Alba65
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Nice shave
Shave of the Day Thread - 2017
- Thread starter Mark1966
- Start date
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- Joined
- Jun 22, 2016
- Location
- Sydney
Occams Pre
Doug Korn D7 TGN
ATT Colossus R1
Feather
Eufros Cítricos Soap
Eufros Cítricos Aftershave Balm
Australian Private Reserve fête au citron Aftershave
A very enjoyable Friday shave, manuel's lather in the non tallow is superb providing excellent scores on all metrics. An enjoyable two passes then on with the balm and APR aftershave which tops off the citrus notes of the soap to perfection. Really looking forward to the weekend as I start making the early formulations of the APR Autumn and Winter scents having spent the last month or two acquiring the necessary oils to do the fragrances justice.
Have a good Friday cobbers, we are almost there
The Squadron Shave
Razor: PAA Prismatic with new handle
Blade: Perma-Sharp SS (1)
Soap: Squadron Soap's The Warden
Aftershave: Dr Jon's Classic
Brush: K Shave Worx Gamechanger
Thoughts...
- THIS SOAP! What a bargain for $16 with the P&C discount. This is a beautiful product and I can wholehearted recommend @SchoolForAnts soaps. Easy to lather, lots of cushion, excellent glide, great scent. It's got a burst of tobacco, I think, so I paired it with Dr Jon's. A nice combo. Because it was in a potentially oxidising tin, and is a lovely soft croap, I took out a bit for the first time and lathered that solely in the bowl. I feel SO damn clever.
Here's the profile: citrusy bergamot, with a bold strong base of vetiver, cinnamon bark, cedarwood and tobacco leaf. You can find all of the Squadron Soaps here.
Razor: PAA Prismatic with new handle
Blade: Perma-Sharp SS (1)
Soap: Squadron Soap's The Warden
Aftershave: Dr Jon's Classic
Brush: K Shave Worx Gamechanger
Thoughts...
- THIS SOAP! What a bargain for $16 with the P&C discount. This is a beautiful product and I can wholehearted recommend @SchoolForAnts soaps. Easy to lather, lots of cushion, excellent glide, great scent. It's got a burst of tobacco, I think, so I paired it with Dr Jon's. A nice combo. Because it was in a potentially oxidising tin, and is a lovely soft croap, I took out a bit for the first time and lathered that solely in the bowl. I feel SO damn clever.
Here's the profile: citrusy bergamot, with a bold strong base of vetiver, cinnamon bark, cedarwood and tobacco leaf. You can find all of the Squadron Soaps here.
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Pre: Nil
Brush: Butterscotch Simpson
Soap: Washpool/APR - Monsta Myrtle
Blade: Tanifuli
Post: APR - Monsta Myrtle +menth.
Loving me some mighty mentholated Monsta Myrtle madness! Final day with the Tanifuji, what is next I don't know!
Shower
Feather AC DX non folding with pro blade (9ish)
Monsavon Bol a Raser
Omega 80266
Re-lather and cold rinse.
Another two pass WTG DFS. The Monsavon behaved itself admirably as I loaded a lot more product and water today. I will be using this one for awhile I think as the puck (I think originally it was a cream?) seems to be disappearing in the (poorly sealed) tub by itself. Easy to load with the boar brush but I don't think it's going to last long at this rate. But that is fine - using more product means the shaves are better and I can move on to another soap earlier! I have too many to work through as it is from my job lot. But I have really noticed how much these humble products have improved now that I am being a lot more generous with the amount of product...
Feather AC DX non folding with pro blade (9ish)
Monsavon Bol a Raser
Omega 80266
Re-lather and cold rinse.
Another two pass WTG DFS. The Monsavon behaved itself admirably as I loaded a lot more product and water today. I will be using this one for awhile I think as the puck (I think originally it was a cream?) seems to be disappearing in the (poorly sealed) tub by itself. Easy to load with the boar brush but I don't think it's going to last long at this rate. But that is fine - using more product means the shaves are better and I can move on to another soap earlier! I have too many to work through as it is from my job lot. But I have really noticed how much these humble products have improved now that I am being a lot more generous with the amount of product...
