Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars shaving soap
Razor: Blutt WR-1 razor (0.99 mm)
Blade: Polsiver 'Brown' (4)
Post-shave: Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars splash
Fragrance: N/A

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Pre-shave: Proraso green Crema Pre Barba
Brush: Proraso Boar
Cream: Proraso green Sapone Da Barba
Razor: Aluminium Lupo with Shavers Delight 'Darwin' SS Handle
Blade: Lord Cool (1)
Post-shave: Alum block, SpeedyPC's Recipe, Proraso After Shave Balm, Blue Stratos Platinum
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When you are on to a good thing ....

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Pre-shave:- Cold shower
Brush:- Troycraft Aluminium 24mm Bulb
Razor: British Made 1912 Gem
Soap:- Murphy & McNeil - Green Man Fougere
Blade:- Gem (7)
Aftershave:- Murphy & McNeil - Green Man Fougere

Absolute pleasure of a shave today
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Polar Nocturne" 28mm AP Titanium
Soap: Valobra + a drop of lavender EO (Lyndoch, SA)
Razor: ΑΛΦΑ Claymore Evolution
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, TND witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Gambella sun-dried, Ethiopia

Same as yesterday. Incidentally, I discovered today that Thayer's witch hazel in its expansion onto every supermarket shelf has almost completely crowded out TND. I had to go to 7 shops before I could find any TND.
 
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SaltLake soap makes a reliable medium density creamy lather and gives excellent performance, a great economical Aussie soap. I added 6 drops of scent oil to the lather build, scent is a complex fresh citrus (orange) floral woody aroma, medium scent strength. The Fatip Gentile gave smooth and easy going shave with mildish aggression with just a bit of blade feel.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: Fuko Shaving “Emerald Fireworks” with 26/55 APShave Synbad [A]
  • Soap: SaltLake Soaps - Unscented [A]
  • Scent Oil: Aussie Soap Supplies - “Yacht Club” [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: Fatip Gentile Grande
  • Blade: Lord Cool Supreme Stainless (1)
  • Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & T.Tree oil
  • Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
  • After Shave: 4711 AS
  • Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
Griffon adjustable
Wilkinson Sword blade
Ever-Ready 100
Mike's Barber Shop
Squadron Ace




Luckily this ra,or takes a slightly wider blade and the Wilkinson Sword wedge fits perfectly. The adjustment is made using two screws which move the two sprung blade stops. A great smooth mild shave today.
 
Sticky said:
Griffon adjustable
Wilkinson Sword blade
Ever-Ready 100
Mike's Barber Shop
Squadron Ace




Luckily this ra,or takes a slightly wider blade and the Wilkinson Sword wedge fits perfectly. The adjustment is made using two screws which move the two sprung blade stops. A great smooth mild shave today.
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Weird-looking gem razor looks like a bloody lollypop
 
Sticky said:
Griffon adjustable
Wilkinson Sword blade
Ever-Ready 100
Mike's Barber Shop
Squadron Ace




Luckily this ra,or takes a slightly wider blade and the Wilkinson Sword wedge fits perfectly. The adjustment is made using two screws which move the two sprung blade stops. A great smooth mild shave today.
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Great razor @Sticky. Do you know the approximate age. It seems in very good condition. I'm glad to hear the Pall Mall blade works so well. Bonus, two excellent razors :)
 
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Great razor @Sticky. Do you know the approximate age. It seems in very good condition. I'm glad to hear the Pall Mall blade works so well. Bonus, two excellent razors :)
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Thanks, it is in great condition. From memory the last patent date is about 1903 so only about 120 years old.
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Paladin McInroy Legacy shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Wholly Kaw / Pasteur Pharmacy Timmerman shaving soap
Razor: Blutt WR-1 razor (0.99 mm)
Blade: Polsiver 'Brown' (6)
Post-shave: Wholly Kaw / Pasteur Pharmacy Timmerman balm
Fragrance: Wholly Kaw / Pasteur Pharmacy Timmerman EDT

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