Shave of the Day Thread - 2021

[klinker]

Charcoal Goods Everyday Brass / Nacet
100-year-old handle 20mm Gray Tuxedo Synth
Tabac Shaving Soap Tallow Formula & Aftershave

 

[Gargravarr]

Charcoal Goods Everyday Brass / Nacet
100-year-old handle 20mm Gray Tuxedo Synth
Tabac Shaving Soap Tallow Formula & Aftershave

Cute doggie.

 

[Nanook]

Razor: Razzi Shavette
Blades: The Gentleman - Rubbish blades but they were free with my Pearl Flex
Pre Shave: Hot Towel
Soap: Blue Devil Sinnerman Orange
Brush: YAQI Atlantis
Post: Clubman Virgin island Bay Rum

 

[klinker]

Cute doggie.

His name is Barney.

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: DS Cosmetics Bikki 26/60mm badger/boar P&C Charity Auction 2021
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo 0.50mm Mild Plate + RR Halo Handle
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (6)
Pre: Shower
Soap: Shaver Heaven Sweet Almond Milk
Post: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
WTG, ATG, Touchups = DFS+

Enjoying the shaves using the Apollo as the shaves have been great but this mornings shave was a tad harsh so time to try a new/different blade...

Stay Safe & Happy Shaves!

 

[Holiday]

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Frank Shaving - Jade 23mm Pure Badger
Soap:- RazoRock - Irish Countryside
Razor:- RazoRock - Hawk SB Standard with Giesen Forsthoff SS Handle
Blade:- Chinese No-name
Aftershave:- RazoRock - Irish Countryside

First shave with Hawk SB Standard and Chinese No-name (Thanks to @Gargravarr and @tullfan ). Once I got over the initial gripes (1) Not as efficient as OC (2) Why bother if have a Vector.
The shave was really efficient and enjoyable with minimal regrowth. I can see why many head shavers have a preference for AC type razors. The mileage is so much better.
Overall a very enjoyable 2 x WTG = DFS+. May be more efficient than Vector but in a different league due to the Vector's slimline design.
I would rate the Hawk Standard very close to GC-84P and Lupo in overall shave comfort and quality and maybe a tad more efficient due to AC blade rigidity and width.

 

[Razor Burn]

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Frank Shaving - Jade 23mm Pure Badger
Soap:- RazoRock - Irish Countryside
Razor:- RazoRock - Hawk SB Standard with Giesen Forsthoff SS Handle
Blade:- Chinese No-name
Aftershave:- RazoRock - Irish Countryside

First shave with Hawk SB Standard and Chinese No-name (Thanks to @Gargravarr and @tullfan ). Once I got over the initial gripes (1) Not as efficient as OC (2) Why bother if have a Vector.
The shave was really efficient and enjoyable with minimal regrowth. I can see why many head shavers have a preference for AC type razors. The mileage is so much better.
Overall a very enjoyable 2 x WTG = DFS+. May be more efficient than Vector but in a different league due to the Vector's slimline design.
I would rate the Hawk Standard very close to GC-84P and Lupo in overall shave comfort and quality and maybe a tad more efficient due to AC blade rigidity and width.

A very good first summary and agree that the Standard provides a pleasant shave similar to the GC .84P with a step up in efficiency due to the AC blade.

 

[Gargravarr]

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Frank Shaving - Jade 23mm Pure Badger
Soap:- RazoRock - Irish Countryside
Razor:- RazoRock - Hawk SB Standard with Giesen Forsthoff SS Handle
Blade:- Chinese No-name
Aftershave:- RazoRock - Irish Countryside

First shave with Hawk SB Standard and Chinese No-name (Thanks to @Gargravarr and @tullfan ). Once I got over the initial gripes (1) Not as efficient as OC (2) Why bother if have a Vector.
The shave was really efficient and enjoyable with minimal regrowth. I can see why many head shavers have a preference for AC type razors. The mileage is so much better.
Overall a very enjoyable 2 x WTG = DFS+. May be more efficient than Vector but in a different league due to the Vector's slimline design.
I would rate the Hawk Standard very close to GC-84P and Lupo in overall shave comfort and quality and maybe a tad more efficient due to AC blade rigidity and width.

Wait till you try it with the Super.

