Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

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Wilkshire13 said:
Across all plates so far: not a very close shave, minor irritation and nicks.

Probably tried about 10 blade combinations. The gap is fine, Ive used larger gaps with no issue so unsure what it is. I'll keep messing with it for a while, try a Ti handle. Maybe the .80mm plate would be the best bet for me 🤷‍♂️

Cheers @SpeedyPC that's the plan
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Maybe the razor works better with a different lather or prep? No particular basis for the suggestion, other than that the Colibri "looks" like a quality tool, has been favourably reviewed by others, so maybe for some reason it just needs a different approach. I presume you've already experimented with different blade angles...

It happens though. Thousands of people like the 34C, but all it ever gave me was cuts, weepers and a rough shave, no matter what I did with it. I went straight from that to the R41, and that gave me an easy, trouble-free shave.
 
Gargravarr said:
Maybe the razor works better with a different lather or prep? No particular basis for the suggestion, other than that the Colibri "looks" like a quality tool, has been favourably reviewed by others, so maybe for some reason it just needs a different approach. I presume you've already experimented with different blade angles...

It happens though. Thousands of people like the 34C, but all it ever gave me was cuts, weepers and a rough shave, no matter what I did with it. I went straight from that to the R41, and that gave me an easy, trouble-free shave.
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Yep! I rotate soaps per shave usually, load heavy and go for slickness so while each lather is different, they all perform similarly. I can't knock the build quality, the fit and finish is fantastic and reviews are all good. I think that razor may just not be for me
 
Razor: Lupo 72
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Omega 10098
Soap: Tabac
Splash: Tabac Splash

Ok so a blade can make all the difference or was it the lather or both?

One thing was for sure I really enjoyed this shave, and take back all I said in the previous review post.. The shave was def milder than the 95 but still efficient and quite smooth.

Riding the cap with 1 WTG + 2 ATG passes felt quite safe and mild

The Omega was amazing, first shave after two pre-break in sessions as per @bald as suggestions. The Brush felt very soft on the face and its size held enough super slick lather for the entire shave. The Omega may well end up becoming my favorite.

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StratMan said:
The Omega was amazing, first shave after two pre-break in sessions
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I originally saw an Italian barber [a real one :)] describing how to break in a boar. I was at first sceptical but have done it with all of my boar brushes. And as a bonus they get better over about the next 10 shaves.
The 10098 is a really top brush and it won't be a surprise if it ranks as your #1 brush.
 
bald as said:
I originally saw an Italian barber [a real one :)] describing how to break in a boar. I was at first sceptical but have done it with all of my boar brushes. And as a bonus they get better over about the next 10 shaves.
The 10098 is a really top brush and it won't be a surprise if it ranks as your #1 brush.
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Maybe some kind moderator will take pity on us and make your break-in post a sticky so we can find it... :)
 
bald as said:
Hope this is the link you wanted @Gargravarr, it is very simple.

Breaking in a boar.

Wash it really well first in hair shampoo. Until it no longer smells boar -ish.
The success of the break in isn't dependant on TABAC :)
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my omega fed had a funk to it but it’s now nearly gone.. the semogue’s were stench free

mind your words on your second point :)
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: P&B Spitfire shaving soap
Razor: Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Super Iridium (1)
Post-shave: P&B Spitfire Balm
Fragrance: P&B Spitfire solid cologne

Nice way to start the week

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Saw these at the shops over the weekend. Just posting as a PSA ...

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Brush: Proraso Omega
Razor: Yintal Brass TTO (#3)
Blade: Wizamet SI (9)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Declaration Grooming Big Soap Energy (Milksteak) sample - thanks again @rhodes96
Barrister & Mann O Delight (Excelsior) sample - thanks again @rhodes96
PAA Doppelganger Red (CK6) - thanks again @rhodes96
Post: Nivea 2 Phase Post Shave Lotion // Sukin Hydration Biomarine Facial Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS

A great way to finish off the samples generously sent by the soap guru @rhodes96. Hard to seperate as the supplied list was large and chock full of premium quality offerings.... :unsure:

Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
 
bald as said:
Hope this is the link you wanted @Gargravarr, it is very simple.

Breaking in a boar.

Wash it really well first in hair shampoo. Until it no longer smells boar -ish.
The success of the break in isn't dependant on TABAC :)
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Thanks for that, I've bookmarked it now. Looking forward to experimenting a bit next year. Do you have any suggestions for the best places to get boar knots? ie. without handles? I've already got a couple of people in mind for the handles... :)

Just as well it doesn't need Tabac, that's one that doesn't really float my boat. All the more for everyone else... :whistle:
 
Gargravarr said:
Do you have any suggestions for the best places to get boar knots? ie. without handles? I've already got a couple of people in mind for the handles...
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Most omega knots are easy to remove from the handle and are often cheaper than just a knot on its own. D\Get a knot set in wood and a chisel will split the handle and free the knot,
 
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Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: Forgotten Art "Tarkine" 26mm Tuxedo
Soap: House of Mammoth - Embrace (y)@rhodes96
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, just using remaining soap. Nothing else needed. (y)
COTD: Yemen Mocha Ismaili

This soap, another from my now dwindling selection of samples from @rhodes96 leaves possibly the best post-shave feel I've ever come across, presumably from all those fancy fats: "...duck fat ..beef tallow ... babassu oil, argan oil, murumuru butter..." along with the more familiar lanolin, allantoin and silk amino acids. Whatever they've done, they've done it right. The scent is a light combination of "pink pepper, cardamom, coffee, berry, guaiacwood, labdanum, patchouli, and a range of musks". None of those are easy for me to pick out individually in this case (not even the patchouli, and I hate patchouli), they combine to give an impression of a very classy soapy smell that reminds me of a Penhaligon scent I can't put my finger on.
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: Forgotten Art "Tarkine" 26mm Tuxedo
Soap: House of Mammoth - Embrace (y)@rhodes96
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, just using remaining soap. Nothing else needed. (y)
COTD: Yemen Mocha Ismaili

This soap, another from my now dwindling selection of samples from @rhodes96 leaves possibly the best post-shave feel I've ever come across, presumably from all those fancy fats: "...duck fat ..beef tallow ... babassu oil, argan oil, murumuru butter..." along with the more familiar lanolin, allantoin and silk amino acids. Whatever they've done, they've done it right. The scent is a light combination of "pink pepper, cardamom, coffee, berry, guaiacwood, labdanum, patchouli, and a range of musks". None of those are easy for me to pick out individually in this case (not even the patchouli, and I hate patchouli), they combine to give an impression of a very classy soapy smell that reminds me of a Penhaligon scent I can't put my finger on.
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Embrace is a fantastic scent, up there with Restore and Hygge from House of Mammoth
 
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