Shave of the Day Thread - 2020
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Mark1966
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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: SV 70th Anniversary shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (7)
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless (5)
Post-shave: APR Acqua di Sydney splash
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio EDC
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: SV 70th Anniversary shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (7)
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless (5)
Post-shave: APR Acqua di Sydney splash
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio EDC
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That is a beautiful looking car, hoping you loop back with some progress pics!
Are you planning on leaving the 2.2L engine in there or transplanting something with a little more 'kick' into it?
The original engine only puts out about, what? like 50-60kw?
Sorry.. I've always been a bit of a car nut, and something like the 220 would be a dream for me to throw in a 454 big block with a nice blower on it.
That is a beautiful looking car, hoping you loop back with some progress pics!
Are you planning on leaving the 2.2L engine in there or transplanting something with a little more 'kick' into it?
The original engine only puts out about, what? like 50-60kw?
Sorry.. I've always been a bit of a car nut, and something like the 220 would be a dream for me to throw in a 454 big block with a nice blower on it.
I dont think they are a full chassis car. So at most it might get a hot six put in. Otherwise I'd put a nice cruiser donk in like a 302, 308 or even a 318.
Knowing the wife, itll stay stock though as I've spent too much on the Harley
Hone, Type 15 + Feather
Duke 3, Manchurian
The Warden
The Feather paired really well with The Hone this morning for two lovely passes.
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: DSC - 26mm SHD Geltip Manchuria.
Soap/Cream: Oaken Lab - Sanctum
Razor: Muhle - Rocca R94
Blade: Gillette Stainless (26)
Post-shave: Oaken Lab - Sanctum AS splash / Oaken Lab - AS Balm
2 pass WTG XTG + touchups = DFS+. Shave 26 and definately there is a blade feel and efficiency difference when flipping blades over. Side 3/4 blade up is slighly more efficient than side 1/2 facing up. I wonder how many other blades I could have achieved better life with blade flipping ?
The Soap, Oaken Lab - Sanctum. Scent strength medium to strong off the puck, and light to medium for the splash. Scent notes, Translucent Jasmine, Dry Bergamot, Dusty Rose, Paper, Sandalwood, Benzoine, Virginia Cedarwood and Patchouli. Oaken describes the scent as
Sanctum is a representation of the spaces that bring solace, evoke a sense of calming stillness, or spark contemplation and introspection. They are spaces that go beyond physical capacity but manage to become a sanctuary for personal healing or a place for one to be lost in thought. These moments of solitude can invigorate creativity, reveal clarity, or simply allow one to just be.
Sanctum is a sandalwood and rose forward scent that opens with dry floral and crisp bergamot, and dries down to its deep, creamy wood base.
I disagree with the scent discreption as being rose forward. Yes there is rose in the scent and blended nicely, though the cedarwood and sandlewood I smell are more prominent. Immediately from the puck there is an initial quite strong burst of smokiness from the cedarwood, followed by the sandlewood, rose, patchouli, jasmine and bergamot. The scent starts and rounds out with the smokey cedarwood with hints of patchouli giving a mysterious and classy scent . This is something I have noticed with all of Oaken Labs scents, is they all have a smokiness to them from cedarwood or tobacco oil used.
The splash is slightly different to the soap in that it has less smokiness, and more of the sweetness from the bergamot, patchouli, jasmine, rose. The splash after about 5-10 mins brings out the smokiness from the scent again and last for hours at mild to mid strength. If you add a woody fragrance EDT ontop, expect it to last a long time.
Do I like this scent? Yes I do. Classy, clean, masculine, pairs well with any woody type scent. I will add this to my 2020 soap of the year awards. Two thumbs up.
Brush: DSC - 26mm SHD Geltip Manchuria.
Soap/Cream: Oaken Lab - Sanctum
Razor: Muhle - Rocca R94
Blade: Gillette Stainless (26)
Post-shave: Oaken Lab - Sanctum AS splash / Oaken Lab - AS Balm
2 pass WTG XTG + touchups = DFS+. Shave 26 and definately there is a blade feel and efficiency difference when flipping blades over. Side 3/4 blade up is slighly more efficient than side 1/2 facing up. I wonder how many other blades I could have achieved better life with blade flipping ?
The Soap, Oaken Lab - Sanctum. Scent strength medium to strong off the puck, and light to medium for the splash. Scent notes, Translucent Jasmine, Dry Bergamot, Dusty Rose, Paper, Sandalwood, Benzoine, Virginia Cedarwood and Patchouli. Oaken describes the scent as
Sanctum is a representation of the spaces that bring solace, evoke a sense of calming stillness, or spark contemplation and introspection. They are spaces that go beyond physical capacity but manage to become a sanctuary for personal healing or a place for one to be lost in thought. These moments of solitude can invigorate creativity, reveal clarity, or simply allow one to just be.
Sanctum is a sandalwood and rose forward scent that opens with dry floral and crisp bergamot, and dries down to its deep, creamy wood base.
I disagree with the scent discreption as being rose forward. Yes there is rose in the scent and blended nicely, though the cedarwood and sandlewood I smell are more prominent. Immediately from the puck there is an initial quite strong burst of smokiness from the cedarwood, followed by the sandlewood, rose, patchouli, jasmine and bergamot. The scent starts and rounds out with the smokey cedarwood with hints of patchouli giving a mysterious and classy scent . This is something I have noticed with all of Oaken Labs scents, is they all have a smokiness to them from cedarwood or tobacco oil used.
The splash is slightly different to the soap in that it has less smokiness, and more of the sweetness from the bergamot, patchouli, jasmine, rose. The splash after about 5-10 mins brings out the smokiness from the scent again and last for hours at mild to mid strength. If you add a woody fragrance EDT ontop, expect it to last a long time.
