Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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SOTD THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020

This morning I decided to shave with my Schick “Paul Revere” Injector produced in the mid 1970s as a collaboration between International Silver Co. and Schick. It is a Type L Injector and was an homage to the Revolutionary War Silversmith and featured a ‘cutlery’ inspired oversized handle.

Since I have large hands, the razor feels great, and delivers a first rate shave typical of the L Type Injectors. For my software I selected PannaCrema Nuavia Blu, Fine Accoutrements Platinum AS Splash and A&E Post-Shave Serum. I decided to lay off the menthol for this shave after my Cryogen experience yesterday. The Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute was my brush of choice for which I selected the 26mm Two Band Badger ferrule.

After my shower and cold water rinse I went to work on the PannaCrema which smells so good! Being a nasal barbarian, that’s about as far as I get with scent descriptions. It’s a very rich, luxurious soap with great post shave skin feel. The “Paul Revere” Injector, while not as efficient as some of my other razors, reduced my whiskers in three successive bloodless passes (WTG, ATG, ATG) to just shy of the BBS level. The razor felt great in hand and left me feeling clean, smooth and refreshed!

RAZOR: “Paul Revere” International Silver Type L Schick Injector.
BLADE: Schick B-20 Proline Injector
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute w/ 26mm Two Band Badger Ferrule
SOAP: PannaCrema Nuavia Blu
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Fine Accoutrements Platinum AS Splash. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.
 
Jgreenepa said:



SOTD THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020

This morning I decided to shave with my Schick “Paul Revere” Injector produced in the mid 1970s as a collaboration between International Silver Co. and Schick. It is a Type L Injector and was an homage to the Revolutionary War Silversmith and featured a ‘cutlery’ inspired oversized handle.

Since I have large hands, the razor feels great, and delivers a first rate shave typical of the L Type Injectors. For my software I selected PannaCrema Nuavia Blu, Fine Accoutrements Platinum AS Splash and A&E Post-Shave Serum. I decided to lay off the menthol for this shave after my Cryogen experience yesterday. The Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute was my brush of choice for which I selected the 26mm Two Band Badger ferrule.

After my shower and cold water rinse I went to work on the PannaCrema which smells so good! Being a nasal barbarian, that’s about as far as I get with scent descriptions. It’s a very rich, luxurious soap with great post shave skin feel. The “Paul Revere” Injector, while not as efficient as some of my other razors, reduced my whiskers in three successive bloodless passes (WTG, ATG, ATG) to just shy of the BBS level. The razor felt great in hand and left me feeling clean, smooth and refreshed!

RAZOR: “Paul Revere” International Silver Type L Schick Injector.
BLADE: Schick B-20 Proline Injector
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute w/ 26mm Two Band Badger Ferrule
SOAP: PannaCrema Nuavia Blu
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and Fine Accoutrements Platinum AS Splash. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.
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Doesn't look like your Paul Revere injector in the pics :)
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson
Soap/Cream: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (5)
Blade: Vintage UK Wilkinson Sword (1)
Post-shave: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars splash / balm
Fragrance: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars EDP

This week the HetV Cognac adn Cuban Cigars - and my Fatboy I found, [sigh]

 
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Pre: Coconut Oil
Soap: Pb Gillean
Brush: Vie-Long Black Horse American Barber Style
Razor: Vector
Blade: Kai Captain Mild (2)
AS: Pb Gillean
Somehow managed a micro slice above the top lip but otherwise a great shave.
 
Date:- 17 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 ~ Trismegistus
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Matte SS 'SB-D' / Polsilver SI #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:- Proraso Wood & Spice
 
Pre: Hot Towel, Proraso Green Eucalyptus & Menthol Pre & After shave cream
Razor: Rockwell 6C (R4)
Blade: Astra Green
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.

 
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Head: Headblade Moto
Face: Yaqi DOC + RR halo handle
Blade: Polsilver SI (3)
Bowl: Pereira Shaving bowl
Soap: Cella
Pre: Shower
Post: APR Escentials Restoration Serum // Stirling Soap Co. Unscented balm

An enjoyable head/face SOTD today with some neglected gear. The Headblade shaves like a cart so no fuss and the Yaqi DOC is efficient and smooth when paired with this blade. Almost finished the soap sample from @Kaeckerut but likely I still have a tub and Serbian soap (which smells the same) in reserve :) Finished off with some Serum and balm... Happy shaves!
 
Pre: Hot shower and hot towel
Bowl: wood turned
Brush: Omega boar hair
Soap: A&E St Barts
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Derby (2)
Post: Alum & St Barts A/S
Music: Pink Floyd - Pulse

Tonight was the third shave with this razor and I am finding that I am getting better with it each time. 3 pass shave WTG XTG ATG and a touch up pass and I am so BBS i might slide of the pillow. Loving the new St Barts with its hint of lime and coconut with rum. Am Also loving the night time shave and with it comes such close shaves I am looking the same (5 o’clock shadow wise) by the same time anyways, it is just more enjoyable and less rushed. Happy days😀

 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson
Soap/Cream: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (5)
Blade: Vintage UK Wilkinson Sword (2)
Post-shave: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars splash / balm
Fragrance: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars EDP

I have a love/hate relationship with the HetV Cognac and Cuban Cigars. It is not a complex scent, and it is certainly not as polarising as the Mycroft, but somedays I'm in the mood for it, others less so. Today I'm in the mood - we will see if that lasts all week!

 
Pre: Hot Shower
Brush: Yaqi 30mm Tuxedo Knot Synthetic
Soap: Squadron Soap Group Captain's Blend
Razor: Rockwell 6C Gunmetal (R4)
Blade: Astra Superior (3)
Post: Alum and moisturiser

Third shave with the blade and it definitely felt like it on two-day old stubble. I’m thinking I’ll change to some feathers that I have sitting around. Brush is awesome now that I’ve worked it out - lather was lush and meringue like with peaks and sheen. I’m loving being back on with wet shaving. 👌🏻
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Brush: Savile Row 3824 Silvertip Badger
Soap: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Razor: Merkur Mergress (2)
Blade: Super Iridium BN-84 (3)
Post: Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Scent: DR Harris Arlington

Last shave of the mine site assignment. And probably the best traveling shave I have experienced. Everything came together beautifully, resulting in a very comfortable three pass shave for a DFS+ result.
Homeward bound, at least for a short while.
 
Pre: Hot Towel
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo, Less Aggressive Plate
Blade: Astra Green
Bowl: Handmade bowl, Mk3
Brush: RazoRock Silvertip Synthetic
Soap: PannaCrema Nera
Post: Squadron Group Captains Blend Splash
WTG, ATG, touch ups with adjusted angles for my beard.

 
Date:- 18 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 ~ Admiral
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Fatboy (5) G2 1961 / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #1
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (10)
 
Schmicko said:
Pre: Hot shower and hot towel
Bowl: wood turned
Brush: Omega boar hair
Soap: A&E St Barts
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Derby (2)
Post: Alum & St Barts A/S
Music: Pink Floyd - Pulse

Tonight was the third shave with this razor and I am finding that I am getting better with it each time. 3 pass shave WTG XTG ATG and a touch up pass and I am so BBS i might slide of the pillow. Loving the new St Barts with its hint of lime and coconut with rum. Am Also loving the night time shave and with it comes such close shaves I am looking the same (5 o’clock shadow wise) by the same time anyways, it is just more enjoyable and less rushed. Happy days😀

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good stuff mate, i shaved with my r41 tonight... its a great razor and in my top 5 with no doubt
 
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