Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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RustyBlade said:
That ain't a straight but a smiling assassin :censored:
Explains the styptic pencil use. Looks evil and fun to use too
Is easier or harder to use and maintain than a straight razor?
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It was fun to use although I got a little cocky and paid the price... It is a little harder to maintain as I am still getting use to the slightly different technique for stropping it (more of a cross action with a rolling motion as opposed to straight back and forth on the 3" wide strop).
It is surprisingly comfortable to use, providing you maintain focus on your angles...
 
Pre: Hot towel, Crew oil
Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley, D plate
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Soap: Squadron Group Captains Blend
Post: Squadron Group Captains Blend Splash
Used the D plate today. As expected, little more aggressive than the C but still very comfortable.

 
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Guerrilla
Feather
Simpson CH3 Manchurian
P&B Coda​
 
Another hard day at the office...morning swim with a beautiful Manta Ray and a wonderfull soft water shave, so the dive mask seals perfectly tomorrow.

Again just too lazy to take pictures, but the lather was simply stunning (y)
 
January SOTD with Squadron's Soap

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Brush: Omega 24mm
Razor: Parker Variant (2)
Blade: Astra Green (5)
Soap: Squadron's Dispatch Rider
Pre: Shower
Post: Brut Aftershave Lotion

Oh happy days :love: Have a great evening!
 
Jamie said:
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Tanifuji Cape-Kennedy 77
Strop Martin J.Rubin 4601 New York
Muhle Fibre Silvertip
Proraso Sandalwood pre-shave
Proraso Sandalwood soap
Proraso Sandalwood Aftershave
Guerlain Santal Royal Edp
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Jamie, how do you keep your blades looking so good (i.e. stop them from tarnishing / remove the tarnish when it starts to appear)?
 
Tuesday 8th January

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Cambodian Oud Soap
Antica Barbieria Colla Boar
PILS - Feather
Acqua Di Parma Collezione Barbiere Balm
Xerjoff XJ Alexandria II Attar

Va Pensiero

I’m still enjoying making my own soap and have had some nice independent feedback from sample testers. It’s never going to be sold as any form of business venture. The samples were simply an independent validation exercise.
Next on the radar is a Sandalwood soap and if I can find the right quality Frankincense, then definitely a tub or two of that too.

Happy shaving people.
 
RubenRedNuts said:
Jamie, how do you keep your blades looking so good (i.e. stop them from tarnishing / remove the tarnish when it starts to appear)?
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Ruben, here are a few pointers, I always dry my blades after shaving with a kitchen paper towel, always shave with perfectly dry hands when holding the razor, after stropping I spray a micro fibre cloth with silicone spray which is petroleum neutral, which also means it will cause no harm to plastics or horn bone or Ivory, last of all store your carbon razor in a dry environment and not the bathroom.
 
Date: 09 January 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger 27/50mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling ~ Executive Man
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell Model T #4 / Gillette Nacet #1
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Davidoff Cool Water Wave

Keep in mind guys, way too early for me to give a review of the Model T until I've given more shaves and more time.

Here's photo below showing you the blade loaded into the Model T, as you can see at each end there's no blade overhang and the hardest part is when I shave across the grain under the nose is not good.
I have to shave against the grain under my nose which is not my best part of shaving, the Model T head is too big I mean is to curve or round going with the grain under the nose is not very good.

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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Thater boar brush @Tony Forsyth P&C LE Platypus brush
Soap/Cream: Squadron Soap Coronet Fougère shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette NEW head on TSW Bren Handle
Blade: Vintage NOS Wilkinson Sword 'French Browns' (15)
Post-shave: Squadron Soap Coronet Fougère splash
Fragrance: N/A

Sorry to see that the Crimson Tide didn't wash over Clemson @rlroadie2004 but there is always next year.

In the meantime we can all have great shaves!

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SpeedyPC said:
Here's photo below showing you the blade loaded into the Model T, as you can see at each end there's no blade overhang and the hardest part is when I shave across the grain under the nose is not good.
I have to shave against the grain under my nose which is not my best part of shaving, the Model T head is too big I mean is to curve or round going with the grain under the nose is not very good.
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Sorry to hear, this issue was mentioned before though highlighted better by your image. Too many nails in the coffin for me to even consider this razor now.
 
RustyBlade said:
Sorry to hear, this issue was mentioned before though highlighted better by your image. Too many nails in the coffin for me to even consider this razor now.
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I've already forward these issue with Rockwell, hopefully, I'll get a reply soon when they see the photo. Rockwell is not very good at quality engineering design control on the Model T, because the top head curve shape is nowhere as close to the original vintage Gillette Slim Adjustable design is a real shame. Man! the Model T was a very tricky issue shaving under my bloody nose, I had to grab another razor to clean it under the nose.
 
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Pre: Pb PSE
Soap: Le Pere Lucien
Brush: 20mm Master Badger
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna Super Stainless (4)
Post: Jojoba Oil
AS: APR General Ledger
Nice combo for a very good shave after a trip to the hospital last night. My daughter passed out and stopped breathing for a couple of seconds whilst vomiting. Hopefully just some food poisoning though she was working in the heat yesterday so that could have been a factor. Should be home this morning. Dutiful dad just left Mrs Pbgoose and daughter at hospital, once stabilised, for a comfortable bed at home.
Love the Master Badger. Look forward to the AS-D2 in the line up. Very nice razor.
 
Pbgoose said:
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Pre: Pb PSE
Soap: Le Pere Lucien
Brush: 20mm Master Badger
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna Super Stainless (4)
Post: Jojoba Oil
AS: APR General Ledger
Nice combo for a very good shave after a trip to the hospital last night. My daughter passed out and stopped breathing for a couple of seconds whilst vomiting. Hopefully just some food poisoning though she was working in the heat yesterday so that could have been a factor. Should be home this morning. Dutiful dad just left Mrs Pbgoose and daughter at hospital, once stabilised, for a comfortable bed at home.
Love the Master Badger. Look forward to the AS-D2 in the line up. Very nice razor.
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Hope all is well with your daughter mate
 
Pbgoose said:
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Pre: Pb PSE
Soap: Le Pere Lucien
Brush: 20mm Master Badger
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Personna Super Stainless (4)
Post: Jojoba Oil
AS: APR General Ledger
Nice combo for a very good shave after a trip to the hospital last night. My daughter passed out and stopped breathing for a couple of seconds whilst vomiting. Hopefully just some food poisoning though she was working in the heat yesterday so that could have been a factor. Should be home this morning. Dutiful dad just left Mrs Pbgoose and daughter at hospital, once stabilised, for a comfortable bed at home.
Love the Master Badger. Look forward to the AS-D2 in the line up. Very nice razor.
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Hoping your daughter makes a speedy recovery @Pbgoose....
 
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