Shave of the Day Thread - 2023
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Phil Harmonica
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I can't tell much of a difference between the two. For me, they both shave nearly the same. Most of the reviews I've read seem to think it's a YMMV kinda thing.
silverlifter
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President 70 13/16 Half Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - Goodfellas Smile Solo - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser
Phil Harmonica
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Razor: Gillette Aristocrat De Luxe (c. 1936)
Blade: Nacet (2)
Brush: Troycraft/Boti 26mm White Horsehair
Soap: Tabac
Post: Floid
silverlifter
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SK Colling “14” 15/16 Hollow - Odax Ebony Synth - Shannon's Barbershop - Myrsol Antesol - Sukin Moisturiser
Phil Harmonica
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Razor: Gillette British Aristocrat #22 (c. 1950's)
Blade: Nacet (3)
Brush: Dscosmetics/Boti 24mm Boar
Soap: A&E "Peach & Cognac"
Post: Aqua Velva
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Waves of Grain
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Hybrid Tech 1947 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:- Burberry Summer for Men 2013
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Waves of Grain
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Hybrid Tech 1947 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:- Burberry Summer for Men 2013
Phil Harmonica
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So......how was the shave with your new to you Hybrid Tech?
Feels slightly different from other vintage US Gillette fat handle and ball end tech.
I find British vintage razors better than the US
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Gargravarr
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You're obviously keen on your Aristocrats. (And I admit to being tempted as well...
Razor: Gillette British Aristocrat #22 (c. 1950's)
Blade: Nacet (3)
Brush: Dscosmetics/Boti 24mm Boar
Soap: A&E "Peach & Cognac"
Post: Aqua Velva
) So do you prefer the OC or SB?
silverlifter
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Filarmónica 14 Doble Temple 8/8 Hollow - PAA Peregrino - SV Felce Aromatica - Speick Splash - Sukin Moisturiser
klinker
... seems to have LOTS of brushes
Thursday Shave 12.07.23
RAZOR: Charcoal Goods Everyday Brass
BLADE: Perma-Sharp Super
BRUSH: Heritage CMON 77-6 28mm Badger
LATHER: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood (vintage)
POST: OSP Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion
BOWL: British fish motif lather bowl (vintage)
Phil Harmonica
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I can get a comfortable GBS shave with either, so I really do not have any preference.You're obviously keen on your Aristocrats. (And I admit to being tempted as well...
silverlifter
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Eiko Glory 13/16 Quarter Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - Ariana & Evans Vetiver Magnifique - Myrsol Agua Balsamica - Sukin Moisturiser
Phil Harmonica
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Razor: Gillette "New" SC (c. 1930's)
Blade: Nacet
Brush: Dscosmetics/Boti 24mm White Horsehair
Cream: Jack The Barber
Post: Lucky Tiger "Aspen"
rbscebu
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04 to 08 December
I very much enjoy shaving with this set of five SRs. They are all very similar in shaving but each requires a slightly different technique due to their point styles.
All are pre-1924 T.R. Cadman "Bengall" full hollow 6/8 SRs finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.
Monday - spike point dressed in Queensland black bean (Castanospermum australe) timber scales
Tuesday - American (square) point dressed in Burmese teak (Tectona grandis) timber scales
Wednesday - Spanish point dressed in Western Australian jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) timber scales
Thursday - French point dressed in Queensland silver ash (flindersia bourjotiana) timber scales
Friday - Dutch (round) point dressed in Australian golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) timber scales [I love the scent of this timber}
I very much enjoy shaving with this set of five SRs. They are all very similar in shaving but each requires a slightly different technique due to their point styles.
All are pre-1924 T.R. Cadman "Bengall" full hollow 6/8 SRs finished and maintained on diamond pasted balsa.
Monday - spike point dressed in Queensland black bean (Castanospermum australe) timber scales
Tuesday - American (square) point dressed in Burmese teak (Tectona grandis) timber scales
Wednesday - Spanish point dressed in Western Australian jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) timber scales
Thursday - French point dressed in Queensland silver ash (flindersia bourjotiana) timber scales
Friday - Dutch (round) point dressed in Australian golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) timber scales [I love the scent of this timber}
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