Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shave brush
Soap/Cream: Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man shaving soap
Razor: Vintage British Gillette #15 Aristocrat
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (4)
Post-shave: Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man balm
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man EDT

Another nice shave ..

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Yesterday

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Razor: Henson AL-13 Medium
Blade: Feather HS
Brush: Oumo 28mm TH
Soap: Noble Otter - Firefighter
Post: Nivea Sensitive

I'm getting used to the mildness and lack of blade feel. You trade efficiency for safety, as there's very little chance of cutting yourself. Good for a quick no-thought shave, if you're in that mood.

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Today

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Razor: Rockwell 6S (R6)
Blade: Gillette Platinum
Brush: Oumo 26mm Hook fan badger
Soap: Declaration Grooming - Dayman
Post: Nivea Sensitive

First go with the Platinums on the 6S. No too bad, smoother on the WTG than ATG (a touch tuggy, but not sure if it's because the blade is new). Not as good as the yellows. Field is starting to narrow!

With Dayman, good ol' grassy lime and patchouli. I'm pretty ambivalent about the scent, tbh. DG's collabs with CL are much better (YRP, 88 Chestnut St).

The character of that Oumo hook fan gets better and better with each subsequent shave. The gelly nature of the tips are really starting to develop and you can distinguish it from the Oumo Manchuria knot now, whereas at the start, they were very similar in face feel and appearance.
 
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Pre-shave: Warm shower
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia tuxedo knot
Soap/Cream: DG Trismegistus
Razor: Charcoal Goods Gen1 Level 2
Blade: Feather (1)
Post-shave: DG Trismegistus splash
Fragrance: Armaf Club de Nuit
Dropped a Feather in the CG to push the boundaries and see if I could scare myself; nope, it still delivers a smooth and comfortable shave. The Trismegistus is almost a cream and very easy to load too much but I kept adding water until I had ample slick, creamy lather. I prefer a little sting (or even a lot) in the after shave so I guess the splash has little or no alcohol as I got none. Still it is soothing, and not sticky like some (I'm looking at you, Zingari). DFS+ shave.
 
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Pre-shave: Warm Water
Brush: DSC - 26mm SHD geltip Manchuria
Soap/Cream: Ariana & Evans - NYC
Razor: Karve CB - SB (F)
Blade: Gillette 7oclock Super Stainless (5)
Post-shave: Ariana Evans - NYC AS splash / Post Shave Serum

2 pass WTG = another nice mild daily DFS.

The Soap, Ariana & Evans - NYC. Scent strength medium to strong off the tub and medium for the splash. The splash is a little more citrus forward initially than the soap. Scent notes are in product name links above. ( saves some writing time, thanks @tim33z for the idea.)

This is a refined masculine fougere, with fairly complex list of scents. I really liked the scent notes on this one. Spicey citrus top note, floral, spicey, nutty, middle notes, and a woody, spicey, smokey, sweet, and earthy base notes. On the dry down the woody, earthy, smokey, sweet scent notes project itself mildly so not to offend. I think this would make a great daily shave soap for all occasions if you don't have any fougere scents in your soap inventory.
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Ouddiction (Honey Oud) sample only
Razor/Blade:- Fatip Testina Gentile CC / Gillette Stainless (red & white pack) #2
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)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men

I got a sample of A&E Ouddiction (Honey Oud) from a friend I've mine I had lunch today from lodge, this soap is a MUST! have in the den is great for Autumn and Winter season.

I know most wet shavers aren't a fan of cinnamon, because, too much cinnamon can give you allergic reaction or bad irritation on the skin so you need to be extra careful.

This soap A&E Ouddiction (Honey Oud) has a touch more cinnamon than the Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents (milksteak base), the Ouddiction scent opens up with cinnamon, vanilla and honey. I can smell all together with a light rose with sandalwood, honey, oud and vanilla, then I get the spicy cinnamon scent in the background with Tobacco, Bergamot and Patchouli. This is a very warm and wonderful mid-dark scent for Autumn and Winter season, and the BEST part about this soap is also FANTASTIC! combination together with a great drink of a nice triple belt of Sailor Jerry Spice Rum which has vanilla and oak with hints of clove and cinnamon spices.
 
SpeedyPC said:
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Ariana & Evans ~ Ouddiction (Honey Oud) sample only
Razor/Blade:- Fatip Testina Gentile CC / Gillette Stainless (red & white pack) #2
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)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men

I got a sample of A&E Ouddiction (Honey Oud) from a friend I've mine I had lunch today from lodge, this soap is a MUST! have in the den is great for Autumn and Winter season.

