Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

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Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Cherry Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Ben Franklin
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Stainless (red & white) #19
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)

Old Republic era series
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Charcoal Goods, Level 3 Open Comb, Vertigo stainless steel handle and top cap
Rapira Lux
Simpson, chubby 3, Manchurian, Blue Opal
Grooming Dept, Maleki

Okay, don't get all your knickers in a twist, but my initial impression on the Kairos base was that it did not perform as well as the Fortis base that I used (Bergamot and Lavender). However, this is of course a first call and I will try a few different brushes and lathering techniques. As for the scent on the Maleki, two thumbs up. Rose and Oud, what is not to like. Based on this scent I think that the Noble Otter two kings would be right up my street.​
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I don't know how anyone can keep track of the GD bases, they have so many. The samples I've tried with the Lusso and Kairos bases were both excellent, but I'm not sure I'd be able to pick them out in an identity parade of a bunch of quality artisan soaps. Noble otter, by contrast never changes their base (except for the colour). Two Kings is my absolute favourite of their soaps that I've tried.
 
Gargravarr said:
I don't know how anyone can keep track of the GD bases, they have so many. The samples I've tried with the Lusso and Kairos bases were both excellent, but I'm not sure I'd be able to pick them out in an identity parade of a bunch of quality artisan soaps. Noble otter, by contrast never changes their base (except for the colour). Two Kings is my absolute favourite of their soaps that I've tried.
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Heve you tried Noble Otter Orbit? Hands down my favourite NO scent
 
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap/Cream: Squadron Sweetheart
Razor: Charcoal Goods Gen1 Lvl2
Blade: Personna Israeli Red (1)
Post-shave: Alum block, Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve, Armaf ‘Club de Nuit’
The 1305 has been neglected for a while, as has the stash of Israeli Reds. The red felt sharp, if not as smooth as a Minora or a Wizamet.
Only a few shaves left in the tub of Sweetheart but hey there's plenty more Squadron soaps to choose from! The 1305 will always be
one of my favourites, no matter what else may arrive. I love the Semogue handle shape. DFS for sure.
 
Feather Razor - Thank you Rodney
Interesting works surprisingly well, does remind me in a way to something that feels and should be a disposable. The one thing letting this one down for me was, if it had been another 25grams or so heavier then one would not be compensating but applying pressure to get a close enough shave. It's mechanicals though feels flimsy and way to light in weight but work well. It's a good razor in odd way if you didn't actually see it, you would ask how many come in the packet. It worked great with the Starke Blade still going strong. Conclusion I can't overall knock it the Feather Razor in this form works as a good work horse not something of quality but still works well.
Zingari Explorer - Brilliant Soap
AP Shave Handle
Yaqi Pony 28mm Knot
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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Troy Tools - Mink Nebula
Soap:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen
Razor: ABC Pocket Edition
Blade:- Gillette Minora (11)
Aftershave:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen
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Kaizen definitely lives up to its namesake it is a complex scent that transforms (changes for the better) throughout the day
 
Holiday said:
Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Troy Tools - Mink Nebula
Soap:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen
Razor: ABC Pocket Edition
Blade:- Gillette Minora (11)
Aftershave:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen
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Kaizen definitely lives up to its namesake it is a complex scent that transforms (changes for the better) throughout the day
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I can see you spending a bit of time working out the best ways to make the colours of your lovely brush pop for the camera...
 
Gargravarr said:
I can see you spending a bit of time working out the best ways to make the colours of your lovely brush pop for the camera...
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True, I could make colours in this brush pop more. I've been more focused on matching colour schemes as long as there is not a complete mismatch between soap and knot.
That reminds me I need another green brush for all Stirling tubs in the den, oh and I need another blue tub to match new Zenith blue cobalt, oh and............and.........and...........and......
 
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Post Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Forgotton Art - Bushman 26mm tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Phoenix & Beau - Right handed Giant
Razor: Edwin Jagger - 3one6
Blade: Gillette - Minora SS (44)
Post-shave: Brut - AS lotion / A&E skin food nourishing cream.

2 pass WTG daily shave = DFS+. Good razor and blade pairing, working well.
 
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Post Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: TF Customs - Blurple 28mm Timberwolf
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann - Roam
Razor: Edwin Jagger - 3one6
Blade: Gillette - Minora SS (45)
Post-shave: TN Dickinsons - Witch Hazel / Barrister & Mann - Roam AS balm

2 pass WTG daily shave = DFS+. Another nice shave.
 
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Post Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Forgotton Art - Bushman 26mm tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Phoenix & Beau - Right handed Giant
Razor: Edwin Jagger - 3one6
Blade: Gillette - Minora SS (44)
Post-shave: Brut - AS lotion / A&E skin food nourishing cream.

2 pass WTG daily shave = DFS+. Good razor and blade pairing, working well.
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You okay during the lockdown Muppet? got plenty of green toilet paper.

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Post Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: WCS - Honeycomb white 26mm tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Noir
Razor: Edwin Jagger - 3one6
Blade: Gillette - Minora SS (46)
Post-shave: Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Noir AS splash / A&E skin food nourshing cream

2 pass WTG + touchups daily shave = DFS+. Good shave.

The soap, Gentleman's Nod - Zaharoff Signature Noir. Scent strength medium, for both soap and splash. Top notes are Basil, Coriander, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Cypress, Freesia, Balsam Fir, Virginia Cedar, Ginger and Anise; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Australian Sandalwood, Myrrh and Tonka Bean.

Out of the Signature series from Zaharoff, I like this one the most, and found it the most refined. It is also a little stronger on the scent strength than the other two. It shares some similar scent notes to the original Dior eau sauvage especially the Myrrh. I like how the opening sweetness blends in really well with oud as the fragrance rounds out. Really good modern aromatic fouguere.(y)
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Phoenix & Beau Spitfire shaving soap
Razor: Eclipse Red Ring
Blade: Gillette Minora (2)
Post-shave: Phoenix & Beau Spitfire balm
Fragrance: Phoenix & Beau Spitfire solid cologne

I was clearly an early adopter with the Phoenix & Beau from the wonderful @Kerry@Phoenix&Beau. The soap I finished off a while ago was from batch 1, the solid cologne yesterday from batch 3, and the balm here I notice is from batch 2.

Early adopter? Maybe. Putting bread on the table for them? Probably not!

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