Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

[Gargravarr]

I’m sure that @TroyTools eill be a worthy successor.

The king is dead, long live the king’

IMO, he already is.

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb Red Dwarf
Brush: Semogue 610
Razor: Vector
Blade: Kai Captain Mild (5)

 

[Razor Burn]

Only if you can tell @Tony Forsyth to reinstate his wet shaving brush hobbies part time, he doesn’t have to keep making brushes all time. He can still enjoy his retirement and not completely give up his hobbies during his retirement.

I believe he sold his equipment to @TroyTools who has continued the legacy... and then some

 

[Razor Burn]

Weekend shaves

Brush: Alpha Shaving Brushes T-400 24mm AP Shave Co. Faux Horse // 24mm Silvertip
Razor: Muhle Rocca V4 R94
Blade: Gillette Red & White Stainless (27, 28) - thanks @rhodes96
Pre: Shower
Soap: AP Reserve Winterfall
Post: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm // Sukin Hydration Biomarine Facial Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

Quickly approaching a months worth of shaves with this blade and so far the Red & White edges the Minora for efficiency post #25 shaves but overall both have surprised me for how well they've lasted considering my sand paper beard! I look forward to getting back to some routine mixing between my other favourite blades but still a few more shaves to go before that can happen...

Stay Safe, Musk Up & Have a Great Weekend!

 

[Straight up]

RAZOR: Thiers Issard 11/16"
CREAM: Tabac
BRUSH: FS Best Badger knot
STROP: Black beauty double sided hanging leather
AFTERSHAVE: CK Escape

 

[TroyTools]

Only if you can tell @Tony Forsyth to reinstate his wet shaving brush hobbies part time, he doesn’t have to keep making brushes all time. He can still enjoy his retirement and not completely give up his hobbies during his retirement.

Yes I'm sure @Tony Forsyth would have loved to take his workshop out on the road while he tours Australia living in the caravan, but that just wasn't possible. He and his lovely wife sold nearly everything they owned (including the house) to enjoy the life of grey nomads and call wherever they are, home.
I was fortunate enough to be right there and pick up the brush elements and extend my hobby to include wet shaving into my woodturning. And I love it!!!

 

[Hos]

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Pre-shave: Hot towel
Brush: Omega Silvertip Badger
Soap: WS stick
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Professional
Post-shave: Alexander Simson Bay Rum Post Shave Balm

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Semogue Owners Club LE 2012 Mixed Badger/Boar
Soap: Valobra
Razor: Merkur 37C
Blade: Polsilver Super Iridium (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Floid Blue Aftershave Lotion
Scent: D.R. Harris Traditional Cologne

First shave with the 37C. It's been a while since I used a slant, so it took a while for the muscle memory to kick in with the head orientation whilst shaving.
Pretty happy with the result, and I'm confident it will be better next time out.

 

[TomG]

Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: @Tony Forsyth P&C LE Platypus brush
Soap/Cream: APR Fenchurch soap
Razor: Vintage Wilkinson Sword 'Sticky'
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Krona (6)
Post-shave: APR Fenchurch splash
Fragrance: APR Fenchurch EDP

Oh wow this scent is amazing, brush pretty awesome too!

What a splendid line-up there, Agent 66!

 

[bald as]

Nearly had a shave. Honed a blade. Selected some soap and then well --- youtube

 

[Ebonysw45]

Nearly had a shave. Honed a blade. Selected some soap and then well --- youtube

That’s when you fall back on those safety razor thingys.

 

[bald as]

That’s when you fall back on those safety razor thingys.

Wash your mouth out with ARKO

 

[Ebonysw45]

Wash your mouth out with ARKO

Hey their ok. I like the valet I got recently. Something is needed when the straight is a new restore and it’s not quite dialed in. I also don’t mind Arko. The performance makes up for the fragrance.

 

[bald as]

@Ebonysw45 what was the restore you just completed? Well done as it can be a tough task.

 

[Ebonysw45]

@Ebonysw45 what was the restore you just completed? Well done as it can be a tough task.

The Bengall 9/16 and the IXL from my last 2 posts. The IXL had a slight warp in the spine and the Bengall had a heel problem with the stabilizer on one side.

 

[bald as]

Went back and looked at the Bengall - very nice.

 

[neongas]

Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Skin & Stubble
Brush: Yaqi Moka
Soap: Squadron Empire
Razor: Pearl Flexi (WTG/XTG 4.5, ATG 2)
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Yellow (2)
Post: Nivea Skin & Stubble, Aloe Vera

The Pearl Flexi continues to impress. BBS- with a teeny bit of irritation in the usual trouble spots, but pretty good considering the ATG pass and buffing.

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson brush
Soap/Cream: B&M Petrichor soap
Razor: Vintage Wilkinson Sword 'Sticky'
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Krona (8)
Post-shave: B&M Petrichor splash
Fragrance: N/A

Such an amazing scent that really does take you off somewhere ...

 

[Straight up]

RAZOR: Comoy's of London 6/8"
CREAM: Proraso Red
BRUSH: Mason Pearson Best Badger knot
STROP: Black Beauty hanging leather
AFTERSHAVE: Proraso Red

 

[StratMan]

Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Rocca R95
Blade: Gillette Minora
Brush: Yaqi Mew Brown 24mm
Soap: A&E Greek Coffee
Post: A&E Greek Coffee Splash