatillon Lux Vide Poche Salve
Barrister & Mann Cologne Russe Aftershave
Australian Private Reserve Winterfell EDP

Superb on all fronts :)​
 
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Razor: Colonial General with Stray Whisker handle
Blade: Feather Pro (5)
Soap: APR Winterfell (first use)
Brush: TF Ash and Gold Synthetic
Post: Alum + APR Winterfell AS

Thoughts...
- Wow. The soap is a top performer. Brilliant cushion, glide and plenty of slickness. Scent is not quite as strong as Mycroft but it still works fine with the tallow base. If you haven't tried APR soap this is the formula. I look forward to lots more use.
- if you haven't tried a Colonial General then you are an idiot. Get one.
 
Windsor soap for pre-shave
Feather AC DX kami with Kai guarded blade (10)
Cella
Proraso brush
Re-lather and cold rinse

Ah Cella! 3 pass BBS with no fuss today. Third pass wasn't really required but what can I say? The lather was fantastic - I couldn't waste it! This is what shaving should be...

BTW - from the results of my "no AS, no balm" experiment that has been going for months now (I just re-lather and let the soap sit on my face while I put everything away), with a true variety of crappy and excellent soaps, I can't see myself going back to using "product" again. I get none of the irritation I used to get from alcohol and none of the zits I used to get from balms. Works whether it's hot or cold out, whether I cycle into work afterwards or not, etc etc. And if I want to stink pretty, then I can just use an EdT or EdP.

Having said that, I reserve the right to still use a balm if I'm not cycling on the odd winter's day and I've used a dodgy veggie soap. That's probably the only circumstance I find things can sometimes get a little dry...
 
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Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Guerrilla
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip
Lather: Stirling Bay Rum
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

An almost perfect shave with the Guirrilla today with just a tiny weeper and a very close end result. I think I have now found the perfect angle...The lather was very nice (picture here) but not as dense as I am used to from this great soap. But that was not very surprising, as I finished the tin (picture here).

I hope you all have wonderful Wednesday shaves (y)(y)(y)
 
Pre: Musgo Real Glyce
Brush: Shavemac Extreme Flat Top D01 2 Band
Soap: I Coloniali
Razor: Dorko 6/8"
Strop: SRD Latigo
Post-shave: LEA A/S Splash

An excellent 2 pass shave with the Dorko. This is the first time I've had such a close shave only doing two passes and, not only is my skin thankful, but it is 99% as close as my usual 3 passes. I've been a little reluctant to use the I Coloniali (for obvious reasons) but when I do I'm reminded why we are all so keen to stock up. Top performer.
 
Tuesday, May 23

Brush: Omega Synthetic Hi-Brush
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: Merkur Progress (+2)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Green
Lotion: Omega Alum Stick / Mennen Skin Bracer / Nivea Post Shave Balm

Today the Progress returns to its rotation as one of my 4 favored razors (Slim, FaTip Gold Gentle, 6S, Progress). It was a DFS, both smooth and close and without incident or irritation, as is characteristic of the 7 O'Clock Super Stainless blade. As always, YMMV.
 
Razor: Vintage British Aristocrat #15
Blade: Vintage Schick Super Platinum (5)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch distressed Culmak reknotted with TGN Finest
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' soap
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' splash
Aftershave Balm: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' balm


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Razor: Fatip
Blade: Nacet (9)
Soap: Monsavon
Brush: whipped dog silver tip

No complaints here ;) I could have loaded more but the lather was still acceptable
 
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Occam's Original Pre
Paladin Falstaff
Timeless
Feather
Valobra Fougère
Chatillon Lux TSM Fougère Salve
Chatillon Lux TSM Fougère Aftershave
Houbtigant - Fougère Royale EDP

Yes, yes indeed :)

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Le Pere Lucien 'Traditional' / Vie Long Horsehair / Gillette Super Adjustable 1969 #9 / Gillette Silver (5) / APR ' Fougere Bourbon Rose' splash and EDP

Cranked up the Black Beauty to max, lathered up with the wonderful LPL and VieLong brush and three passes later...beautiful close shave. This Super Adjustable from 1969 is the short handled version and has superb balance and is very well constructed. Similar feel to the Slim except for the handle. The vintage Gillette Silver blades is still going strong - these were a bit of a gamble from Hungary, but so far have been outstanding.

