Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

[klinker]

with pic -

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Polar Nocturne" 28mm AP Titanium
Soap: Valobra + a drop of rose EO 3%
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Elephant Hills, India

The Sabre isn't universally loved here, but for me it's such a comfortable, cruisy shave, it's a great way to go through the week without needing to go for BBS. But in combination with the incomparable Valobra lather, I somehow end up with BBS without even trying.

 

[Holiday]

Pre-shave: Shower
Brush:- Troycraft - Larrakia with AP Shave Co. 26mm G5C knot
Soap:- L&L Grooming Chatillon Lux - TSM Fougere
Razor:- Tatara Masamune Nodachi
Blade:- Treet Platinum (4)
Aftershave:- Wholly Kaw/The Club - Madison Avenue

I can see why some find the TMN aggressive because it is at the pinnacle of efficiency for my mileage and if I don't adjust for different angles on the neck it does burn a little.
The TSM Fougere is an amazing base. I don't know how old this soap is but expect its a few years old. There is no shrinkage down sides of tub and blooms instantly with a beautiful strong scent.

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Shower
Brush:- Troycraft - Larrakia with AP Shave Co. 26mm G5C knot
Soap:- L&L Grooming Chatillon Lux - TSM Fougere
Razor:- Tatara Masamune Nodachi
Blade:- Treet Platinum (4)
Aftershave:- Wholly Kaw/The Club - Madison Avenue

I can see why some find the TMN aggressive because it is at the pinnacle of efficiency for my mileage and if I don't adjust for different angles on the neck it does burn a little.
The TSM Fougere is an amazing base. I don't know how old this soap is but expect its a few years old. There is no shrinkage down sides of tub and blooms instantly with a beautiful strong scent.

That brush looks beautiful there. Definitely evocative of some of the amazing wetlands I saw when I was up your way a little while ago. Never having been to the NT before, it was something of a surprise (though I guess it shouldn't have been) to see so much of the place was underwater.

 

[Holiday]

That brush looks beautiful there.

Commendation to yourself and @TroyTools for knocking this one out of the park

 

[silverlifter]

National 567 13/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - SV Felce Aromatica - Speick Splash - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[klinker]

Thursday A.M. Shave 07.06.23
RAZOR: Shield Polished Titanium Single Edge AC Razor
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: Elite Razor Fire & Ice 24mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Pre‌ ‌de‌ ‌Provence‌ ‌No.‌ ‌63‌ ‌shave‌ ‌soap‌
POST: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Skin Food Splash

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Stirling Soap Co Haverford shaving soap
Razor: Wilkinson Sword 'Sticky'
Blade: NOS Vintage Wilkinson Sword 'Browns' (4)
Post-shave: Stirling Soap Co Haverford splash
Fragrance: Stirling Soap Co Haverford EDT

 

[TomG]

Great Victoria Desert Camp Shave

Prep: Jack Black Turbo Wash Gel, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Kapo Fresh
Razor: ATT S1
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Spoiler (1)
Post: Proraso Green Aftershave Lotion, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Scent: Penhaligon’s Sartorial EdT

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Polar Nocturne" 28mm AP Titanium
Soap: Valobra + a drop of rose EO 3%
Razor: ΑΛΦΑ Claymore Evolution
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Elephant Hills, India

 

[TroyTools]

This soap is next to be focussed on for finishing.
So I tried the new old blades. Definitely not as sharp as Minora, so....................probably will give away the other 2 tucks with new handle purchases.

 

[bomber.79]

Pre-shave: Proraso green Crema Pre Barba
Brush: Proraso Boar
Cream: Proraso green Sapone Da Barba
Razor: Aluminium Lupo with Shavers Delight 'Darwin' SS Handle
Blade: Lord Cool (3)
Post-shave: Alum block, SpeedyPC's Recipe, Proraso After Shave Balm, Brut Original

 

[Mycroft47]

 

[JustUncleL]

SOTD – Thu 6 July 2023

Shave Result: Blue Devil I rate as one of my Top Tier so top lather and performance are a given. The scent is a great blend of Peppermint and Patchouli with a mild menthol feel, medium scent strength. The TRC AL gave a DFS with no weepers nor irritation despite the Personna blade feeling a bit rough in this razor.

The Gear:​

• Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
• Brush: BillyGoat “Monolith” with 26/56 Yaqi Snow Leopard [A]
• Soap: Blue Devil – PEPPERMINT PATCH [A]
• Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
• Razor: The Razor Company (TRC) AL, I believe in partnership with SimpleCleanShave (SCS Model-A)
• Blade: Personna - Platinum-Chrome (2)
• Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & T.Tree oil
• Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
• After Shave: Blue Devil – PEPPERMINT PATCH [A]
• Moisturiser (A bit Later): Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]

[A] = Australian Product

 

[Sticky]

Wilkinson Sword Pall Mall
Pall Mall blade
Oak Oumo
Mike's shave stick
Squadron Empire

 

[Holiday]

Pre-shave: Shower
Brush:- Troycraft - Larrakia with AP Shave Co. 26mm G5C knot
Soap:- L&L Grooming Chatillon Lux - TSM Fougere
Razor:- Tatara Masamune Nodachi
Blade:- Treet Platinum (5)
Aftershave:- Wholly Kaw/The Club - Madison Avenue

 

[SpeedyPC]

Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC Two Band Finest Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Juniper Breeze
Razor/Blade:- RazoRock SS Lupo 72 / Wizamet Super Iridium #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

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC Two Band Finest Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Juniper Breeze
Razor/Blade:- RazoRock SS Lupo 72 / Wizamet Super Iridium #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

Does Juniper Breeze smell anything like juniper? I ask because their Gin & Tonic doesn't smell anything like a G&T...

 

[klinker]

Thursday P.M. Shave 07.06.23
RAZOR: Shield Polished Titanium Single Edge AC Razor
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: Oumo 01 Venus 26mm SHD Badger Fire Color
LATHER: Pre‌ ‌de‌ ‌Provence‌ ‌No.‌ ‌63‌ ‌shave‌ ‌soap‌
POST: Ethos Mélange d’agrumes Skin Food Splash

 

[silverlifter]

Eiko Glory 13/16 Quarter Hollow - PAA Peregrino - Stirling Varen Soap & Balm - Myrsol Agua Balsamica