Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Date:- 10 June 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Colonia Balsamica
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6S-R4 / Gillette Nacet #6
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10) / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm (Australian made)
 
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo, Mild Plate
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Squadron, The Warden
Post: Squadron, The Warden Aftershave
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.
Excellent shave with the Helix. Removed two days growth with ease.

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Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: WR2 1.25
Blade: Rapira
Brush: Yaqi 2-Band Badger
Soap: MdC Agrumes
Post: Essential Oil of Lime Splash

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Pre: Hot Towel
Brush: Yaqi 30mm Tuxedo Synthetic
Soap: Squadron Group Captain's Blend
Razor: Rockwell 6C Gunmetal (R4)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (1)
Post: Alum block and moisturiser

It's good to be back after a brief hiatus.

Today's shave was the first in a long time with Swords. It was a BBS- shave in 3 passes with touch ups. Looking forward to seeing how the blades perform tomorrow as my 2-day growth made it work today. Lather is much improved thanks to the videos recommended by @alfredus
 
Pre-shave: Shower/Bloom Water/Proraso - Green Tea and Oatmeal Pre-Barba
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1470 Boar Brush
Soap: Proraso - Green Tea and Oatmeal Sapone Da Barba
Razor:- Wolfman WR2 1.05 OC Darwin Handle Basic Polish
Blade:- Astra SP (2)
Aftershave: Fine - Classic American Blend
Balm: Proraso - Green Tea and Oatmeal Pre-Barba

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The Astra blade performs like a Feather in this razor - amazing precision
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Simpson LE 19/150 Jubilee Shaving Brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch shaving soap
Razor: Revamped Vintage Gillette "Fatboy" (5)
Blade: NOS Vintage English Wilkinson Sword (2)
Post-shave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch EDP

Sweet, sweet Fatboy!


 
Feather AC DX non-folding
Feather pro blade (5)
Omega 48
Proraso Red
Nivea ASB

2 pass (WTG/ATG) BBS. I have developed a new grip which places a finger or thumb on the spine right behind the blade and rests that on the skin, which gives much better control over the angle for this razor, which can otherwise roll a bit in the fingers without realising - there's a nice flat surface behind the blade with right angles that gives excellent control. Together with a blade that has now had the harshness taken out of it, it delivered one of my best shaves ever... there is also a feeling of accomplishment in mastering a razor of this nature that just isn't available from a DE.
 
RazorPlay said:
Feather AC DX non-folding
Feather pro blade (5)
Omega 48
Proraso Red
Nivea ASB

2 pass (WTG/ATG) BBS. I have developed a new grip which places a finger or thumb on the spine right behind the blade and rests that on the skin, which gives much better control over the angle for this razor, which can otherwise roll a bit in the fingers without realising - there's a nice flat surface behind the blade with right angles that gives excellent control. Together with a blade that has now had the harshness taken out of it, it delivered one of my best shaves ever... there is also a feeling of accomplishment in mastering a razor of this nature that just isn't available from a DE.
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How many shaves do you get per blade
 
Pre: Razorock Lime & Charcoal Preshave
Razor: Rockwell 6S, plate 4
Blade: Nacet
Brush: Turn N Shave 26mm boss
Soap: FaceFat Grapefruit, Lavender and Bergamot
Post: Fine Platinum A/S & Balm

First use of GLB was very very nice.
Initially from the tub I got a general citrus scent not too different from the plain orange, but when lathered it took on more of the tangy scent you'd expect from grapefruit and bergamot more than orange, and a light floral undertone that plays a supporting part well instead of taking over with in your face lavender.
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Pre: Hot shower
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level-2 base plate, limited edition Victorian.
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch Splash
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.

 
Nico said:
Pre: Hot shower
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level-2 base plate, limited edition Victorian.
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch Splash
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.

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That's one winning set up mate! Great scent and one beautiful razor (y)
 
Nico said:
Pre: Hot shower
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level-2 base plate, limited edition Victorian.
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch Splash
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.
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Razor Burn said:
That's one winning set up mate! Great scent and one beautiful razor (y)
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Cool kids using the Fenchurch today you will notice ...
 
Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: Omega 11047 - Mini Mixed Badger & Boar Bristle
Soap: Reef Point - Submariner
Razor:- Wolfman WR2 1.05 OC Yaqi WRH7 Handle
Blade:- Astra SP (3)
Aftershave: Reef Point - Submariner

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Cheapest handle in the den on the dearest razor and it had the desired outcome brought the shave up another level of efficiency for a super smooth 2 pass BBS and could have stopped at one but was enjoying it too much.
Beware pimples moles and skin tags this razor is so damn efficient any imperfections are leveled off without hesitation or irritation.
 
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