Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Hmm, an update, I might be winning! ...

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I hear you, Mate. I'm trying to kill a tub of Seville of similar vintage, and it refuses to die.
 
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Pre: Coconut Oil
Soap: Pb 42
Brush: Bernard
Razor: Jowika 8254
Power combo this morning for a stellar shave.(y)
This is a landmark weekend for us. After 4 years of chronic illness our son has made a recovery and has moved to Sydney to start a new job on Monday. Mission accomplished.:) Of course we are going to miss him and every time I walk past his room there's the lonely guitar.:cry:
 
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Face: Yintal 3000s Brass TTO (2, 3)
Blade: Gillette Rubie Premium (5)
Pre: Shower
Bowl: Pereira Shavery Lathering Bowl
Soap: Captain's Choice 45th Parallel sample
Post: Palmers Olive Butter Lotion

A quick morning SOTD with the Yintal and the shave was super smooth with DFS results in two simple passes. Started off on setting #2 then finished off #3 with no irritation nor fuss (y) Finished off the sample and will happily grab a tub as I love the cherry cola scent, plus it performs quite well. Ended with some hydrating Olive Butter... Happy shaves!
 
... Did you win the award for most recycled pic :);):eek:

Just part of my broader environmental care. Think of all that energy in turning the phone on and taking another pic each morning!

(it was only six days in a row - what is the problem?)
 
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Date:- 21 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 ~ Eventide
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Matte SS 'SB-C' / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #3
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
Fragrance:- Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men
 
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Pre-shave: Shower/Bloom Water/Proraso Green Pre Shave
Brush: Shavemac - Americana
Cream: Proraso Green
Str8: Dubl Duck - Goldedge
Razor: Karve SB - "E"
Blade: Polsilver (9)
Aftershave Balm: Proraso Green
Added str8 shave to Saturday ritual. No blood letting yet :)
Tried following the Thomas method to the letter today, keeping all the water in the brush, and threw caution to the wind when it came to lather flying all over the place
Achieved a very nice slick lather and surprised at the difference between lather in the bowl that looked thin and watery but painted on nice and slick.
 
Pre: Hot shower.
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level-2 base plate, limited edition Victorian.
Blade: Gillette Rubie
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Squadron Group Captains Blend
Post: Squadron Group Captains Blend Splash
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.
Oh yeah.

 
OK, so Luxembourg City is a VERY pretty town -

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Glad I got out in the morning as the weather came in during the afternoon and was pretty bleak :(

I shaved too

Mark, could you please share some places to see in Luxembourg?

We may be visiting my sis in law next month if the corona hype dies down.
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage Butterscotch Simpson '46' reknotted with 'Pure'
Soap/Cream:
Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba
Razor:
Muhle R95 Birch Bark Handle
Blade: Polsilver "Brown" (1)
Post-shave: Santa Maria Novella Tabacca Toscano Lozione Dopo Barba
Fragrance:
Santa Maria Novella Tabacca Toscano Acqua do Colonia

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Better people?
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage Butterscotch Simpson '46' reknotted with 'Pure'
Soap/Cream: Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba
Razor: Muhle R95 Birch Bark Handle
Blade: Polsilver "Brown" (1)
Post-shave: Santa Maria Novella Tabacca Toscano Lozione Dopo Barba
Fragrance: Santa Maria Novella Tabacca Toscano Acqua do Colonia

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Better people?
Let's just see how the rest of the week plays out before we get too excited shall we?
 
Fatboy, Personna Red, The Platypus, and APR Fresca Intesna S & AS.

Really love the Fresca Intensa scent, really remind me of 4711 which we had in the house when I was growing up so it's complete nostalgia for me.
 
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APR Fenchurch
Taylor's Eyewitness

Absolutely no irritation whatsoever after this shave. Still getting used to handling and getting a good technique so my shaves are taking a bit longer. To be expected. Love the soap scent! Cant wait to try other APR products

Now to venture off to do a food shop.. or attempt to

Ps you guys are great, very friendly bunch :)
 
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