Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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Pre-shave: Proraso Green Tea & Oatmeal Pre/Post shave cream
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm synthetic
Soap/Cream: Derby Shave Soap Stick
Razor: Phoenix Starling V2 (A plate)
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (1)
Post-shave: Alum block, L'oreal Men Expert AfterShave balm, Myrsol F./ Extra

Today was the second shave with the Starling and a much better experience than the first. @SpeedyPC suggested I change blades from the Treet Super which I for the first shave, to the GEM blade and it made a huge difference. The previous shave was also the first time I used a Treet SE blade and will no doubt be the last, they are terrible. I'm much happier with the Starling now.
 
Pre: Hot towel, Crew oil
Razor: RAW RS-10, Aggressive Plate
Blade: Feather
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Soap: Squadron Group Captains Blend
Post: Squadron Group Captains Blend Splash

 
bomber.79 said:
Pre-shave: Proraso Green Tea & Oatmeal Pre/Post shave cream
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm synthetic
Soap/Cream: Derby Shave Soap Stick
Razor: Phoenix Starling V2 (A plate)
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (1)
Post-shave: Alum block, L'oreal Men Expert AfterShave balm, Myrsol F./ Extra

Today was the second shave with the Starling and a much better experience than the first. @SpeedyPC suggested I change blades from the Treet Super which I for the first shave, to the GEM blade and it made a huge difference. The previous shave was also the first time I used a Treet SE blade and will no doubt be the last, they are terrible. I'm much happier with the Starling now.
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: The Stray Whisker Silvertip Badger
Soap: DR Harris Arlington
Razor: Merkur 37c slant
Blade: Feather
Post-shave: Omega Alum stick, Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera

Very close two pass shave, but felt a bit raw. I haven't used a Feather for a while so maybe I was too aggressive. Face feels great now after applying witch hazel
 
bomber.79 said:
Pre-shave: Proraso Green Tea & Oatmeal Pre/Post shave cream
Brush: Whipped Dog 24mm synthetic
Soap/Cream: Derby Shave Soap Stick
Razor: Phoenix Starling V2 (A plate)
Blade: GEM SS PTFE (1)
Post-shave: Alum block, L'oreal Men Expert AfterShave balm, Myrsol F./ Extra

Today was the second shave with the Starling and a much better experience than the first. @SpeedyPC suggested I change blades from the Treet Super which I for the first shave, to the GEM blade and it made a huge difference. The previous shave was also the first time I used a Treet SE blade and will no doubt be the last, they are terrible. I'm much happier with the Starling now.
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I like the Treet blades, although I'm not sure they are worth the trouble. Being carbon steel they will rust, if you are puting them aside be sure not to store them in the bathroom, even unopened packs will rust in time, I found out the hard way.
I bought the Starling V1 and was dissapointed, many vintage SEs are much better, but I couldn't resist ordering the V2 plates. They are on the way, especially keen to try the OC plate
 
Brush: yaqi synth
Razor: general ss
Blade: p30
Soap: declaration sweet lemon
Splash: passione
First day back at work for the year so a bit of quick shave but still dfs. I'm glad I only got a sample of the soap it's just to much of a pastry scent for me but performance is excellent.
 
Proraso Green Preshave
Fatip Grande Nickel
Personna Lab blue (2)
MWF
Omega 48
Proraso Green balm

Fantastic lather from my favourite soap and brush, using the puck as a shave stick on my face first and then lathering a bit off the puck as well. I remain convinced that problems with lathering MWF are pretty much down to not loading enough product.

Went all out today with this blade in my most aggressive DE to deal with a two day growth. Bad mistake - a harsh blade remains a harsh blade and doesn't benefit from a more aggressive razor. Of course I already knew that but just had to confirm again... a blade to keep for my Merkur 1904 - at the most.
 
Pre: Hot towel, Crew oil
Razor: Gillette Slim H 1 1962 (5)
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk2
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Coolabah
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Coolabah Splash
Coolabah was my first APR purchase. Still my favorite, love the menthol chill and wonderful fragrance.

 
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