Shave of the Day Thread - 2023

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SOTD – Wed 5 April 2023

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Shave Result: No surprises from this Top Tier performing soap (IMO) it produced a tremendous rich, creamy and stable lather from a rounded ¼ teaspoon (2gm) of product. Smooth clean DFS.

The Gear:​

  • Pre Shave: Natio Men Shave Gel [A]
  • Brush: Billy Goat “Valencia” with 26/55 Motherlode [A]
  • Soap: Blue Devil Shave Co - Tropical Colada [A]
  • Bowl: Whispers From The Woods [A]
  • Razor: RazoRock Hawk V2 (Aluminium)
  • Blade: Kai Pink Mild AC (5)
  • Splash: TN Dickinsons Witch Hazel with Menthol & T.Tree oil
  • Balm: Natio Men Calming After Shave [A]
  • After Shave: Blue Devil Shave Co - Peppermint Patch AS [A]
  • Moisturiser: Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser for Men [A]
[A] = Australian Product
 
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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Simpson - Special Edition M7 Tortoiseshell - Platinum Synthetic Fibre
Soap:- Le Pere Lucien - Le Savon du Barbier
Razor:- H&S No.75 mixed metal head on custom NCWoodDesign Bog Oak handle
Blade:- Personna Blue (4)
Aftershave:- Le Pere Lucien - Lotion du Barbier
 
Holiday said:
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Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- Simpson - Special Edition M7 Tortoiseshell - Platinum Synthetic Fibre
Soap:- Le Pere Lucien - Le Savon du Barbier
Razor:- H&S No.75 mixed metal head on custom NCWoodDesign Bog Oak handle
Blade:- Personna Blue (4)
Aftershave:- Le Pere Lucien - Lotion du Barbier
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That brush doesn't appear to match your description. Not that there's anything wrong with Simpson brushes... ;)
 
bald as said:
Rare that I would shave two days in a row but I wanted to give the new soap I made a run.
Really good. For soap makers on the forum I set the super fat to 10%. Great skin feel.
Razor: Ever ready "1914"
Brush: Synthetic.
Soap: Recent.

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Cool!
The high SF didn't impact the lather at all?
Can I ask what you used for the SF?
 
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter Monarch shaving soap
Razor: Vintage Gillette L1 (birth-year) Slim Adjustable (6)
Blade: Vintage NOS Gillette 'Aussie Spoiler' (5)
Post-shave: Noble Otter Monarch aftershave
Fragrance: N/A

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nav1 said:
Cool!
The high SF didn't impact the lather at all?
Can I ask what you used for the SF?
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It was a combination 5g/5g Shea butter/ Kokum butter. Total oils/fats 100g plus super fat.
The lather was not as "explosive" but far creamier and more protective. The hydroxide was 60/40 Potassium/Sodium.
The only issue making your own shaving soap is it takes so little time.
:) I do need to keep better records for myself, that is a whole different story.

If anyone wants to dip their toes in soap making, an MDC type clone is a good start.
55% Stearic Acid
45% Coconut Oil
up to 20% added Glycerine.

SoapCalc

Free versatile lye calculator for home soap making
soapcalc.net soapcalc.net
SoapCalc will help you determine hydroxide amounts.
Anyway if anyone is wanting help making shaving soap there are people on this forum who have experience.

Steve
 
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC Two Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Batters Up :vomit::sick:
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SB Polished / Vintage Gillette Spoiler #9
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:- Hugo Boss (Original)
Tonight Tipple:- NED Sour Mash Australian Whisky ...... Aussie, Aussie, Aussie ..... Oi, Oi, Oi

Had a few shaves with this Batters Up, all I can say is this and nothing else. Do NOT use this soap, IF, you're going out in PUBLIC!! Otherwise, you're going to end up scaring everybody to DEATH STINK!!
I'm going to hang to this soap until bloody winter seasons, hopefully, this STINK may tone a lot DOWN!! and IF it doesn't help in the winter season, straight into the bloody TRASH BIN!!

@Nanook how's you're STINK going with Batters Up?

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A Rive Gauche themed shave and testing out the new toys :p

The Maestro Michè stick was cut from it's foil which was disintegrating and leaving bits on the stick. It has laundry soap + some Rive Gauche scent.
It does pair well with the RR American Barber AS.

