Shave of the Day Thread - 2022

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Rabid Badger said:
Many thanks for this, to my 'uneducated nose' I don't get any of these scents off the puck unfortunately, but really appreciate the backstory, thank you.
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... and it may have simply gone off too!
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Vintage Yardley
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Kawah Ijen, Java

I've been a bit abstemious with the Yardley lately, but there's really no need, I've got enough to last a few years now along with my stash of Valobra. Maybe I should indulge more often... :unsure:
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Abstemious - is that where you let the hot water run too long and the mirror fogs up?
 
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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Reknotted Klenzo Lucite
Soap/Aftershave:- Reef Point Soaps - Command Presence
Razor:- Razor:- Gillette 7 O'clock Flat Bottom Long Comb - with Signature Shaving Co. 303 Handle
Blade:- Gillette Super Stainless V4 (4)

Beautiful smooth shaves from this combination
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger 27/50mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Nag Champa
Razor/Blade:- Blackland SB SS Polished / Wizamet SI #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)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose shaving soap
Razor: Charcoal Goods Generation 1 Level 2 solid brass Paste & Cut razor
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (5)
Post-shave: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose splash
Fragrance: N/A

Off to a conference in Kingscliff, nice shave to start the day, what day? Well of course it is ...


... BUDGET DAY!!!!!!



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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Valobra + a drop of Jurlique Lavender EO (SA)
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser
COTD: Gambella Sundried, Ethiopia
 
BlackBird SS
German Wilkie
TroyCraft 'Purple Haze' 24mm Lansky HD
DG Ephiphenomenon
Puros Splash

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BlackBird SS
German Wilkie / BIC
TroyCraft 'Purple Haze' 24mm Lansky HD
B & M Seville
Huon Pine Splash

Shaved with this setup a few days ago and found the German Wilkie to be a little rough with the BB. Didnt leave any irritation but did leave glossy BBS behind, just wasnt as comfortable. I left a few days growth and tried again, this time with the B&M seville and had the same rough feeling on first pass on one cheek so swapped it out with a trusty BIC and yeah the super smoothness came straight back. First time I havent enjoyed the german wilkie in any razor, just aint a good match.

Cant say enough praise about this razor, hate to say it but might of just found my 'grail razor'


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I have been shaving with this B&M tub for a while and trying to kill it but just wont die, just want to make myself feel better by actually finishing a soap
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Checked bag so I threw in some 'software', travel kit for the rest of this week -

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With a tough office view -

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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Valobra + a drop of Jurlique Lavender EO (SA)
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser
COTD: Gambella Sundried, Ethiopia

A repeat of yesterday's setup. It doesn't come any better than this...
 

SOTD – WED 26 OCT 2022​

Featured soap: Whispers From The Woods - “Pomelo”

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Shave Result: Used a 2.5gm (half teaspoon) scoop of soap to generate a lovely rich lather, with 14ml of water added to the build. For me the Whispers From The Woods soap lather is a second Tier performer. From the lather I get a sweetish citrus aroma that is orange/mandarin/grapefruit forward and the lemon scent in the blend is hidden to my nose, scent strength 4/10. The Baikal on plate 2 is equivalent to about plate 3.5 on Rockwell 6c and worked well with the Silver Blue blade resulting in a clean, smooth DFS.

🎥Shave VIDEO🎥

THE GEAR:​

+ Pre Shave: Lucky Tiger Liquid Shave cream
+ Brush: Billy Goat “SunFire” with Lansky G5 26/52 knot [A]
+ Soap: Whispers From The Woods - “Pomelo” [A]
+ Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
+ Razor: Homelike AL Baikal
+ Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (2)
+ Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & Tea-tree oil
+ Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
+ After Shave: Imperial Leather AS
+ Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Made
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger in Tall Resin Amber 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Nag Champa
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird SB SS Polished / Wizamet SI #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
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)
 
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