Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Jase said:
How do you guys keep track of how many shaves on a blade? I don't have that many razors but as I rotate through I have trouble remembering whats actually in it let alone how many shaves its done!? :unsure:
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I use the one razor till I change blades :)
 
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Fatip Grande Nickel with Lord Racer blade (4)
Proraso Red soap
Omega 49
Re-lather, cold rinse and Nivea Sensitive ASB

3 pass BBS. The Proraso red lather was great this time (more product, more water, start with a paste) but left my skin a bit dry for this cold weather. My Bulldog ASB has started giving me zits again so I thought I need to try the Nivea. It seems alcohol based splashes give me irritation / rash and balms give me zits. The best solution to date has been to just use a soap that has a great post shave like MWF with a re-lather at the end, negating the need for further product. But I have to use a lot of soap before I can get down to just the soaps with those qualities...

BTW the Fatip is still very similar to shaving with my Feather Artist Club in terms of the concentration required. Together with the blade alignment issues, I can't see myself using this one long term...
 
Spencer Frankel said:
They're absolutely gorgeous mate. Smoother than DE and better cutting power (for my use) I have a Schick Injector and supply single edge. The supply being my absolute favourite razor I have
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Ugh okay... I'm gonna update my clean up mk2 thread to include trades for injector... I needs it, actually I think I have a supply one on order...

Im very keen :)
 
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Jase said:
How do you guys keep track of how many shaves on a blade? I don't have that many razors but as I rotate through I have trouble remembering whats actually in it let alone how many shaves its done!? :unsure:
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I just remember myself but some keep a standard die (singular of dice) on the shelf to keep track
 
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Date: 06 July 2017

Brush: - Stirling Synthetic 26/54mm
Cream/Soap: - Palmolive Classic Shave Stick (european version grated into a plastic tub)
Razor: - RazoRock Mission
Blade: - Astra Superior Platinum #1
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Unscented' / Bulldog Original Aftershave Balm

I'll be going away again in a few days for 2 months and I need to start planning my travel shaving gear very soon ;)
 
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Ferret619 said:
Ugh okay... I'm gonna update my clean up mk2 thread to include trades for injector... I needs it, actually I think I have a supply one on order...

Im very keen :)
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The V2 finished it's Kickstarter campaign. So glad I got onto it. Get the Personna injector blades or supply blades (supply from TSW site) really great shavers
 
Spencer Frankel said:
The V2 finished it's Kickstarter campaign. So glad I got onto it. Get the Personna injector blades or supply blades (supply from TSW site) really great shavers
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Will do! I've already started looking at injector razors on eBay thanks to you lol
If anyone has one to part with let me know, we can make a deal I'm sure. :)
 


Il Coloniali / Rudy Vey 21 mm Finest Badger 'Gold Swirl' / Ralph Aust 5/8 / APR 'Fougere Bourbon Rose'

Ive had a few days off work...and shaving... starting to get itchy and annoying so very much looked forward to this morning's shave.

The sensational Il Coloniali whipped up with the small but perfectly Rudy Vey brush. Just the right size for the terracotta tub. The lather quality and cedar scent of this soap is amazing. Post shave feel is also top notch.

The Ralph Aust full hollow sliced through four days growth like a scythe ... smooth and efficient. Two passes and I look presentable again for a day at the coal-face :banghead:

Generous dose of Fougere Bourbon Rose and welcome back BBS-Snooze ;)

There really is nothing like a super close shave with a nice straight...especially with a few days growth.

Enjoy your shaves and hope the day was pleasant for you chaps :pompous:​
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Jase said:
How do you guys keep track of how many shaves on a blade? I don't have that many razors but as I rotate through I have trouble remembering whats actually in it let alone how many shaves its done!? :unsure:
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If my razor is empty, I put in a new blade...if there is a blade in the razor, I toss it after the shave...I too use the same razor, until I change the blade ;)
 
Final shave at the Therme and gee am I going to miss this Paradise...

10000 years ago native American Indians already knew, how fantastic it is to spend days just sitting around in baths with different water temperatures. Then came the additions of various steam baths and saunas and now we have these wonderful oasis of wet areas, where you can spend days just doing nothing at various water and air temperatures...

I am almost certain, that this relaxed atmosphere was the reason for my stellar shave today, but for those of you who think it was all due to my gear:

No pre-shave whatsoever...see above
ATT S1 Colossus with Ladas (2)
Mühle Synthetic XL with Stirling Bay Rum
Alum, Stirling Witch Hazel, Emu Oil

I hope you all enjoy your shaves (y)
 
Razor: Vintage Schick Injector
Blade: Generic Injector Blade (5)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson
Soap/Cream: Mystic Waters Sardinian Honey shaving soap
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Un côtelette de porc splash
Aftershave Balm: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Un côtelette de porc balm
Cologne: N/A

[sigh] Shaved, can't remember much, brain was not engaged. [sigh]

Off to work ...
 
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Musgo Glyce
Simpson CH3
Timeless
Feather
Barrister & Mann Dickens
TSW Afterbalm
Barrister & Mann Dickens Aftershave
AP Reserve Winterfell EDP

Well, I am most certainly glad it is Friday :)​
 
todras said:
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Musgo Glyce
Simpson CH3
Timeless
Feather
Barrister & Mann Dickens
TSW Afterbalm
Barrister & Mann Dickens Aftershave
AP Reserve Winterfell EDP

Well, I am most certainly glad it is Friday :)​
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By dickens, that looks like a lovely shave ...
 
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy (5)
Blade(s): Polsilver (2)
Brush: Simpsons Super Chubby 2
Soap/Cream: Wholly Kaw Chypre Rose Concerto
Post: Dickinsons With Hazel

Ramped it up by moving from 3 to 5 on the fat boy and it didn't have a problem. First time with the Wholly Kaw and it lathers up very nicely. It has an unusual consistency, so much so that I thought it needed more water. When I added more water though it felt too thin. Three passes, each and every one slick and cushioned albeit a little "sloppy".
 
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