Shave of the Day Thread - 2018

[Rabid Badger]

1. Preshave: Cyril R Salter - Lavender
2. Blade: Feather
3. Razor: Timeless, OC, 0.95
4. Soap: Al's shaving cream - Goodfellas
5. Brush: Dovo silvertip
6. Postshave: Jojoba oil
7. Earworm: Eskimo - Damien Rice

This was one of the first proper shaving creams that I purchased and I still love it. It must be getting on for 3 or so years old and the scent is still as food as when I first got it. I find that this cream always creates a great lather, that is easy to whip up. It doesn't have the smoothest post shave feel, but it has enough cushion and glide for me. First time using the 0.95 OC Timeless and I didn't find it too aggressive, even with a new feather blade. DFS after 2 passes so stopped there as I was in a bit of a rush this morning.

 

[pvsampson]

Yesterday; Semogue boar, Proraso Red, Parker 34R, Polsilver, Witch Hazel

Today;

Semogue 1305, Mitchells Wool Fat, Bengall, Witch Hazel, Viet Fougere
Nice straight shaves over the last couple of days.Proraso works well with the ultra sharp blades in the shavette and today had more of a "5 O'clock shadow" than what could be classified as whiskers,thanks to the Polsilver.A very quick and easy one pass for a smooth result today.

 

[todras]

Peter Charkalis is producing some phenomenal soaps and scents lately and Asian Plum is certainly up there in terms of performance with Wholly Kaw
It's a beautifully crafted scent and not one dimensional
I believe this particular soap is based on the calani oriental plum and really looking forward to trying his fig soap soon

Sounds fantastic, let's see some of your sotd pics and lather shots of said products

 

[Barry Armstrong is still a banned troll]

Sounds fantastic, let's see some of your sotd pics and lather shots of said products

Never had the inclination; there are myriads of FB groups devoted to SOTD's

 

[Snooze]

Tabula Rasa (finito) / Platypus / EverReady 1914 + GEM SS coated blade/ WK 'Chypre Rose Concerto' splash / Emir by Micallef EDT

Last shave with the Tabula Rasa - very nice soap with awesome post-shave feel. Such a ridiculous sense of achievement to finish a soap

Lovely three pass shave with the Ever-Ready. The first shave is wickedly sharp with these SE blades - only one tiny weeper.

Have a good Tuesday guys ​

https://flic.kr/p/KKj65D

 

[Pbgoose]

SOTD 23-7-18

Soap: Squadron Group Captain's Blend
Brush: Zenith Boar
Razor: Black Hawk
Blade: Feather Pro Super (3)
Post: Jojoba Oil

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Squadron Red Lead
Brush: SOC Boar
Razor: Gillette Slim (7,9)
Blade: Gillette Black Super Platinum (2)
Post: Jojoba Oil
Nice to be shaving at home. Can't remember a bad shave with the Slim.

 

[todras]

Never had the inclination; there are myriads of FB groups devoted to SOTD's

There are indeed, there is also this sub-forum where you are posting right now called 'Shave of the Day'

As you can see we post SOTD pictures here, especially when we make endorsements or recommendations in relation to products that are available. We do this so that other members can see the performance and indeed the validity of the claims and recommendations being made directly.

 

[Barry Armstrong is still a banned troll]

There are indeed, there is also this sub-forum where you are posting right now called 'Shave of the Day'

As you can see we post SOTD pictures here, especially when we make endorsements or recommendations in relation to products that are available. We do this so that other members can see the performance and indeed the validity of the claims and recommendations being made directly.

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R4)
Blade: Crystal (1)
Scuttle/Bowl/Mug: Fine lathering bowl
Soap: APR Ozymandias
Post: Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil + APR Ozymandias splash

A kick ass BBS shave with some of my favourite gear. A first attempt using this blade and it shaved very well - sharp but super smooth and I'd happily recommend it so thanks @Kaeckerut for the gift The soap performed as to be expected - plenty of luscious, slick, cushioning lather with superior post shave feel and it really was a toss up between the Winter scents as to which to use but glad I grabbed Ozymandias. A truly wonderful scent and top notch splash to match Have a great afternoon and see you in the next SOTD...

