Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Soap: Pb Sorro
Brush: 26mm TF KBBB
Razor: GEM Junior
Blade: GEM
AS: Pb Sorro
 
Pbgoose said:
Hi @klinker , thanks. This is one of @Tony Forsyth 's creations. I purchased the badger/boar knot from Maggards and Tony made the handle and set the knot. I really enjoy the mix of luxury and a little scrub from this brush and wouldn't mind doing the same again in 24mm.
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This is the brush that inspired me to try a @Tony Forsyth hybrid. (y)
 
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Pbgoose said:
Hi @klinker , thanks. This is one of @Tony Forsyth 's creations. I purchased the badger/boar knot from Maggards and Tony made the handle and set the knot. I really enjoy the mix of luxury and a little scrub from this brush and wouldn't mind doing the same again in 24mm.
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I have an APShaveCo. 24mm mixed badger/boar that's one of my favorites.
 


Astra
Slim on 7
P&B Spitfire
Alpha Shaving Outlaw V2

I used to not be a big fan of this soap, I always ended up with a dry lather when using a badger brush. This morning I used a synthetic and whipped up an absolutely stellar lather. Enough for 4 passes. Consequently the shave was fantastic. Clearly I have been getting the water ratios all wrong. Time to go back to the drawing board and try to recreate this morning's lather whilst using a badger.​
 
SpeedyPC said:
Looks like Rubie Plus is loosing the edge, otherwise, flip the blade over ready for the next shave you might get lucky on 6.
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Thanks for the suggestion mate. I'm leaning towards a theory that the Rubie Platinum Plus blades are smoother than the Rubie Plus'...?
Yesterday's shave in the GC .84P was so smooth that I had to check if the blade was in but in both the CG & Apollo it felt a tad rough... :unsure:
 
Razor Burn said:
Rubie Platinum Plus blades are smoother than the Rubie Plus
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Could you please take a photo of each packet, never seen Rubie Platinum Plus, otherwise is just Rubie Plus? You might have a fake blade, otherwise, the shave might not be too bad using a fake Rubie blade.
 
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SpeedyPC said:
Could you please take a photo of each packet, never seen Rubie Platinum Plus, otherwise is just Rubie Plus? You might have a fake blade, otherwise, the shave might not be too bad using a fake Rubie blade.
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Not sure whether the packaging has changed as the few tucks I received from @Nico had Platinum PLus on them and they shaved super smooth in aggressive razors. Believe he got them from razorbladeclub!?

Other blades received from @tim33z say Rubie Plus and they are rougher shave so not sure if they're same blade or fakes...? Sadly no longer have the packaging to compare. :( There seems to be some information at:

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/gillette-rubie-blades.587319/
 
Razor Burn said:
Not sure whether the packaging has changed as the few tucks I received from @Nico had Platinum PLus on them and they shaved super smooth in aggressive razors. Believe he got them from razorbladeclub!?

Other blades received from @tim33z say Rubie Plus and they are rougher shave so not sure if they're same blade or fakes...? Sadly no longer have the packaging to compare. :( There seems to be some information at:

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/gillette-rubie-blades.587319/
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Both strange and both looks a bit different, I’m fully aware the TM and R next to the word Rubie are for different regions.

I’m not 100% sure, IF, they’re both made in the same factory in Russia. I’ve heard a lot of things about fake Gillette Rubie have been floating around on eBay and Amazon

The picture below is the real deal, because, both R showing below next to the word Rubie are both made and the packet printed from Russia.

The picture above is might be FAKE!! Rubie, otherwise, I’m not 100% sure which is which????

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Yeah very odd but I can confirm the Platinum Plus blades shaved smoother compared with the Rubie Plus...???

Not the worst blade by any stretch, just not as smooth. :unsure:
 
SpeedyPC said:
I would say the Rubie Plus must be fake, I also checked this post below this must be the latest production.

https://paste-and-cut.com.au/commun...-shaving-acquisitions-thread.6368/post-169419
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Unfortunately I have yet to order any Rubies so don't know where they originated from but as far as I am aware the Platinum Plus' are being sold from razorbladeclub.

It wouldn't surprise me if the Rubies are fake or they could just be a different release year as mentioned in the B&B thread...
 
Date:- 01 September 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 ~ Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Voskhod #10
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
 
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Rockwell 6C R5
Blade: Feather
Brush: Matila 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Soap: All Things Nice
Post: Thayers Rose Witch Hazel + Don Marco

Enjoying taking the 6C for a spin every now and again, delivered a nice smooth mild shave.. especially with that delicious scented soap (y)

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Razor Burn said:
Unfortunately I have yet to order any Rubies so don't know where they originated from but as far as I am aware the Platinum Plus' are being sold from razorbladeclub.

It wouldn't surprise me if the Rubies are fake or they could just be a different release year as mentioned in the B&B thread...
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Upon closer inspection the tuck I have looks legit with no creasing or fraying, poor printing so am leaning towards the blades being different vintage.
 
StratMan said:
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Rockwell 6C R5
Blade: Feather
Brush: Matila 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Soap: All Things Nice
Post: Thayers Rose Witch Hazel + Don Marco

Enjoying taking the 6C for a spin every now and again, delivered a nice smooth mild shave.. especially with that delicious scented soap (y)

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You know what I’m talking about Smartass.. Mr Cheeky Bastard All Things Nice
 
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