Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Pre-shave:- Shower
Soap/Aftershave:- Declaration Grooming Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli
Razor:- Red 1st Gen Filarmónica Doble Temple No 14 Jose' Monserrat Pou
Brush:- Troycraft - PlatyPig
 
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Polar Nocturne" 28mm AP Titanium
Soap: Yardley
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: Buku Abel Gesha, Ethiopia

... and again, before making an early morning drive down to Hobart, so no pic today.
 
Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Platypus P&C LE 2017 24mm Fan Manchurian White
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat (tallow)
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Std SS Polished / Astra Superior Platinum #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 Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Tabac
 
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My travel gear...

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow Pony
Soap: DRH - Windsor cream
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Buku Abel Gesha, Ethiopia

I've always loved Hobart, I reckon it's easily the most liveable city in Australia. Nice view from the bedroom window of this Stayz accommodation...

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(Apart from the power lines, that is :rolleyes: )
 
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My travel gear...

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow Pony
Soap: DRH - Windsor cream
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Buku Abel Gesha, Ethiopia

I've always loved Hobart, I reckon it's easily the most liveable city in Australia. Nice view from the bedroom window of this Stayz accommodation...

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(Apart from the power lines, that is :rolleyes: )
That's a very clever Vector trick ;)
 
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Semogue SOC Boar
Karve Overlander SS
Gillette Silver Blue
Barrister & Mann Lavender
APR - Fougère Bourbon Rose


Thanks @Mark1966 again for the PIF of this aftershave. Wonderful for a chilly winter morning

Most welcome, glad you are enjoying it!
 
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Little Sandy Desert Shave

Prep:
Jack Black Turbo Wash Gel, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Musgo Real Spiced Citrus
Razor: ATT S1
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Spoiler (2)
Post: Proraso Green Aftershave Lotion, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Scent: Santa Maria Novella Tobacco Toscano EdC

Back in the big smoke after a grueling road trip; this was my final camp shave.
 
SOTD – Thu 27 July 2023

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The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: Blue Devil “Black Heart Sassafras” 24/54 Yaqi Plisoft [A]
  • Soap: SaltLake - Amalfi Coast [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 with Yaqi Nickel plated Quo Handle
  • Blade: Gillette - Wilkinson Sword {India} PTFE (2)
  • Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS with added Menthol
  • Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
  • After Shave: Blue Stratos AS
  • Moisturiser (Later): Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
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