Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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Holiday said:
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Same setup as yesterday with bowl lather. The YAQI synthetic has made all the difference to the B&M Reserve experience.
I noticed in the WC video the guy with the big dense brush was the one having problem lathering and similar IME.
Photo and lather shot after 2 passes and DFS with no blade tabs.
Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: YAQI - Sagrada Familia 24mm Synthetic Tuxedo Knot
Soap: B&M Reserve Spice
Bowl: Limited Edition P&C 2019 Auction Grey Bowl by Avalon Pottery
Razor/Blade: Merkur – Progress #1 / Polsilver #1
Post-shave: B&M Reserve Spice
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How’s the Yaqi Sagrada Familia brush @Holiday ???
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: @Tony Forsyth P&C LE Platypus Shaving Brush
Soap/Cream: SV 70th Anniversary shaving soap
Razor: Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless (6)
Post-shave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Aqua di Sydney shaving soap splash
Fragrance: Aqua di Gio

Final use of this combination today. Will have something different for tomorrow and early Monday before I head off on another trip. Must say that it has been a joy to use this stuff and I've appreciated the full week of it.

Happy Saturday guys!

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SpeedyPC said:
How’s the Yaqi Sagrada Familia brush @Holiday ???
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Early days yet @SpeedyPC but first impressions are good. I like the shape, size and style of the brush. The knot may still be a little big and dense for my preference, but no complaints.
Do synthetics soften or splay with use or retain shape?
 

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Haslinger, Honig

wonderful shave with this combo and a massive thank you to @StueyB who was kind enough to send me some GEMs to try out with this vintage razor. Took a while to find the angle a couple of times and as a consequence I nicked my lower jawline. However, after just two passes I was nearly BBS. After 3, I was smooth as. I will definitely be jumping onto to Connaught shaving to get some GEMs. I could also be tempted to purchase The Blackland Sabre.​
 
Brush: RR boar
Face: Parker Variant (1.5)
Blade: Astra Blue (1)
Pre: Shower + PAA CaD preshave soap
Soap: PAA CaD
Post: Alum // Squadron Soap Warden splash // Vaseline Replenishing Mouisteriser

A fanstastic prework SOTD with the often neglected adjustable. I've forgotten how simple this razor is to use (very set and forget) with a heavier head and pronounced feedback. Matched with a new Astra blade I managed to achieve a near BBS in 2 simple passes (with odd touch up) and it shaves really efficiently even on the lower settings. The soap is your typical vegan offering with nice performance and a somewhat pleasant barbershop scent. Finished off with some Warden and alum as I accidently nicked myself on tthe chin :dead: Happy shave/s! :)
 
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Prep: Hot shower
Brush: The Stray Whisker Silvertip Badger
Soap: Barristers Reserve Classic
Razor: Gillette Black Beauty
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
Post: Proraso Post Shave Stone, Aramis

My first ever shave with a vintage razor thanks to @Holiday . Jeff what year is this from?

I’ll reserve final judgment until I’ve had a few more attempts, but first impressions are that it’s smooth - deceptively so. Started off at setting 4 and finished my 2 pass (WTG, ATG) shave at 7. Might have to dial it back a bit for that second ATG pass as there were a couple of weepers and irritation.
 
astinus4 said:
My first ever shave with a vintage razor thanks to @Holiday . Jeff what year is this from?
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Hi Francis, I agree they are deceptive. I am going to try and keep low from now on. The shave is just as good with no irritation.
You have to try a vintage blade in the vintage razor, put one of @eggbert spoilers in there. BTW @revhed PIF some Astra SP if you want to try in the R41

The razor is 1969 1st quarter (O1)
 
Date:- 12 October 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Yaqi Sagrada Familia Tuxedo Synth. 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Tertius
Razor/Blade:- RazoRock Game Changer .68P / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #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:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
Holiday said:
Hi Francis, I agree they are deceptive. I am going to try and keep low from now on. The shave is just as good with no irritation.
You have to try a vintage blade in the vintage razor, put one of @eggbert spoilers in there. BTW @revhed PIF some Astra SP if you want to try in the R41

The razor is 1969 1st quarter (O1)
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1969?? Wow that’s surreal, shaving with something that’s much older than I am but is still functional.

Yep will definitely get a Spoiler into it eventually. Just wanted to start with a Polsilver as that’s now my ‘baseline’ blade
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson LE Jubilee Shaving Brush
Soap/Cream: Aqua di Palma Colonia shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette L1 (1966) Lady Gillette "Champagne"
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (1)
Post-shave: Aqua di Palma Colonia splash
Fragrance: Aqua di Palma Colonia EDC

Great stuff. Haven't used a 'Lady' for a while - simply a SuperSpeed head on a longer handle. Nice chance, the software is pretty good too!

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Pre: no shower, just Razorock Mister Joe preshave soap, left on and not rinsed off
Brush: Wild West Brushworks “Amethyst Water”
Soap: Murphy and McNeil Claddagh
Razor: Mühle R89
Blade: Astra green (1)
Post: Nivea 2 phase

I awoke this morning with a strong desire to shave after having a break yesterday. I wanted a mild shave with total comfort, and boy did the Mühle with Astra give me that!!

The first pass was effortless in every way. After a quick rinse, I had an epiphany thought, ‘why don’t I do full 3 passes in WTG/XTG/ATG?’

So I did just that.

It’s extremely rare I’ll ever do across the grain, I typically just feel it isn’t required for me, but after this shave today, I’m not sure now, it just seemed to make the ATG pass even more effortless. I didn’t need to chase any pick ups and am left with a great shave result!

Went for some post shave product with little to no scent, so a splash of the Nivea 2 Phase balash (balm splash). It’s really quite good and even though it feels a little greasy initially, it dries great and leaves the face feeling well nourished. Contains a small amount of menthol but doesn’t make your face freeze by any means. It’s cheap too, pretty sure I paid $6 from Woolworths.
 
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