Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage (mottled) butterscotch Simpson The Duke shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars shaving soap
Razor: Blutt WR-1 razor (1.20 mm)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (3)
Post-shave: Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars splash
Fragrance: N/A

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Prep: Valobra Glicerlanolina Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Triumph & Disaster Old Fashioned Shave Cream
Razor: Wolfman WR-1
Blade: Vintage NOS German-packaged Wilkinson Sword Light Brigade (11)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Crown Shaving Co. Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Czech & Speake Spanish Cedar EdP
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Art of Shaving (Valobra) Sandalwood
Razor: ΑΛΦΑ Claymore Evolution
Blade: Feather Professional Super
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen

Enjoying this combo of razor and blade at the moment...
 
Rockwell 6S (2)
Wilkinson Sword blade
Lea Classic soap puck - old tallow formula
Yaqi Barber Pole 30mm synthetic
Paco Rabane One Million

I hadn't tried this blade with this razor before and it's actually a great combination. Possibly erring a smidge on the side of inefficiency so I will try with a higher plate next time.

This soap is one of the greats in my book. A close second behind the old MWF. I should have stocked up on both before they went the way of the dodo...
 
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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Sawdust Creations 28mm Oak Burl hybrid
Soap:- Moon Soaps - Havana
Str8:- Wade and Butcher Sheffield
Razor:- Gillette Slim L1 @4
Blade:- Treet Platinum (10)
Aftershave Balm:- Moon Soaps - Havana

:love: the Moon Soaps range of scents and especially the balm it is the only moisturizing post shave I have appreciated since experiencing APR Escentials Restoration Serum
Lovely strong scent and not an inkling of irritation to skin or eyes
 
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Stirling Finest Badger 26/54mm bulb knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Sheep
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Std. SS Polished / Shark Super Stainless #4
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 autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Burberry London for Men

I've changed the BB base plate from Lite to Standard, because, the Shark Super Stainless is losing the edge pretty quickly, and not so sure this might've been a bad QC I only have two tucks of Shark Super Stainless.
Let's see how the BB Standard base plate stretches the Shark Super Stainless blade.
 
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Soap: Mystic Water - Brown Windsor
Brush: Semogue 1305
Razor: TMN
Blade: Gillette Super Stainless (vintage)
Loving this razor. Paired well with the vintage blade.
Floating the lathering bowl in (the basin is big enough for the spaghetti bowl @Holiday :))hot water some of these cold mornings. The warm lather is welcome.
 
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Wednesday 06.28.23
RAZOR: Rocnel 2021 Sailor Series Adjustable Razor @3
BLADE: Personna
BRUSH: Heritage Ever-Ready 200 26mm SHD Gel
LATHER: Yardley London Shaving Soap (vintage)
POST: Ethos Lavender Supreme Skin Food Splash
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Yardley BASTARD! and where did you get your Heritage Ever-Ready brush from?
 
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Wednesday 06.28.23
RAZOR: Rocnel 2021 Sailor Series Adjustable Razor @3
BLADE: Personna
BRUSH: Heritage Ever-Ready 200 26mm SHD Gel
LATHER: Yardley London Shaving Soap (vintage)
POST: Ethos Lavender Supreme Skin Food Splash
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Always good to see Yardley getting a workout. As a matter of interest, have you varnished the bowl? Nothing wrong with that if you did of course, just curious. My unfinished bowls look a bit scruffy by comparison.
 
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Art of Shaving (Valobra) Sandalwood
Razor: ΑΛΦΑ Claymore Evolution
Blade: Feather Professional Super
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen

I seem to have got stuck on this setup for a few days. The AoS Sandalwood is an easy soap to use as a default, especially at this time of year. It has to be the most non-sweet smelling sandalwood I've ever sniffed, and I like that. And thanks again to @TomG for sending it my way.

This Feather blade is starting to get a bit rough after only 5 goes (head and face) so time for something a bit different tomorrow.
 
SOTD – Wed 28 Jun 2023

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Squadron soaps are a sentimental favorite for me, they were my first Artisan soap collected, March 2020. Squadron makes lovely rich lather with excellent all round performance. For me the scent is a bright aquatic well blended scent, scent strength 5/10. I find the Yaqi “Mellon” head and Treet Classic (1st time using) a mild but efficient combination giving a close smooth DFS with just a few weepers.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: Billy Goat “Valencia” with 26/55 Motherlode [A]
  • Soap: Squadron Soaps - Empire [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: YAQI Mellon DOC Head and Classic Handle
  • Blade: Treet Classic Steel (1)
  • Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & T.Tree oil
  • Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
  • After Shave: Dana English Leather AS
  • Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
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