Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

[todras]

I recall you mentioned somewhere about you believe using 2 x bottles of splash for 1 tub of soap about normal. I thought this was saying to use more splash than i was previously. I almost think 1 x splash to 2 x soaps, but i might load heavy

Absolutely, this is because they sell out not because you use twice as much!

 

[Maxime D.]

Merkur 34C
Gillette Super Stainless - Made in France (J-4 1989)
Phoenix Shaving - The Green Hornet
Arko Shave Stick
Old Spice Knockoff from Family Dollar

Brush: Vulfix 403 Mixed
Razor: Pal Injecto Matic
Blade: Personna Injector
Soap: MWF
A/S: Aqua Velva

Nice injector and a fine aftershave you got there.

 

[58RW]

SOTN
Whispers From The Woods - Ylang Ylang Jasmine Patchouli Shaving Soap
Zenith Manchurian 28mm 2 Band
Mondial Pre Shave
Gillette Nacet
Rockwell 6c
Captains Choice Sandlewood

 

[beerhog]

Nice shave finished with my favourite splash.i was really hoping a bottle of this was in the old apr sale.

 

[tim33z]

i was really hoping a bottle of this was in the old apr sale.

Or at least a new label....

 

[beerhog]

yeah the old ones dont hold up real well.but the contents are still good as gold!

 

[RazorPlay]

Shower
Rockwell 6S R1
Personna lab blue 2
Cella
Proraso brush
Re-lather and cold rinse
Proraso green balm

Another 3 pass DFS. I’m missing my BBS, although my skin is not complaining...

 

[nsavage]

Good point.

I recall you mentioned somewhere about you believe using 2 x bottles of splash for 1 tub of soap about normal. I thought this was saying to use more splash than i was previously. I almost think 1 x splash to 2 x soaps, but i might load heavy

The soap is designed to be loaded up heavily and that will give the best result IMO.

 

[tim33z]

The soap is designed to be loaded up heavily and that will give the best result IMO.

No question!
More soap = better lather = finish more product = buy more soap

The Circle Of Life right here people....

 

[nsavage]

No question!
More soap = better lather = finish more product = buy more soap

The Circle Of Life right here people....

I lather on the puck for about 2-3 minutes and I still cannot finish a single soap!

 

[tim33z]

I lather on the puck for about 2-3 minutes and I still cannot finish a single soap!

Of course not, if you are rotating through more than 50 soaps!

 

[SpeedyPC]

Date: 22 January 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Maseto Extra Density 2 Band Finest Badger Ivory 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling ~ Piacenza
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Rocket HD500 made in England 1950's / Vintage NOS England Wilkinson Sword #8
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / WAHL Bay Rum Aftershave Splash
Fragrance:- L'Eau Bleue D'issey Pour Homme

I've sold my Rockwell Model T today because I couldn't shave under my nose going WTG and XTG, I can only shave ATG because the top TTO head was to round and big.
Since I don't have any issues at all using the Rockwell 6C & 6S under my nose, because the top cap head is not too big or round against the Model T.

9 more days to go for the whole month of February ARKO!!!!! shave

 

[bald as]

9 more days to go for the whole month of February ARKO!!!!! shave

Speedy, Speedy, Speedy, you do present me with a dilemma. Do I keep my personal use of Arko going or do I hold my excitement in check for a few more days.
Arko was going to be a simple choice tonight. Now I may have to postpone my shave another day to decide on the soap to use.

I may have to get to and make a soap "just in case" for tonight - and yes it can easily be done

 

[Jamie]

Henckels 14
Strop Vintage 4601 Martin J. Rubin New York
Simpson Chubby 2 synthetic
SV Tundra Artica
SV Tundra Artica Balm
Shay & Blue Oud Alif Edp​

 

[SpeedyPC]

Speedy, Speedy, Speedy, you do present me with a dilemma. Do I keep my personal use of Arko going or do I hold my excitement in check for a few more days.
Arko was going to be a simple choice tonight. Now I may have to postpone my shave another day to decide on the soap to use.

I may have to get to and make a soap "just in case" for tonight - and yes it can easily be done

Don't forget the milk because you're going to need lots of it, why? to drink all the milk for a whole month while you're using Arko if you can't stand the smell

 

[Bozley82]

Vector
Kai Captain Mild
Shavemac Custom Americana
A&E Cafe au Lait​

 

[bomber.79]

Pre-shave: Proraso Green Tea & Oatmeal Pre/Post shave cream
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm synthetic
Soap/Cream: Rumple & Pyne
Razor: Schick Injector E2
Blade: Chick (1)
Post-shave: Alum block, Proraso liquid after shave cream, Myrsol F./ Extra

 

[bald as]

Good shave tonight. Decided to give Tabac a run and I personally didn't like it all that much for a straight razor. It had all the correct attributes even a pleasant "old man" scent, yet all of that didn't add up to a stellar shave. I'm surprised as the lather was great but certain properties of the lather didn't translate to a great shave. I may have an extended month of Arko or finish the month out with an Artisan soap.
Puma 5/8" Honed on my Jnat finished on linen and leather.
Boar brush [Ah there's the problem ]
Tabac
DFS for a single pass
Macadamia nut oil with Lemon Myrtle.

 

[Razor Burn]

January SOTD with Squadron Soap

Brush: PAA Green Ray
Face: Yaqi DOC & RR bambo handle
Blade: Permasharp (1)
Soap: Squadron's Scramble
Pre: Shower & Washpool face cleanser bar
Post: Squadron's Scramble splash

Another top Squadron's shave. Compliments from the misses on the scent @SchoolForAnts - she's very hard to impress but this soap/splash is pure bliss... Happy shaves!

 

[sealer]

SSSeygus extrem oc + Bolzano
Wolf Whiskers synth
AP Reserve Fresca
CL TSM Fougere
AP Reserve Fresca intensa