Shave of the Day Thread - 2019

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Started with the Rockwell 6S. R6 plate. A feather blade on it's second shave. The first was yesterday with the Timeless 0.68SB which usually doesn't last a full 24 hours.

Didn't like the Rockwell. It cut, but wasn't anywhere as smooth or gentle as I was used to. I could feel the irritation, even with a light touch.

Did half a face WTG... then sod it, the Timeless was there in front of me.

Swapped the blade out into the Timeless 0.95SB. I don't quite understand all the comparisons, the Timeless is that much better than the Rockwell. Maybe the 0.68SB I shaved with yesterday could be compared with the R3 plate but the 0.95SB is in a league of it's own. It's gentle enough with a light touch as a daily shave. WTG, two XTG passes and that'll do for a mid-week evening thank you!
 
Brush: Yaqi 30mm
Blade: Polsilver SI (3)
Razor: Yintal 5000s brass TTO (2, 3)
Soap: Mikes Natural Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Pre: Shower
Post: Alum block // APR Bombora // Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturiser

Not the greatest of shaves yesterday. The first WTG pass felt great on setting #2 then I decided to try #3 ATG when I gave myself a nasty nick under the nose. Finished off with #2 for touch ups but sadly got lots of patchy regrowth half a day later so not too happy. Might stick to bowl lathering and shaving post shower but it's too damn cold and who doesn't love a warm showe!?. Not all bad as Mike's soap is great and I really love me some Bombora :) Happy shaves!
 
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage, butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve APR Fougere Bourbon Rose shaving soap
Razor: Vintage L 1 Gillette 'Slim" adjustable (5)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (4)
Post-shave: Australian Private Reserve APR Fougere Bourbon Rose splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve APR Fougere Bourbon Rose EDP
 
Mark1966 said:
Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage, butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Australian Private Reserve APR Fougere Bourbon Rose shaving soap
Razor: Vintage L 1 Gillette 'Slim" adjustable (5)
Blade: Polsilver 'Brown' (4)
Post-shave: Australian Private Reserve APR Fougere Bourbon Rose splash
Fragrance: Australian Private Reserve APR Fougere Bourbon Rose EDP
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You finished that sucker yet??
Last i seen a photo of the soap tub you have 2 shaves left....
 
Menthol Day!!! If your after a menthol kick, this soap has it in spades!! lesson learned from ydays failed shave, WTG pass is quite important in the process of beard reduction.. another nice shave wtih my new #1

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Yaqi Mysterious Space
Soap: Caties Bubbles - Mile High Menthol
Razor: Muhle R41
Blade: Polsilver (2)
Post-shave: Proraso Green Splash


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Date:- 04 July 2019

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Brush:- Edwin Jagger Synth. v2.0 Silvertip Fibre Faux Horn 25/58mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Wickham 1912 ~ English Rose
Razor/Blade:- Karve CB Brass 'B' / Polsilver Super Iridium #3
Post-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20), Tea Tree Antiseptic (10), Lavender (15) & Peppermint (10 drops)
Fragrance:- Proraso Wood & Spice
 
tim33z said:
You finished that sucker yet??
Last i seen a photo of the soap tub you have 2 shaves left....
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Updated photo tomorrow ...
 
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Into the box in full swing:

Noelberu Sandalwood: This was my first outing with any Sandalwood (other than incense sticks) and wasn't sure what to expect. To me it was quite vanilla forward with some sweetness. Quite a mild subtle scent and certainly acceptable.
The lather was very cushiony and the post shave feel was good but did dry my skin out a little.

The EDP paired quite well as it was also a very subtle scent, (quite fruity though).

Other than that the shave was uneventful.
 
Brush: Yaqi 30mm
Blade: Polsilver SI (4)
Head: RR Mamba // Gillette Sensor
Face: RR Mamba
Soap: Squadron Soap's Ace
Pre: Shower
Post: Squadron Soap's Ace splash // Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturiser

A much smoother, enjoyable SOTD. The Mamba wasn't as efficient when used on my head so finished off with the disposable. Otherwise very comfortable and the scent/performance of the Squadron's is hard to beat - love your work @SchoolForAnts :love: Have a great evening!
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE 2017 Platypus High Mountain White Badger
Soap: AOS Sandalwood (tallow)
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Derby Extra (1)
Post: Thursday Plantation Tea Tree & Witch Hazel, CRSW Alcohol-Free American Barbershop Moisturising Aftershave
Scent: Caron The Third Man

A good shave. The blade wasn't as sharp as I am used to, but no complaints about the comfort.
 
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Prep: Valobra Glycerlanolina soap, Myrsol Emulsion
Brush: Tony Forsyth P&C LE 2017 Platypus High Mountain White Badger
Soap: AOS Sandalwood (tallow)
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Derby Extra (1)
Post: Thursday Plantation Tea Tree & Witch Hazel, CRSW Alcohol-Free American Barbershop Moisturising Aftershave
Scent: Caron The Third Man

A good shave. The blade wasn't as sharp as I am used to, but no complaints about the comfort.
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Have you tried Derby Platinum??

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