Shave of the Day Thread - 2018

[pvsampson]

Semogue Boar, Haslinger Ringelblumen, Baili, Polsilver, Witch Hazel, Jovan Musk
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I used the Baili today for the 4th time,(I don't log every shave here), and binned the Nacet that was in it as last time it was dragging and felt harsh which was a bit odd as I have found the blades to be excellent.Huge difference using the Polsilver being very smooth and I could move quite quickly yet with the Gillette I needed slow and deliberate careful strokes right from the first shave with the razor,which was very good,and the Polsilver seems to suit the head better.Impressive performance from the cheap Baili for a great result.

 

[gabba32]

I only have the EJ limes and pomegranate soap...how strong is the menthol on the EJ menthol soap?

If it's strong and you handled it ok, it may be some other component of that pre shave soap that caused issues.

An example, when I used B&M latha Oceana, it literally felt like I was shaving with acid instead of lather. I later found out the scent compound used to give the ocean smell was the culprit.

Pretty tame on the menthol, I noticed on the first and third shaves with this soap there was some dry puffs of lather floating in the air at times. I didn't notice any of that on the horrible shave or with any of the other soaps I've used.

 

[nav1]

Pretty tame on the menthol, I noticed on the first and third shaves with this soap there was some dry puffs of lather floating in the air at times. I didn't notice any of that on the horrible shave or with any of the other soaps I've used.

Even I can handle subtle menthol so if the EJ soap is subtle then it may well be the heavy menthol.

LEA classic shaving soap has a very nice subtle menthol feel.

 

[gabba32]

Even I can handle subtle menthol so if the EJ soap is subtle then it may well be the heavy menthol.

LEA classic shaving soap has a very nice subtle menthol feel.

Think I'll try my fine L'orange next shave, that hand lathered well.

 

[fruityasu]

Date Night with my lady....

Pre: Hot shower, Truefitt & Hill Shave Oil....
Razor: Blackland Dart....
Blade: Feather....
Brush: Semogue 830....
Soap: APR Frenchurch....
Post: Thayers, APR Frenchurch Aftershave, Balm & EDT....

This scent just blows me away....WOW

Have a great Saturday night folks....

 

[TomG]

OMG 20 pucks! That's how many I'd buy if it were to get discontinued but for now, I think 7 is sufficient haha

SV dolomiti and PdP 63 are two more I wouldn't mind hoarding.

And don't forget the good old Lea Tallow, Nav .

 

[alfredus]

Valobra
Hucklaration
BBS-1
Feather
AP Reserve Ozymandias
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What a shave - wonderful

 

[nav1]

And don't forget the good old Lea Tallow, Nav .

Ooooh yeah!!
I have a couple of those in my stash too, in addition to the puck in rotation and a DIY stick in my travel bag

 

[TomG]

Ooooh yeah!!
I have a couple of those in my stash too, in addition to the puck in rotation and a DIY stick in my travel bag

And you were good enough to sell a couple of tallow pucks to me - love the stuff.
For a real treat, I sometimes super-lather with both the soap and the Lea Cream. In addition to shedloads of beautiful lather, the cream adds a nice menthol kick.

 

[todras]

What a shave - wonderful

The shave from the BBS floored me, it's hard to see how anyone would need another razor

 

[nav1]

And you were good enough to sell a couple of tallow pucks to me - love the stuff.
For a real treat, I sometimes super-lather with both the soap and the Lea Cream. In addition to shedloads of beautiful lather, the cream adds a nice menthol kick.

Very nice!
I had read somewhere the cream has more menthol in it so that'd be a fairly cold super lather!

In terms of performance, the LEA classic tallow is just magnificent!!

Though they could have put a little more effort on the scent.

 

[sealer]

Satuday shave:
Pre: nothing
machine: Weber/UFO
blade: Polsilver stainless
brush: BSB2 silvertip
soap: Australian Private Reserve Fougere Bourbon Rose
splash: Australian Private Reserve Fougere Bourbon Rose
EdP: Australian Private Reserve Fougere Bourbon Rose

Awesome shave but awful pictures today. I cannot recommend enough this Fougere Bourbon Rose and its lather!!

 

[Sticky]

Pre: PAA Cube
Brush: ER Silvertip
Soap: B&M Seville
Razor: Gem Contour
Blade: Gem SS
Post: B&M Seville​

 

[Mark1966]

Razor: Vintage Gillette L1 'Slim' Adjustable (5)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (12)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson reknotted in pure
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Petrichor shaving soap
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Petrichor splash

Been a while since I used these - still mighty fine!

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[Pbgoose]

Pre: Pb Pre Shave Emulsion
Soap: Pb Mirrors & Smoke
Razor: Kikuboshi Takehana
Post: Jojoba Oil
AS: Pb Max
Nice combo for a pleasant Sunday morning shave. Was looking for a soap with a good dose of clay and the Mirrors & Smoke fitted the bill.

 

[todras]

M&F L7
BBS1
Feather
AP Reserve Velours Noir ​

 

[alfredus]

Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Brush: Doug Korn D7V
Lather: Australian Private Reserve
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Fantastic Sunday shave with some stellar Australian Private Reserve lather

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend

 

[nav1]

Rockwell chrome R5 w/Indian green
EJ STFv1 25mm
Muhle Sea Buckthorn soap
Anherb balm

Surprisingly good shave with the Rockwell chrome on plate 5 and the slightly milder (than Polsilver) Indian permasharp blade.

The muhle soap is always a delight with its zingy citrus scent!!

 

[Jamie]

Eiko YSK 2 Yasuki Steel
Kanayama Cordovan #80000
Simpsons Duke 3 in Sapphire
Pre-shave Proraso Sandalwood
Soap Proraso Sandalwood
Proraso Aftershave Sandalwood
Guerlain Santal Royal Edp​

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Razor: Yaqi DOC + RR bamboo handle
Blade: Personna L/Blue (3 & 4)
Scuttle/Bowl/Mug: Fine lathering bowl
Soap: APR Winterfall
Post: Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil + Australian Lemon & Tee Tree Cream

An enjoyable face/head shave with the DOC. Smooth, slick & comfortable with a few little nicks but nice and close. Awesome post shave from the APR soap & Lemon Tea Tree cream Happy shaves!