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2016
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- The "Wet Lord of Voodoo" Boogie Man
Date: 03 February 2017
Brush: - Semogue SOC Boar in Cherry Wood 24/55mm
Lather: - Stirling Mountain Man Shaving Soap
Razor: - Parker Variant Adjustable (WTG #5, XTG #2, ATG #2)
Blade: - Astra Superior Platinum #3
Post Shave: - T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / Nivea Original Aftershave Splash
alfredus
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- Nov 14, 2014
- Location
- Adelaide
Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant V1
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Doug Korn D7V Romera
Lather: Mike's Lime
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Simply wonderful shave - what else can I say - fantastic start into the weekend
- Joined
- Nov 12, 2016
- Location
- Brisbane
Still no image showing for me in this thread ?? but seeing some of your other pics posted in other threads. Not the same not seeing the photos
Pre-Shave: Cypriotian Olive/Argan Oil soap, cold water
Razor: RazoRock Stealth Slant V1
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Doug Korn D7V Romera
Lather: Mike's Lime
Post-shave: Alum, Barrister & Man Kyovu Original, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Simply wonderful shave - what else can I say - fantastic start into the weekend
alfredus
Auctioneer-in-Chief + organises many group buys
Staff member
Site Moderator
State Convenor - SA
Grand Society
Group Buy Caporegime
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- Nov 14, 2014
- Location
- Adelaide
Since other people don't have any issues it must be on your end? Maybe have a chat with @SpeedyPC - he said something about security settings in the browser...Still no image showing for me in this thread ?? but seeing some of your other pics posted in other threads. Not the same not seeing the photos
You really want to see this picture
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2016
- Location
- Sydney
- Joined
- May 22, 2016
- Location
- Perth
Pre: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Antesol and Emulsion
Brush: Savile Row 3824 Silvertip Badger
Soap: Wickham Super Smooth Imperial Tonic
Razor: ATT Kronos open comb M2
Blade: Vintage Personna 74 (16)
Post: Myrsol Antesol and Emulsion
EDT: Caron Yatagan
Lovely slick lather from the Wickham soap. Three passes for DFS+.
Nightguard
Member
- Joined
- Dec 28, 2013
Brush: M7
Razor: EJ 89
Blade: Scottish Perma Sharp
Soap: Squadron Soaps Group Captains Choice
A/S: Floid Vigoroso
Mark1966
Canberra dwelling Happy Clapping Bean Counter
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Grand Society
2016 Sabbatical Fail
2018 Charity Auction Winner
2019 Charity Auction Winner
2020 Charity Auction Winner
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2011
- Location
- Canberra
Razor: Vintage Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (4)
Brush: Muhle Travel Brush
Soap/Cream: D R Harris Arlington Shave Stick
Post-shave: Stirling Soap Co - Ozark Mountain Balm
Orlando Florida - in the morning -
Not quite the beauty of some of holiday shots from @alfredus but then again this is a business trip!
Just a hint - think twice before you order the big breakfast ...
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (4)
Brush: Muhle Travel Brush
Soap/Cream: D R Harris Arlington Shave Stick
Post-shave: Stirling Soap Co - Ozark Mountain Balm
Orlando Florida - in the morning -
Not quite the beauty of some of holiday shots from @alfredus but then again this is a business trip!
Just a hint - think twice before you order the big breakfast ...
- Joined
- Nov 12, 2016
- Location
- Brisbane
- Joined
- Nov 12, 2016
- Location
- Brisbane
Preshave: Hot water splash
Razor/Blade: ATT Atlas (0.58) & Voskhod (1st Shave)
Brush: TF Custom 24mm Synthetic
Soap: Crown King, The Kiss
Post shave: Hot water splash, then Alum Block then onto a Cold Water Splash, Thayers Original.
Aftershave/Cologne: Crown King, The Kiss
Well this shaving addiction that I have or should I say we all have is getting more and more addictive because every shave I seem to be having just keeps getting better and better.
Tonight was the first run with the ATT and used the middle base plate and found it to be probably right their where I need it to be. Swinging and holding the shorter handle compared to the Timeless was a little different but soon got into the swing of it.
