Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Soap: Pb Bay Lime
Brush: TF KBBB
Razor: Gillette Slim (7)
Blade: Polsilver (Brown - 1)
Superb shave with the Slim.

The deck is one of our favourite parts of the build. It's magic to sit out there in the evening with a drink. We had to remove several trees next to the old house to allow the build and we were worried we would lose the prolific bird life that used to hang around in those trees but we're delighted they are still there.
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Stirling - Campania
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Blue Star GEM (carbon) (y) @Sticky
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mocha Matari, Yemen


This soap is a bit of a change for me, and it turns out that I like it. It puts me in mind of one of those classic English bath soaps I had decades ago, maybe a Penhaligon...

Gotta love these samples from Artisan Arcade, they're generous enough to give a good number of shaves, but cheap enough to get plenty so you don't get bored.
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Stirling - Campania
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Blue Star GEM (carbon) (y) @Sticky
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mocha Matari, Yemen


This soap is a bit of a change for me, and it turns out that I like it. It puts me in mind of one of those classic English bath soaps I had decades ago, maybe a Penhaligon...

Gotta love these samples from Artisan Arcade, they're generous enough to give a good number of shaves, but cheap enough to get plenty so you don't get bored.
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You need more Stirling samples in your den… Paging @Ozwhisker to give you MOAR!!! he also loves to drain out your entire bank account
 
SOTD – Wed 25 Jan 2023

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Shave Result: Bare Man is a firm but pliable soap, so easy to slice a small portion off the puck (about 1.25gm) and squashed it into the bottom of my bowl for lathering. Even though Bare Man soap contains Olive Oil it was easy to lather up and produced a lovely rich creamy, medium dense stable lather. IMO the lather is an excellent performer, this soap is a great vegan option. Lather scent was a lovely fresh minty forward eucalyptus aroma, scent strength 6/10. The Henson Mild V2 felt a bit more efficient the V1 that I remember and gave me an awesome shave.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Suavecito Brushless Shaving Cream
  • Brush: Hushua “Lava” with 24/52 APShave APLuxury Fan Mixed Badger&Boar [H]
  • Soap: Verde Bath & Body Shave Soap [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Henson AL13 Mild(+) V2
  • Blade: Sunny Supreme Stainless (1)
  • Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with menthol&tea tree oil
  • Balm: Natio Men After Shave Balm [A]
  • After Shave: Blue Devil Peppermint Patch AS [A]
  • Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Made
[H] = Home Set Knot
 
Pbgoose said:
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Soap: Pb Bay Lime
Brush: TF KBBB
Razor: Gillette Slim (7)
Blade: Polsilver (Brown - 1)
Superb shave with the Slim.

The deck is one of our favourite parts of the build. It's magic to sit out there in the evening with a drink. We had to remove several trees next to the old house to allow the build and we were worried we would lose the prolific bird life that used to hang around in those trees but we're delighted they are still there.
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That timber decking looks so spacious and relaxing! You are definitely gonna enjoy that for a very long time.
 
Pbgoose said:
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Soap: Pb Bay Lime
Brush: TF KBBB
Razor: Gillette Slim (7)
Blade: Polsilver (Brown - 1)
Superb shave with the Slim.

The deck is one of our favourite parts of the build. It's magic to sit out there in the evening with a drink. We had to remove several trees next to the old house to allow the build and we were worried we would lose the prolific bird life that used to hang around in those trees but we're delighted they are still there.
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Are those beehives I see in your paddock?
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: @TroyTools LE Platypig shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR / Squadron Soaps Australians All shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' (6)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette 'Aussie Spoiler' (4)
Post-shave:APR / Squadron Soaps Australians All splash
Fragrance: N/A

Australians all, Happy Australia Day

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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: D.R. Harris - Windsor
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Blue Star GEM (carbon) (y) @Sticky
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mocha Matari, Yemen


This blade was struggling a bit towards the end. For some reason I get much more work out of the Personna stainless blades, but the variety is nice.
 
TruBlu

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Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: Troycraft - Larrakia - AP Shave CO 26mm G5C knot
Razor: RazoRock Baby Smooth Aluminium - Electric Blue
Blade: Feather (1)
Soap/Aftershave: Blue Devil - Lavender Patch

Happy Australia Day P&C
 
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi... Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi... Aussie,... Oi... Aussie,.... Oi,... Aussie,... Oi

Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Mitchell's Wool Fat
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SB Polished / Gillette Yellow #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)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
Tonight Aussie Tipple:- NED (Australian-made Sour Mash Whisky)
 
Holiday said:
TruBlu

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Pre-shave: Shower
Brush: Troycraft - Larrakia - AP Shave CO 26mm G5C knot
Razor: RazoRock Baby Smooth Aluminium - Electric Blue
Blade: Feather (1)
Soap/Aftershave: Blue Devil - Lavender Patch

Happy Australia Day P&C
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Forgot to mention the other Aussie in the pic:
Aussie - Str8:- S.K.Colling and Co - Blue paua shell and barbers notch - 5/8 hollow grind, Oi

Aussie - Pre-shave: Shower ( I dont think we have sold our water to a foreign country yet :), Oi
Aussie - Brush: Troycraft - Larrakia - AP Shave CO 26mm G5C knot, Oi
Afterthought should have used an Aussie spoiler in the Baby Smooth
Aussie - Soap/Aftershave: Blue Devil - Lavender Patch, Oi
 
Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: D.R. Harris - Windsor
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Blue Star GEM (carbon) (y) @Sticky
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Mocha Matari, Yemen


This blade was struggling a bit towards the end. For some reason I get much more work out of the Personna stainless blades, but the variety is nice.
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Yeah, those carbon blades don't last as long. The good thing with them is they are smooth from the first shave where the stainless can be a little rough for the first couple, if you don't hand strop, but give a smooth thereafter for quite a few shaves. They're not worth seeking out but good to try.
 
Sticky said:
Yeah, those carbon blades don't last as long. The good thing with them is they are smooth from the first shave where the stainless can be a little rough for the first couple, if you don't hand strop, but give a smooth thereafter for quite a few shaves. They're not worth seeking out but good to try.
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I find carbon blades are easily extended a few shaves with a palm strop
 
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