Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Gargravarr said:
Don't knock it until you've tried it. :)
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Pass me the Yardley ....... NOW!
 
Holiday said:
Thanks to @Gargravarr for the introduction
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Well, your generous unsolicited contributions, plus that from @Mark1966 just the other day have left my stash (I don't say "hoard" because it's all going to get used) just about neck and neck with my Valobra stash. Given that I'm definitely here for a good time rather than a long one, I expect this will do me for the rest of my days. If I ever get to the stage when I can't shave myself, that will be the time to sail off into my Nembutal Sunset, washed down with a suitable Islay malt...
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Skye Fall shaving soap
Razor: Blutt WR-1 razor (1.2 mm)
Blade: Iridium Super (2)
Post-shave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Skye Fall splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Skye Fall EDT

So good

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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: CaYuen "Watermelon" 28mm AP G5A
Soap: P&B Imperial Rum
Razor: ΑΛΦΑ Claymore Evolution
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Fluid
COTD: Sulawesi Blue
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Paladin Cleo 26/52mm Bulb in Cobalt
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap ~ Satsuma
Razor/Blade:- Gillette Red Tip (0.66mm) E1 1959 / GSB #5
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)
Moisturising Cream:- Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Fragrance-Free (for autumn & winter season)
Fragrance:- Hugo Boss (Original)
 
MadFlava81 said:
Yeah, I love it. Perfect razor for me. Interested in the Blutt, also. How would you compare the two?
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Just got the 0.99 plate back from @TomG so I can give an update in a few weeks but I think with the Blutt as with Muhle R94/5/6 and Rockwell 6S I might be in the minority
Going back to the GC_84-P to baseline and be sure I am not fantasizing over what good feels like

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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- NCWoodDesign Bog Oak 26/50 untreated boar
Soap:- Le Pere Lucien - Le Savon du Barbier
Razor:- GC_84-P on custom NCWoodDesign Bog Oak handle
Blade:- Astra SP (1)
Aftershave:- Le Pere Lucien - Lotion du Barbier
 
Holiday said:
Just got the 0.99 plate back from @TomG so I can give an update in a few weeks but I think with the Blutt as with Muhle R94/5/6 and Rockwell 6S I might be in the minority
Going back to the GC_84-P to baseline and be sure I am not fantasizing over what good feels like

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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- NCWoodDesign Bog Oak 26/50 untreated boar
Soap:- Le Pere Lucien - Le Savon du Barbier
Razor:- GC_84-P on custom NCWoodDesign Bog Oak handle
Blade:- Astra SP (1)
Aftershave:- Le Pere Lucien - Lotion du Barbier
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Interesting choice of blade for a baseline. Many consider them a bit blunt, but I guess they are probably the most easily available blades in Australia... :unsure:
 
Gargravarr said:
Interesting choice of blade for a baseline. Many consider them a bit blunt, but I guess they are probably the most easily available blades in Australia... :unsure:
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That's why the Astra SP is the middle of the road for everyday shavers and STILL the most easily available blade in Australia.
 
SpeedyPC said:
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)
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Thanks!

Do you get any tea tree scent from 5 drops in 240ml?

I've been using the same ASB for 15 years as is really suits my skin (I react to most scented ASB).
But it looks like the company may be discontinuing it so I'm thinking of a DIY alternative.

I may tweak your recipe to: witch hazel, sodium lactate*, menthol, tea tree EO.

*Sodium lactate is stronger than glycerine without the stickiness. Please try it if you can.
I'll never go back to glycerine.
 
nav1 said:
Thanks!

Do you get any tea tree scent from 5 drops in 240ml?

I've been using the same ASB for 15 years as is really suits my skin (I react to most scented ASB).
But it looks like the company may be discontinuing it so I'm thinking of a DIY alternative.

I may tweak your recipe to: witch hazel, sodium lactate*, menthol, tea tree EO.

*Sodium lactate is stronger than glycerine without the stickiness. Please try it if you can.
I'll never go back to glycerine.
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Do you get any tea tree scent from 5 drops in 240ml? No. As long as you don't go over five drops maximum so the Tea Tree oil doesn't smell too strong and will also burn the plastic bottle, keep it below 5 maximum so that will not clash with any Eau de Toilette or cologne fragrance. Be careful with menthol otherwise, your eyes will start crying very badly, I would use Peppermint EO to give you a nice cooling effect. PLEASE do this in a glass bottle for your own experiment, because, the more EO or FO you add may burn the plastic bottle, and is best to use a glass bottle. Too much Tea Tree oil isn't good for your skin, please keep this in mind.

Sodium lactate is stronger than glycerine without stickiness. Sometimes is very hard to get near my health food store or chemist in my local area, but natural plant base glycerine is very easy to get in my area.

Also keep in mind the T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent has 14% alcohol, you'll only NEED five drops of Tea Tree oil of antiseptic no more.

Edit:- there's a new bottle on the market https://tndickinsons.com/our-products/facial-skin-body-care/alcohol-free-moisturizing-astringent/
 
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