Shave of the Day Thread - 2022

Status
Not open for further replies.
52180874959_f5d1e206ab_c.jpg


Brush: Chisel & Hound v14 Fanchurian
Razor: ATT Windsor Pro
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Sandalwood
Post: Geo. F. Trumper - Sandalwood Skin Food
Frag: Le Labo - Santal 33 - EDP

Delicious!

Have a great day!
 
Wilkshire13 said:
How's that GEM Treating you?
Click to expand...
Very impressed with performance. I want to say not as close as most DE in the den but that's not correct, its a different shave experience.
I've found it to be very intuitive and riding the cap comes naturally, Definitely not the cheese grater I feared and glad I did not let other views influence decision to try
It's almost the perfect DFS like a good mild DE86 with a GSB blade but the head is a bit bulky where crease in upper lip (philtrum) meets the nose, that bit you can not get ATG
On the fence whether to try an more aggressive MMOC but if a bargain like this ever comes up won't be able to resist
Thank you, one very happy shaver here :) (y)
 
Holiday said:
...I want to say not as close as most DE in the den but that's not correct, its a different shave experience....
Click to expand...
That's sort of how I feel about the Sabre L2. After having now spent quite a bit of time with that little gem :facepalm::rolleyes: I find I'm reaching for it more and more often for an easy super-smooth BBS with absolutely no trace of irritation. It'll never be quite as nimble as the Vector, but it easily handles ATG right up to the nostrils without any discomfort.

My 2021 sabbatical prevented me from making the leap earlier, but I appreciate it all the more for having waited. I'm looking forward to reading what @Errol makes of it when he finally gets around to his review.
 
EIxuoko.jpg


Prep: Country Life Tallow/Lanolin/Glycerin Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: D.R. Harris H3 Best Badger
Cream: Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood
Razor: Tatara Masamune Nodachi
Blade: NOS Iridium Super BN-84 (1)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Barrister & Mann Terror Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood EdC

The Nodachi is a revelation - blade feel is mild, but efficiency is anything but. This fine piece of engineering shaves you very close indeed.
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Super Speed (0.58mm) 1948-50 / Gillette Minora Stainless #3
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)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for winter season)
Fragrance:- Tabac Natural Spray EDC
 
klinker said:
I2iwOoH.png

Blackland Brassbird OC / Gillette‌ 7 O'clock Yellow
AP Shave Co. 24mm Flattop Elegant Emerald Handle
Declaration Grooming Weinstrasse Shavie Soap & Aftershave​
Click to expand...
That brush looks like a military haircut and looks springy, are you painting the whole house?
 
SpeedyPC said:
That brush looks like a military haircut and looks springy, are you painting the whole house?
Click to expand...
You are correct, Speedster.
From the maker:
“While imitating the look of a silvertip badger knot, this 100% synthetic knot is the first synthetic to be released in this flat top shape. This knot its ULTRA SOFT at the tips while the shape and size (24mm*60mm as a loose knot) provides great backbone. A truly outstanding knot with the high quality you would expect from APShaveCo.”
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson boar shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Fenchurch shaving soap
Razor: Charcoal Goods Generation 1 Level 2 solid brass Paste & Cut razor
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (4)
Post-shave: APR Fenchurch splash
Fragrance: APR Fenchurch EDP

M7LY8MRl.jpg
 
Holiday said:
Very impressed with performance. I want to say not as close as most DE in the den but that's not correct, its a different shave experience.
I've found it to be very intuitive and riding the cap comes naturally, Definitely not the cheese grater I feared and glad I did not let other views influence decision to try
It's almost the perfect DFS like a good mild DE86 with a GSB blade but the head is a bit bulky where crease in upper lip (philtrum) meets the nose, that bit you can not get ATG
On the fence whether to try an more aggressive MMOC but if a bargain like this ever comes up won't be able to resist
Thank you, one very happy shaver here :)(y)
Click to expand...
Glad it defied your expectations ;) It was a efficient shaver for me, just found the blades to be a mix of rough and tuggy, but never gave me any post-shave irritation. I don't have an MMOC, but if I see one at a steal, I'll flick you the details!
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top