Shave of the Day Thread - 2022

[Razor Burn]

Last few shaves

Brush: Omega Evo E1857 28mm Silversynth
Razor: Vector Ti // Leaf Razor
Blade: Kai Titan Mild (5) // Wizamet SI (x 3)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Grooming Dept DíA
Post: @SpeedyPC A/S Splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

Brush: TROYCRAFT Clear/White/Blue 24mm 2 Band Finest - P&C Charity Auction 2021
Razor: Vector Ti
Blade: Kai Titan Mild (6)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Grooming Dept DíA
Post: Cussons Imperial Leather A/S Splash // Sukin Biomarine Facial Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS

Brush: TF Customs Hybrid Malle Burl Chameleon Holographic 30mm Rhodium Silvertip
Razor: Vector Ti
Blade: Schick Proline P-30 (1)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Grooming Dept DíA
Post: @SpeedyPC A/S Splash // Sukin Biomarine Facial Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS

Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!

 

[SpeedyPC]

Last few shaves

Brush: Omega Evo E1857 28mm Silversynth
Razor: Vector Ti // Leaf Razor
Blade: Kai Titan Mild (5) // Wizamet SI (x 3)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Grooming Dept DíA
Post: @SpeedyPC A/S Splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

Brush: TROYCRAFT Clear/White/Blue 24mm 2 Band Finest - P&C Charity Auction 2021
Razor: Vector Ti
Blade: Kai Titan Mild (6)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Grooming Dept DíA
Post: Cussons Imperial Leather A/S Splash // Sukin Biomarine Facial Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS

Brush: TF Customs Hybrid Malle Burl Chameleon Holographic 30mm Rhodium Silvertip
Razor: Vector Ti
Blade: Schick Proline P-30 (1)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Grooming Dept DíA
Post: @SpeedyPC A/S Splash // Sukin Biomarine Facial Serum
WTG, ATG, Touchups = BBS

Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!

It’s truly amazing how much you really missed me

 

[klinker]

love your pup, very cute sort of looks like mine quite a bit, i'll post a pic when I get a chance.. what breed is your pup?

She is a "Black Labrador Retriever mix." I'm thinking Pit Bull Terrier is also in the mix.

 

[klinker]

I'm sorry to hear that it's always devastating when you lose a pet. I don't mind admitting I cried like a baby when I lost my little Australian terrier to a snake a few months ago.

Of course you cried. So did I. It was devastating.

 

[neongas]

/ Yaqi Moka Express
/ Hub City Soap Company Doctrine
/ Robin Razor Snap
/ Gillette Minora (3)
/ The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
/ Nivea Skin & Stubble

As a relative newcomer to wet shaving, I learnt that a lot of soaps/splashes are based on colognes I have never heard of. Doctrine is one such soap, based off Creed Aventus. Off the puck it was almost candy-like sweet, but upon lathering it opened up and smelt more like a cologne. With each pass and slight re-hydration different scent layers seemed to emerge. Overall an enjoyable scent and soap performance was excellent.

The half Minora has held up very well on its third shave (6th if you count DE years), providing a comfortable BBS. I flipped the blade to see if I can eke out one more full shave on the next one.

 

[Mark1966]

 

[klinker]

Stando SE “Rod” / Schick Proline
Gillette Foamy Shave Cream /Aqua Velva (Spanish Version)
Another quick shave. Rosie still doesn’t like being crated for too long.

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[Wilkshire13]

https://imgur.com/a/tMTtM1q

 

[StratMan]

Lupo 72
Nacet
TroyCraft 26mm 2-Band Badger
A&E Greek Cafe soap / Splash

lovely!!

 

[StratMan]

She is a "Black Labrador Retriever mix." I'm thinking Pit Bull Terrier is also in the mix.

check out how similar my Mia looks with your Rosie. You def have some american staffie there I would say, cos Mia's mum was full AmStaff but the dad I am not so sure about

 

[JVS]

Pre-shave: Cold shower + my wife’s La Roche-Posay face wash.
Soap: SV Tundra Artica
Brush: Oumo 26mm Lotus Tip
Razor: Lupo 58 with Timeless Scratch & Dent handle.
Blade: Super Iridium (1)
Post-shave: Windrose Alum Crystal block, SV Desert Vetiver balm

It’s another warm humid day, 34C forecast again, so we’re off to our local swimming hole in the forest stream a short drive up the the mountain. it’s usually deserted on weekdays. The water is cold enough to freeze your bollocks.

I used the new Razorock Lupo 58 blade just in case I get a touch of sunburn. It needs a shallow blade angle. DFS only, and a tingle with the alum block. I should have saved my money. A shame as the Lupo 72 is my favourite razor along with the Gamechanger 84.