Received the APR Fougere Bourbon Rose EDP last night - it is fantastic - one generous spray should last the day. All the winter scents from APR are so different but all top-notch. I think the FBR is my pick of the three. Superb work @todras (y)

Enjoy your shaves and your Thursday chaps :)​
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Date: 25 May 2017

Brush: - Semogue SOC 2 Band Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm
Cream/Soap: - Wholly Kaw - Fougère Bouquet Special Edition (tallow) #2
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Razor: - Colonial Razors "The General Alum. Head" with iKon Bulldog Handle
Blade: - Kai Captain Titan Mild (Pink) #22
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Lavender' / Bulldog Original Aftershave Balm
 
Windsor soap pre-shave
Feather AC DX with Kai guarded blade (11)
Tim's Greek Peach
P&C Platypus 26mm fan
Re-lather and cold rinse

A nice 2 pass DFS. This soap takes more time to get the bubbles out and the water in but it got there in the end. Platypus brush was its usual excellent self...
 
Thursday 25 May 2017

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Mastro Livi Hand Forged "Rasoio Italiano"​

Luxurious shave! This morning I used this breathtaking Mastro Livi straight razor of which I have a very fond memory. It is in fact the straight razor Mastro Livi made for me and which is part of my "Italian Shave Set". I remember when Mastro Livi and I discussed about this set and how I wanted it to be, not to mention the excitement of seeing those ideas turning into reality thanks to the superlative Mastro Livi's craftsmanship and skill. I made a video that day - the link is below - and it was a wonderful day because for the first time shave brush, loom strop and straight razor were finally together and united. As for the shave, this extra full hollow blade gives an incredibly smooth shave and sings like an Italian tenore! To me it is absolutely incredible how Mastro Livi can ground a blade by hand and with his wheel grinders only while obtaining such a super thin grinding like onion skin with a very consistent precision and thickness all over the blade. Marvelous straight razor!​


  • Pre-Shave: RazorGuy Pre-Shave Oil
  • Soap: RazorGuy Almond Oil Shaving Cream
  • Brush: Mastro Livi Badger, Olive Wood, 22mm Knot
  • Bowl: Old Barber Bowl
  • Strop: Mastro Livi Medium Loom Strop "Coramella Italiana" and Hand Palm
  • Razor: Mastro Livi Hand Forged Rasoio Italiano, 15/16 Extra Full Hollow, French Point, Olive Wood
  • Post-Shave: Alum Block
  • Post-Shave: Umbrian Extravirgin Oil
  • After Shave: RazorGuy Thyrrenus
 
Razor: Vintage British Aristocrat #15
Blade: Vintage Schick Super Platinum (6)
Brush: Shavemac 'Americana' DO1
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' soap
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' splash
Aftershave Balm: Australian Private Reserve 'Fougère Bourbon Rose' balm

Early shave for an early start.

Very nice start though!
 
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade(s): Persona 74 (1)
Brush: Simpsons Super Chubby 2
Soap/Cream: Soapmakers of Awesometown
Post: Thayers Aloe Vera Medicated (plenty)

Well I cleaned and sanitised the Gillette Slim Adjustable and loaded it with the Personas I got with it. In hindsight I probably shouldn't have!

I usually only use Soapmakers of Awersometown on weekends, but this was a special moment. I set the Gillette to 5 (about mid way) and applied it to my lathered up face and felt for the angle I needed and commenced.

It was not a pleasant experience. I should have gone lighter, should have gone slower .. should have .. should have. Even after dialling back to 2 I could feel the burn. Copious amounts of Thayers and I have stemmed the flow of blood to a trickle.

Live and learn .. we will try again tomorrow with perhaps Polsilvers.
 
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