What did you use today? +Rate the shave 1-10 (10 best)

[Screeby]

In the realm of the perfect blade sharpness/razor combo. Swapped over to the 1912 and with a 4 or 5 shave old blade it gives an almost perfect shave. I also always get an above Average shave from this scent soap.

I couldn't be happier 6 hours later. Still smooth.

8.9/10

KM

 

[Swedish Steel]

Proraso "Single Blade" Cypress & Vetiver
Gents' Silvertip Badger
Parker Shavette
GSB

9/10

 

[Atlantic59]

Fatip Piccolo Mk1
Personna Med Prep (3)
Zenith B03-A26 aluminum pro boar brush
Cella red tub
Dickinson witch hazel toner
LEA Balsam with alcohol & menthol

Close shave; CCS+ with a few weepers; nothing the aftershave couldn't take care of...

Notes:

• Tried using the Fatip Piccolo Mk1 after a month of using only the Piccolo Mk2 to see the contrast.
• Comparing the Fatip Piccolo Mk1 with the Mk2, I found I couldn't be on autopilot like with the Mk2, at least not yet. With the extra blade exposure I had to be a little more careful going around sharp corners. I got a few weepers where I went too close. I found steep angle shaving to be the easiest. Going against the grain, the blade did not feel as well controlled as with the Mk2.
• Cella is a great match with the Mk1.
• LEA Balsam is quite good with the unusual combo of alcohol and menthol in a balm. Not at all greasy.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Fatip Piccolo Mk1
Personna Med Prep (3)
Zenith B03-A26 aluminum pro boar brush
Cella red tub
Dickinson witch hazel toner
LEA Balsam with alcohol & menthol

Close shave; CCS+ with a few weepers; nothing the aftershave couldn't take care of...

Notes:

• Tried using the Fatip Piccolo Mk1 after a month of using only the Piccolo Mk2 to see the contrast.
• Comparing the Fatip Piccolo Mk1 with the Mk2, I found I couldn't be on autopilot like with the Mk2, at least not yet. With the extra blade exposure I had to be a little more careful going around sharp corners. I got a few weepers where I went too close. I found steep angle shaving to be the easiest. Going against the grain, the blade did not feel as well controlled as with the Mk2.
• Cella is a great match with the Mk1.
• LEA Balsam is quite good with the unusual combo of alcohol and menthol in a balm. Not at all greasy.

Great description of your Fatip Piccolo MK1 adventure!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20200401

Continuing my 2020 Resolution to stop chasing BBS!

Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: n/a
Brush: Ever-Ready 79, Synthetic "Blood Knot"
Cream: Cyril R. Salter Wild Rose
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Razor: Gillette Goodwill Reverse Stud 175 (Canada), Generic Brass Handle
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (2)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Skin Toner
Aftershave Balm: Bath & Bodyworks Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

WTG, ATG & XTG. Minor touch-up.

DFS+ with zero weepers, nicks or cuts. Minor irritation. All in all, an excellent shave!

Really liking the Gillette Goodwill razors - both the 175 and the 160! I have Dan - @Hannah's Dad - to thank for this new Goodwill addiction.

Good combination of hardware and software.

YMMV

 

[Atlantic59]

...Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: n/a
Brush: Ever-Ready 79, Synthetic "Blood Knot"
Cream: Cyril R. Salter Wild Rose
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Razor: Gillette Goodwill Reverse Stud 175 (Canada), Generic Brass Handle
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (2)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Skin Toner
Aftershave Balm: Bath & Bodyworks Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal...

How about that CRS Wild Rose? Is that a strong scent? What about the shave qualities?

 

[Hannah's Dad]

Shave 20200401

Continuing my 2020 Resolution to stop chasing BBS!

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Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: n/a
Brush: Ever-Ready 79, Synthetic "Blood Knot"
Cream: Cyril R. Salter Wild Rose
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Razor: Gillette Goodwill Reverse Stud 175 (Canada), Generic Brass Handle
Blade: Personna Israeli Platinum Red (2)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Skin Toner
Aftershave Balm: Bath & Bodyworks Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal

WTG, ATG & XTG. Minor touch-up.

