Shave of the Day Thread - 2018

[Jamie]

Michael Waterhouse Custom
Strop Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York
Muhle Fibre Silvertip
Tabac
Tabac Balm
Aramis Tabacco Reserve Edp
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[SpeedyPC]

Date: 30 December 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Omega 83 Boar 27/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling ~ Barbershop
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB 'E' / Vintage NOS England Wilkinson Sword #11
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / WAHL Bay Rum Aftershave Splash
Fragrance:- L'Eau Bleue D'issey Pour Homme

 

[Nico]

Pre: Warm water, Crew oil
Razor: Gillette Fatboy D4 (5)
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Squadron Red Lead
Post: Old Spice

 

[RubenRedNuts]

Michael Waterhouse Custom
Strop Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York
Muhle Fibre Silvertip
Tabac
Tabac Balm
Aramis Tabacco Reserve Edp
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Another beautiful straight AND a Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York Strop! They are very hard to come by, half your luck (and somewhat envious).

 

[Jamie]

Another beautiful straight AND a Martin J. Rubin 4601 New York Strop! They are very hard to come by, half your luck (and somewhat envious).

Thanks, Ruben.

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Paladin Lotus Select Badger
Soap: The Art of Shaving (NOS Tallow)
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Vintage NOS Wilkie Light Brigade (3)
Post: Thursday Plantation Tea Tree & Witch Hazel, CRSW Alcohol-Free American Barbershop Moisturising Aftershave
Scent: Barrister & Mann Leviathan EdT

First use of the AOS soap. The performance was very good, and its characteristics seem to confirm that this soap was indeed made for AOS by Valobra (as are the Czech and Speake soaps). The scent was a gentle natural sandalwood; perhaps it has faded a little over time. Very thirsty, and intensely thick lubricious lather with excellent persistence. Three very comfortable passes for a DFS+; the Leviathan's sandalwood notes providing a nice match for the soap scent.

 

[sealer]

Pre: nothing
machine: Timeless 0.95 open comb scalloped
blade: Rapira
brush: CRV "Bipolar" Manchurian
soap: AP Reserve Coolabah
splash: AP Reserve Coolabah
EdT: AP Reserve Festivus

Perfect for a sunny and warm morning. I have some EdT of Festivus in my office so I applied it ~ 2 hours after shaving

Have a great end of the year

 

[KingCobra]

Moved on to Saigon. Kathmandu collapsible silicone container works well as a travel bowl.

Lord super stainless green - 3rd and final use
Feather AS-D2
Yaqi Rainbow Brown Synth
APR Bombora Soap/Splash
Proraso Aloe & Vitamin E Balm
John Varvatos Artisan Pure EDT.

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE Platypus
Soap/Cream: Santa Maria Novella shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette NEW head on TSW Bren Handle
Blade: Vintage NOS Wilkinson Sword 'French Browns' (7)
Post-shave: Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano after shave lotion
Fragrance: Miller Harris feuilles de tabac EDP

Same, same again! Must do something different for the first shave of the New Year

 

[Razor Burn]

SOTN 30/12/18
Brush: Proraso 24mm
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Gillette Nacet (5)
Bowl: Peirera Shavery unbreakable shave bowl
Soap: RR xXx
Pre: Shower + Washpool Face Cleanser bar
Post: TSW balm

Added extra water to produce creamy lather - sorry no pics Have a great New Years eve!

 

[todras]

M&F 3XL
Wolfman WR1
Feather
AP Reserve Florian


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[fruityasu]

2018 New Years Eve SOTD....

Pre: Hot Shower, Truefitt & Hill Oil....
Razor: Timeless....
Blade: Feather....
Brush: Tony Forsyth Custom Imperial Red....
Soap: AP Reserve Passione....
Post: AP Reserve Passione Aftershave and EDT....

Have a wonderful night Gents and stay safe - Bring on 2019....

 

[LukehGee]

New Year's Eve shave.

Rockwell 6S R3 w/ Polsilver (1)
Yaqi Tuxedo
Declaration Grooming/Chatillon Lux Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli Soap
Chatillon Lux Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli Splash
Chatillon Lux Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli EdT

Awesome shave this morning. Staying at Lakes Entrance in VIC. Hired a boat this morning and putted around the inlets today. Was great. Even seen some dolphins!

 

[tim33z]

Goodbye 2018....

First use of the Tonsorial Parlour soap which has been put into the mug for the duration.
Performed admirably but the Gillette Black blade is a fast way towards weeperville!

Hope everyone has a great New Years and stays safe!

 

[todras]

Declaration Grooming Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli Soap/Splash/EdT

Chatillon Lux, Scott only does the soap

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb Back Beet
Brush: Omega Italian Boar
Razor: Colonial General
Blade: Feather Pro Super (1)
What a combo to finish the shaving year! Not feeling 100% today and there's something therapeutic about Back Beet for me. Luxurious creamy lather applied with the big boar and the smooth cut of the Pro Super in the General left me feeling somewhat refreshed.
Happy New Year guys! Looking forward to sharing more shaves and talking all things shaving with you next year.

 

[LukehGee]

Chatillon Lux, Scott only does the soap

Oh no I cannot edit! Lazy last SOTD post for the year

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: PAA Green Ray
Razor: Karve (D plate) + WCS brass handle
Blade: Gillette Nacet (6)
Bowl: Peirera Shavery unbreakable shave bowl
Soap: APR Fenchurch
Pre: Shower
Post: APR Fenchurch splash & APR balm

End of year SOTD with my favourite gear of 2018 Simple yet efficient & the main reason why I love this hobby Super soft brush, awesome DE, consistent blade, convenient shave bowl, top notch soap & scent to die for
Wishing you all a safe, prosperous and peaceful New Year and look forward to sharing many happy shaves with you all in 2019!!!

 

[tim33z]

Brush: PAA Green Ray
Razor: Karve (D plate) + WCS brass handle
Blade: Gillette Nacet (6)
Bowl: Peirera Shavery unbreakable shave bowl
Soap: APR Fenchurch
Pre: Shower
Post: APR Fenchurch splash & APR balm

End of year SOTD with my favourite gear of 2018 Simple yet efficient & the main reason why I love this hobby Super soft brush, awesome DE, consistent blade, convenient shave bowl, top notch soap & scent to die for
Wishing you all a safe, prosperous and peaceful New Year and look forward to sharing many happy shaves with you all in 2019!!!

With good reason Ruds rates it!

What is this balm you speak of?...

 

[Nico]

Pre: Warm water, Proraso Green
Razor: RAW RS-10, Mild plate
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Proraso Green
Post: Proraso Green splash.

After many years out in the shaving wilderness I returned to DE shaving in 2018. Started with Proraso gear and will bow out the same way.

I would like to thank everyone on this forum with all the tips, forum posts and people who help maintain it. The the journey so far has been a blast and I look forward to 2019.

Wishing everyone all the best for the new year.

Cheers
N