Shave of the Day Thread - 2022

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Prep: I poured myself uhh.. a "mega-pint" of red vine
Brush: Chisel & Hound "Dark Forest" + Maggard 24mm SHD badger
Razor: Karve CB Brass SB-C
Blade: Feather (2)
Lather: Summer Break Soaps - Homecoming
Post shave: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
Fragrance: Jean Paul Gaultier - Le Male EDT

Great shave, have a good evening folks!
 
StratMan said:
not only does a little go long way but applying too much leaves your skin feeling greasy. Just a touch and the jar lasts a very long time

also pays to shop around.. its currently $25 at chemist warehouse (usual price) but only $15 at price line atm
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Wowzers that's super cheap! :eek:
Thanks for the tip. (y)
 
Gargravarr said:
The Velours Noir is a very nice soap. I wouldn't be in a hurry to kill the tub... :unsure:
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Sadly I prefer the other wintery scents more eg Fenchurch, Ozymandias with only a few more shaves left until the tub is gone. Was nice whilst it lasted.
 
Nanook said:
I don't mind the black Wilkies myself. I bought a heap of Shark blades and they aren't too bad for my face but I certainly won't be replacing them if or when I finish them.
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I'll be honest I only have experience from my early days beginning so poor equipment, lather and technique could be to blame so might have to go back and test out all the blades I hate to see if things have changed...? :unsure:
 
Razor Burn said:
I'll be honest I only have experience from my early days beginning so poor equipment, lather and technique could be to blame so might have to go back and test out all the blades I hate to see if things have changed...? :unsure:
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@Razor Burn, now that my technique is much better, and I have a much better idea about lathering, pre-shave routine etc, I'm wondering if I should revisit some of the blades that I put on the "dodgy" list when I was starting out. Then I think about the fact that I have a short list of blades that work really well for me and for $200-300 I could buy enough to last the rest of my life, is it really worth it? First world problems!
 
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Pre-shave: Hot Towel
Brush: OUMO Compass Titanium
Razor: 1959 E3 Gillette Red Tip
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword
Soap: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars
Post-shave: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars balm
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Have you compare both Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade from China and India

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Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: CaYuen "Watermelon" 28mm AP G5A
Soap: Stirling Bergamot Lavender
Razor: Alpha Claymore Evolution
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Stirling Bergamot Lavender EDT
COTD: Mocha Ismaili, Yemen

I pulled out the G5B I had in this brush handle (too easy, so I probably hadn't stuck it properly in the first place) and replaced it with the G5A I had formerly earmarked for my next Troycraft brush. The G5B (though very good) is nowhere near in the same class as the other two AP knots.
 
Zeke said:
@Razor Burn, now that my technique is much better, and I have a much better idea about lathering, pre-shave routine etc, I'm wondering if I should revisit some of the blades that I put on the "dodgy" list when I was starting out. Then I think about the fact that I have a short list of blades that work really well for me and for $200-300 I could buy enough to last the rest of my life, is it really worth it? First world problems!
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I agree 100% as not worth the risk of spoiling a good shave.
 
Pre-shave:- Cold shower
Brush:- Zenith - M7 25mm Black Resin Manchurian
Razor: GC_84.P
Soap:- Southern Witchcrafts - Desairology
Blade:- Cloud (14)
Aftershave:- Southern Witchcrafts - Desairology

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Desairology is a delightful citrus scent like a milder Gravefruit
Yes @SpeedyPC I am still palm stropping but not trying outdo any other blade just maxing it out. I always find when swapping blades between razors I tend to get more mileage

 
Holiday said:
Pre-shave:- Cold shower
Brush:- Zenith - M7 25mm Black Resin Manchurian
Razor: GC_84.P
Soap:- Southern Witchcrafts - Desairology
Blade:- Cloud (14)
Aftershave:- Southern Witchcrafts - Desairology

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Desairology is a delightful citrus scent like a milder Gravefruit
Yes @SpeedyPC I am still palm stropping but not trying outdo any other blade just maxing it out. I always find when swapping blades between razors I tend to get more mileage

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Palm stropping cheating wanker
 
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Prep: Country Life Tallow-Lanolin-Glycerin Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Paladin Tom's Thumb K8 Lava Flow Select Badger
Soap: Phoenix and Beau Interlinked
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Vintage NOS Personna P74 (23)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Phoenix and Beau Albion Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Geo. F. Trumper Spanish Leather EdT

Great shave. Very much enjoyed the performance of the Paladin brush, and the performance and scent of the Phoenix and Beau soap was a delight.
 
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