Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

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RAZOR: Comoy's of London 6/8"
CREAM: Jack the Barber - Sandalwood
BRUSH: YAQI synthetic knot
STROP: Dovo double sided hanging leather
AFTERSHAVE: Channel
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Pre-shave:- Cold shower
Brush:- Sawdust Creations
Soap:- Noble Otter - Northern Elixer
Razor:- #58 - Aussie Aristocrat Junior
Blade:- Aussie Spoiler (7)
Aftershave:- Noble Otter - Northern Elixer

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The #58 and Aussie Spoiler is winning the smooth and efficient shave off with Timeless and Minora.
But don't take my word for it grab yourself a Vintage Gillette Cased #58 generously donated by @Mastropiero at this years 2021 Memorial Auction for the Cancer Council
 
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Pre: Hot Shower
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express
Soap: Squadron Empire
Razor: Schick Krona (right side of face), Aristocrat #58 (left side of face, final buff)
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless (3)
Post: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner, Nivea Skin & Stubble

I definitely lucked out on this vintage purchase. They were either NOS or really cared for by previous owner judging by the conditions of their heads and plating. The 4 hour detergent soak had practically no grime floating about. Unfortunately, the SS was on its last legs after the 1st pass, but I soldiered on. A fair bit of buffing was required.

The Krona lived up to its mild reputation; a sharper blade would have upped the efficiency. It is still a lithe handling razor thanks to its light head-biased weight. The T-bar is a bit short though so had to make sure the blade was in the middle before clamping down.

The Aristocrat 58 re-affirmed my newfound predilection for British Gillette TTOs. It was Goldilocks; not aggressive but not mild either. Only let down by the blade.
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Culmak shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Declaration Grooming / Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender shaving soap
Razor: Muhle R95 Rocca Birch Bark handle
Blade: Gillette Minora (3)
Post-shave: Declaration Grooming / Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender splash
Fragrance: Declaration Grooming / Chatillon Lux Unconditional Surrender EDP

Have some heavy meetings this morning about some complex issues, so this software seemed appropriate - it will be the outcome.

Now to see if it refers to me or thee ...

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Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Jeet & Co - 24mm tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Stirling - Satsuma
Razor: Razorock - Lupo 95
Blade: Gillette - Minora SS (1)
Post-shave: Lucky Tiger - Aspen / Nivea Men - Deep Moisturiser

2 pass WTG daily shave = DFS+. Another great shave under the circumstances. You will never see a cartridge razor in my Dopp kit!
 
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Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Jeet & Co - 24mm tuxedo
Soap/Cream: Stirling - Satsuma
Razor: Razorock - Lupo 95
Blade: Gillette - Minora SS (1)
Post-shave: Lucky Tiger - Aspen / Nivea Men - Deep Moisturiser

2 pass WTG daily shave = DFS+. Another great shave under the circumstances. You will never see a cartridge razor in my Dopp kit!
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Hope they're looking after you there, and that your condition isn't too serious. Do you know when they're letting you out?
 
Gargravarr said:
Hope they're looking after you there, and that your condition isn't too serious. Do you know when they're letting you out?
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If all goes well, another week of involuntary commitment. Yes they are looking after me. The covid situation is very depressing though. It's pretty much like hotel quarantine except I get to exercise 3 times a day, no visitors or outdoor walks.:(

At least they have barrista coffee :coffee:(y)


Hang on!

I swear I just saw @SpeedyPC strapped to a bed clutching a tabac shave stick being wheeled off for a week of electrotherapy. Doctors have said they need to keep him awake for the P&C 2021 Charity Auction.:D
 
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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: BillyGoat Brushworks G6 26mm two band (1)
Soap/Cream: Sterling Ramblin’ Man
Razor: Smart-Helix Apollo Light (Aggr. plate)
Blade: Polsilver SI (1)
Post-shave: Alum block, Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve, Armaf Club de Nuit
Maiden voyage of the BillyGoat, so I delved into the top shelf for some worthy tools. As I expected, it seems very similar to the Oumo 26mm SHD LotusTips I have. Plenty of backbone, easily whipped up a beautiful creamy lather, and very pleasant on the face. As you can see, it bloomed nicely and I expect it will only get better. The Apollo reminded why it is the big dog around here, a shave so close and smooth that the alum was superfluous. A very enjoyable and most excellent shave. If only I could use a camera!
 
rhodes96 said:
I swear I just saw @SpeedyPC strapped to a bed clutching a tabac shave stick being wheeled off for a week of electrotherapy. Doctors have said they need to keep him awake for the P&C 2021 Charity Auction.:D
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I’m still alive, turn up the voltage, need MOAR electric shock throughout my whole body.
 
Nice looking handle. I like the way the burl has been embedded in the resin
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Brush: BillyGoat Brushworks G6 26mm two band (1)
Maiden voyage of the BillyGoat, so I delved into the top shelf for some worthy tools. As I expected, it seems very similar to the Oumo 26mm SHD LotusTips I have. Plenty of backbone, easily whipped up a beautiful creamy lather, and very pleasant on the face. As you can see, it bloomed nicely and I expect it will only get better.
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