 

[Jamie]

HoshiTombo 6500 first edition
Kanayama Cordovan #80000
Shavemac TSR 2015 LE Silvertip two band
Boellis Panama 1924
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino body spray
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Edp​

 

[SpeedyPC]

Date: 24 July 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Tabac Shaving Stick
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Polsilver Super Iridium #2
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice

 

[alfredus]

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: Rex Ambassador (2-3)
Blade: Ladas (2)
Brush: Paladin Sumo Lapis
Lather: Mike's Orange, Cedarwood, & Black Pepper
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Another fantastic shave with the Rex and the Mike's lather was so good, I used it straight away and forgot to take a lather shot - sorry

 

[todras]

Another fantastic shave with the Rex and the Mike's lather was so good, I used it straight away and forgot to take a lather shot - sorry

The whole community looks forward to your fantastic shots of the mikes or stirling lather

 

[fruityasu]

All this talk about the R41 - I just had to go have a shave....

Pre: Hot shower, Truefitt & Hill Shave Oil....
Razor: Muhle R41....
Blade: Feather....
Brush: Tony Forsyth Imperial Red (its a great brush)....
Soap: B & M - Cheshire....
Post: Thayers, B & M - Cheshire Splash, APR Velours Noir EDT....

I once feared the R41 and it took a while to actually take it out of the packaging and use....
But I must say that I love its efficiency (aka aggressiveness)....
I love that blade feel and feedback....
I love that it demands respect from me and in turn I get a beautiful shave....

 

[Nico]

Pre: Warm water, Crew oil
Razor: Karve C
Blade: Astra Green
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk1
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Squadron Group Captain's Blend
Post: Squadron Group Captain's Blend Splash

After a full on crappy day at work I looked forward to a nice relaxing shave, got one.

 

[Mark1966]

Razor: Vintage Gillette L1 'Slim' Adjustable (5)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (3)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'H2' boar
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR)Fenchurch shaving soap
Aftershave: Australian Private Reserve (APR)Fenchurch splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve (APR)Fenchurch EDP

No time to think on early morning shaves - so stick with yesterday’s setup. Can’t go wrong with APR anyway!

Then the flight is delayed...

 

[UKSteve]

Vitos Super
Antica Barbieria Colla Boar
Hayashi Diamond 1072
5.17
Xerjoff Java Blossom Attar

 

[todras]

Valobra Pre Shave
H.L.Thäter Fünf
ATT R1+UFO
Feather
La Forêt de Liguest

 

[tim33z]

Pre: Shower + Proraso pre cream
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Timberwolf
Soap: B&M Reserve Cool (sample)
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R2)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (German) (3)
Post: Saponificio Varesino Cosmo (sample)

No photo today as i don't believe photographing sample's do them justice.
The SV Cosmo was a freebie from Leon at Pasteur's who threw a whole bunch of stuff my way when i stocked up there recently. There are other scents but i just grabbed this one today as i have more of them than the others
Just realised that when i turned on the TV last night, it was on the Seinfeld episode where they find out Kramer's first name - Cosmo.... i was meant to use this aftershave today!

This soap sample has still not given me what i want from a soap, not sure why but when i use a full puck of Spice or Classic, i have no issues. I wonder if it might be the Yaqi (note to self - try with the Big Bruce tomorrow)? The scent i enjoy, as well as the glide of the razor, but the volume isn't cutting it! At this rate, i wouldn't be buying a full tub of the Cool.

This blade begun to show some tugging so has been scrapped after only 3 uses. I might just dig through my stash and pick a random blade tomorrow morning for some randomised fun!