The Oumo brush & SV soap are both outstanding while the La Roche-Posay face wash has a PH of 5.5, and leaves the face slick-feeling after washing. Better than pre-shaves I’ve tried IMO.

 

[klinker]

check out how similar my Mia looks with your Rosie. You def have some american staffie there I would say, cos Mia's mum was full AmStaff but the dad I am not so sure about

Yes! Definite similarity. I can see it, especially in the ears. Same as Rosie. How old is Mia?
BTW: Rosie has the same toy.

 

[StratMan]

Yes! Definite similarity. I can see it, especially in the ears. Same as Rosie. How old is Mia?
BTW: Rosie has the same toy.

Mia was around 1 in that pic.. she's now turning 4 in July. Looks the same but just more muscle and solid now, she's such a beautifully natured dog.. how old is Rosie?

 

[klinker]

Mia was around 1 in that pic.. she's now turning 4 in July. Looks the same but just more muscle and solid now, she's such a beautifully natured dog.. how old is Rosie?

Roais is 6 months and full of energy. I think when you mix a Black Lab with an AmStaff, you get twice the energy!

 

[Razor Burn]

It’s truly amazing how much you really missed me

I'll be honest I'm more of a balm/lotion post shaver but your home made splash although simple, is very refreshing and hydrating on the face/shaved head.

 

[TomG]

Very classy, Agent 66.

 

[Holiday]

Comparing Timeless

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Troycraft Aluminium 24mm Bulb
Soap:- Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary
Razor:- Timeless 0.68 SS OC Scalloped Cap
Blade:- Wizamet (2)
Aftershave:- Saponificio Varesino 70th Anniversary

Comparing Timeless Ti to SS and different configurations. Today was first shave with 0.68 OC. A very efficient shave verging on slightly too aggressive. A wonderful smooth 2xWTG=BBS but felt tightness in the skin post shave and guarantee if I used this razor non-stop for a week would end up with razor burn. Maybe I need to include razors in changeover day and keep the 0.68 OC and Hawk 3 OC for dry season or special occasions because I love the super close shave and smoothness but can not use as a daily shaver

 

[JustUncleL]

SOTD – Wed 23 Mar 2022
#AussieWednesday with SaltLake Soaps – Unscented. SaltLake is a Tallow based soap and comes in economical 180gm tubs. SaltLake soaps are based in Boreen Point on Lake Cootharaba in the Noosa Hinterlands area of Queensland. My “scent-your-own-soap”scenting oil is from Aussie Soap Supplies, YACHT CLUB scent described as: “Yacht Club fragrance features fresh citrus top notes of bergamot, tangerine and mandarin. The heart of the fragrance is comprised of pepper, sandalwood and floral notes of rose and lily. The fragrance has a woody, amber dry down with a patchouli character and a tree moss accord.” Inspired by "Essential for Men" by LaCoste.

Shave VIDEO

Shave Result: SaltLake made a lovely lather and performance was Excellent, another great economical soap that does the job, certainly a value soap worth trying. Added 8 drops of scent oil to the lather build, scent was a very pleasant citrus forward aroma with floral background, could not detect the woody notes, scent strength 5/10. The Cobbled DE felt just under medium aggression and had some blade feel, not sure the RK Chrome suites this razor though as I finished with some weepers and mild irritations, overall a good close shave.

The Gear:
+ Pre Shave: Verde Glycerine Activated Charcoal bar soap (A)
+ Brush: Yaqi “Pandi” with 24mm Tuxedo knot
+ Soap: SaltLake - Unscented (A)
+ Fragrance Oil: Aussie Soap Supplies – Yacht Club (A)
+ Bowl: Yaqi “Duke”
+ Razor: Yaqi Cobbled DE with 85mm Nickel Plated handle
+ Blade: RK Stainless (4)
+ Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with menthol
+ Balm: Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
+ After Shave: Blue Stratos AS (A)
+ Moisturiser: Sukin for Men Facial Moisturiser (A)
(A) = Australian Made

 

[SpeedyPC]

I'll be honest I'm more of a balm/lotion post shaver but your home made splash although simple, is very refreshing and hydrating on the face/shaved head.

Balm and lotion are for wimpy horse shit, you know my recipe works like magic throughout the WHOLE season, because, it’s cheap and simple without all that aftershave and balm ripoff bullshit.

 

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 2-band Finest Badger
Cream: Fitjar Islands Folgefonn
Razor: Above The Tie S1 / UFO Tornado
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Aussie Spoiler (6)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Aqua Velva Ice Blue Aftershave Lotion
Scent:Guerlain L'Homme Ideal

A very refreshing shave.