I know most wet shavers aren't a fan of cinnamon, because, too much cinnamon can give you allergic reaction or bad irritation on the skin so you need to be extra careful.

This soap A&E Ouddiction (Honey Oud) has a touch more cinnamon than the Declaration Grooming Massacre of the Innocents (milksteak base), the Ouddiction scent opens up with cinnamon, vanilla and honey. I can smell all together with a light rose with sandalwood, honey, oud and vanilla, then I get the spicy cinnamon scent in the background with Tobacco, Bergamot and Patchouli. This is a very warm and wonderful mid-dark scent for Autumn and Winter season, and the BEST part about this soap is also FANTASTIC! combination together with a great drink of a nice triple belt of Sailor Jerry Spice Rum which has vanilla and oak with hints of clove and cinnamon spices.
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So you want MOAR!!!!
 
Last few days have all been with the same setup, and too busy for pics:

Pre-shave: Hot water
Brush: Forgotten Art "Tarkine" 26'm Tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Rawr
Razor: Razorock Hawk V3 OC
Blade: Feather Professional
Post-shave: Shower, Nivea Balm

Realised I was getting some discomfort on top of my dome from the comb of this razor. The aggression is fine, and I've got four days on the same blade, which is doing well. Turns out the prongs are considerably more pointy than other baseplates, e.g. JAWS. Vshod are being very nice and have offered to exchange the razor for the SB version (when new stock arrives), even though strictly speaking they are within their rights to say "too bad".

I suspect @Errol's glowing review is from the perspective of a face shaver, where the comb usually has a bit more padding under the skin to work with. Incidentally, I hadn't realised there are two SB baseplates, Standard and type "A" (aggressive). I elected for the former, figuring I'm sure to find a blade that works with it.
 
bernie01 said:
...I prefer a little sting (or even a lot) in the after shave so I guess the splash has little or no alcohol as I got none...
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I tried out the Nivea 2-phase lotion the other day, and it actually made me yelp. :eek: Though it felt quite good afterwards, it's not for me, but you might like it. Double action of alcohol and menthol. Yow.
 
bernie01 said:
I prefer a little sting (or even a lot) in the after shave so I guess the splash has little or no alcohol as I got none.
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Gargravarr said:
I tried out the Nivea 2-phase lotion the other day, and it actually made me yelp. :eek: Though it felt quite good afterwards, it's not for me, but you might like it. Double action of alcohol and menthol. Yow.
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You guys need to try this into your den, your wife and kids will LOVE the sound of HELL SCREAMING!! :rage: from the bathroom.

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Today's shave just took the 1st rank in my Top 10 2021 :)

Gillette NEW Long combs
Gillette Bleue Extra @ 4
Vie-Longue Horse
Williams Mug Soap
Old Spice Knockoff from Family Dollar


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SpeedyPC said:
You guys need to try this into your den, your wife and kids will LOVE the sound of HELL SCREAMING!! :rage:from the bathroom.

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The first few seconds, it's like your cheeks are on a BBQ grill, and then the pain shifts into something like lava under your skin. A Lovely product, highly recommended.

Note: Keep away from dogs and small kids.
 
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Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket 26mm Plissoft
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo H 0.85mm Aggressive Plate
Blade: Rockwell (2)
Pre: Shower
Soap: AP Reserve Coolabah LE
Post: Alum // The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30 ml // TSW After Balm // Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF50
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

Barring one annoying nick on my neck, this mornings shave was a delight with a near BBS finish in a few quick passes. A great finish to the working week with pitter patter of rain outside the icing on the cake!
Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shave brush
Soap/Cream: Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man shaving soap
Razor: Vintage British Gillette #15 Aristocrat
Blade: Personna 'Lab Blue' (5)
Post-shave: Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man splash
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Sharp Dressed Man EDT

The whole scarface experience when I started using the #15 had me really worried. Was @alfredus right? Were modern razors where it is at? Should I drop all the old kit and simply follow @Errol's review recommendations (but maybe still keeping the Rocca)?

Nope, balance restored, zen acheived, this vintage razors really are some of the best around!

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RAZOR: S K Colling & CO 5/8" custom
CREAM: Proraso Green
BRUSH: Omega with Maggards Best Badger knot
STROP: Dovo double sided hanging leather
AFTERSHAVE: Proraso Green

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Second time using this beauty and equally as good. I'll use it until Sunday then post a review.
 
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