Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Pre-shave:- Hot shower
Brush:- Frank Shaving Silvertip
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter Rawr
Razor:- Smart-Helix Apollo Light (Aggr.)
Blade:- Nacet (3)
Post Shave:- Pinaud Clubman Musk / Armaf Club de Nuit

The Nacet and Apollo pair very well; the amount of blade feel is perfect for me. I had a practice lather of the Rawr with a synthetic brush earlier, but for some reason picked up the Silvertip. Seemed to lather up nicely but went very thin when applied on my face so suspect too much water in the badger as the synthetic lather was great. All in all a nice DFS.
 
Date:- 30 August 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Maseto Beehive 'Horn' Tuxedo Synth. 26/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Weinstrasse
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Voskhod #8
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (5) / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm (Australian made)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
Tonight Tipple:- McGuigan Black Label Red
 
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: JAWS
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: Matilda 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Soap: B&M Cheshire
Post: Noble Otter Two Kings Splash

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Holiday said:
Good to see the Matilda brushes in SOTD. Mighty fine looking brush. How is the fan knot?
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hey @Holiday thanks mate she sure is a beautiful brush and in the sunlight even better without doubt my most beautiful brush without any competition

more importantly is the brushes functionality.. very ergonomic in the hand, plenty of backbone and super soft tips..

Another thing that stands out is the density of this brush and still releases lather with ease. At a guess the density of both my Yaqi’s combined may be a little less than the Matilda.

I face lather and one big surprise is the pure enjoyment I get while building the lather..

nothing I have compares in any sense to this amazing brush so it’s safe to say I love it
 
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Brush: Yaqi 30mm Tuxedo
Razor: Italian Barber Game Changer .84P
Blade: Gillette Rubie Plus (4)
Soap: Cattie's Bubbles Irish Coffee
Pre: Shower + PAA Prickly Pear mentholated pre-shave soap
Post: Mr Royal cologne // Stirling Soap Co. Unscented Balm
ATG, XTG, ATG = near BBS

Super smooth but not as efficient as the Charcoal Goods... Happy shaves!
 
Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Semogue Owners Club - Limited Edition Boar
Soap:- Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber
Razor: 1st Pass: Wolfman WR2 1.05 OC Darwin Handle GSB(3)
Razor: 2nd Pass: Timeless 0.68 SB - Scalloped Head GSB(2)
Aftershave:- Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber

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Date:- 31 August 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Maseto 'Avatar' Tuxedo Synth. 26/54mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Rawr
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Voskhod #9
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (5) / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm (Australian made)

A wonderful scent of Noble Otter 'Rawr' great for Spring and maybe Summer season, depending on the strength of the Musk during Summer.

I can smell straight from the tub which is Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Vanilla and Musk, I cannot smell Neroli, Dandelions and Atlas Cedarwood (or Sandalwoods), because, the Bergamot, Sweet Orange and Musk sought of kicking in a bit more during lathering throughout my shaves. I can smell a very soft Vanilla and Cedarwood (kinda like Sandalwoods to my nose), otherwise, a great scent during Spring season.

Edit:- I can't believe Voskhod is STILL holding the edge, otherwise, I'm going bloody COVID crazy.
 
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Brush: TF Custom Green Swirls & Transparent 27mm Rhodium Slivertip
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo 0.50 mm Mild plate
Blade: Gillette Rubie Plus (5)
Soap: Cattie's Bubbles Irish Coffee
Pre: Shower + PAA Prickly Pear mentholated pre-shave soap
Post: Mr Royal cologne // Nivea for Men Creme
ATG, XTG, ATG = near BBS

Not the smoothest shave but still very efficient...
Happy shaves!
 
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