Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

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RAZOR: S.K.Colling & Co 5/8"
CREAM: Lea
BRUSH: FS Best Badger knot
STROP: Dovo hanging leather
AFTERSHAVE: CK Eternity
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Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: Forgotten Art "Tarkine" 26mm Tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Royale sample - Thanks @rhodes96 (y)
Razor: RR SS Hawk V3
Blade: Kai PINK
Post-shave: Shower, Homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+.

I haven't tried Gentleman's Nod soaps before, and this one is a blast. A collaboration with the house of Zaharoff, this scent filled the bathroom instantly, and got a complaint from Mrs Gargravarr ("what's that stink?"), so I guess that's a (n) from her. :LOL:

She wasn't up to her best line of wit. One of her more memorable quotes is "Honey, you smell like a hobo's nutsack". :eek:

The description from Zaharoff reads: "this fragrance opens with a fresh, green, citrus accord with just a hint of spice. This leads into a peppery and floral mid anchored by Magnolia, which provides the bridge into the base. The dry down is where this version really shines. The familiar signature DNA is enhanced by the trio of woods, vanilla, and musk that create a truly decadent suede accord." I guess they take themselves pretty seriously. :p

This soap is actually pretty nice, but I could probably do without the domestic friction. A happy dragon is a happy castle. :D
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Autumn Glory
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34G / Gillette Minora Stainless #9
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Invite E High Potency Pure Oil (10 drops), Natural Plant Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
 
Brush: Alpha Shaving Brushes T-400 24mm AP Shave Co. SynBad fan
Razor: iKon SBS + RazoRock Halo handle
Blade: Gillette Minora Stainless (28) - thanks @rhodes96
Pre: Shower
Soap: AP Reserve Winterfall
Post: Stirling Soap Co. Unscented Balm // RazoRock New York A/S Splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

Same set up as yesterday hence no pic. The blade is clearly nearing its end as no longer shaving as close but still managed an even DFS+.
I'm keen to try out the SBS on aggressive side with a fresh blade as the milder side whilst comfortable, could use with the step up in efficiency and attempts at using this blade have felt a tad harsh...

Stay Safe, Mask Up & Happy Shaves!
 
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Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Skin & Stubble
Brush: Yaqi Moka
Soap: St James of London Mandarin & Patchouli
Razor: Muhle Rocca
Blade: Dorco ST-301 Platinum (1)
Post: Nivea Skin & Stubble, Aloe Vera

Picked up the Dorcos (10pack for $2.80) from Daiso who sell them for use with their hair cutter razors. 1st shave was smooth with medium sharpness. If one ever runs out of blades and can't wait to get any online, one could do far worse than getting this from the nearest Daiso.
 
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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Fendrihan - 24mm faux tortoise shell synthetic
Soap/Cream: Oaken Lab - Batavia Barber
Razor: Muhle - Rocca R94
Blade: Gillette - Minora Stainless (25)
Post-shave: Oaken Lab - Earth of Mankind AS splash / Oaken Lab AS balm

2 pass WTG DFS+. Practically a BBS with no touch up pass required. Super smooth shave and surprisingly efficient at 24 shaves. This blade with the current side up in the razor is preferable to the other side of the blade up. Interesting how when you use a blade for a while you learn that specific blades characteristics.
 
rhodes96 said:
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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Fendrihan - 24mm faux tortoise shell synthetic
Soap/Cream: Oaken Lab - Batavia Barber
Razor: Muhle - Rocca R94
Blade: Gillette - Minora Stainless (25)
Post-shave: Oaken Lab - Earth of Mankind AS splash / Oaken Lab AS balm

2 pass WTG DFS+. Practically a BBS with no touch up pass required. Super smooth shave and surprisingly efficient at 24 shaves. This blade with the current side up in the razor is preferable to the other side of the blade up. Interesting how when you use a blade for a while you learn that specific blades characteristics.
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Current side up? Did you swap sides to test?
 
