Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Phoenix & Beau Spitfire shaving soap
Razor: Blutt WR-1 razor (0.99 mm)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (3)
Post-shave: Phoenix & Beau Spitfire lotion
Fragrance: Phoenix & Beau Spitfire solid cologne

Nice

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Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Troy Tools (Maggards SHD 2 band badger)
Soap: Noble Otter ‘RAWR’
Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodor 72 (Stainless 6/8)
Strop: DCBlades Roo/Cotton
Post-shave: Osma Alum block, Fine ‘Platinum’, Mont Blanc ‘Explorer’
Took a fair bit of elbow grease to remove some tiny chips from the edge, but got there in the end. Finished on diamond pasted balsa strops and the
shave was every bit as good as any I've had.
 
SOTD – Wed 14 Jun 2023

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Stuga soap is a hard soap, but not triple milled, so can slice a small portion off the puck, I use about 1gm that I press into the bottom of my bowl. The soap lathers easily into a creamy, medium density lather with excellent primary slickness, the residual was OK, post shave feel was very good, overall a solid performer IMO. To my nose the lather smells of Lemon, Floral & Wood, medium scent strength 6.5/10. I found the Yaqi Zephyr a mild razor that required a steeper razor angle (40-45 degrees) towards riding the cap to feel the blade cutting, the result was good but ended up with some weepers and irritation, I’ll try a different blade next shave, although I don’t normally do well with razors that require this angle of approach.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: Fuko Shaving “Aqua” with 26/53 Maggards B&W [A]
  • Soap: Stuga Australia - Australian Botanicals (Double Strength) [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: YAQI Zephyr Capsule with Hollow Dimpled Brass Handle (83gm)
  • Blade: Lord Cool Super Stainless (1)
  • Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & T.Tree oil
  • Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
  • After Shave: Pinaud LimeSec CDT
  • Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
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Pre-shave:- Cold shower
Brush:- Vulfix Old Original - 21mm Super Badger
Soap:- P.160 - Tippo Morbido
Razor: Gillette Rocket HD
Blade:- Treet Platinum Super Stainless
Aftershave:- Cella Aftershave Lotion

I don't remember the HD being this smooth but it has been a while and I am coming off vintage SE
The only blade feel was from the tabs :)


TomG said:
@Holiday - the lime note is prominent, but there are other things going on, such as the salty ocean note and oakmoss. I find it well blended.
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Thanks Tom, doesn't scream BUY ME but I am curious because of its popularity
 
SpeedyPC said:
That’s why Australian has a new King, and his job was supposed to keep Australian smooth, if, you only choose British made razors and sell all the bloody American.
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This Rocket is made in England @SpeedyPC

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If it is truly a Rocket HD :unsure:
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson boar shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Skye Fall shaving soap
Razor: Blutt WR-1 razor (0.99 mm)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (4)
Post-shave: APR Skye Fall splash
Fragrance: APR Skye Fall EDT

Very different

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My shave from last night.
Razor: Just arrived C.V. Heljestrand Safety Razor [A newer model than the one I recently got from Serbia.
Pre/Post: 3P.
Brush: Re-knotted Boar.
Soap: Vitos Red.

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An amazing shave. Vintage wedge lather catchers are fantastic. Thanks for the push down the rabbit hole @Sticky.
The blade for this honed up with the most satisfying edge.
 
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