Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

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@bernie01 @Mark1966 will anything to get ALL the APR soaps and splashes into his den, no matter how desperate he feels, he can throw as much

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out the bloody window as long as he’s happy to collect ALL the APR products and nothing else.
 
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Chad said:
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Few days to mow down. The heavier R41 Twist makes light work of it 💪 2 pass DFS.

Razor-R41 Twist
Blade-Persona Israeli red
Brush-DS cosmetics silver tip
Soap-P&B Spitfire
Aftershave-Vintage Old Spice Burley
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How do you rate the Burley aftershave. I was close to buying a bottle recently, but restrained myself. Big Old Spice original fan.
 
Ozymandias said:
How do you rate the Burley aftershave. I was close to buying a bottle recently, but restrained myself. Big Old Spice original fan.
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I own roughly 60 bottles of aftershave. Burley sits at number one in all that. Don't expect old Spice from it though, it lacks that sweetness. It's more similar to Avon Leather and Oland in aspects. Smokey leather etc It's normally my Sunday night shave ritual to use it. Some may say its old fashioned smelling but that's exactly what it is. I'm glad I've got a huge lot of it. Get some cheap if you can. 👍
 
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It's been a week
  • Prep: Hot splash
  • Prep: Phoenix Shaving - Cube 2.0 Unscented
  • Razor: Razorock - Lupo Aluminium
  • Blade: Derby - Usta, Feather
  • Brush: Stray Whisker - 452/24 Synthetic
  • Lather: Phoenix Shaving - Clubguy
  • Post-shave: Proraso - Alum Block
  • Fragrance: Phoenix Shaving - Clubguy
I have been very much a slacker when it comes to shaving this week. It has been a full week since my last head shave, and at least 10 days since my last face shave. The reason for the long periods is complete COVID apathy.

I started today's head shave with the Lupo and the Derby Usta blade, it seemed to be cutting decently, but then all of a sudden, it wouldn't cut anything at all, no matter what angle I held the razor. I thought about just moving onto my face and trying again tomorrow. But I wanted the smooth feeling up top.

I switched to a Feather blade, as soon as I switched, I could knock down the remaining hair easily. Seems that even though the Derby was only used once, it had dulled considerably even though it was stored dry.

So with the Feather, the remainder of my hair was removed. I considered leaving the face for another day, but I said that last time as well, and now 10 days later I'm left with the effects. I continued onto the face, if I didn't do it now, when would I shave again considering my COVID apathy.

With two passes it was done. It certainly wasn't the smoothest or most efficient shave, but it is now done, I feel better for it (something I have missed) and can start with a fresh schedule going forward.
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Hoffritz branded Simpson brush
Soap/Cream: APR Skye Fall soap
Razor: Vintage EverReady 'E' bar razor
Blade: Gem (1)
Post-shave: APR Skye Fall splash
Fragrance: APR Skye Fall EDT

Oh this scent! Got to be one of the coolest looking razors around too

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Straight up said:
RAZOR: Comoy's of London 6/8"
CREAM: Arko
BRUSH: Mason Pearson Best Badger
STROP: Black Beauty hanging leather
AFTERSHAVE: CK Eternity
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ARKO! for the win (y)
 
Fantastic shave today. I have been meaning to use my Coticule as the finisher hone in conjunction with my other stones and today was the day. The razor was a 6/8" Chinese blade that at the time cost about $15.00 and came shave ready :unsure::LOL:. The steel in the blade is surprisingly good and takes a very good even bevel. The brand is ZY. I have two of the same brand and they are pretty much identical. I got them about 3 years ago so they may not be available anymore or the quality may be very different. I have an on going love hate relationship with my Coticule hone as it has no tolerance for any lapse in concentration while honing. One thing with this stone is I have learned to use no slurry and the absolute minimum amount of pressure as I'm honing. The final finish is done on oil. I nearly pulled the pin on a new Jnat hone this afternoon but tonight's shave says otherwise. I did see another nice blade though.
Brush, soap and a DFS+ from a single pass and minor touch ups.
 
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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: TF Customs - Blurple 28mm timberwolf
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave - La Befana
Razor: Karve CB - SS SB - F
Blade: Gillette - Minora Stainless (32)
Post-shave: Strike Gold Shave - La Befana AS splash / A&E skin food nourishing cream.

2 pass WTG daily shave = DFS. Effortless shave, and super smooth compared to the previous.
 
Last few shaves
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Brush: Alpha Shaving Brushes T-400 24mm AP Shave Co. Faux Horse
Razor: Merker 34C
Blade: Gillette Platinum (3) - thanks @rhodes96
Pre: Shower
Soap: MWF
Post: Nivea 2 Phase Post Shave Lotion // Sukin Hydration Biomarine Facial Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS

Been super lazy posting but enjoying the simple shaves with this setup. Although not as efficient as I'd prefer, the blade + razor shaved smooth and effortlessly with satisfactory results...

Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
 
The Sunday $pecial..

Razor-Baili BT 131 $2.80
Brush-Yaqi defect handle 24mm $8
Soap-Arko $4.99
Aftershave-Nivea balm (half price Woolies) $4.99
Blade-Persona red

https://flic.kr/p/2mau5zp

The cheapest setup I could piece together. First up Arko... exploding into lather immediately as the brush hits skin Lather not suffering from the invisible air bubble in resin hand making it a 2nds brush. With water additions Arko scent fills the bathroom and a yoghurty lather forms with good residual slickness. This razor could be described as a Gillette tech with blade feel. It's more efficient by far and the lather slots clear better than most razors I own. Light and nifty and effective riding the cap or steeper.

