Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Prep: Cold water
Brush: WWB + Maggard SHD 24mm
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Feather (2)
Lather: Barrister & Mann - Reserve Waves
Post Shave: Barrister’s Reserve Waves
Fragrance: -

Have a great weekend folks!
 
Pre-shave: Shower/Proraso Pre-Shave
Bowl: Limited Edition P&C 2019 Auction Grey Bowl by Avalon Pottery
Brush: From the ashes – Bushfire Collection – Dark Horse 26mm
Cream: Triumph & Disaster - Old Fashioned Shave Cream (thx @Mark1966 )
Str8: Dubl Duck - Goldedge
Aftershave: Fine - American Blend
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The T&D Cream was a pleasant Orange surprise. Shelved it because of the lanolin content but glad I tried it. No irritation from the lanolin and a lovely fresh orange scent.
I can understand why the Nordost and other orange scents are so popular. First cut with the str8 about 2 cm long, still have both ears though :)
 
Pre: Hot Towel
Razor: Charcoal Goods Level-2 base plate, limited edition Victorian.
Blade: Gillette Rubie
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Skye Fall
Post: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Skye Fall Splash
After reading todays weekly razor review I just had to use CG. Its all true. :love:

 
Pre-shave: Shower/Shampoo
Bowl: Chinese tin mug
Brush: TurnNshave Full Moon knot
Soap: Cella
Blade: Polsilver SI (2)
Razor: Yintal DE
Aftershave: T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel (Speedy's mix)

I couldn't help myself and took the hacksaw to the Yintal; the handle is now the same length as my GC 84p 'Super Knurl'.
Looks and feels better (to me). This was my second shave with this razor; my first was a three day growth but this was just two days and the big Yin
just ate it up. For a few seconds I thought I had not put a blade in the razor it was that smooth and efficient. I can't wait to try a Kai in this as they go
so well in my Karve. The blade seemed better aligned today so maybe I had tightened it down with it slightly askew for the prior shave or maybe it's just my eyesight/imagination.
This razor definitely punches well above it's weight and for the grand sum of $16.95 it is remarkable: smooth, efficient, and not bad looking. A keeper I think (travel razor).
 
Date:- 02 May 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 ~ Bandwagon
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Ball End Tech (0.56mm) 1946-50 / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #11
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)

bernie01 said:
Aftershave: T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel (Speedy's mix)
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How was the aftershave Speedy's mix ;):happy:
 
bernie01 said:
Great; you should patent it mate (or come to a profit sharing agreement with T.N himself) :)
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Make sure you always shake the bottle before you apply, how many drops of natural glycerin and tea tree oil? as YMMV depending on your skin if you used too much antiseptic tea tree oil.
 
Holiday said:
Pre-shave: Shower/Proraso Pre-Shave
Bowl: Limited Edition P&C 2019 Auction Grey Bowl by Avalon Pottery
Brush: From the ashes – Bushfire Collection – Dark Horse 26mm
Cream: Triumph & Disaster - Old Fashioned Shave Cream (thx @Mark1966 )
Str8: Dubl Duck - Goldedge
Aftershave: Fine - American Blend
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The T&D Cream was a pleasant Orange surprise. Shelved it because of the lanolin content but glad I tried it. No irritation from the lanolin and a lovely fresh orange scent.
I can understand why the Nordost and other orange scents are so popular. First cut with the str8 about 2 cm long, still have both ears though :)
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Mate, what is the scent longevity of the Fine a/s
 
2nd May 2020


Prep: Shower/hot towel
Pre-Shave: proraso red pre shave
Brush:Soap: Proraso red
Razor: GAM from Merx & Co.
Post: Alum block and witch hazel mix
Scent: Proraso red sandalwood

First shave with the new razor and was very smooth and very sharp two passes was enough to get a close shave not willing to run atg until I’m used to the weight and feel.
Cheers @Substance love it!!
 
Schmicko said:
2nd May 2020


Prep: Shower/hot towel
Pre-Shave: proraso red pre shave
Brush:Soap: Proraso red
Razor: GAM from Merx & Co.
Post: Alum block and witch hazel mix
Scent: Proraso red sandalwood

First shave with the new razor and was very smooth and very sharp two passes was enough to get a close shave not willing to run atg until I’m used to the weight and feel.
Cheers @Substance love it!!
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Glad you like it mate, enjoy
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson
Soap/Cream: APR General Ledger shaving soap
Razor: Replated vintage NEW head on TSW Bren handle
Blade: Vintage UK Personna (1)
Post-shave: APR General Ledger splash
Fragrance: APR General Ledger EDP

Going stick with this soap for a week and enjoy savouring it

 
Lucky tiger face wash...finished
Plissoft
34c + Kai (7) and out
Jack Black shave cream
Proraso red.
Very happy with the Kai
Jack Black was ok will use the sample up but definitely not buy any.
Lucky tiger was good but plenty of cheaper alternatives.
Proraso red splash a winner for cooler weather.
 
Pre: Hot Shower, Proraso Green Eucalyptus & Menthol Pre & After shave cream
Razor: Gillette Fatboy D4 (5)
Blade: Astra Blue Superior Stainless Double Edge Blade
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: Proraso Green Eucalyptus & Menthol
Post: Proraso Green Aftershave & Balm
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.




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