Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

[TomG]

Prep: Valobra Glicerlanolina Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Castle Forbes 1445
Razor: Wolfman WR-1
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Plus Platinum (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Lider Classic Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Floris Elite EdT

 

[klinker]

Sunday Afternoon Shave 05.28.23
RAZOR: Wolfman Guerrilla 2023 SB Bronze
BLADE: Feather
BRUSH: Il Marchese XC-05 Elitario synthetic
LATHER: D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap
POST: Fine Platinum Aftershave Splash

 

[silverlifter]

1964 Gillette Slim (9) - Dorco Prime Platinum (1) - PAA Peregrino - Fine American Blend - Myrsol F./Extra - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[Phil Harmonica]

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Two Kings shaving soap
Razor: Blutt WR-1 razor (0.86 mm)
Blade: Polsiver 'Brown' (1)
Post-shave: Noble Otter Two Kings splash
Fragrance: N/A

Testing

 

[klinker]

Monday 05.29.23
RAZOR: Shield Polished Titanium Single Edge AC Razor
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: Oumo Desert Ironwood & Sandalwood 26mm badger
LATHER: Taylor Of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Soap
POST: Taylor Of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Polar Nocturne" 28mm AP Titanium
Soap: PAA - Dapper Doc @Holiday
Razor: ΑΛΦΑ Claymore Evolution
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Fluid
COTD: Kawah Ijen, Java

 

[Rabid Badger]

M7 synth
Beaudealire
Charcoal Goods, LVL 2 OC

 

[SpeedyPC]

Pre-shave:- Cool Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Whipped Dog High Mountain Badger in Tall Resin Amber 24/55mm knot
Soap/Cream:- D.R. Harris ~ Lavender
Razor/Blade:- Fine Marvel / Wizamet Super Iridium #1
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:- Lagerfeld Classic

 

[Gargravarr]

Prep: Valobra Glicerlanolina Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Shavemac 3-band Silvertip Badger
Cream: Castle Forbes 1445
Razor: Wolfman WR-1
Blade: Vintage NOS Schick Plus Platinum (3)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Lider Classic Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Floris Elite EdT

... and that shave is no slouch too. Gotta love Castle Forbes, it's great stuff. I put my CF Lavender away for the winter, but lately I've been thinking about getting it out again.

 

[klinker]

Monday Afternoon Shave 05.29.23
RAZOR: Gillette '40s Brit. Thin Handle Flat Bottom Tech
BLADE: NOS Wilkinson Sword made in England
BRUSH: Vtg. Century brush w/Boti 16mm silver tip knot
LATHER: Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
POST: Ethos Lavender Supreme Skin Food Splash

 

[Phil Harmonica]

 

[Ferret619]

Razor: Fatboy (5)
Blade: Nacet (3)
Brush: maggards synth (a little broken by child)
Soap: noble otter two kings
Post: witch hazel & noble otter two kings
Scent: Dior sauvage EDP

Two kings is another winner in my books, again it smells super familiar but I can’t place the scent.
The two kings idea takes my mind to biblical story around the building of Solomon’s temple but that’s just me.

Dior sauvage (not to be confused with the classic Eau Sauvage) Is actually a great EDP and while it has got some flack due to the comparison with its older sibling, it is a wonderful performer with a youthful edge to my nose.

 

[silverlifter]

Starlet 3057 7/8 Quarter Hollow - Zenith Manchurian - Stirling Varen - Floïd Vigoroso - Sukin Moisturiser

 

[klinker]

Tabac Tuesday 05.30.23
RAZOR: Wolfman Guerrilla 2023 SB Bronze
BLADE: Feather
BRUSH: Spiffo! "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD Fan
LATHER: Tabac Tallow Formula Shaving Soap
POST: Tabac Aftershave Lotion
POST: Cigar Aficionado After Shave
POST: Alt-Innsbruck Eau De Cologne Aftershave

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson The Duke shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch shaving soap
Razor: Blutt WR-1 razor (0.86 mm)
Blade: Polsiver 'Brown' (2)
Post-shave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve (APR) Fenchurch EDP

Still testing

 

[Ebonysw45]

Inspired by @silverlifter I finished off with Floid Suave.

 

[Gargravarr]

Razor: Fatboy (5)
Blade: Nacet (3)
Brush: maggards synth (a little broken by child)
Soap: noble otter two kings
Post: witch hazel & noble otter two kings
Scent: Dior sauvage EDP

Two kings is another winner in my books, again it smells super familiar but I can’t place the scent.
The two kings idea takes my mind to biblical story around the building of Solomon’s temple but that’s just me.

Dior sauvage (not to be confused with the classic Eau Sauvage) Is actually a great EDP and while it has got some flack due to the comparison with its older sibling, it is a wonderful performer with a youthful edge to my nose.

I'm glad I'm not alone in being a fan of Two Kings (though it was better before the unannounced reformulation that changed the colour from grey/green to reddish-brown). I can't place the scent either, but it does remind me of a Penhaligon bath soap I used to have. (Damn, when was the last time I've had a bath? )

I've been telling myself that I'll get some of the old Eau Sauvage. It used to be my Dad's trademark scent, and I wasn't game to jump on it, but now he's been in his grave (or rather up in smoke) for nearly a year, it might be time...

 

[klinker]

(though it was better before the unannounced reformulation that changed the colour from grey/green to reddish-brown).

Did they change the formula or just the color of the container?

 

[Gargravarr]

Did they change the formula or just the color of the container?

The container remained the same, it was the soap itself. I made a picture of the difference a couple of years ago. The scent wasn't hugely different, just different. And yes, I have just ordered myself another tub while I can. I've been out of it for a while, but missing it.