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Shave of the Day Thread - 2022

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RAZOR: Gillette ‘53 Y2 President
BLADE: Gillette Nacet
BRUSH: Oumo 26mm Lotus Manchuria SHD Badger
LATHER: Phoenix and Beau Spitfire Shaving Soap
POST: Phoenix And Beau Spitfire Aftershave Splash
POST: Phoenix and Beau Spitfire Post Shave Lotion
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Valobra unscented + a drop of lavender EO (Lyndoch, SA)
Razor: Alpha Claymore Evolution
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen

This setup is so good, I think I'll just stick with it for the rest of the week.
 
Gargravarr said:
Oh, I dunno. You obviously haven't had an issue with the Proline not fitting the Vector properly. That would be a real bummer. I can't believe how long it took me to decide which was better with the Vector: Proline or PINK? Now, the PINK just rates as an OK but otherwise meh blade for me.
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In the Vector I rate the Kai blade better than the Feather as it was a more consistent performer. The grind also seems to be a bit different as it performs best at a steeper angle.

The Feather I found inconsistent from blade to blade. Always sharp but smoothness was a lottery. Proline would be up there if it weren't for the fitment issues.

Proline in the Claymore however is (y)
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Finest Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Stirling Soap Co ~ Peach
Razor/Blade:- Blackland Vector Matted Finished / Schick Proline P-30 #2
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)
Fragrance:- Tommy Hilfiger for Men
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: SV 70th Anniversary shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' adjustable (6)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (3)
Post-shave: APR Acqua di Sydney splash
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio EDT


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RAZOR: Charcoal Goods Everyday Brass
BLADE: Perma-Sharp Super
BRUSH: Spiffo! "Castillo" African Blackwood 24mm HMW SHD Fan
LATHER: Barrister‌ ‌and‌ ‌Mann‌ Seville Shaving Soap
POST: Barrister‌ ‌and‌ ‌Mann‌ Seville Aftershave
 
Rocca R95
Wizamet
TroyCraft 'Gold Top' 26mm 2-Band badger
MdC Rose
Thayers Rose Petal
WK Chypre Rose Concerto

With competition from the BB and WR2 its been a while since I have taken the R95 for a run. It certainly did not disappoint, such a smooth shaver and very ATG friendly

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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: TroyCraft "Vazon Forest" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Valobra unscented + a drop of lavender EO (Lyndoch, SA)
Razor: Alpha Claymore Evolution
Blade: Schick Proline
Post-shave: Shower, Castle Forbes Lavender balm, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+, Oxford & Cambridge cologne
COTD: Hamasil Village, Yemen

My little collection of EOs goes a long way. And then there's always this...

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... At Bridestowe Estate earlier today. Even though it's still early in the season, lavender as far as the eye can see. :love:
 
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Prep: Country Life Tallow/Lanolin/Glycerin Soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Saponificio Varesino Two-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger
Soap: Extro Cosmesi Arancia Italiana
Razor: Blackland Blackbird
Blade: Vintage NOS Rotbart Super Rostrfrei Chromstahl (6)
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel, Vitos Tabacco Aftershave Lotion
Scent: Santa Maria Novella Tobacco Toscano EdC
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Rooney shaving brush
Soap/Cream: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette 'Fatboy' adjustable (6)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (4)
Post-shave: APR Fougere Bourbon Rose splash
Fragrance: N/A

I'm tempted to say that I can see the end of this - but I know that there is probably MONTHS more left!

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/ Oumo Cove G5C
/ A&E Kaizen
/ Blackland Dart
/ Personna Super (1)
/ The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
/ Nivea Skin & Stubble

On first use, The Dart is definitely not a cruise control razor. It is quite efficient, and there is a good amount of blade feel. Riding the cap mitigates this. I do remember Shane writing somewhere this was by design, it could feel as mild or aggressive as you liked. Can't dind . As with any new razor, I will shave with it over a week to form a more concrete opinion.
 
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