Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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18 November
First time shave with this home-made French point shorty. It was originally a full-size Titan ACRM-2 T.H.60 Dutch point. This shorty is dressed in flame figured European maple scales and finished/maintained on diamond pasted balsa. Also the first time that I have shaved with the VI-John shave cream that was PIFed to me from Malaysia.

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Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- AP Shave Co True Blood Resin 24/52mm Fan G5C Premium Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Vanilla Sandalwood
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Ball End Tech (0.56mm) 1946-50 made in England / NOS English Wilky #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)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
rbscebu said:
18 November
First time shave with this home-made French point shorty. It was originally a full-size Titan ACRM-2 T.H.60 Dutch point. This shorty is dressed in flame figured European maple scales and finished/maintained on diamond pasted balsa. Also the first time that I have shaved with the VI-John shave cream that was PIFed to me from Malaysia.

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Nice job on the razor.
 

SOTD – Sun 19 Nov 2023​

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The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Suavecito Brushless Shaving Cream
  • Brush: Dscosmetic “BarberPole” with 24/26 Boar Plissoft
  • Soap: Stirling Soap Co - Ramblin’ Man (Sample)
  • Bowl: Yaqi Blue “Duke” Ceramic
  • Razor: Baili Legend Pro BR-B3P (Dual OC+CC) with AL handle
  • Blade: Shark (Lord) Platinum (3)
  • Splash: Imperial Bergamot AS with added Menthol
  • Balm: Proraso Refreshing (Green) Crema Pre Barba
  • After Shave: Proraso Sandalwood (Red) AS
  • Moisturiser (Later): Nivea Men - Body Shaving Anti-Irritation AS Lotion
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Shavemac Crushed Mud Resin 24/52mm Fan G5C Premium Synth.
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Vanilla Sandalwood
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Ball End Tech (Gold) 1946-50 made in US / Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow Sharp Edge #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 Glycerine (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
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Sunday Shave 11.19.23
RAZOR: iKon ShaveCraft Tek, early 50s Gillette Tech plastic handle
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Heritage Collection CMON 77-6 28mm Badger
LATHER: Barrister and Mann Nordost Omnibus Base
POST: Barrister and Mann Nordost Aftershave Splash

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Monday Shave 11.20.23
RAZOR: Dscosmetic Z0 316L stainless steel
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Elite Razor Fire & Ice 24mm Manchurian White
LATHER: Pre de Provence No. 63 Shave Soap
POST: Wholly Kaw Fougere Mania Aftershave Splash
 
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Razor: Lambda Athena (Bronze)
Blade: Derby Extra (2nd use)
Soap: Barrister and Mann Waves
Aftershave/Post Shave: Barrister and Mann Waves/Thayers Unscented Toner
Brush: YAQI 24mm Moka Express Synthetic (Sorry, I forgot to add it in pic above)
Alum: N/A
Bowl: N/A

The Athena performed to perfection!
All my trouble spots were taken care of with little effort. It was simply a pleasure to come back to the Athena. It's one of the smoothest shaves I have had all year and I have certainly had a lot of good ones.
I have noticed that I have needed to shave more often lately but I am enjoying using everything I have and catching up on a few old hidden gems.
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger in Tall Amber Resin 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Jack
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / NOS English Wilky #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)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
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Wednesday Shave 11.22.23
RAZOR: Yaqi Thalia 316L SS Razor/Chippendale Handle
BLADE: Personna Platinum
BRUSH: Elite Razor Red, White and Blue Manchurian White
LATHER: Penhaligon's London Blenheim Bouquet (vintage)
POST: Ethos Lavender Supreme Skin Food Splash
 
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