Do I like this scent? Yes I do. Classy, clean, masculine, pairs well with any woody type scent. I will add this to my 2020 soap of the year awards. Two thumbs up.
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Pre-shave: Hot water
Brush: Forgotten Art "Southern Skies" 30mm Snow Leopard
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Rawr
Razor: "Another razor"
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock SharpEdge Yellow
Post-shave: Shower, Nivea Balm
Another perfect BBS with just "another razor"...
MadFlava81
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Brush: Maggard 24mm SHD two band badger fan shape
Razor: Karve Brass SB-C
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Noble Otter RAWR
Razor Burn
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Pre-shave: Hot water
Brush: Forgotten Art "Southern Skies" 30mm Snow Leopard
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Rawr
Razor: "Another razor"
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock SharpEdge Yellow
Post-shave: Shower, Nivea Balm
Another perfect BBS with just "another razor"...
Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Cella Red
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Brass 'SB-B' / Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow SE #3
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Cella Red
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Brass 'SB-B' / Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow SE #3
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
Phunk
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I dont think they are a full chassis car. So at most it might get a hot six put in. Otherwise I'd put a nice cruiser donk in like a 302, 308 or even a 318.
Knowing the wife, itll stay stock though as I've spent too much on the Harley
The 308.. How I miss the rumble of those engines
Had 2 of them, one as a stock 308 and one stroked to a 355. We knew how to build a great sounding 8.
When it comes to a hot six you're a little limited these days unless it's Japanese like the 2J series! I seriously doubt I'll see a 202 in there! haha
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Brush: TF Customs Clear/Yellow/Black 26mm 2 Band Finest
Head: Leaf Razor
Blades: Wizamet & GSB (x3)
Razor: Rocca V4 "pimped" R96
Blade: Gillette Rubie Platinum (4)
Soap: WhollyKaw La Fougère Parfaite
Pre: Shower
Post: Brut A/S lotion
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS
Such a smooth and delightful shave.
Have a Great Weekend!!!
Mark1966
Canberra dwelling Happy Clapping Bean Counter
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2020 Charity Auction Winner
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Rooney shaving brush
Soap/Cream: SV 70th Anniversary shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (7)
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless (6)
Post-shave: APR Acqua di Sydney splash
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio EDC
Cool shave in cool weather ...
For some unknown reason this video was in my FB feed this morning. Made me think of a certain member here ...
Beautiful? Maybe. Hope that is a LONG lens on the video? Definitely!
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Rooney shaving brush
Soap/Cream: SV 70th Anniversary shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (7)
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless (6)
Post-shave: APR Acqua di Sydney splash
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio EDC
Cool shave in cool weather ...
For some unknown reason this video was in my FB feed this morning. Made me think of a certain member here ...
Beautiful? Maybe. Hope that is a LONG lens on the video? Definitely!
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The 308.. How I miss the rumble of those engines
Had 2 of them, one as a stock 308 and one stroked to a 355. We knew how to build a great sounding 8.
When it comes to a hot six you're a little limited these days unless it's Japanese like the 2J series! I seriously doubt I'll see a 202 in there! haha
My uncle has been carrying a worked 208 around for the past 20 years. Only problem is, if I have it changed and engineered, it will need seat belts
takes the original feel away.
Apha Shaving, Outlaw V2, Titanium, G4 knot
B&M Terror soap and balm
Slim
A fantastic two passes to round off the week and my last working day of 2020.
Pre-shave: Warm Water
Brush: Bazlur - 22mm Silvertip
Soap/Cream: Declaration Grooming - Tribute
Razor: Muhle - Rocca R94
Blade: Gillette Stainless (27)
Post-shave: Declaratio - Tribute AS splash / Stirling - Iced Pineapple PS balm.
2 pass WTG XTG = DFS+. Shave 27 was almost a BBS in 2 passes.
The Soap, Declaration Grooming Tribute. Scent strength light off the puck, and medium for the splash. Scent notes, Peaches, Pineapple, vetiver, patchouli.
A really nice light citrus earthy type scent. Intially of the puck I smell the pineapple, peach, patchouli, and vetiver. It's very well blended and really nice relaxed not overpowering summery scent that could also bee used early spring, or early autumn. The patchouli is very subdued, the vetiver adds a little earthiness to keep the citrus notes in balance. The splash has a more forward peach scent which rounds out with peach and patchouli. Again really nice and compliments the soap well.
A very nice simple 4 scent masculine profile ( thanks to the tasteful use of vetiver)that has been blended perfectly to be low key and compatible with almost any type of cologne or EDT. Thumbs Up.
Brush: Bazlur - 22mm Silvertip
Soap/Cream: Declaration Grooming - Tribute
Razor: Muhle - Rocca R94
Blade: Gillette Stainless (27)
Post-shave: Declaratio - Tribute AS splash / Stirling - Iced Pineapple PS balm.
2 pass WTG XTG = DFS+. Shave 27 was almost a BBS in 2 passes.
The Soap, Declaration Grooming Tribute. Scent strength light off the puck, and medium for the splash. Scent notes, Peaches, Pineapple, vetiver, patchouli.
A really nice light citrus earthy type scent. Intially of the puck I smell the pineapple, peach, patchouli, and vetiver. It's very well blended and really nice relaxed not overpowering summery scent that could also bee used early spring, or early autumn. The patchouli is very subdued, the vetiver adds a little earthiness to keep the citrus notes in balance. The splash has a more forward peach scent which rounds out with peach and patchouli. Again really nice and compliments the soap well.
A very nice simple 4 scent masculine profile ( thanks to the tasteful use of vetiver)that has been blended perfectly to be low key and compatible with almost any type of cologne or EDT. Thumbs Up.
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