Shave of the Day Thread - 2018

[Snooze]

Declaration 'Trismegistus' / Semogue 2000 / Rockwell #5 + Feather (4) / Fine 'L'orange noir " / TDH EDT

I have read and heard great reviews about this soap. I used it for the first time today - it is fabulous. Very thirsty, needed to add quite a bit more water than usual for me, but generated a lovely glossy thick lather. Nice post shave feel and the scent is Terre de Hermes - wonderful citrus and cedar, pairs perfectly with the Fine splash and TDH EDP.

Wonderful start to Wednesday ​

https://flic.kr/p/23TK3sq

 

[TomG]

I Coloniali / Rudy Vey TGN Finest 21 / President Y4 / Feather (2) / Fine 'L'Orange Noir'

Very nice shave for a back-to-work Monday. I really think you can't beat the Rhodium finish on these vintage Gillettes. Looks like a new razor! Mild shaver but looks amazing.

Happy Monday guys ​

Good to see you hammering the terracotta, Slumberjack!

 

[TomG]

slapped that Arctique all over me.

Rusty - you must have brass cojones, literally!

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: RR 400
Razor: WCS Anodized Multi-coloured CC head + iKon OSS handle
Blade: Rockwell
Pre: PAA Cube
Soap: RR xXx
Post: Alum + Witch Hazel

A CCS with a razor head that was mistakenly posted to me by WCS instead of the matching titanium handle and man am I impressed. Shaves comparable with the EJ DE89 and pairs well with the Rockwell blade (lots of audible feedback ). Fairly mild but yet efficient with my face feeling cool and refreshed from the menthol in the pre-shave soap and the witch hazel I see myself using this combination in the future but that will have to wait untill 'One blade/One Razor/One soap in February" challenge is complete Good night and happy shaves

 

[alfredus]

What are the specs on that wetshaving Huck ?

Knot: 29mm
Loft: 52mm
Free Loft: 50mm
Handle Height: 50mm
Handle Base: 40mm

 

[Maxime D.]

One blade/One Razor/One soap in February

Schick Krona
Schick Krona-Chrome 1968
LaToja Shave Stick
Vintage Aqua Velva Ice Blue

5 years in my stash and it's the first time I shave with one hahaha

 

[Mark1966]

Razor: Vintage Gillette British Aristocrat #15
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless 'Aussie Spoiler' (7)
Brush: Tony Foysyth P&C LE Playtpus brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR) les généraux du grand livre shaving soap
Aftershave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) les généraux du grand livre splash
Cologne: Australian Private Reserve (APR) les généraux du grand livre EDP

No Italian splash today - too cold, look at it -



Give me some global warming - please!!!

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb The Blue Tansy
Brush: 26mm TF HMW
Razor: GEM Parade
Blade: GEM
Post: Jojoba Oil
Best shave I've had in a few days. Impressed with the GEM. Carefree zoom around the face a few times and 'fini'.

 

[todras]

La Toja Pre Shave
Declaration Theodore
ATT R1/UFO TiTAN
Feather
Antica Barbearia Soap/Splash/EDT
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[UKSteve]

Eufros Agarwood
Maseto
King Pelican 15 (100 Memorial)
ADP Leather
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I’ll never tire of this shave.

 

[UKSteve]

Razor: Vintage Gillette British Aristocrat #15
Blade: Vintage Gillette Super Stainless 'Aussie Spoiler' (7)
Brush: Tony Foysyth P&C LE Playtpus brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve (APR) les généraux du grand livre shaving soap
Aftershave: Australian Private Reserve (APR) les généraux du grand livre splash
Cologne: Australian Private Reserve (APR) les généraux du grand livre EDP

No Italian splash today - too cold, look at it -



Give me some global warming - please!!!

Thats positively tropical

 

[Greenpike]

Same kit February begins. A month of glacial menthol, baby. Classic post equipment that should be versatile enough for most occasions.

Let's see if the Schick P-30 lasts for 14 shaves. Of course the big question is... can I last a month without APR products??

 

[SpeedyPC]

Date: 01 February 2018

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Semogue SOC 2 Band Badger in Ash Wood 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Tabac 2x
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Frankenrazor:– Muhle R41 v2013 head with Bulldog Handle
Blade:- Astra Superior Platinum #2
Post-shave:- Thayers Witch Hazel / Lucky Tiger Aftershave & Face Tonic
Fragrance:- L'eau D'issey Pour Homme

 

[Snooze]

Declaration 'Trismegistus' / Platypus / EverReady 1914 + SS blade / Chatillon Lux 'Bon Vivant'

Much cooler morning in Sydney today.

This soap is unusual in the amount of water it needs. I usually bloom my soap and use a soaked brush and flick out most of the water. This works fine for most. But the lather on this soap thickens up straight away, requiring loads of extra water. But the lather is amazing - thick, glossy and slick. And the scent is wonderful.

The 1914 gave a wonderful shave in three passes.

Have a great Thursday boys ​

https://flic.kr/p/23Y1nxV

 

[Ferret619]

Razor: ball end tech
Blade: derby
Soap: MWF
Brush: commodore

Shave one

 

[todras]

But the lather is amazing - thick, glossy and slick. And the scent is wonderful.

I wholeheartedly agree, the Declaration soap base is superb and it's down to his Bison Tallow, Ive been sold on it for months now as it's so protective and produces such a thick, buttery lather.

In other news, over the next 4-5 months the entire Chatillon Lux range will slowly appear in the Declaration Soap base too which is fantastic in my book

 

[Razor Burn]

One blade/One Razor/One soap in February - Shave #1

Brush: RR 400
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R4)
Blade: Derby
Pre: PAA Cube
Scuttle/Bowl/Mug: Fine Lathering Bowl
Soap: RR xXx
Post: Alum / Witch Hazel + Vaseline Aloe Moisturising Cream

Remind me again why I agreed to enter this challenge? Good old peer pressure One shave down and 27 more to follow. Only see this ending one way and it ain't going to be good judging by this first 'meh' shave Happy shaves gents

 

[Nightguard]

Brush: M7
Razor: Sim Twist
Blade: Vintage UK Personna
Soap: MdC
A/S: Masters Lilac Vegetol

 

[Volare]

Maggard Slant MR11 / Astra SP
Simpson Colonel X2L
Cyril R. Salter Sublime Citrus
Thayers Lemon WH Astringent / Natio Calming ASB
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A very refreshing shave with Cyril Salter Sublime Citrus. I find the scent to be predominately lemon with grapefruit in the background (a pleasant tangy lemon, which kind of reminds me of lemon cheesecake). Topped it off with Thayers Lemon & Natio Calming ASB, which compliment each other really well. Based on my experience, the Maggard Slant is a mild razor....(I found the V3 to have a lot more bite). Once you get the hang of the angle, it's definitely capable of providing some great shaves. Enjoy your Friday everyone !!

 

[Scotty]

February challenge: Shave #1

Razor: SS General
Blade: Schick P30 (1)
Brush: Maseto Beehive
Soap: Mike's Lime
Post: Dickinson's

Really enjoyed my 2 pass XTG shave this evening.... I wasn't going to shave tonight but have an early meeting tomorrow and need to look respectable! Mike's lathered up lovely and the General/Schick combo gave the usual excellent shave as expected!