Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Rooney 1/3 Super Silvertip Badger
Soap: Calani Oriental Plum
Razor: Merkur Futur Gold (2)
Blade: Iridium Super BN-84 (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel; Bootleggers El Dorado Aftershave Splash
Scent: GFT Spanish Leather

Wonderful shave. The scent of the Calani soap is marvelous - probably my favourite tobacco scent.
The Rooney whipped up ample quantities of luxurious lather; and the Futur, loaded with a fresh BN-84, began its inexorable removal of my stubble.
Three passes and a few buffs for a DFS result. The El Dorado splash paired very nicely indeed with the GFT Spanish Leather.
 
Pre: Hot shower.
Razor: Timeless, S/S, 0.68 Scalloped base plate with 14 mm x 85 mm dimpled handle
Blade: Feather
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.

 
Date:- 28 April 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:- Declaration Grooming ~ After the Rain .... :love:
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Ball End Tech (0.56mm) 1946-50 / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #10
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)

 
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: R41 + Yaqi brass handle
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: Yaqi Silvertip Badger
Soap: Tabac Original
Post: Proraso Red Splash

Been a while since the tabac came out and it certainly didn’t disappoint, the tub will be replaced before the soap finishes.

The R41 made a surprise appearance loaded with a fresh polsiver, it’s a great razor with amazing efficiency. As soon as the pass started you knew a light touch and concentration was required. If Muhle ever make a stainless version I will be getting it.


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Brush: RR Chrome 400
Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (4)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Cella
Bowl: Periera Shave Bowl
Post: Thayers Aloe & Lemon Witch Hazel // Phoenix & Beau Imperial Rum solid cologne

A super quick pre-work shave as the R41 did such a fantastic job yesterday that not much stubble was there. Continued with the Cella seeing as it works so well. Finished off with the neglected Thayers and solid cologne - loving the Bay Rum scent... Happy shaves!
 
Pre-shave: Shower/Bloom Water
Brush: Wolfpac - Finest Badger 22mm
Soap: RazoRock - Santal Royale
Razors: CT*PT 0.90 Open Comb
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Aftershave: RazoRock - Santal Royale
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Efficiency gap compared to Karve OC-D and Piccolo widens daily. Maybe she needs a Russian blade
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson H2 boar
Soap/Cream: Mike's Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender soap
Razor: Replated vintage NEW head on TSW Bren handle
Blade: Polsilver "Brown" (3)
Post-shave: APR Un cotelette de porc splash
Fragrance: N/A

The pork chop splash seemed a perfect pairing with the board brush ...

 
Date:- 29 April 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:- Declaration Grooming ~ After the Rain
Razor/Blade:- Rockwell 6C-R3 / Rapira Platinum Lux #2
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
 
Pre: Hot shower
Razor: RAW RS-10 Mild Plate
Blade: Feather
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch Splash
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.
This combo continues to amaze me. Just wonderful.

 
Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Timeless 95 SB
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: Yaqi Silvertip Badger
Soap: WK Rose Concerto
Post: WK Rose Concerto Splash

There wasn’t much there to shave after ydays r41 run, but went at it again regardless. The original plan was to do a quick two pass and see how well that did but after the 2 pass, I did another, then touch ups for that smooth feeling, should of prob stopped at 2 passes though lol

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Pre-shave: Shower/Bloom Water
Brush: BSB - Spain
Soap: Stirling - Coniferous
Razors: CT*PT 0.90 Open Comb
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Aftershave: Stirling - Coniferous
Balm: Stirling - Coniferous
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The BSB is favourite among badgers in the den, perfect balance of density, softness and size
 


Charcoal Goods, Level 3, Open Comb, Magnum Handle + Astra
Simpsons M6, Best
B&M Cologne Russe

All the other times that I have used this razor I have chased BBS with two or more passes and have nearly always ended up with a nick or two. Today, after yesterday's super close shave with the Feather artist club with a new Feather Pro, I thought I would just take it slow and go for one pass. My oh my, what a great result. I never thought this could be a dialy driver, but after this shave, I could be wrong.​
 
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Soap: Muhle Sea Buckthorn
Brush: Shavemac
Razor: Rocnel Elite
Blade: Treet Carbon shimmed (3)
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Another brilliant performance from the Treet Carbon in the Elite. Distinctive blade feel.
The Pinaud Clubman turned up yesterday. I purchased it as it's touted as being the classic example of the Barbershop scent. Very similar to PAA Club Guy and PAA CaD, though I probably prefer the Pinaud Clubman as there is something in the PAA aftershaves that disagrees with Mrs Pbgoose so I can't wear them at home.
 
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Culmak
Soap/Cream: VITOS Menthol and Eucalyptus Shaving Cream with Tallow
Razor: Replated vintage NEW head on TSW Bren handle
Blade: Polsilver "Brown" (4)
Post-shave: TSW After Balm
Fragrance: Penhaligon's Halfeti

I found this container down the back of my wardrobe, seems it was a long lost sample from @TomG ! With apologies to him I tried it today.

According to VSHOD "The VITOS Menthol and Eucalyptus Shaving Cream with Tallow is very much like the original PRORASO formula ( pre 70's ) before PRORASO changed their formula" - is true that.

 
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Prep: Cold water
Brush: WWB + Maggard SHD 24mm
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Feather (3)
Lather: DG/Chatillon Lux - Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli (milksteak base)
Post Shave: Barrister’s Reserve Waves
Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
Fragrance: Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford (sample)

Great shave today, love this soap, the scent to me is perhaps my favourite. Nice balance of citrus, rose and earthiness.

Have a great day folks
 
Mark1966 said:
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Culmak
Soap/Cream: VITOS Menthol and Eucalyptus Shaving Cream with Tallow
Razor: Replated vintage NEW head on TSW Bren handle
Blade: Polsilver "Brown" (4)
Post-shave: TSW After Balm
Fragrance: Penhaligon's Halfeti

I found this container down the back of my wardrobe, seems it was a long lost sample from @TomG ! With apologies to him I tried it today.

According to VSHOD "The VITOS Menthol and Eucalyptus Shaving Cream with Tallow is very much like the original PRORASO formula ( pre 70's ) before PRORASO changed their formula" - is true that.

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Interesting point on the Proraso link - good to know, and glad that you enjoyed the cream.
 
TomG said:
Interesting point on the Proraso link - good to know, and glad that you enjoyed the cream.
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I will probably put in my summer collection - but it will get used!

thanks again
 
Pre: Hot shower.
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo, Mild Plate
Blade: Gillette Rubie
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Stirling Executive Man
Post: Stirling Executive Man Aftershave Splash & Balm
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.



 
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