Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Brush: Graydog Arizona Mesquite Maggard 28mm SHD fan
Head: Headblade Moto
Razor: Rocca V4 R94 - on loan from @Errol (thanks)(y)
Blade: Wizamet SI (1)
Soap: AP Reserve Suitably Attired Summer
Bowl: Rover from Artisan Arcade
Pre: Shower
Post: AP Reserve Suitably Attired Australian A/S splash & Escentials Restoration Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS

Such an enjoyable shave and the scents are up there with my favourites from the APR range.
I can highly recommend the SHD fan knot as super dense, good backbone and only shed 1 hair plus the handle is expertly turned by a master from the USA!
Head shave wise I felt lazy so used the Headblade which is basically a nimble cart so thankfully no irritation.
Had an opportunity to use the Rocca R94 again and of the 3 versions this one feels the best as I prefer the added heft and the grip is spot on. Shaved super smooth and as close as expected with blade feel similar to the Karve SB D plate... 2 quick passes + touchup and looking good until tonight.
Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
See you in Game 3 Queenslanders... GO THE BLUES!!! :LOL:
 
Razor Burn said:
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Brush: Graydog Arizona Mesquite Maggard 28mm SHD fan
Head: Headblade Moto
Razor: Rocca V4 R94 - on loan from @Errol (thanks)(y)
Blade: Wizamet SI (1)
Soap: AP Reserve Suitably Attired Summer
Bowl: Rover from Artisan Arcade
Pre: Shower
Post: AP Reserve Suitably Attired Australian A/S splash & Escentials Restoration Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS

Such an enjoyable shave and the scents are up there with my favourites from the APR range.
I can highly recommend the SHD fan knot as super dense, good backbone and only shed 1 hair plus the handle is expertly turned by a master from the USA!
Head shave wise I felt lazy so used the Headblade which is basically a nimble cart so thankfully no irritation.
Had an opportunity to use the Rocca R94 again and of the 3 versions this one feels the best as I prefer the added heft and the grip is spot on. Shaved super smooth and as close as expected with blade feel similar to the Karve SB D plate... 2 quick passes + touchup and looking good until tonight.
Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
See you in Game 3 Queenslanders... GO THE BLUES!!! :LOL:
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Glad someone could get the Thing to work.
 
Errol said:
Glad someone could get the Thing to work.
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In all honesty I can see your point as when I chase a solid DFS+ I tend to get a bit of redness on my neck area as my hair grows weirdly requiring an extra pass.
I can normally get away with just WTG & ATG but seeing how close the Rocca shaves I also add a XTG which can cause redness but normally no burn...
Most times this results in a BBS shave but sometimes it can cause redness.
 
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Pre-shave:- Hot Shower
Brush:- DSC -Galaxy 26mm tuxedo
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming - Bangarang
Razor:- Muhle - Rocca R94
Blade:- Gillette - Stainless (12)
Post Shave:- Declaration Grooming - Bangarang AS Balm / Nivea - Sensitive PS Balm


2 pass WTG + touchups = DFS+. Another enjoyable shave. Gillette Stainless keeps getting better, still smooth and efficient.

The Soap Bangarang, No official scent notes. Soap scent strength medium, splash scent strength light to medium. The scent is a really well balanced fougere. Its not dark, and heavy-handed on the bay, lavender, and oakmoss. Bay, light citrus notes, light floral, lavender, oakmoss.I really enjoy this scent with the simplicity and balance of the scent and how the scent starts and begins in the same scent order. On the dry down, just a really nice lightly floral, bay, lavender, citrus notes. The splash is a little sweeter and less bay and more floral. The scent I would describe a masculine to neutral as fougere's scents are not usually a womans cup of tea. This scent I can see my other half not objecting too.

I am a very critical of fougere scents. A lot of the ones being released recently are either very dark or extremely green. I would never ever consider using these scents in a cologne. Bangarang is an easy wearing scent and one you could wear every day. I liked it so much I have purchased the cologne for it due to me lacking an easy wearing fougere scent and not a smack in the face green fougere like Brut.

This is a thumbs up scent from me (y).
 
Date:- 12 November 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Yaqi Sagrada Familia Tuxedo Synth. 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Haslinger Schafmilch Sheep Milk & Lanolin (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Muhle Rocca R94 v4.0 / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #1
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (30 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
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StratMan said:
Pre: Warm Shower
Razor: R94
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Yellow
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Tuxedo
Soap: MdC Argumes
Post: Irish Countryside Splash

What a sublime shave!! big thanks to @Gargravarr for the tuck of Gillette yellows.. awesome blades, plenty sharp and so smooth. Now of to buy me some 😊
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Glad you liked them. In the back of my mind I had a kind of YMMV thing wondering if you might hate them, but glad you didn't. They skated under my radar for years, but now I'm hooked. Give them a try with the JAWS, you might be pleasantly surprised...:)
 
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Brush: TF Customs Chameleon Malle Hybrid + Holographic 30mm Rhodium Silvertip
Razor: Rocca V4 R94 - on loan from @Errol (thanks)(y)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (1)
Soap: Mikes Natural Soap Bay Rum
Bowl: Rover from Artisan Arcade
Pre: Shower
Post: PAA Atomic Bay Rum travel splash // Joop! GO travel balm
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS

First shave ever with this blade and I echo @StratMan as the shave was sublime - smooth and sharp without any bite!
I'll be sure to add some Yellow's to my collection as they seem to pair well.
Stay Safe & Have a Great Weekend!
Happy Shaves :)
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Rooney shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Squadron Soaps Tim Keech Memorial shaving soap
Razor: Muhle Rocca Birch Bark Handle
Blade: Polsiver 'Brown' (4)
Post-shave: Squadron Soaps Tim Keech Memorial splash
Fragrance: N/A

Oh what a shave

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Pre: Warm Shower
Razor: R96
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Yellow
Brush: RR BC Silvertip synthetic
Soap: Fine Aboslut Santal
Post: Fine Aboslut Santal Splash

What a combo!! Only been 12 hrs since last shave and pulled of another enjoyable smooth BBS. Loving these blades, thanks again @Gargravarr for helping me see the light!!!

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Gargravarr said:
Glad you liked them. In the back of my mind I had a kind of YMMV thing wondering if you might hate them, but glad you didn't. They skated under my radar for years, but now I'm hooked. Give them a try with the JAWS, you might be pleasantly surprised...:)
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mate I dont like them.. i love em (y) maybe they are just a match made in heaven for the Rocca? not sure but I plan to find out.. now how many to get? :)

edit: Done!!! 200 Gillette yellow's on the way to Adelaide :love:
 
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