Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Gargravarr said:
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, Thayer's witch hazel w/- cucumber, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, O&C cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen


Summer down here is glorious, and winter is long and cold, so I'm happy to just take one day at a time. Fortunately, my comparatively small collection of soaps is equally good for all seasons...
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Beautiful brush
 
Gargravarr said:
I sometimes forget how much we're left on the outer in Australia. That's just over half what we pay (at today's exchange rate) but there's really only the one supplier here. I'm not suggesting vshod is gouging the market, I wouldn't be at all surprised if they get clobbered with costs we don't know about. Not least of which might be that of keeping stock of comparatively obscure products for what is after all a small market...
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Just see in vshod,. What a crazy prices
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Omega 11047 "Mixed Midget" (Badger/Boar) 20/43mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Sandpiper
Razor/Blade:- Blackland Vector SB Matted Finished / Feather Pro Super #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
 
Auto-Strop B1
Feather FHS 10
Ever-Ready 100
Razorock shave stick
Squadron Warden



The B1 one has a new head mechanism that is no longer sprung, this with the new side tabs allows for a degree of adjustability as you can use it with the blade just off the stops and it still holds steady.
 
Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, Thayer's witch hazel w/- cucumber, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, O&C cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen

Staying with yesterday's setup. This soap is now very much on its last legs, and I've found my usual lazy way of loading my brush straight from the tub at this stage doesn't do much for the consistency of the soap, so I'm now scooping a bit out with my thumbnail to load it from the bowl. I know lots of people do this with all their soaps, but my collection is (intentionally) small to keep turnover fast enough to avoid deterioration.
 
SOTD – Sun 12 Mar 2023

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Shave Result: Wickham 1912 is a great soap base that produced a lovely rich creamy medium to high density lather, this a density I really enjoy. The Lather provided excellent primary and residual slickness with a moisturising after shave feel. To me the scent is sweetish Tobacco Green aroma, I used about 6 drops for a medium strength lather aroma. Awesome smooth close DFS from the Twig and no irritations.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Suavecito Brushless Shaving Cream
  • Brush: AP Shave Co Faux Horn “Beehive” 22mm Gelousy Fan
  • Soap: Wickham Soap Co. - 1912 Unscented
  • Scent Oil: Luxaroma - Dry Tobacco and Hay [A]
  • Bowl: Yaqi “Duke”
  • Razor: Twig by Leaf Shaving
  • Blade: Sunny Supreme Stainless (2)
  • Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol, T.Tree & Peppermint oils
  • Balm: Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
  • After Shave: Lucky Tiger Bay Rum AS
  • Moisturiser: Nivea Men Creme (Face-Body-Hands)
[A] = Australian Product
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Forgotten Art "Southern Skies" 30mm Snow Leopard
Soap: Castle Forbes Lavender
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, Thayer's witch hazel w/- cucumber, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, O&C cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen
 
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Pre-shave: Shower
Brush:- Zenith unbleached bristle olive wood handle 506U
Soap/Aftershave:- Chicago Grooming Co. - El Caballero
Razor:- Karve - Overlander
Blade:- Astra SP(1)

From the first stroke could tell this razor was going to drive the shave. There was no rocking toNfro to find the correct angle because the razor guided itself.
There was a bit of drag as you get from brass razors that are not highly polished but I dont mind that.
A bit too much stubble under the jaw line for BBS chasers but overall a nice smooth mild shave 2 x WTG = DFS and definitely a daily driver. ATG might have cleaned up that left over stubble
I'd say its more efficient and smoother than Karve CB Level C and didnt feel much blade
Blade gap - 0.73mm
Blade exposure - 0.07mm
 
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