DFS+ with zero weepers, nicks or cuts. Minor irritation. All in all, an excellent shave!

Really liking the Gillette Goodwill razors - both the 175 and the 160! I have Dan - @Hannah's Dad - to thank for this new Goodwill addiction.

Good combination of hardware and software.

YMMV

Good stuff, David!!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Good stuff, David!!

Thank you very much, Dan.

Loving the Goodwill razors.

 

[never-stop-learning]

How about that CRS Wild Rose? Is that a strong scent? What about the shave qualities?

I would call it a very pleasant mild side of medium rose scent.

I've only bowl lathered when using it. Easy to lather. Holds up really well. The quality of the resulting lather is excellent.

YMMV

 

[cyclingsteveb]

8/10 - comfortable, no chasing BBS today.
Razor: Karve brass SB C
Blade: Nacet (0)
Brush: 22mm RR Plissoft Disruptor
Pre-Shave: Shower and face wash
Lather: L’Occitane shaving soap
Aftershave: L’Occitane AS balm
Additional Care: Thayers Lemon WH

 

[cryhavoc]

Today's shave:

Gillette '48-'50 Aristocrat
Dorco ST-301 (6)
Stirling Arkadia soap
Yaqi Blue 24mm 2 Band Fan Badger
Stirling Arkadia AS

Rating: 9/10

 

[camoloc]

'19 GEM Damaskeene
Pella/Personna GEM (9)
B&M Bay Rum
B&M 24mm Synthetic !!!

completely awesome shave this morn. first time buying, using, or even smelling the Bay Rum scent. Oh my........and the wife likes it!!!!! "I can smell Clove in it."

9.85/10

camo

 

[Atlantic59]

Fatip Piccolo Mk1
Personna Med Prep (4)
Zenith B03-A26 aluminum pro boar brush
Cella red tub
Dickinson witch hazel toner
LEA Balsam with alcohol & menthol

Close shave; DFS; things went a bit smoother than yesterday

 

[Chard52142]

Thu 2nd SOTD
Cream MacaRoot & Aloe
Brush Yaqi 24mm Aqua Tuxedo
Razor QShave Adjustable
Blade SuperMaxPlatinumPlus 4th
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water
Special Thayers Cucumber mix
MacaRoot & Aloe Gel
Good face lather results. Thick, slick & creamy. Nice scent throughout.
Shave with razor and blade combo very good. Smooth and sharp. No tugs nor pulls. 3+1pass Setting 6-WTG & XTG/ATG, setting 5-ATG with buffing.
No weepers nor irritation again. Not bad. Ice water rinse followed by Special Thayers. 98% BBS results with rating today 9.8/10

 

[BigJ]

Today’s shave:
Soap: Fine American blend
Brush: Simpsons Tulip 2 super
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: GSB (6)
AS: Fine American blend

Rating: 9.5/10

 

[Screeby]

Day 6 or 7 on blade. Nearing the end there but again. It's almost Friday. Used some WH before the splash. Honestly the WH kinda burned.

Also grabbed the boar brush today, something to mix up the work from home dulldrums.

It was a good shave, nothing special but they can't all be bangers.

8.3/10

KM

 

[Stubblebum]

Vulfix 2006 pure
Stirling Baker Street soap + splash
'53 Super Speed
Personna Red (5)

9.5/10

 

[steveclarkus]

5/8 Bismarck
WMF
10/10
Single pass BBS

 

[ackvil]

A great shave: 10/10

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[Ron R]

SOTD, Thur April 2nd 2020

Razor :Gem Featherweight 1oz weight- MFG 1950-53 -Great razor for a daily driver or breaking in new Gem blades!
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (1)-one of the sharpest blades MFG in the world with longevity that no one beats IMO.
Soap : Proraso red sandal wood- it's OK!
Brush : Yaqi tuxedo knot 24mm (Sagarda Familia)
Pre Shave : Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep : cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave : Alum + cold water rinse after approx 40 seconds.
Post shave : Proraso Red Sandal wood aftershave with witch hazel + Nivea balm.
Results : 9.5/10 or CCS,DFS,BBs + Alum indicated some irritation + 1 blemish weeper = good shave this morning.

Have some great shaves!