Shave of the Day Thread - 2018

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One blade/One Razor/One soap in February - Shave #14
Brush: RR 400
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R4)
Blade: Derby
Scuttle/Bowl/Mug: Fine Lathering Bowl
Pre: PAA Cube
Soap: RR xXx
Post: Shower / Barber Shoppe Face Wash / Witch Hazel + Rockwell Balm

Shave 14 of 28 - 3 pass shave in the shower. Can't wait for this challenge to end :yuck: On the bright side my face feels nice and refreshed from the menthol in the Cube preshave soap :cool: Happy shaves and enjoy your night! #blade_of_glory
 
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Pre: hot wash
Brush: Yaqi Timber Wolf 26mm
Soap: Tallow + Steel Boreal
Razor: Paradigm 17-4
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum
Post: Barrister & Mann Arctique splash
 
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Mark1966 said:
:whistle: I'd forgotten I had it actually as I normally just upload to Flickr from the phone and post from the laptop!
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Same here, but it is nice to have the convenience to do it all from the mobile device on occasion (y).
 
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (5)
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless blade (4)
Brush: Shavemac DO1 Americana shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Lightning Ridge Shave Soap
Aftershave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Lightning Ridge Aftershave
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Lightning Ridge EDP

One of those early starts for an early flight. Have a great day guys
 
Date: 15 February 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto Silvertip Badger Fan Horn 30/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Tabac 5x
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Frankenrazor:– Muhle R41 v2013 head with Bulldog Handle
Blade:- Astra Superior Platinum #5
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- L'eau D'issey Pour Homme
 
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Pre: Hot shower with Headblade Headshed and Edwin Jagger Pre Shave
Soap: Stirling Gin and Tonic on the Rocks
Brush: Maggards Synthetic
Razor: Rockwell 6S Plate 5 on head and 3 on face with and Astra SP
Post: APR Suitably Attired Summer and The Stray Whisker After Balm

Great shave, I Never thought I would be able to shave every two days on a regular basis without major irritation but, fingers crossed, it's looking like it's possible.
Suitably Attired Summer is my favourite splash that I own. It's too bad that summer is coming to an end and it won't be possible to use it anymore ;) I guess I'll have to buy a different one :happy:
 
Dustin L said:
I Never thought I would be able to shave every two days on a regular basis without major irritation but, fingers crossed, it's looking like it's possible.
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Before I started DE shaving, I could shave, at most, twice a week. I would usually only risk it once a week and sometimes I'd just go the 'lazy beard'.
Now I regularly shave every other day. I can even get away with two consecutive shave days when circumstances dictate. ie: Job interviews.
But then I need to take it easy for a few days. The perils of terrible skin.

DE shaving has taken something I dreaded and turned it into something I enjoy and helps improve my skin. (And the community helps heaps too!)
So good!
 
LukehGee said:
4 hours later I'm still getting wiffs of the A/S. loving it.

You guys that do the balms and the aftershaves, which one do you apply first?
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Well the first thing to remember is that they do two entirely different things in most cases. Aftershaves are designed to sterilize the skin and deliver fragrance while balms are designed to soothe, moisturize and repair the skin. Balms by definition contain substantially less fragrance than aftershaves which is the way it should be, Aftershave 'toners' are basically in the same class as balms in most cases.

If you have sensitive skin, or skin that reddens after a shave then I always recommend an aftershave balm first (the Stray Whisker After Balm is an excellent fragrance neutral balm for example), to provide a barrier between the skin and the alcohol in the aftershave and to begin skin repair as needed. All of these factors are dependent on the balm being of high quality, and containing a correct number, and quantity of compounds.

In the case of AP Reserve aftershaves however this is not necessary, my aftershaves are designed to replace balms and I have used specific compounds in specific strengths so that you get the best of both worlds while maintaining a high fragrance component. I did this as for many months in Australia the weather is not conducive to applying a balm without it becoming unpleasant or too heavy and I wanted to deliver a high strength of fragrance that goes the distance.
 
todras said:
Well the first thing to remember is that they do two entirely different things in most cases. Aftershaves are designed to sterilize the skin and deliver fragrance while balms are designed to soothe, moisturize and repair the skin. Balms by definition contain substantially less fragrance than aftershaves which is the way it should be, Aftershave 'toners' are basically in the same class as balms in most cases.

If you have sensitive skin, or skin that reddens after a shave then I always recommend an aftershave balm first (the Stray Whisker After Balm is an excellent fragrance neutral balm for example), to provide a barrier between the skin and the alcohol in the aftershave and to begin skin repair as needed. All of these factors are dependent on the balm being of high quality, and containing a correct number, and quantity of compounds.

In the case of AP Reserve aftershaves however this is not necessary, my aftershaves are designed to replace balms and I have used specific compounds in specific strengths so that you get the best of both worlds while maintaining a high fragrance component. I did this as for many months in Australia the weather is not conducive to applying a balm without it becoming unpleasant or too heavy and I wanted to deliver a high strength of fragrance that goes the distance.
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Thanks for such detailed reply.
The toner explanation is a question I would eventually asked. I have seen them listed and wonder if they were different to std aftershaves.

I have been using the Stray Whisker after balm since I started wet shaving but yeah it is just so uncomfortable on a muggy day/night.
 
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