Shave of the Day Thread - 2018

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Valobra Pre Shave
Simpson CH2
MergressXL
Feather
Álvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada Barberia​
 

  1. Preshave: Cyril R Salter - Lavender
  2. Razor: Koraat Knives, The White Queen, near wedge
  3. Soap: TOBS, peppermint shave cream
  4. Brush: Thiers Issard silvertip
  5. Postshave: cold water
  6. Earworm: Come On Over - Royal Blood
What a fantastic shave with this razor. I had three days growth and it was nearly all gone after the first pass. At first I was a bit heavy handed, but once I got the pressure right, it was pure pleasure. This was, without doubt, the best straight razor shave that I have given myself to date. Whilst the cream performed well, I did not love the scent. A bit too overpowering.
 
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Brush: Proraso (Omega)
Razor: Yaqi DOC + RR bamboo handle
Blade: Astra Green (4)
Scuttle/Bowl/Mug: Fine lather bowl
Soap: APR Fresca
Post: APR Florian + Nivea Men Cream

 
Semogue Boar,Proraso Red, Tech, Polsilver, Witch Hazel, Jovan Musk
Pretty standard two passes with the Tech and Polsilver.Nice and clean result as one would expect from this reliable combination and it is good to know I can always count on these for a good shave time after time.
Eldest daughter got silver and youngest bronze in the grappling yesterday and pretty happy with those results.It reassures that our training is on track.
 
Warmest day in months down here. We salute you Mr Sun, and honour you with so summery fragagances, but!....

Machine: Timeless scalloped 0.95 open comb / Ugo goliath prototype
blade: polsilver? not sure
brush: Rudy Vey / Shavemac two band
soap: AP Reserve Coolabah
splash: AP Reserve Coolabah

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Great at every single point, but blame the menthol!!. How can you mortals enjoy something and at the same time drop huge amount of tears? I can imagine refreshing is a point of that, but cam'on, you cannot enjoy the scent while crying out of your eyes!!!
Jokes apart, the menthol got me completely unprepared as I didn't use coolabah for months, and as I abuse (as usual) the splash all over my face, I had to scream while I has 50% blind, 50% enjoying the awesome scent. It is great that after few minutes I am able to write on the computer, so the blind factor was only temporal, while the scent remains :D
 
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Warmest day in months down here. We salute you Mr Sun, and honour you with so summery fragagances, but!....

Machine: Timeless scalloped 0.95 open comb / Ugo goliath prototype
blade: polsilver? not sure
brush: Rudy Vey / Shavemac two band
soap: AP Reserve Coolabah
splash: AP Reserve Coolabah

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Great at every single point, but blame the menthol!!. How can you mortals enjoy something and at the same time drop huge amount of tears? I can imagine refreshing is a point of that, but cam'on, you cannot enjoy the scent while crying out of your eyes!!!
Jokes apart, the menthol got me completely unprepared as I didn't use coolabah for months, and as I abuse (as usual) the splash all over my face, I had to scream while I has 50% blind, 50% enjoying the awesome scent. It is great that after few minutes I am able to write on the computer, so the blind factor was only temporal, while the scent remains :D
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While I never tried the coolabah, can someone compare this to say a Stirling glacial soap? I’m eagerly awaiting for the Melbourne temps to reach boiling...
 
rlroadie2004 said:
10.15.18
Razor :: CB Karve (E)
Blade :: NOS Personna Super Platinum Chrome
Brush :: TurnNShave - Sandstorm
Bowl :: Lancaster Razor Works
Soap :: Wholly Kaw - Pashas Pride
Finale :: Cold Water Rinse/Alum/Witch Hazel/Wholly Kaw Pashas Pride Toner & AS
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Sensational shot!
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'The Duke'
Soap/Cream: Wholly Kaw Merchant of Tobacco shaving soap
Razor: Vintage NEW head (replated) on TSW Bren handle
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (2)
Post-shave: TSW After Balm aftershave balm
Fragrance: Miller Harris feuilles de tabac EDP



Another day comes ...
 
morning gentlemen.. first day back after two lovely weeks of and back to reality

Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Mysterious Space Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Mikes Natural Soap Lime
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89
Blade: Feather
Post-shave: Proraso Red

loved the performance of the brush :)
 
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Karve 'B' w/ Perma-Sharp (1)
Mondial1908 Boar
Storybook Soapworks Hook Soap and Splash

Soap was awesome. Worth the shipping. Lathered up like a dream. Doesn't quite have the post shave feel of APR F2 or Declaration Grooming but I'd rate it up there. Easily on par with both B&M bases. If any of the scents interest you, it's worth the shipping.

The splash was moisturising and the scent is about a medium. Still with me an hour after. It's a milky consistency. Nothing like an alcohol splash though.
 
LukehGee said:
Soap was awesome. Worth the shipping. Lathered up like a dream. Doesn't quite have the post shave feel of APR F2 or Declaration Grooming but I'd rate it up there. Easily on par with both B&M bases. If any of the scents interest you, it's worth the shipping.
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That's a very fair comparison, Lauren is a friend of mine and I like his stuff, his soap base makes a nice change I find as does the alcohol free splash as it gives my skin a rest some days.
 
Date: 16 October 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Zenith B27 Boar 28/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ TSM Fougère
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB 'F' / Vintage NOS England Wilkinson Sword #2
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / TSW Aftershave Balm
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)

The Karve F base plate was too edgy for me to shave, however, it's a little bit smoother than normal and this feels a bit over the top of the Muhle R41, it's not ideal for someone who has a thin, hollow or skinny face to used the Karve F base plate because you will get a lot more irritation during the shave if you're not careful with your angle. The F base plate might be better for someone who has an average or round typeface (chubby) can shave the F base plate without any further issue, because is easier to maneuver and you might get less irritation for those who like more blade feel or edgy feel while is still a bit smoother to shave than the Muhle R41. Is not a very aggressive shave like a Muhle R41, but, it does feel a bit edgier than an R41, I hope this makes sense to you because I can't really explain the correct way.

Also furthermore the F base feels a lot edgier than the Rockwell R6, so I gave myself a second try today using the Karve F base plate and I must say it's too edgy for me and my face, I've decided to step back a bit and used the E base plate during my next shave because the D base plate is my sweet spot on the Karve razor.
 
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