Shave of the Day Thread - 2022

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Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Vintage Yardley
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM
Post-shave: Shower, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mandheling Sumatra

Home again, home again, hippity-hip.

An unalloyed pleasure to come back to this setup on this glorious morning. I've come to grudgingly admit that the Sabre just might possibly deliver a better shave than even my beloved Vector. :unsure:
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Vintage Yardley
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM
Post-shave: Shower, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mandheling Sumatra

Home again, home again, hippity-hip.

An unalloyed pleasure to come back to this setup on this glorious morning. I've come to grudgingly admit that the Sabre just might possibly deliver a better shave than even my beloved Vector. :unsure:
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Is that the level 1 or level 2 Sabre?
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling ~ Sheep
Razor/Blade:- RazoRock SS Lupo 58 / Gillette Minora Stainless #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)
Fragrance:- L'Occitane Baux


Rise of the Empire (including Clone War's) book 14 of 56
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Errol said:
Is that the level 1 or level 2 Sabre?
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This is the L2. Even so, I can't say it feels aggressive as such (maybe you'd need to try it to see how it fits on your Karve scale ;)) but the stubble just magically vanishes in front of it.
 
Nanook said:
I've had the Delorean for several weeks now and I find it goes well with Cloud Blades. I've also use Feather blades which aren't too bad either. Next time I'm going to throw an Astra in to try.

I find with this razor, it seems to work better when held almost perpendicular to your face rather than the traditional 30 degrees.
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Thanks, I'll give that a crack
 
Holiday said:
Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- SMILEZ4MILEZ Grapevine (AKA The Shedding Dog)
Soap:- A&E Grecian Horse
Razor:- Alpha Claymore
Blade:- Schick P-30 (5)
Aftershave:- A&E Grecian Horse

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I used @rhodes96 thumb rating to influence purchases this past year and glad I did.
Grecian Horse is a deliciously sweet and grungy dark woody oriental but not too sweet
Full of amber goodness. The Claymore and I are getting to know each others quirks.
Swapping the handle has made a world of difference to shave experience
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Great description of Grecian Horse 👍.
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot water, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Vintage Yardley
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM
Post-shave: Shower, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mandheling Sumatra

Home again, home again, hippity-hip.

An unalloyed pleasure to come back to this setup on this glorious morning. I've come to grudgingly admit that the Sabre just might possibly deliver a better shave than even my beloved Vector. :unsure:
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Love the reference to one of the greatest films ever made 👍.
 
Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- SMILEZ4MILEZ Grapevine (AKA The Shedding Dog)
Soap:- A&E Grecian Horse
Razor:- Alpha Claymore
Blade:- Schick P-30 (6)
Aftershave:- A&E Grecian Horse

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Same gear different day. I have the same issue with the Claymore I had with the Rockwell 6S. It is too rigid and I end up missing a spot right in front of the ear (tragus) where there is a divot and I end up with this sharp little side burn. Anyway, have started applying a bit of skin stretching ie: pulling the ear while shaving that area and it worked a treat also forcing me to use the left hand with a DE. With this change in technique and the Giesen & Forsthof handle the Claymore is a keeper
 
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SOTD 25/04/2022

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Brush: TROYCRAFT Baby Chubby 24mm FS G4
Razor: Stando Polska "Rod" Brass SE
Blade: Kai Titan Mild Pink (x3)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Abi & Grace Soapworks Vanilla, Patchouli & Sandalwood
Post: @SpeedyPC A/S Splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS
 
SOTD 26-27/04/2022

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Brush: TROYCRAFT Baby Chubby 24mm FS G4
Razor: Muhle Rocca V4 R94
Blade: Gillette London Bridge (x2) - thanks @rhodes96
Pre: Shower
Soap: Abi & Grace Soapworks Vanilla, Patchouli & Sandalwood
Post: @SpeedyPC A/S Splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+
 
SOTD 28-29/04/2022

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Brush: TF Customs Clear/Black/Yellow 26mm 2 Band Finest
Razor: Muhle Rocca V4 R95 "Pimped"
Blade: Gillette London Bridge (x4) - thanks @rhodes96
Pre: Shower
Soap: Abi & Grace Soapworks Vanilla, Patchouli & Sandalwood
Post: @SpeedyPC A/S Splash
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

A super busy week with some very enjoyable shaves using some of my favourite gear. The scent and performance from the soap is fantastic and both brushes managed to whip up super lather allowing for an irritation free shave all week.
The Rod SE requires a steeper angle to get a near BBS shave and pairs well with sharper AC blades such as the Titan. The Rocca never fails to deliver supreme shaves and the London Bridge blade feels and performs similar to the famed Minora Stainless.
Finished off with the homebrew splash leaving my face and head refreshed...

Happy Shaves!
 
klinker said:
Maybe you should do a side-by-side.
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I thought of that, but it's not really comparing apples with apples. I doubt if I have the self-discipline necessary to do that kind of comparison, given that the Sabre needs a much steeper shaving angle to work right. Suffice to say, the Vector and the Sabre are definitely both keepers.
 
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