Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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Pre: Hot Shower, Truefitt & Hill Oil....
Razor: Karve 'D' Plate....
Blade: Personna Red....
Brush: Tony Forsyth Custom Imperial Red....
Soap: AP Reserve Florian....
Post: AP Reserve Florian Aftershave and EDT....
 
Mark1966 said:
Not sure where or how I got these blades. Gillette but Wilkinson Sword - weird! Made in China which must be a good sign, right?
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I've used these before. The first one felt amazing and gave a smooth shave for about 7 or 8 shaves. Every blade since then has been passable, yet lasted maybe 3 shaves at best. I've used them all up now thankfully.
 
RustyBlade said:
Well since you used them ;) what are your thoughts please?
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Not after one shave! But ...

tim33z said:
I've used these before. The first one felt amazing and gave a smooth shave for about 7 or 8 shaves. Every blade since then has been passable, yet lasted maybe 3 shaves at best. I've used them all up now thankfully.
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Here is an opinion for you!
 
Brush: maggard synth
Razor:general ss
Blade: p30
Soap:west coast ipa
Splash: west coast ipa
Kicking back in loch sport on holidays and the citronella quality of this set really helps as a fly and mozzie repellant! About to set of in the yak for a days fishing in the lake hopefully get some salmon or mullet so I can have a crack at a gummy on the surf beach tonight or tomorrow night.
 
Shower
Rockwell 6S (2)
Personna Lab Blue (1) (I think - the blade has "Super" written on it but it comes from the blue 100 pack - I give up on trying to identify Personna blades / packs)
Dove Beauty Cream Bar
Omega 48
Re-lather and cold rinse

My first go with these blades. They are sharp! At least when new - I've never got a weeper before with such a mild plate but I got one today. I'm used to being able to shave mindlessly with this plate but I will have to think about technique more here. I really didn't need more than two passes but as usual couldn't help myself. They seem to be very efficient blades though - might have to give them a try in the R1 plate which would be the first time for me to go that mild in this razor. No doubt I will be able to go to higher plates once the blade has a couple of shaves on it.
 
Mark1966 said:
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: Gillette "Wilkinson Sword" blade (1)
Post-shave: Squadron Soap Coronet Fougère splash
Fragrance: N/A

Not sure where or how I got these blades. Gillette but Wilkinson Sword - weird! Made in China which must be a good sign, right?

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They're supposedly the Indian version as opposed to the white and black packs which are German...? They were my first DE blade as they were cheap but also why I quit the hobby years back - consistently gave me terrible shaves and I had too many left so gave them to my dad :) Strange that it says made in China :unsure:
 
January SOTD with Squadron's Soap
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Brush: Yaqi 30mm
Head: Omnishaver
Face: Blackland Dart
Blade: Feather (1)
Soap: Squadron's Warden
Pre: Shower & Washpool face cleanser bar
Post: Squadron's Warden splash & Proraso styptic gel

First shave ever with the Feather and man does it live up to its reputation :nurse: Nursing a few weepers but it was worth it as I achieved a near BBS in 2 passes :) The blade compliments the Dart very well and I look forward to experimenting with my regular DEs. Nothing to add on the soap/splash except to say it's a winner on all levels... Happy shaves!
 
Date: 10 January 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Omega 20102 Boar 28/60mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling ~ Island Man
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Rocket HD500 made in England 1950's / Vintage NOS England Wilkinson Sword #7
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- Davidoff Cool Water
 
Razor Burn said:
January SOTD with Squadron's Soap
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Brush: Yaqi 30mm
Head: Omnishaver
Face: Blackland Dart
Blade: Feather (1)
Soap: Squadron's Warden
Pre: Shower & Washpool face cleanser bar
Post: Squadron's Warden splash & Proraso styptic gel

First shave ever with the Feather and man does it live up to its reputation :nurse: Nursing a few weepers but it was worth it as I achieved a near BBS in 2 passes :) The blade compliments the Dart very well and I look forward to experimenting with my regular DEs. Nothing to add on the soap/splash except to say it's a winner on all levels... Happy shaves!
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Excellent blade. Pairs very well with modern razors.
 
Pre: Hot towel, Crew oil
Razor: Timeless, 0.68 O C base plate
Blade:Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Florian
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Florian Splash

 
I have to admit, a straight shave with cold water is extremely good, very high on my list. In the past I have shaved with cold water but never with a good preparation and it does make a difference.
5/8" Solingen Magnetic finished on a Coticule with oil. Stropped Linen and Leather.
Excellent soap and great lather from a Vie Long Horse hair brush.
Single pass with a few small touch ups and a very comfortable DFS.
 
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