Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Monday Afternoon Shave 04.024.23
PRE: Grooming Dept Hydrating Gel
RAZOR: Timeless Titanium 0.95
BLADE: Wizamet Super Iridium
BRUSH: Heritage Ever-Ready 200 26mm SHD Gel
LATHER: Grooming Dept Mallard Strawberry Rhubarb
POST: Grooming Dept Hydrating Gel
 
Gargravarr said:
Looks like they've diddled with it to cut the bottom out of the Thayer's market. :rolleyes: I wonder if that'll work for them. Coming back to the old-style TND after months using Thayer's, I think I'll stick with the former.
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T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel is cheaper than Thayer, and is better for your tassie old fart pension pocket money.
 
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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Stems from early days when I bought a sampler pack and most of them are at the lower end of @SpeedyPC scale (derby, shark and mostly unknown brands unless in a sampler pack) Astra SP and Lord Platinum were standout from that pack and then of course I joined P&C and heard about all the Gillette, Wizamet and vintage blades esp. Aussie spoilers. Astra SP and Wizamet are my staple with Aussie Spoilers being favourite. I've settled on an efficient razor with a middle of the range blade rather than a mild razor with a Feather
 
H- SOTD 25.04.23
Pre-shave:- Hot shower
Brush:- Grizzly Bay w/ Fanchurian knot
Soap:- Moon Soaps - Sorrento
Razor: Karve - Overlander
Blade: Feather - Hi Stainless
Tonic: Baxters - California Tonic
Moisturiser: Neutrogenia - Hydroboost

Anzac Day shave enjoyed with a Gunfire Coffee.

First time mixing a Feather with the Overlander. It was a fantastic combo. No nicks (every little victory counts). Also the first shave where I havn’t felt the need to do a second pass with the Leaf.

Had a hard choice choosing between Moon Soaps Union & Sorrento. It’s been a while since I’ve used either and had forgotten how thick and fabulous the lather is!
All in all - great shave :)

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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: CaYuen "Watermelon" 28mm AP G5A
Soap: Stirling - Campania
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Fluid, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Sulawesi Blue
 
SpeedyPC said:
WTF? Is Gunfire Coffee? Whisky with gunpower and coffee?
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@SpeedyPC - have a read of this….


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Gunfire (drink)

Gunfire (or Gun-fire) is a British cocktail comprising black tea and rum. It has its origins in the British Army and is also used as a name for early morning tea in the army.[1][2][3] It is unknown when Gunfire was invented; however it is known that it was mixed by British Army soldiers during...
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CTP said:
@SpeedyPC - have a read of this….


military-history.fandom.com

Gunfire (drink)

Gunfire (or Gun-fire) is a British cocktail comprising black tea and rum. It has its origins in the British Army and is also used as a name for early morning tea in the army.[1][2][3] It is unknown when Gunfire was invented; however it is known that it was mixed by British Army soldiers during...
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Thanks... Strange bloody history about gunfire drink
 
SOTD – Tue 25 April 2023
ANZAC Day Shave

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Shave Result: For me Squadron is a reliable soap base that produces a creamy, medium density lather with excellent performance, I classify the soap as a strong Tier 2 performer. Scent really is a fresh black liquorice aroma that is not overpowering, scent strength 7/10. Overall an awesome shave, virtually a BBS for me.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: Fuko Shaving “Triffid” 26/56 APShave Cashmere [A]
  • Soap: Squadron Soaps - Dutch resistance [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Yaqi Raster SE Artist Club (AC)
  • Blade: Feather ProGuard AC (1)
  • Astringent Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & T.Tree oil
  • Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
  • Scented After Shave: Blue Stratos AS [A]
  • Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
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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Thanks very much for the loan, @Holiday. I enjoyed that plate.
 
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