Alpha Claymore head on a titanium Razorock handle on right side of face.
Ever Ready Featherweight for the left.
Both gave good shaves with the Alpha being slightly better. Mainly due to me learning the angles for the Gem razor.

 
SpeedyPC said:
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC Two Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Batters Up :vomit::sick:
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SB Polished / Vintage Gillette Spoiler #9
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:- Hugo Boss (Original)
Tonight Tipple:- NED Sour Mash Australian Whisky ...... Aussie, Aussie, Aussie ..... Oi, Oi, Oi

Had a few shaves with this Batters Up, all I can say is this and nothing else. Do NOT use this soap, IF, you're going out in PUBLIC!! Otherwise, you're going to end up scaring everybody to DEATH STINK!!
I'm going to hang to this soap until bloody winter seasons, hopefully, this STINK may tone a lot DOWN!! and IF it doesn't help in the winter season, straight into the bloody TRASH BIN!!

@Nanook how's you're STINK going with Batters Up?

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I actually haven't used it yet as I've been looking for a leather scented aftershave to use with it.

I might try it over the weekend though to see what happens.
 
bald as said:
It was a combination 5g/5g Shea butter/ Kokum butter. Total oils/fats 100g plus super fat.
The lather was not as "explosive" but far creamier and more protective. The hydroxide was 60/40 Potassium/Sodium.
The only issue making your own shaving soap is it takes so little time.
:) I do need to keep better records for myself, that is a whole different story.

If anyone wants to dip their toes in soap making, an MDC type clone is a good start.
55% Stearic Acid
45% Coconut Oil
up to 20% added Glycerine.

SoapCalc

Free versatile lye calculator for home soap making
soapcalc.net soapcalc.net
SoapCalc will help you determine hydroxide amounts.
Anyway if anyone is wanting help making shaving soap there are people on this forum who have experience.

Steve
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Great!
I will definitely try an increased SF but my next trial is going to be an 80% butter soap.
Yielding 58% stearic/palmitic and 33% oleic.

I'll stick with the 5% SF for this as I already have a feeling it's going to be very creamy/protective, even with the bit of coconut oil in the recipe.
 
Nanook said:
I actually haven't used it yet as I've been looking for a leather scented aftershave to use with it.

I might try it over the weekend though to see what happens.
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Just make sure you’re wife wears a face mask, before, she gives you the 💩 and you may end up sleeping in the doghouse.

Make sure you only use the synthetic brush, otherwise, the stink may ruined your natural hair brush.
 
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SpeedyPC said:
Just make sure you’re wife wears a face mask, before, she gives you the 💩 and you may end up sleeping in the doghouse.

Make sure you only use the synthetic brush, otherwise, the stink may ruined your natural hair brush.
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I think that's one of the reasons why I haven't used it yet.
 
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Pre-shave: Hot flannel, Pears soap
Brush: Troycraft "Opalesque" 28mm AP G5C
Soap: Art of Shaving - Sandalwood (Valobra)
Razor: Blackland Sabre
Blade: Personna GEM Stainless
Post-shave: Shower, Thayer's witch hazel, homebrew moisturiser, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Fluid
COTD: Gambella sundried, Ethiopia
 
SpeedyPC said:
Pre-shave:- Cold Shower
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- Semogue SOC Two Band Finest Badger in Taj Resin 24/53mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Noble Otter ~ Batters Up :vomit::sick:
Razor/Blade:- Blackbird Lite SB Polished / Vintage Gillette Spoiler #9
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:- Hugo Boss (Original)
Tonight Tipple:- NED Sour Mash Australian Whisky ...... Aussie, Aussie, Aussie ..... Oi, Oi, Oi

Had a few shaves with this Batters Up, all I can say is this and nothing else. Do NOT use this soap, IF, you're going out in PUBLIC!! Otherwise, you're going to end up scaring everybody to DEATH STINK!!
I'm going to hang to this soap until bloody winter seasons, hopefully, this STINK may tone a lot DOWN!! and IF it doesn't help in the winter season, straight into the bloody TRASH BIN!!

@Nanook how's you're STINK going with Batters Up?

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Otherwise, you are enjoying Batters Up, Speedmaster?
 
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