Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Date: 16 July 2017 is nearly 7am in West of London

Brush: - RazoRock Plissoft Big Bruce Synthetic 26/63mm
Lather: - Palmolive Classic Shave Stick (european version grated into a plastic tub)
Razor: - Parker Variant Adjustable in Satin Chrome (WTG #5, XTG #5, ATG #2)
Blade: - Astra Superior Platinum #5
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Unscented' / Bulldog Original Aftershave Balm
Fragrance: - Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT
 
Razor: futur clone
Blade: GSB (2)
Soap: Haslinger lanolin
Brush: silvertip
a fantastic shave that needs to carry me through till tomorrow nights shave prior to a big event for me
 
Ferret619 said:
Thanks buddy :) it's my admittance to an organisation who I applied too almost a year ago :) very excited
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What is that saying about joining a club that would have you as a member ... ;)
 
Razor: Vintage Gillette NEW head on TSW Bren Handle
Blade: Vintage NOS English Wilkinson Sword (7)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Mycroft shaving soap
Aftershave Splash: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Mycroft splash
Aftershave Balm: N/A
Cologne: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Mycroft EDP

One of the joys of the SOTD thread is reading other people's posts and getting inspired - I've copied using the Mycroft aft @Jase's mention yesterday, glad I did.

I'm not sure about the EDP though I admit. Even used lightly is quite strong. So disappointed I didn't get the Fougere Bourbon Rose EDP, now that would have been spectacular.

(Just to be clear, this is focussing on the 1% and ignoring the 99% amazing!)

Have a good week guys
 
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La Toja Preshave
Hoffritz 103
Gillette Fatboy
Feather
Queen Chatlotte Soaps Mysore Sandalwood
AP Reserve The Santal Aftershave
Chatillon Lux Rose Santal EDT

Deep, rich, creamy & woody making for ideal winter fare.​
 
Razor: Gillette Fat Boy (4)
Blade(s): Polsilver (1)
Brush: Simpsons Super Chubby 2
Soap/Cream: SS Ad Astra
Post: Dickinsons

Ad Astra as per other Squadron Soaps lathered up wonderfully. The lemon lime scent came out while shaving and settled afterwards to the juniper scent(?) The Fat Boy was set to "4". I think my best shave setting with it is "5" but I just didn't feel like risking a few weepers this morning after a miserable night's sleep.
 
SpeedyPC said:
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Date: 16 July 2017 is nearly 7am in West of London

Brush: - RazoRock Plissoft Big Bruce Synthetic 26/63mm
Lather: - Palmolive Classic Shave Stick (european version grated into a plastic tub)
Razor: - Parker Variant Adjustable in Satin Chrome (WTG #5, XTG #5, ATG #2)
Blade: - Astra Superior Platinum #5
Post: - Thayers Witch Hazel 'Unscented' / Bulldog Original Aftershave Balm
Fragrance: - Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT
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Hey Speedy. I'm wondering how that Bulldog Balm is, does it have a very shiny finish?
 
Benjamin said:
Hey Speedy. I'm wondering how that Bulldog Balm is, does it have a very shiny finish?
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I've got the same balm. I like it as far a balms go - low scent and moisturising. I don't have either dry or oily skin and it always absorbs in well with a matt finish. All balms give me zits though and this is no exception. I don't know why... and all alcohol based splashes give me irritation. First world problems - sucks to be me!
 
Benjamin said:
Hey Speedy. I'm wondering how that Bulldog Balm is, does it have a very shiny finish?
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Good morning @Benjamin the Bulldog aftershave balm doesn't give me the shiny finish if you don't rub it onto your skin properly it, and let it dry for a few minutes before applying your favourite fragrance........are you having problems with your Bulldog aftershave balm??
 
RazorPlay said:
I've got the same balm. I like it as far a balms go - low scent and moisturising. I don't have either dry or oily skin and it always absorbs in well with a matt finish. All balms give me zits though and this is no exception. I don't know why... and all alcohol based splashes give me irritation. First world problems - sucks to be me!
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Have you tried pure witch hazel or pure Aloe Vera (as in straight from the plant)?

My friend was in the same boat as your and found a light splash of witch hazel and a dab of pure Aloe Vera worked great for him.
 
I've tried witch hazel followed by a rinse but still got the zits. Although it deserves another go - it wasn't a long run and may have been coincidence. Haven't tried Aloe Vera but it would seem to be more likely to cause issues than WH.

What works best is a re-lather with whatever I shaved with while I put everything away, followed by a cold rinse. There has never been any issue with that and it's so easy that I stopped experimenting with alternatives...
 
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