Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Brush: Semogue 620
Soap: Squadron, Red Lead
Razor: Gillette, BB
Blade: Persona SS
Post: Old Spice
Squeaky clean and smelling good
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Razor: Vintage Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Vintage British made Wilkinson Sword (6)
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE Platypus shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary "Settantesimo" Shave Soap
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary "Settantesimo" Aftershave
Cologne: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme

I haven't used the SV 70th for some time - as you can tell!



Definite separation in the aftershave. A bit of googling indicates that this is not uncommon. A vigorous shake or five and -



Almost there. Still a little 'lumpy' on application. Still all in all -



A great summery line up!
 
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Pbgoose said:
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Soap: PAA Gondolier
Brush: Omega 10083
Razor: Colonial Brass General
Blade: Feather Pro Super
Post: Jojoba Oil
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How do you rate Gondolier?
It was one of the first soaps that got my attention. Yet, somehow, I never got my hands on it.
 
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How do you rate Gondolier?
It was one of the first soaps that got my attention. Yet, somehow, I never got my hands on it.
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This was first use. I scored the PAA soap and AS lot from @nsavage and working my way through them. The soaps lather up really nicely with good face feel. I think they miss some silk or clay content but performance is adequate. I think the clincher for me is they use essential oils and/or? fragrances. I much prefer essential oils and I think Gondolier is scented with essential oils as the scent list all looks as such, so I find Gondolier more user friendly (the scent is very nice). I don't have the AS for Gondolier. I was wearing PAA CaD AS the other day when my wife was unwell and she told me to go and wash it off as CaD is fragrance instead of EO. She is the same as me, tolerates EOs much better than fragrances. So.. very glad I scored it (Gondolier) to try but probably wouldn't buy it again, remembering that this is my first use of it and I did enjoy it and may change my mind.:)
 
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Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Wolfman SB-P WRH2 Stainless Steel
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Tony Forsyth Platypus Prototype Bob Quinn Manchurian
Lather: Mike's Hungarian Lavender
Post-Shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, Australian Emu Oil​

A wonderfully happy shave with the Wolfman - super close and smooth. The beautiful Mike's lather just added to the perfect experience.
I hope you all have a stellar Saturday (y)
 
Feather Artist Club DX non folding
Feather Artist Club Pro blade (1)
Shaver Heaven "Juicy Froot" Tallow v3
Omega 48 boar
Re-lather and rinse

A slightly harsh DFS+ as per usual from a new Feather pro blade. It takes a couple of shaves to take the harshness out of it. Great care is required, which is rewarding in its own way... there is no substitute for an open blade in terms of feedback and improving your technique!

Benjamin said:
Yep, I'm gonna keep running with the super-mild razors from now on I reckon. I don't know how you use plate 6 @RazorPlay . :nailbiting:
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Start with an Artist Club and a Rockwell on plate 6 becomes like using a disposable! Everything is relative... although I would recommend trying plate 6 after you have finished with a blade on a lower plate first. Either a new, super sharp blade in a low plate or an older / less sharp blade in a higher plate for effortless shaving.

While I enjoy the skill development inherent in using a "straight", I have to admit that if all you want is an excellent shave with minimal thought or risk, then I haven't found a way to beat a sharp blade in a mild razor...
 
Razor: Vintage Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Vintage British made Wilkinson Sword (7)
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE Platypus shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary "Settantesimo" Shave Soap
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary "Settantesimo" Aftershave
Cologne: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme

Hmmm, overnight the aftershave had seperated out again -



Even with a couple of good shakes it is still a little gloopy - might have to substitute the Aqua di Sydney, I think that will work?
 
Mark1966 said:
Razor: Vintage Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Vintage British made Wilkinson Sword (7)
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE Platypus shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary "Settantesimo" Shave Soap
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino - 70th Anniversary "Settantesimo" Aftershave
Cologne: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme

Hmmm, overnight the aftershave had seperated out again -



Even with a couple of good shakes it is still a little gloopy - might have to substitute the Aqua di Sydney, I think that will work?
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I’d be writing that off.
 
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Pre: Coconut Oil
Soap: Squadron Group Captain's Blend
Brush: Semogue 1800 Boar
Razor: Boker King Cutter
Post: Jojoba
Usually I have an idea the night before what shaving soap I want to use next morning. Was hunting through the soaps this morning and found Group Captains Blend. Perfect. I'm thinking I need a spreadsheet for my soaps. :watching: :)
 
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