Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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SpeedyPC said:
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue Special Edition 2013 Silvertip 24/48mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ~ Gondolier CK-6 (sample)
Razor/Blade:- Blackland Vector SB Matted Finished / Feather Pro Super #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 Glycerin (20) & Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic (5)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men

If anybody enjoys Barbershop scents the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ~ Gondolier CK-6 and the scent profile are Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Coumarin, Citronella, Juniper & Cedar.

This soap smells very deep old-school style barbershop, and I can compare both sides with Stirling Barbershop, Stirling is a bit sweeter and not as deep as Gondolier, I'm told that Moon Old School smells a lot better than Stirling Barbershop and the PAA Gondolier.

Here is the complete scent profile of the Barbershop soaps below:-

Barrister and Mann Seville:- Bergamot, Lemon, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Lavender, and Rosemary
Moon Old School:- Tobacco play on top of Vetiver, Leather, Mahogany, and Sweet Vanilla
PAA CaD CK-6:- Talc, Rose, Bergamot, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Coumarin, and Musk.
PAA Club Guy CK-6:- Smells very much like Clubman 💩(I wouldn't be recommended this soap to anybody)
PAA Condolier CK-6:- Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Coumarin, Citronella, Juniper and Cedar
Stirling Barbershop:- Powdery, Masculine, and Sweet Vanilla
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I had heard that PAA Gondolier had a bit more of a floral scent so this is interesting.
I have no experience with either of those two soaps from Stirling or PAA but I do have Moon Soaps Old School smells very much like Vanilla to me. I never know what to make of these Barbershop scents because its so subjective. I love Old School but I personally wouldn't class it as a Barbershop scent but that is just me. It's almost gourmand in scent. Nonetheless its a great soap and I enjoy using it so much and the aftershave balms are really nice. The scent on this soap is also not overpowering at all and very easy to get along with at all hours of the day/night.
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

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Congrats mate. 🍺 🥳:cigar:

Now you'll know you're alive!
2 little girls running around
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

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Congratulations @neongas
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

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Congratulations!!!
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

PmU6PZi.jpg
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Congratulations on your new sound system :D
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

PmU6PZi.jpg
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Oh wow. They're so cute at this age ... but wait til they start dating. I used to keep a baseball bat behind the front door. :LOL:
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

PmU6PZi.jpg
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Congrats 👏
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Valobra + a drop of rose EO 3%
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, Thayer's witch hazel w/- cucumber, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+
COTD: Mocha Ismaili, Yemen

And about time I made one of these...
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

PmU6PZi.jpg
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Congrats!
 
Rusty Bridges said:
I had heard that PAA Gondolier had a bit more of a floral scent so this is interesting.
I have no experience with either of those two soaps from Stirling or PAA but I do have Moon Soaps Old School smells very much like Vanilla to me. I never know what to make of these Barbershop scents because its so subjective. I love Old School but I personally wouldn't class it as a Barbershop scent but that is just me. It's almost gourmand in scent. Nonetheless its a great soap and I enjoy using it so much and the aftershave balms are really nice. The scent on this soap is also not overpowering at all and very easy to get along with at all hours of the day/night.
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I went back to the PAA Gondolier and gave a bloody good deep smell, and yes it does smell floral in a very deep way as an old school barbershop scent, I’ve also got Moons Old School soap coming in the mail soon.
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

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Congratulations, that's great news. I hope mum and bub are doing well.
 
neongas said:
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The 2nd pic is the travel set as our second bub was forcibly evicted from wifey last Wednesday and we will be checking out of hospital tomorrow.

While elated (or is it sleep-deprived delirium?) I can't say I missed the diaper changing at all hours of the night. First daughter was very chuffed with her new sister.

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My belated congratulation you're in charge of the nappy changes @neongas and she is in charge of breastfeeding.
 
Shave last night before appearance on Sky so only a quick one pass this morning.

Was distracted so no pics :(
 
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