Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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Pre: Shower
Merkur 1904 clone
Personna Lab Blue - 5 and out
Omega 48
Cella
Nivea ASB
CK Obsession

Been away for awhile with a new job and life getting in the way but that doesn't mean I stopped shaving!

3 ATG passes for another BBS. When I got these blades from @TomG, I thought they were terrible in my usual razors (including my 6S, which is a first - R3 was too bitey and R2 too mild!) but I thought I would try them in all my razors before giving up on them. Last off the rank was this Merkur, which I always found too mild for any other blade so I had hardly ever used it.

Very glad I gave this combo a try because it was an excellent marriage. I haven't used anything else since and no regrets. Certainly adds weight to the idea that there is a blade for most razors and a razor for most blades.... for me at least. I probably won't re-stock them because only being able to use one razor is a bit restrictive but happy to chew through the rest of what I have...
 
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Pre-Shave: Kiss my Face Olive Oil Soap, cold water
Razor: Rex Ambassador (2/1)
Blade: Voskhod (1)
Brush: Doug Korn D7 Turquoise
Lather: Mike's Bergamot, Orange, Ylang-Ylang
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Good to be back home - I hope you all have a fantastic Friday (y)​
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac Silvertip Badger
Soap: Squadron Group Captain's Blend
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: NOS Wilkinson Sword 'French Brown' (2)
Post: Thursday Plantation Tea Tree & Witch Hazel, Musgo Real Aftershave Balm
Scent: Boellis Panama 1924 EdT.

A wet and stormy night in Perth as winter comes to an end. Thus, I reached for the warm and comforting Squadron Group Captain's Blend. The Rudy Vey Cobalt Shavemac brush (aka The Soap Destroyer) whipped up storm of lather, and a memorable shave ensued.

The Boellis Panama 1924 scent was a lovely way to finish off.
 
Pre: Warm water, Pre shave oil (Nico's home brew)
Razor: Timeless, S/S, 0.68 Scalloped base plate with 14 mm x 85 mm dimpled handle
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless Double Edge Blades
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve Florian
Post: Australian Private Reserve Florian Splash
WTG, ATG, touch up with adjusted angles for my beard.
Awesome shave this evening, Florian whipped up into a nice fluffy lather. Stellar performance with a nice fresh floral scent.
Have a good weekend gents.

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Date:- 30 August 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Vie-Long Synth. Silvertip Extra Soft Faux Horn 27/52mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Barbiere Sofisticato
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB SS 'C' / Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (spoiler) #9
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men
 
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Soap: Pb Calendula MkIII
Brush: Zenith boar
Razor: TI Flower Pattern
Down for the count with migraine again today but thought I'd attempt a shave and some late lunch. The headache, slice to the nose (probably shouldn't attempt a straight razor shave whilst head wrecked) and a shedding brush couldn't detract from what @alfredus classes as a joyful shave. The Calendula lather is beautiful, like silky dollop cream and the TI is a beautiful instrument.
When Mum moved house I found an ancient ledger which I've been using as my straight razor log so I can track usage and honings. Looks a little like the Matrix data orientated like that?
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue Owners Club Boar
Cream: Kapo Fresh
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: NOS Wilkinson Sword 'French Brown' (3)
Post: Thursday Plantation Tea Tree & Witch Hazel, Musgo Real Aftershave Balm
Scent:Floris No 89

What a wonderful shave! The Kapo lather was really good; better than I usually whip up from a cream, so I guess I got lucky.
Three passes for a BBS finish, and my face feels terrific.
 
Pre: Hot towel, Pre shave oil (Nico's home brew)
Razor: RAW RS-10, Mild Plate
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Coolabah
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Coolabah Splash
WTG, ATG, touch up with adjusted angles for my beard.
A change in routine being Father day and shaved this morning. Excellent shave from this topnotch tool paired with APR Coolabah soap.


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Travel kit shave in a hotel in Gladstone.

Slightly cracked bowl, slightly leaky plug, 1970s decor in the bathroom - so glamorous!
 
Karve F plate w/Polsilver
Yaqi silvertip fan
SV Felce Aromatica
Vitamin E oil

Magnificent BBS with the F plate! The SV was awesome as usual. The Yaqi silvertip fan knot is probably my favorite brush from them!!

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Karve F plate w/Polsilver
Yaqi silvertip fan
SV Felce Aromatica
Vitamin E oil

Magnificent BBS with the F plate! The SV was awesome as usual. The Yaqi silvertip fan knot is probably my favorite brush from them!!

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The F base plate is too edgy for me, feels much more than the R41
 
Date:- 01 September 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Stirling Finest Badger 26/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Barbiere Sofisticato
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 38C / Gillette 7 O'Clock Black Super Platinum #2
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)
 
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