Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Pre: Warm Shower
Razor: Timeless 95 SB
Blade: Feather
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Pony
Cream: Proraso Azur Lime + Mystic Waters Adriondackjack
Post: APR Florian Splash

I have read good things about mixing soap and cream so decided to give it a go. Loaded the brush with mystic waters soap, added an almond size dollop of cream to the brush and proceeded to face lather. I got an amazingly slick and protective lather, 4 passes later I was super happy with the result and the lather quality.

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Date:- 12 March 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:- Barrister & Mann ~ Beaudelaire (Limited Edition)
Razor/Blade:- EJ 3one6 / Wizamet Super Iridium #4
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
Pre: Hot shower
Razor: RAW RS-10, Mild Plate
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Fine Snake Bite
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Florian
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.
Sublime shave with this magnificent razor. Just a joy to use. A real shame it's no longer in production, I will treasure my RS-10.


 
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Brush: Yaqi 30mm
Razor: Blackland Dart
Blade:
Gillette Rubie Platnum (3)
Pre: Shower
Bowl: Pereira Shavery Lathering Bowl
Soap: Cella
Post: APR Escentials Restoration Serum

Another highly enjoyable pre-work SOTD this morning with the Dart + Rubie blade. A smooth shave in part to the soap and Rubies leaving me with a near BBS in 2 easy passes. Finished off with some Serum (it arrived yesterday - plus a few goodies thanks to @todras, the gents at Beard & Blade & @tim33z for the tip (y)) for what was a happy shave!
 
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Pre-shave: Shower/Bloom Water
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460 Boar Brush
Soap: Stirling - Ben Franklin
Razor: Karve SB - "E"
Blade: GSB (4) one too many
Aftershave & Balm: Stirling - Ben Franklin
 
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Soap: Pb Red Dwarf
Brush: Travel Vulfix
Razor: Gillette Super Click
Blade: Gillette Super Thin (1)

The economic solution to shaving. My son brought the Gillette Super Click back from Thailand with him for me. Cost him less than a dollar and it gives a surprisingly good shave. Will it be a regular in my rotation - no. The plastic just doesn't feel right on the face. I'll give the Super Thin blade another go in another razor to see how much of the performance was due to it.
The plastic top plate hinges on plastic tabs to open up to allow blade placement then locks down on the blade with another plastic tab on the opposite end. Seems to hold the blade well. I can imagine it would struggle with a weeks growth but performed well for a daily shave.
So if you get stuck somewhere (like Thailand) without shaving kit and come across one of these at least you'll know it's a feasible option.
Probably not destined for @Errols list.:)
 
Date:- 13 March 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:- Barrister & Mann ~ Beaudelaire (Limited Edition)
Razor/Blade:- Schick Eversharp Hydro-Magic / Schick Proline B20 #2
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)
 
Pre: Hot shower.
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level-2 base plate, limited edition Victorian.
Blade: Astra Blue
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Stirling Executive Man
Post: Stirling Executive Man Aftershave Splash
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.

 
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Pre-shave: Shower/Bloom Water
Brush: Semogue - Excelsior 1460 Boar Brush
Soap: Stirling - Coniferous
Razor: Karve SB - "E"
Str8: Dubl Duck - Goldedge
Blade: Polsilver (2)
Aftershave & Balm: Stirling - Coniferous
First attempt with str8 a couple of strokes on each cheek to get the feel of it and finished off with the Karve.
Got a long way to go until I master the str8 shave
 
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vulfix old original super badger
Soap: APR Fenchurch
Razor: 1860-1880 Wade & Butcher 5/8 near wedge
Post-shave: APR Fenchurch splash

The monstrosity that covered my face has been a few years in the growing and was removed for a good cause! (Worlds Greatest Shave, raised $738!). My first ever SOTD was actually Thursday night. My first proper shave with a straight. Spent a fair bit of time watching and reading on good techniques on shaving and lathering soaps. Still a lot to learn but I felt my shave was quite decent. Couple small patches I missed which I went back over with a shavette. Only a little irritation on my lower neck but nowhere else

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Photo taken 6 months ago

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Photo taken yesterday while on lunch
 
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vulfix old original super badger
Soap: APR Fenchurch
Razor: 1860-1880 Wade & Butcher 5/8 near wedge
Post-shave: APR Fenchurch splash

The monstrosity that covered my face has been a few years in the growing and was removed for a good cause! (Worlds Greatest Shave, raised $738!). My first ever SOTD was actually Thursday night. My first proper shave with a straight. Spent a fair bit of time watching and reading on good techniques on shaving and lathering soaps. Still, a lot to learn but I felt my shave was quite decent. Couple small patches I missed which I went back over with a shavette. Only a little irritation on my lower neck but nowhere else

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Photo was taken 6 months ago

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Photo taken yesterday while on lunch
I didn't know you were an Aussie Redneck from Perth before you shaved off your beard for the charity :happy:
 
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vulfix old original super badger
Soap: APR Fenchurch
Razor: 1860-1880 Wade & Butcher 5/8 near wedge
Post-shave: APR Fenchurch splash

The monstrosity that covered my face has been a few years in the growing and was removed for a good cause! (Worlds Greatest Shave, raised $738!). My first ever SOTD was actually Thursday night. My first proper shave with a straight. Spent a fair bit of time watching and reading on good techniques on shaving and lathering soaps. Still a lot to learn but I felt my shave was quite decent. Couple small patches I missed which I went back over with a shavette. Only a little irritation on my lower neck but nowhere else

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Photo taken 6 months ago

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Photo taken yesterday while on lunch
Well done, @Gimli! A great cause indeed - I lost my locks to this in previous years.
 
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