Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Brush: TF Customs Blue & Gold 30mm Tuxedo P&C 2019 Charity Auction
Razor: Merkur 37C
Blade: Platinum (5)
Pre: Shower
Soap: A&E Frozen Mojitos - thanks @Nico :sorry:
Post: A&E Frozen Mojitos
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS

Sadly we haven't heard much from our mate but each time I use this soap I am reminded of his generosity and the great yarns shared during our local Meet Ups. Thinking of you and your family mate... :(

As for the shave, not as smooth or comfortable as my beloved Rocca but close enough with great performance from the tuxedo and soap. Refreshing finish to what has been a busy week!
Stay Safe & Have A Great Weekend!
 
Pre: Shower
Razor: Rocca R96
Blade: Gillette Yellow 7’OClock
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Tuxedo
Soap: The Warden
Post: The Warden Splash

Excellent shave with the Rocca again, this razor just gets the job done without any fuss and is such a pleasure to use along with one of the best barbershops scents I have had the pleasure of using :)

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B&M Waves
Wee Scot, super badger
Charcoal Goods, level 1 + Astra SP

As always, great lather from the B&M and this was my first use with this tiny brush. Just loved it. Enough lather for three passes and allows you to be very specific about where you want your lather to go.​
 
Rabid Badger said:


B&M Waves
Wee Scot, super badger
Charcoal Goods, level 1 + Astra SP

As always, great lather from the B&M and this was my first use with this tiny brush. Just loved it. Enough lather for three passes and allows you to be very specific about where you want your lather to go.​
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A pink Wee Scot !!!!

One of the most iconic shaving brushes in history. A rite of passage for new brush makers

In pink

Oh dear
 
Razor: Rockwell 6s R4
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge
Soap: Ariana and Evans Peach & Cognac
Brush: Razorock Plissoft

First use of Ariana and Evans Peach & Cognac today. I must admit that I am slightly disappointed by the quality of the labels. The image itself is low quality and it appears to have been scratched in some areas. Not a deal breaker but there is definitely room for improvement. The soap itself is super soft and almost sticky. I loaded the brush for about 45 seconds which may have been too much. When taken to the face it was super thick, almost like glue. I painted water for about a minute before I even tried to build the lather. The soap is super thirsty took me a while to created a usable lather. I clearly didn't add enough water as the soap stuck to the razor. I can't judge slickness, residual slickness or post shave until I properly dial in the soap but based on this first use I'm sure its excellent across all parameters. I'm not sure how I feel about the scent. Off the puck is starts of quiet medicinal scent, like liquid cold medicine I used to take as a kid. This is fades away the scent becomes incredibly sweet and smells like something you would find in packet of Allen's Party Mix lollies. The sweetness overwhelms the scent I can't pick out any other notes. The scent is strong off the puck and while lathering. However, one rinsed off the scent is completely gone, unlike other artisan soaps like Fougere Angelique or Sellout which can be smelt for a while after the shave. Overall, the shave was fantastic and I'm excited to use this soap.
 
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admarlity said:
Razor: Rockwell 6s R4
Blade: Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge
Soap: Ariana and Evans Peach & Cognac
Brush: Razorock Plissoft

First use of A&E today. I must admit that I am slightly disappointed by the quality of the labels. The image itself is low quality and it appears to have been scratched in some areas. Not a deal breaker but there is definitely room for improvement. The soap itself is super soft and almost sticky.
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How did you find the scent and most importantly the performance? I have a set of the soap/splash on the way
 
Pbgoose said:
No, abandoned railway tracks which I believe there is far to much of in NSW, hence one suggested title of 'This is Progress' (which should have been punctuated with a ?).
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In that case I agree the appropriate title "This is Progress? to me 2020 in retrospect is the double whammy of bushfires and unprecedented effect of covid
 
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