Shave of the Day Thread - 2018

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Pre: my lemon Myrtle pre shave oil
Rockwell Chrome R3 w/Polsilver
EJ silvertip fibre XL v1
Dr Jon's classic
Anherb balm

Thanks to @Mark1966 for sending some samples over, which I'm going through in order to plan potential purchases after the sabbatical year.

Dr Jon's provided a nice, creamy lather. The scent is pleasant but nothing interesting. It's a very soft soap which turns me off as I have had a few very soft soaps go bad. I don't think this will make the purchase list. A nice shave nonetheless.

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Semogue Boar
Proraso Red
Yaqi OC/Ballend
Polsilver
Witch Hazel
VCS
Good growth to attack as no shave for a couple of days.Late notice for my daughter to visit her friend so no pic as a bit rushed,but still took it easy for a very nice two passes as rushing with a Polsilver in an open comb is not a good idea.Clean,smooth and smell good.The Viet stuff may well have been purchased cheap,it was from an Op shop,but it still smells ok to me and even got a "You smell nice" from the mother of my daughters friend.
 
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Pre-Shave: SebaMed, cold water
Razor: BBS-1
Blade: Ladas (1)
Brush: Shavemac ATG 2017 LE
Lather: Mystic Water Bergamot, Cedarwood & Juniper
Post-Shave: Alum, Thayers Original Alcohol Free Witch Hazel, South Australian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil​

Brilliant afternoon shave on a public holiday - the BBS-1/Ladas combo took care of four days worth of growth as if non existent and this unique Shavemac knot produced some stellar Mystic Water lather - I really couldn't ask for more.

I hope you all have a fantastic start into the new week (y0
 
Another face lathering shave:
Machine: Weber/Ufo Goliath prototype
blade: Feather
Brush: BSB2 silvertip
soap: ByLuna Azahar
splash: APR/SS Australians All LE

Terrific shave and nice scents around me. i should have rubbed more soap on my face, anyway. I got enough lather for a really niceshave, but not for shaving the cat that was supervising me while shaving (did I mentioned we have to kiitens around at home?)
 
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' Adjustable (5)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette Super Stainless (13)
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson 'The Duke'
Soap/Cream: Mystic Waters Sardinian Honey shaving soap
Aftershave: Pitralon Swiss splash
Aftershave: TSW After Balm balm

 
Date: 12 June 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- RazoRock Plissoft Synth. 24/57mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Declaration Grooming ~ Cuir et Epices
Razor/Blade:- Merkur 34C / Gillette Stainless #4
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic / Lucky Tiger Face Moisturizer
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice
 

  1. Preshave: Cyril R Salter
  2. Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8, full hollow
  3. Soap:St James of London, lavender and Geranium
  4. Brush: Simpsons, Tulip 3, Manchurian
  5. Postshave: RazoRock, Don Marco
  6. Earworm: Heroes - David Bowie
whilst the end result was smooth as, the take down was quite rough. I think that this blade might need honing. I've got some stones on order and a Gold dollar to practice on. However, I didn't get a lapping plate/stone so may have ot hit the internet again. Does anyone have any suggestions for a cheaper alternative to a DMT Diamond Lapping plate, i.e. several factors cheaper.
 
Pbgoose said:
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Pre: Pb Pre Shave Emulsion
Soap: Pb Brazilian Bay Thyme
Brush: 26mm TF KBBB
Razor: TI Flower pattern
Post: Sudsy Soapery Shave Oil
Put the TI across the stones last night. The bevel looked pretty impressive under the scope so seemed a shame to touch it but it wasn't quite shaving how I like. Honed really nicely and shaved beautifully. Was really enjoying the Brazilian Bay Thyme this morning with it's spicy bay scent and the lather worked really nicely.
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That is a beautiful razor
 
Rabid Badger said:

  1. Preshave: Cyril R Salter
  2. Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8, full hollow
  3. Soap:St James of London, lavender and Geranium
  4. Brush: Simpsons, Tulip 3, Manchurian
  5. Postshave: RazoRock, Don Marco
  6. Earworm: Heroes - David Bowie
whilst the end result was smooth as, the take down was quite rough. I think that this blade might need honing. I've got some stones on order and a Gold dollar to practice on. However, I didn't get a lapping plate/stone so may have ot hit the internet again. Does anyone have any suggestions for a cheaper alternative to a DMT Diamond Lapping plate, i.e. several factors cheaper.
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Some 80 grit wet/dry sandpaper,(used wet), on a stone bench top or piece of glass.Has to be dead flat.
 
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Brush: PAA The Green Ray
Razor: Parker Variant (3)
Blade: Polsilver SI (2)
Scuttle/Bowl/Mug: Fine Lathering bowl
Soap: Wholly Kow La Fougere Parfaite
Post: Witch Hazel & Tea Tree Oil + TSW balm

Starting to get a cold so trying to keep warm brrrrr!!!! Have a great afternoon :doctor:
 
Pre: my lemon Myrtle pre shave oil
Progress XL w/Polsilver
TurnNshave angel hair synth
PdP No.63
Anherb balm

This soap has shot up right into top tier for me! It does everything great and the scent is absolutely gorgeous! I can really get the slightly spicy, coffee notes. Wonderful!!

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Rabid Badger said:
That is a beautiful razor
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Ahh sorry :). Forgot you had had it in your sights. Aesthetically it's not my favourite blade but I was really happy with how it took an edge and shaved really nicely. I'm still kicking myself for missing the blonde scaled razor, then this one would've been all yours.¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
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