Shave of the Day Thread - 2017

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Brush: Omega Synthetic HI-Brush
Soap: Proraso Green
Razor: Fatip Gold Closed-Comb "Gentile"
Blade: Gillette Super Blue (3)
Lotion: Alum / Pinaud Clubman / Pinaud Clubman Talc

The Fatip Gold razor has so far been, at a minimum, the equal of any of my modern razors. That it is all-brass beneath its shiny gold chrome provides an intangible--a sense that the instrument is built to last. It matters.

However, there is an issue of blade alignment with the Fatip razors, and mine is no exception. It is better to manually align the blade as the head is tightened. This is a minor inconvenience, on the order of fiddling with the head of the Merkur Progress while inserting a new blade. The issue is noted on the small instruction sheet provided with the razor, indicating Fatip is well aware of the problem. It thus is as it is, and that is that. Que sera, sera.
 
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Pre: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: P&C LE Platypus Manchurian White 2017
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Razor: ATT Kronos M2
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
Post: Myrsol Emulsion
EDC: Farina Original 1709

Lovely three pass shave - very smooth and close. The Platypus brush is getting very soft now - a pleasure to use.
 
Spencer Frankel said:
Omg I forgot that! I remember seeing they were being stocked as of yesterday or something. Thank you for reminding me Mark! Enabler
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FTFY!

Glad to hear they are moving out quickly for you @todras !
 
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Razor: Vintage Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Vintage Australian Gillette Super Stainless [aka "Aussie Spoiler"] (1)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson '46' reknotted in pure
Soap/Cream: P&B Baskerville
Aftershave Splash: Pitralon 'Swiss'

Where do you start?

The Baskerville from @Kerry@Phoenix&Beau which produces an incredible, rich lather?

The 'Aussie Spoiler' that is just so smooth and sharp?

The Pitralon which is simply a classic?

I'm not sure where to start, but the finish was an incredible shave! Happy days guys (y)
 
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Pre-Shave: @khun_diddy Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: ATT S-1 Colossus
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Brush: Morris & Forndran Tigris
Lather: Australian Private Reserve Suitably Attired Australian
Post-shave: Alum, Stirling Bay Laurel Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

A great shave this morning - the soap produced some fantastic lather (sorry, but I forgot to take a picture) and the scent is another wonderful creation by Australian Private Reserve - a lemony Fougere with hints of powdery barber shop (sorry for my poor description of scents). The M&F is certainly the most present brush on my face that I currently have in my rotation. I hope you all enjoy your shaves (y)
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M&F is so THERE isn't it? Fast becoming my favourite.
 
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Pre: Cold Water Splash
Soap: APR - General Ledger
Brush: M&F XL2 Finest
Strop: DIY Roo
Razor: Hoshi Tombo 8000
Post: APR - General Ledger

Another awesome shave. Three days growth so I have been really looking forward to this one. Did an extra long load and was rewarded with an effortless BBS after two passes. Gotta a love a straight with long growth. Two layers of tape has taken care of the home waer on this blade. Really should hunt one down one in better condition.
 
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Date: 02 April 2017

Brush: - Semogue 2000 25/58mm
Lather: - Squadron Soap - Ace (pinch a sample from my brother shaving Den)
Bowl: - Omega Via Barberia Ceramic Shaving Bowl
Razor: - Merkur 34C
Blade: - Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow Sharp Edge #3
Post Shave: - T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent / Australian Private Reserve 'Sandalwood, Lime, Verbena' Aftershave Splash
 

First Canadian Shave Soap Company 'Bay Rum and Lime' / TSW Synth / Gillette Senator 1938 / vintage Wilkie #7 / PAA 'Cold Spices'

First run of this soap from the BST. Great lather but the scent is not the usual "Bay Rum" - its more of a barbershop scent with a twist of lime - not bad, but not a Bay Rum to my nose.

Wanted to try another aggressive razor with the vintage blade - so popped the vintage Wilkinson into a worn old Gillette Senator. Its around the same 'efficiency' as the British Aristocrat I used yesterday - but the British version feels much more solid and well made. Same great shave though - BBS in three passes with blade still cutting well.

Hit of menthol and the familiar Old Spice scent from the 'Cold Spices' and I'm ready for Sunday.

Enjoy your shaves and the last day of the weekend guys :zombie:​
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