The Kiss soap was absolutely amazing as far as whipping up a lather, either that or my synthetic is working wonders. So far I am loving the synthetic. Now back to the soap I am not great with the scents but this one really has something that I liked. My wife said it smelt musky and very nice I think the lilac was kicking in but whatever it is its awesome !! The lather was good under shave but I felt that it was not as slick as what I would have liked but none the less no cuts, nicks or weepers and using the Thayers after got my skin feeling just fine. Once I applied the aftershave/cologne the scent just got stronger and I am loving it. I think I have another new favourite
Scent Profile:-
Top Notes:- Bergamot, Lilac, Anise, Balsam, Torchwood (Amyris - citrusy resin)
Middle Notes:- Coumarin, Cardamon
Base Notes:- Gingergrass, Tobacco
Razor/Blade: ATT Atlas (0.58) & Voskhod (1st Shave)
Brush: TF Custom 24mm Synthetic
Soap: Crown King, The Kiss
Post shave: Hot water splash, then Alum Block then onto a Cold Water Splash, Thayers Original.
Aftershave/Cologne: Crown King, The Kiss
Well this shaving addiction that I have or should I say we all have is getting more and more addictive because every shave I seem to be having just keeps getting better and better.
Tonight was the first run with the ATT and used the middle base plate and found it to be probably right their where I need it to be. Swinging and holding the shorter handle compared to the Timeless was a little different but soon got into the swing of it.
The Kiss soap was absolutely amazing as far as whipping up a lather, either that or my synthetic is working wonders. So far I am loving the synthetic. Now back to the soap I am not great with the scents but this one really has something that I liked. My wife said it smelt musky and very nice I think the lilac was kicking in but whatever it is its awesome !! The lather was good under shave but I felt that it was not as slick as what I would have liked but none the less no cuts, nicks or weepers and using the Thayers after got my skin feeling just fine. Once I applied the aftershave/cologne the scent just got stronger and I am loving it. I think I have another new favourite
Scent Profile:-
Top Notes:- Bergamot, Lilac, Anise, Balsam, Torchwood (Amyris - citrusy resin)
Middle Notes:- Coumarin, Cardamon
Base Notes:- Gingergrass, Tobacco
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2016
- Location
- The "Wet Lord of Voodoo" Boogie Man
Preshave: Hot water splash
Razor/Blade: ATT Atlas (0.58) & Voskhod (1st Shave)
Brush: TF Custom 24mm Synthetic
Soap: Crown King, The Kiss
Post shave: Hot water splash, then Alum Block then onto a Cold Water Splash, Thayers Original.
Aftershave/Cologne: Crown King, The Kiss
Well this shaving addiction that I have or should I say we all have is getting more and more addictive because every shave I seem to be having just keeps getting better and better.
Tonight was the first run with the ATT and used the middle base plate and found it to be probably right their where I need it to be. Swinging and holding the shorter handle compared to the Timeless was a little different but soon got into the swing of it.
The Kiss soap was absolutely amazing as far as whipping up a lather, either that or my synthetic is working wonders. So far I am loving the synthetic. Now back to the soap I am not great with the scents but this one really has something that I liked. My wife said it smelt musky and very nice I think the lilac was kicking in but whatever it is its awesome !! The lather was good under shave but I felt that it was not as slick as what I would have liked but none the less no cuts, nicks or weepers and using the Thayers after got my skin feeling just fine. Once I applied the aftershave/cologne the scent just got stronger and I am loving it. I think I have another new favourite
Scent Profile:-
Top Notes:- Bergamot, Lilac, Anise, Balsam, Torchwood (Amyris - citrusy resin)
Middle Notes:- Coumarin, Cardamon
Base Notes:- Gingergrass, Tobacco
Looks very sexy @Tony Forsyth did you wake up on the right side of the bed
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2016
- Location
- Sydney
Klenzo b985 romera
ATT Colossus R1
Feather
Stone Cottage Soapworks Hespiride
Chatillon Lux Fourth & Pine Salve
Chatillon Lux Fourth & Pine Aftershave
Bracing for another hot and humid day, 2 passes with the fantastic SCS Hespiride (Herb,Citrus, A little rose) then on with the Chatillon Lux salve and then the aftershave. The aftershave is mentholated and it works well with the fragrance (Neroli, Yuzu,Lavender, etc) and it was dosed fairly strong by Shawn I gather, fairly bracing but very suitable in this brutal humidity.
Have a bloody good day
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