The thin cap makes it perfect for under the nose. Maintaining angle over the chin takes concentration. Arko doing the job just fine still. First pass over in seconds. This is a quick shave setup.

ATG and light pressure needed..DFS so leaving it there

cold water rinse and dryness expected after Arko. Cheap Nivea balm the perfect companion to use post shave.. zero irritation. In the name of cheapness I might go upstairs and dash on some 50% off on special Supermarket Brut aftershave too.

Could you do better with your last $20 on a kit? Probably not

https://flic.kr/p/2maucoQ
 
bald as said:
Fantastic shave today. I have been meaning to use my Coticule as the finisher hone in conjunction with my other stones and today was the day. The razor was a 6/8" Chinese blade that at the time cost about $15.00 and came shave ready :unsure::LOL:. The steel in the blade is surprisingly good and takes a very good even bevel. The brand is ZY. I have two of the same brand and they are pretty much identical. I got them about 3 years ago so they may not be available anymore or the quality may be very different. I have an on going love hate relationship with my Coticule hone as it has no tolerance for any lapse in concentration while honing. One thing with this stone is I have learned to use no slurry and the absolute minimum amount of pressure as I'm honing. The final finish is done on oil. I nearly pulled the pin on a new Jnat hone this afternoon but tonight's shave says otherwise. I did see another nice blade though.
Brush, soap and a DFS+ from a single pass and minor touch ups.
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Get the Nat. You can’t have too many stones. I’m going to feel lonely with my 2 new Jnats.
 
Chad said:
The Sunday $pecial..

Razor-Baili BT 131 $2.80
Brush-Yaqi defect handle 24mm $8
Soap-Arko $4.99
Aftershave-Nivea balm (half price Woolies) $4.99
Blade-Persona red

https://flic.kr/p/2mau5zp

The cheapest setup I could piece together. First up Arko... exploding into lather immediately as the brush hits skin Lather not suffering from the invisible air bubble in resin hand making it a 2nds brush. With water additions Arko scent fills the bathroom and a yoghurty lather forms with good residual slickness. This razor could be described as a Gillette tech with blade feel. It's more efficient by far and the lather slots clear better than most razors I own. Light and nifty and effective riding the cap or steeper.

The thin cap makes it perfect for under the nose. Maintaining angle over the chin takes concentration. Arko doing the job just fine still. First pass over in seconds. This is a quick shave setup.

ATG and light pressure needed..DFS so leaving it there

cold water rinse and dryness expected after Arko. Cheap Nivea balm the perfect companion to use post shave.. zero irritation. In the name of cheapness I might go upstairs and dash on some 50% off on special Supermarket Brut aftershave too.

Could you do better with your last $20 on a kit? Probably not

https://flic.kr/p/2maucoQ
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Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Skin & Stubble
Brush: Yaqi Everest
Soap: Blue Devil Tropical Colada
Razor: Rocca
Blade: Nacet (1)
Post: Nivea Skin & Stubble

Wow the Nacet is sharp and yet smooth. I was prepared to inadvertantly slice up my face but no. BBS- with barely any irritation. Thoroughly enjoyed the shave, and the Blue Devil contributed greatly to it.

Side story: Growing up in Malaysia, I remember the Nacet posters in pharmacies or drug stores and I always wondered why that poor crocodile was being sliced in half. Coming into the wet shaving hobby, seeing the Nacet again also triggered early memories of visiting my grandparents house, which for some reason had a sink and mirror in the corner of the dining room. I guess it was for one to wash their hands after dinner? There was a tuck of Nacets and a plastic razor sitting on the shelf there which I was always reminded not to touch. If we visited in the morning, I remember seeing my grandfather standing in front of that sink and shaving, and he always shaved with water only! Don't know how he managed that. He's currently 97, and I wonder what he shaves with now. It's been a while since we spoke, and also since visiting obviously. I hope I'll be able to visit him before long, if we ever get out of this pandemic, and share a shave with him. But preferably with soap and not just water.
 
neongas said:
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Pre: Hot Shower, Nivea Skin & Stubble
Brush: Yaqi Everest
Soap: Blue Devil Tropical Colada
Razor: Rocca
Blade: Nacet (1)
Post: Nivea Skin & Stubble

Wow the Nacet is sharp and yet smooth. I was prepared to inadvertantly slice up my face but no. BBS- with barely any irritation. Thoroughly enjoyed the shave, and the Blue Devil contributed greatly to it.

Side story: Growing up in Malaysia, I remember the Nacet posters in pharmacies or drug stores and I always wondered why that poor crocodile was being sliced in half. Coming into the wet shaving hobby, seeing the Nacet again also triggered early memories of visiting my grandparents house, which for some reason had a sink and mirror in the corner of the dining room. I guess it was for one to wash their hands after dinner? There was a tuck of Nacets and a plastic razor sitting on the shelf there which I was always reminded not to touch. If we visited in the morning, I remember seeing my grandfather standing in front of that sink and shaving, and he always shaved with water only! Don't know how he managed that. He's currently 97, and I wonder what he shaves with now. It's been a while since we spoke, and also since visiting obviously. I hope I'll be able to visit him before long, if we ever get out of this pandemic, and share a shave with him. But preferably with soap and not just water.
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Maybe you could send him a shaving care package from a local business in Malaysia so it gets to him quicker or some blue devil from here.
 
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