Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

[StratMan]

Pre: WarmShower
Razor: Rocca R96
Blade: German Wilkies
Brush: Yaqi 2-Band badger
Soap: Fine Santal Absolut
Post: Santal Absolut Splash

Twas a fine day today!!!

 

[klinker]

Tuesday‌ ‌10.27.20 ‌SOTD‌
TSE‌ ‌Pre-Shave‌ ‌Oil‌
Gillette '40s Brit Thin Handle Flat Bottom Tech
NOS Wlkinson Sword made in England
Yaqi R1605-S Resin Tuxedo
Arko Shaving Soap
Old Spice Cologne Original​

 

[SpeedyPC]

Razor: Rocca R96
Blade: German Wilkies

How’s the blade feels? I think that was a fresh new blade?

 

[StratMan]

How’s the blade feels? I think that was a fresh new blade?

No second use and blade feels excellent, tbh every blade I have tried has been great but the feather a little harsher than the rest.. the best so far is polsilver/wizamet

 

[SpeedyPC]

but the feather a little harsher

What about the Nacet??

 

[StratMan]

What about the Nacet??

Was ok but much prefer feather, that’s is any razor.. I don’t mind nacet but like so many other blades before them

 

[Razor Burn]

No second use and blade feels excellent, tbh every blade I have tried has been great but the feather a little harsher than the rest.. the best so far is polsilver/wizamet

I swear I could push the Wizamet to 20 shaves before the need to bin it and when paired with Rocca it feels super smooth but shaves so cleanly!

 

[StratMan]

I swear I could push the Wizamet to 20 shaves before the need to bin it and when paired with Rocca it feels super smooth but shaves so cleanly!

That’s amazing, I can only get 3-4 shaves per blade before it starts going rough and I bin it

 

[Gargravarr]

Was ok but much prefer feather, that’s is any razor.. I don’t mind nacet but like so many other blades before them

I used to think Nacet were the best blades in existence, until I recently experimented with Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow, which are better than Nacet or Polsilver IMO. I had better get some more in before I start on my sabbatical...

 

[tim33z]

That’s amazing, I can only get 3-4 shaves per blade before it starts going rough and I bin it

You need to persist and fight through it and enjoy the phenomenal smoothness these blades provide. Get to 7 or 8 and they are consistently perfect each shave. 20 is easily achievable.

 

[klinker]

I used to think Nacet were the best blades in existence, until I recently experimented with Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow, which are better than Nacet or Polsilver IMO. I had better get some more in before I start on my sabbatical...

+1

 

[StratMan]

I used to think Nacet were the best blades in existence, until I recently experimented with Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow, which are better than Nacet or Polsilver IMO. I had better get some more in before I start on my sabbatical...

I have a tuck of these, will give them a go

 

[StratMan]

You need to persist and fight through it and enjoy the phenomenal smoothness these blades provide. Get to 7 or 8 and they are consistently perfect each shave. 20 is easily achievable.

So if I’m reading this right, they get scratchy / rough, you persist through this uncomfortable feeling and they get better?

 

[Gargravarr]

I have a tuck of these, will give them a go

I'll be interested to hear how you go. You don't hear much about them; I think I got the impetus from that sharpness comparison that's lurking around somewhere, and bought a couple of tucks to play with (and was given some more as freebies). Another fine product from St Petersburg.

 

[SpeedyPC]

I swear I could push the Wizamet to 20 shaves before the need to bin it and when paired with Rocca it feels super smooth but shaves so cleanly!

Go for it @Razor Burn push the Wizamet blade as far as you can achieve with your Rocca, don't forget to keep your lather nice and slick throughout the whole shave.

 

[rhodes96]

https://imgur.com/EPyXJhd

Pre-shave:- Shower
Brush:- WCS - Honeycomb 26mm tuxedo
Soap:- Tallow & Steel - Maya
Razor:- Muhle - Rocca R94
Blade:- Gillette Stainless (2)
Post Shave :- Tallow & Steel - Maya AS splash

2 pass + touchups shave wtg, xtg = dfs+
That was an enjoyable shave. The Gillette Stainless and the R94 worked really well. A very old school vintage feel. The blade is sharper than the wizamets, although to me, delivered a superior shave in respect to efficiency. (@SpeedyPC try this combo)

This is a real interesting soap. Scent notes Lime,| Allspice | Coffee | Cocoa | Cardamom | Sour Orange | Tobacco
To me it smells like a sweet, dark bay rum type scent, different to a traditional bay rum. Allspice and citrus dominate the scent.

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: TF Customs Clear/Yellow/Black 26mm 2 Band Finest
Razor: Charcoal Goods Gen 1 Antique Brass Level 2 + Stinger V1 handle (P&C 2019/20 LE Charity Auction)
Blade: Wizamet Super Iridiums (11)
Soap: Declaration Grooming & Chatillon Lux Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli
Pre: Shower
Post: Nivea 2 Phase A/S Lotion // TSW After Balm
WTG, XTG, ATG = DFS+

Not quite a BBS this morning but a near perfect shave never the less and man does this razor hum!!! Feeling really refreshed.
Good Health & Happy Shaves!

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Culmak shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Squadron Soaps Empire shaving soap
Razor: Muhle Rocca Birch Bark Handle
Blade: Polsiver 'Brown' (3)
Post-shave: Squadron Soaps Empire splash
Fragrance: N/A

Not sure if @SchoolForAnts has made changes to the formula but this seems the slickest of his soaps yet! Very nice on first use.

Not quite a BBS this morning ...

You clearly are not worthy of that razor

 

[SpeedyPC]

Not quite a BBS this morning

You clearly are not worthy of that razor

I should’ve outbid the bastard and the razor could’ve been MINE

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb Tonka n Tamanu
Brush: Omega 10019
Razor: Muhle R41 Twist
Blade: Kai (4)