Shave of the Day Thread - 2020
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RAZOR: Comoy of London 6/8
CREAM: Proraso Green
BRUSH: Zenith with Magard's Best Badger knot
STROP: Black beauty double sided hanging leather
A hot day with a nice cold refreshing shave to start the day
CREAM: Proraso Green
BRUSH: Zenith with Magard's Best Badger knot
STROP: Black beauty double sided hanging leather
A hot day with a nice cold refreshing shave to start the day
klinker
... seems to have LOTS of brushes
Monday 11.16.20 SOTD
Chiseled Face Natural Pre-Shave Gel
ATT Calypso S1 Slant / Astra Superior Platinum
WCS Two-Tone Tall 26mm Synthetic BOSS Knot
Chiseled Face Sherlock Shaving Soap
Chiseled Face Sherlock Aftershave Splash
On its first outing, the ATT aluminum slant felt a bit more aggressive than my Fine aluminum slant. I also detected some drag compared to the Fine slant, which is polished. Fortunately the West Coast brush and Chiseled Face Sherlock soap produced a good slick lather, so the end result was a two-pass BBS (WTG and ATG). But I still need a few more shaves with the ATT to really get it dialed in.
Chiseled Face Natural Pre-Shave Gel
ATT Calypso S1 Slant / Astra Superior Platinum
WCS Two-Tone Tall 26mm Synthetic BOSS Knot
Chiseled Face Sherlock Shaving Soap
Chiseled Face Sherlock Aftershave Splash
On its first outing, the ATT aluminum slant felt a bit more aggressive than my Fine aluminum slant. I also detected some drag compared to the Fine slant, which is polished. Fortunately the West Coast brush and Chiseled Face Sherlock soap produced a good slick lather, so the end result was a two-pass BBS (WTG and ATG). But I still need a few more shaves with the ATT to really get it dialed in.
Mark1966
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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: SV 70th shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette L1 'Slim' (6/5)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (2)
Post-shave: APR Acqua di Sydney splash
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio
Dialled the Slim back a notch mid shave as I was getting a bit of irritation on the neck. Hmmm, interested to know why!
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: SV 70th shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette L1 'Slim' (6/5)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (2)
Post-shave: APR Acqua di Sydney splash
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio
Dialled the Slim back a notch mid shave as I was getting a bit of irritation on the neck. Hmmm, interested to know why!
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Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm tuxedo
Razor: Charcoal Goods Gen 1 Level 2 Antique Brass + Stinger V1 handle (P&C LE 2019//20 Charity Auction)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Yellow (3)
Soap: Squadron Soaps Scramble
Pre: Shower
Post: Squadron Soaps Scramble A/S splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS
A truly sublime shave as the razor hummed along with great performance from the blade and soap. Only let down is the supply as I can start to see the bottom so I'll certainly be buying more if it goes back in stock!
Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
What do you think of the CF Lime? I've only tried their lavender, and I've learned to be a little wary of lime, as it can cause irritation if it's overdone...
Mark1966
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Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm tuxedo
Razor: Charcoal Goods Gen 1 Level 2 Antique Brass + Stinger V1 handle (P&C LE 2019//20 Charity Auction)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Yellow (3)
Soap: Squadron Soaps Scramble
Pre: Shower
Post: Squadron Soaps Scramble A/S splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS
A truly sublime shave as the razor hummed along with great performance from the blade and soap. Only let down is the supply as I can start to see the bottom so I'll certainly be buying more if it goes back in stock!
Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
[sigh] - there is THAT razor again ...
Ebonysw45
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The lime is just as good as the lavender. Fantastic summer smell.
Ebonysw45
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Now you making me want to go out and buy some more, I should have an opening for a new soup sometime in 2024.
Funny you should ask, as I made a mental note on the scent this morning. On opening the lid, it smells so fresh. Really true lime olfactory notes, which must be down to the use of only essential oils. However, on the face and after a bit of a dry down (I got interrupted this morning by a screaming child) it smelt distinctly old manish and musty, not in a pleasant way. This could be due to the age of the tub, but I had not noticed this before. As for irritation I have never reacted to any soap that I have tried, so lucky in that respect.
Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm tuxedo
Razor: Charcoal Goods Gen 1 Level 2 Antique Brass + Stinger V1 handle (P&C LE 2019//20 Charity Auction)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Yellow (3)
Soap: Squadron Soaps Scramble
Pre: Shower
Post: Squadron Soaps Scramble A/S splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS
A truly sublime shave as the razor hummed along with great performance from the blade and soap. Only let down is the supply as I can start to see the bottom so I'll certainly be buying more if it goes back in stock!
Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
Gargravarr
Our resident snake charmer
Pre-shave: Hot water
Brush: Hell, I just realised I left this out of the picture! Never mind, we've all seen them, Yaqi Rainbow Pony
Soap/Cream: Wholly Kaw Chypre Rose Concerto
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Professional (1)
Post-shave: Shower, Nivea Men balm
I keep trying to push my AC blades, but every time I do, I regret it afterwards. Yesterday was day 3 with one of those no-name Chinese blades, and although the shave itself was perfectly comfortable and pleasant, I felt stubbly when dried off. So today is another day, and a perfect BBS.
Warm water,Speick bar soap
34c+Nacet ..1
Aubrey Organics Spice Island brushless cream
Speick aftershave splash.
Great shave,coupled with the King Parrot eating from my wife's hand meant a good morning.
Just back from a long walk where we observed a healthy Python going about its business
34c+Nacet ..1
Aubrey Organics Spice Island brushless cream
Speick aftershave splash.
Great shave,coupled with the King Parrot eating from my wife's hand meant a good morning.
Just back from a long walk where we observed a healthy Python going about its business
Date:- 17 November 2020
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Whispers from the Woods (Australian made) ~ All Things Nice "Spiced Sandalwood & Honey"
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Rubie #7
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
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Whispers from the Woods (Australian made) ~ All Things Nice "Spiced Sandalwood & Honey"
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Rubie #7
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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