 

[possumbelly]

Pre: Shower, Greek olive oil soap (Παπουτσανης)
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica
Brush: Semogue 1305 Boar
Razor: Above the Tie H2 (Open Comb)
Blade: Astra Super Platinum
Post: Alum, Fine Clean Vetiver
Fragrance: Diptyque Vetyverio

Have a great day everyone.

 

[rhodes96]

Sneaky Silverkris lounge shave with very average gear. No @Mark1966 it's definitely rental shave gear.

I sacrificed a King C Gillette razor and a tuck of King C Gillette blades which I was told to bin If I want to continue on. Was worth a try.

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: @Tony Forsyth P&C LE Platypus Shaving Brush
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Monarch shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Schick Krona
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (3)
Post-shave: Noble Otter Monarch splash
Fragrance: N/A

Same again before we head out today, enjoyable ...

 

[klinker]

Stando SE Limited Edition Brass / Schick Proline
Elite Razor Red/White/Blue 24mm Manchurian White
Noble Otter Firefighter Limited Edition Shave Soap & AS

 

[Nanook]

Pre-shave: Hot Towel
Razor: Parker 99R Butterfly
Blade: Treet Falcon
Brush: YAQI Marpat with Badger knot
Soap: P&B Spitfire
Post-shave: P&B Spitfire Post Shave Gel

I think I've mentioned on here that I collect WWII items, like Helmets, Uniforms and Hats so when I saw a soap called Spitfire, I had to have it. I'll admit that this scent is not for everyone and even the missus hates it but it is probably my all time favourite. I think I'd be devastated if I could no longer buy it anymore. I've already finished a tub and have another in ready to go after I finish this one.

 

[Holiday]

Hi @Nanook if you haven't already check out Squadron soaps for WWII product like Group Captains Blend, Dutch Resistance, Ace, Red Lead and The Warden.
Shop is closed for the Holidays but product available elsewhere.

I think I've mentioned on here that I collect WWII items, like Helmets, Uniforms and Hats so when I saw a soap called Spitfire, I had to have it.

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Vie-Long 22mm Brown Horse Hair
Soap:- GEO.F.Trumper's - Spanish Leather
Razor:- Princeton Razor Co. - Damascus Hollow Ground
Aftershave:- Ariana & Evans - Kaizen

Finished the Princeton on a little Thuringian today. Got a nice sharp and smooth edge for 2 x WTG = DFS.
One thing I love about straight shaving is consistency of the shave. There are no hard to get spots that require buffing or extra touch up.
After 2 x WTG everywhere is consistently shaven from top of lip, to side burns, and jawline, all at the same level of stubble removal

 

[Atmoz]

Razor: Wolfman Ti WR2 1.05
Blade: Gillette Nacet
Brush: Declaration Grooming B14 Blood of Kings 2.0 Jefferson
Soap: Lothur Grooming Namkha
Post: Lothur Grooming Namkha

The most realistic oud accord in wet shaving, Beautiful scent.

 

[TobyC]

Vintage Gillette ball end OLD type 1918
Vintage Rubberset brush
Vintage English Wilkinson Sword blade
Captains Choice Venture after shave
Arko soap

 

[Holiday]

Vintage Rubberset brush

Is that a "modern day fluffy" synthetic I see there @TobyC

 

[TobyC]

Is that a "modern day fluffy" synthetic I see there @TobyC

Yes, in a moment of absolute stupidity I allowed myself to be brainwashed into thinking that was a good idea. It doesn't make lather as good as a boar, and there is no scrub or scritch, just another soap mop. Lesson learned!

 

[bomber.79]

Pre-shave: Ach.Brito Glyce Lima
Brush: Oumo Hobbit synthetic boar
Soap: Razor Master Toivo
Razor: RazoRock Aluminium with WindRose SS Darwin styled handle
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Black (2)
Post-shave: Alum block, RazoRock Problem Solver, L'OREAL Men Expert, Adidas Victory League
Other: Pinaud Eau De Quinine hair tonic

 

[klinker]

Tatara Masamune OC / Personna‌ ‌Platinum‌
Shore Shave Brush 24mm Maggard 2-band badger
Saponificio Varesino Desert Vetiver Shaving Soap & AS