Pre: Hot shower
Brush: Troycraft Customs 24mm Plisoft Burl resin hybrid
Soap: Squadron Ace
Razor: Asylum Evolution
Blade: Gillette Minora (6)
Post: Alum block, unknown sample of after balm
Fragrance: Squadron Ace Aftershave

Handle blank poured by TF Customs but never turned into a brush.
Turned by myself for my own use. This brush NFS.
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neongas said:
Current side up? Did you swap sides to test?
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Yes every shave. Consistantly one side is smoother and more efficient than the other after approx 14-17 shaves. This was exactly the same results I experienced with the Gillette Stainless (red & white) which I retired at 33 shaves. The blade at retirement had plenty of life left in it. I learnt several key practises which seem to extend blade life of these Stainless blades.

1. Always remove the blade from the razor and applya 1 wipe over a microfibre towel to each side of the blade and leave to hang dry on magnet holder (thanks @Chad for the idea, works great.) Normally the manufactures say not to wipe the blade. They claim it removes the coating on the blade. My results say BS. Every blade I have practised this way has doubled and some alot more than previous usage I was able to obtain from them. I believe the no wipe of the blade is marketing propaganda so you purchase more blades. YMMV

2. Wet Hand stropping certain blades periodically also helps to maintain the hone on the blade and help restore smoothness and efficiency. This has worked successfully with most good quality Stainless blades and AC single edge blades that I have used. Again YMMV.

I am confident now that I can extent a Nacet blades usage out to around 15-20 shaves, maybe even beyond.
 
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Yes every shave. Consistantly one side is smoother and more efficient than the other after approx 14-17 shaves. This was exactly the same results I experienced with the Gillette Stainless (red & white) which I retired at 33 shaves. The blade at retirement had plenty of life left in it. I learnt several key practises which seem to extend blade life of these Stainless blades.

1. Always remove the blade from the razor and applya 1 wipe over a microfibre towel to each side of the blade and leave to hang dry on magnet holder (thanks @Chad for the idea, works great.) Normally the manufactures say not to wipe the blade. They claim it removes the coating on the blade. My results say BS. Every blade I have practised this way has doubled and some alot more than previous usage I was able to obtain from them. I believe the no wipe of the blade is marketing propaganda so you purchase more blades. YMMV

2. Wet Hand stropping certain blades periodically also helps to maintain the hone on the blade and help restore smoothness and efficiency. This has worked successfully with most good quality Stainless blades and AC single edge blades that I have used. Again YMMV.

I am confident now that I can extent a Nacet blades usage out to around 15-20 shaves, maybe even beyond.
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Sgrddy on YouTube has taken his Nacet beyond 400 now.
 
I think I may just change my login ...... "Nacet beyond 400"
Good shave tonight but I must admit I found the Invicta hollow ground straight razor horrifyingly sharp while at the same time not the most comfortable shave. The result was a prodigious DFS+
The lather was good and the brush was fine.
The operator may need to concentrate more :)
I will hone another blade for the next outing on the Coticule and see if that is any different.
Happy shaving.
 
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Pre-shave: Shower
Razor: WR1
Blade: Polsilver SI (2)
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Black Wolf
Soap/Cream: Blue Devil Sandalwood sample
Post-Shave: TOBS Sandalwood, Zingari Man Sego balm unscented

First go with Blue Devil and I’m impressed. Volumes of lather quickly and easily produced although not as dense as my regular rotation(BaM, WK, ZM and DG). Perhaps lacking slightly in slickness but really splitting hairs.
Scent profiles are well balanced and not overly complex which is my preference these days. Mid strength off the puck and a little less when lathered.
Will definitely be adding a couple of tubs to the den after I work my way through the very generous samples sent by Craig at Blue Devil.
Great to have another Australian artisan in the market.
 
1. An assessment of blade longevity from someone who wears a beard? Right. :rolleyes:

2. I'm with @rhodes96 re the prohibition against wiping the blade. As a daily head&face shaver, there's always a little gunk that remains stuck to my blades when the shave is done, and I can't just leave it there, so I usually have to gently dislodge it with my thumb in the sink or under the tap. No biggie. I'm quite sure it doesn't affect the edge in any way. I flip the blade with every shave.
 
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