Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Shaving keeps you humble -

I wonder why people are worried by the 1.2mm gap ...

I've never really cut my ...

[looks down as actual slice of chin on the blade]

Heads up folks, pay attention when shaving and don't do something rash when not fully prepared.
 
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Mining Camp Shave

Prep: Jack Black Turbo Wash Gel, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Brush: Rudy Vey Shavemac Three-band Silvertip Briar
Cream: Lea Menthol
Razor: ATT S1
Blade: Polsilver Wizamet Brown (1)
Post: Proraso Green Aftershave Lotion, Alt Innsbruck Emulsion
Scent: Santa Maria Novella Tobacco Toscana EdC
 
SOTD – Wed 3 May 2023

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Shave Result: The WashPool soap puck is firm but pliable so I easily sliced a small portion off (about 1.2gm) and produced a creamy medium density lather. The lather gave a good solid overall performance, comparable to Proraso but with a better residual. For me the scent is a very pleasant woody herbal green aroma with a citrus background, scent strength 6/10. Terrific smooth clean DFS from KCG razor.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: Blue Devil “Black Heart Sassafras” 24/54 Yaqi Plissoft [A]
  • Soap: Washpool Supply Co - #01 Scent Puck [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: King C. Gillette (KCG) with Blue Handle
  • Blade: Gillette Nacet SS (1)
  • Astringent Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & T.Tree oil
  • Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
  • Scented After Shave: Gillette - Arctic Ice
  • Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: H.L. Thäter 3-band Silvertip Badger
Soap: PannaCrema Nuàvia Rossa
Razor: Wolfman WR-1
Blade: NOS Gillette Bleue Extra (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Vintage Avon Wild Country Aftershave Lotion
 
H- SOTD 4.05.23

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Pre-shave:- Hot flannel
Brush:- Grizzly Bay w/ Fanchurian knot
Soap:- Noble Otter - Logbook
Razor: Pearl - Flexi (V2)
Blade: Gillette - 7 o’clock (yellow)
Tonic: Baxters - California Tonic
Moisturiser: Neutrogenia - Hydroboost

Second shave with the Pearl Flexi - great little shave. Still sat at setting no.3. Made light work of 4 days growth - lots of Posistive blade feedback.

All in all - great shave :)

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Razor: Wilkinson Sword Pall Mall.
Brush: Restored Rubberset with 20 mm Badger.
Soap: Cella fashioned into a stick.

My Pall Mall arrived from Portugal a couple of days ago. I have honed three of my blades [of seven] and I'm pleased with them.
The postie delivered the blades belonging to @Sticky for his Wilkinson Sword Pall Mall and a couple of other vintage wedges so I will work on them as soon as practical.

A very smooth DFS.

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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: H.L. Thäter 3-band Silvertip Badger
Soap: PannaCrema Nuàvia Rossa
Razor: Wolfman WR-1
Blade: NOS Gillette Bleue Extra (2)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Vintage Avon Wild Country Aftershave Lotion
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@TomG have you tried the new formula Valobra bath soap as a shaving soap?
 
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