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

[Ron R]

If you like a nice looking razor and shaves more on the Aggressive side this would be a good challenge for anyone's technique, this razor is a little harder to master and will give reasonable results !

Razor: Everready Streamline razor 2nd Generation Mfg 1949-53
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (10)
Soap: Razorock XXX
Brush: Razorock Noir 400
Preshave: Warm Wet face cloth for 40 sec X 2 plus Aloe Vera Gel
Post shave: Alum block + cold water rinse
Post shave: Pinaud Clubman + witch hazel
Results: 7.5/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + Alum block indicated minor irritation a few blemish weepers =

Have some great shaves!

 

[Snowflake]

Prep - hot shower, Proraso Green
Soap - Murphy & McNeil Trinity
Brush - RazoRock BC Silvertip
Razor - Edwin Jaeger DE89 w/ MR11 Handle
Blade - Gillette Silver Blue (2)
Post - Thayer's Unscented WH, Clubman Whiskey Woods

Rating - 10/10

First time using M&M soap. Great lather and slickness. Trinity may now be one of my favorite scents. Very enjoyable to use!

 

[Whiterook]

Rating: 10

Razor: Rex Supply Ambassador
Blade: Gillette Rubie Platinum Plus
Brush: Omega 80265 boar
Pre-Shave: L'Occitane Cade Shave Oil
Lather: Essence of Scotland Malt and Myrtle
Aftershave: Pinaud Brandy Spice
Additional Care:
Omega Alum Stick
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder

SOTD 09/13/2019

 

[ackvil]

Today's Shave:

• Prep. Wash face with Neutrogena Liquid Facial Soap. Wet face. Apply Grooming Dept. Pre Shave. Cold water shave.
• Soap: M&M Claddagh
• Brush: Shavemac 177
• Razor: Karve B SB with D plate
• Blade: Personna Med Prep
• Aftershave: Thayers WH + DR Harris Arlington Aftershave Milk.
• Rating: 10/10.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20190912

Prep: Wash face with Noxzema
Pre-shave: Cremo
Brush: Frank Shaving Synthetic
Soap: Proraso White
Razor: Mühle R41
Blade: Personna Med Prep (6)
Post-shave: Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe
After Shave Balm: Proraso White

9/10

Best shave I've had with the R41.

The Personna Med Prep continues to provide a very pleasing shave.

YMMV

 

[cryhavoc]

Razor: GEM 1912
Blade: GEM PTFE (10)
Soap: Speick stick
Brush: Yaqi Violet 24mm 2 Band Fan Badger
AS: Pinaud Clubman

Rating 9/10

 

[Screeby]

Stirling boar brush
Stirling Dirty South Shavers 2019 soap & splash
Gillette SS FT w/ Gillette Yellow (3)

7.1/10

Can only blame myself. Rushed through the shave. 1 Nick, 1 weeper. Missed stubble.

 

[CJB3]

• Prep: Wash face with Yardley Shea Buttermilk; apply Floid preshave
• Cream: Proraso Wood & Spice
• Brush: Simpson Duke 3 Best
• Razor: RazoRock 84-P
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
• Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve

9/10

 

[Sotiris_A]

Today's shave:
Prep: Wash face with soap and rinse. Pre-lather some shaving cream and leave it on for 1'. Rinse with hot water. Face lather.
Soap: Declaration Grooming Fourth & Pine
Brush: Omega 10098
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (5)
AS: B&M Seville

Rating: 10/10

After 3 great shaves with the RR Jaws, I decided to switch to the 34c and got the best shave of the week! Good prep and lather, concentrating on the angle and using minimal pressure just did the trick. 3 passes, no touch ups. It is not going to last as long as my previous ones, but I would sacrifice 1-2hrs of a BBS for maximum comfort most days...

 

[BigJ]

Today’s shave:
Soap: Haslinger’s schafmilch
Brush: Simpsons 57
Razor: Wolfman WR1
Blade: Nacet (1)
AS: Fine l’orange noir

Rating: 9.5/10

 

[cryhavoc]

Razor: Ever-Ready 1924 Shovel Head
Blade: GEM PTFE (11)
Soap: Speick stick
Brush: Yaqi Violet 24mm 2 Band Fan Badger
AS: Bootlegger's Green Freeze

Rating 9/10

 

[Ron R]

One of my favorite razors and great for using a brand new break in period for a 1st use coated Gem blade. The razor and handle weight is 1 oz and gives one of the best shaves for a mild razor IMO.
Razor : Gem Featherweight razor MFG 1950-53
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (1)
Soap : Colonel Conk Bay rum
Pre shave: Warm wet wash cloth against the face 40 sec X 2 + Aloe Vera
Post shave: Alum + cold water rinse
Post shave: Amici + witch hazel
Results:9/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + Alum block indicated no irritation=

Have some great shaves!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Shave 20190913:

Prep: Wash face with Noxzema
Pre-shave: Proraso Red
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic
Soap: Proraso Blue + a small dollop of Cremo
Scuttle: Savanna Shaving
Razor: Black Tiger (Gillette Tech clone)
Blade: Personna Med Prep (7)
Post-shave: Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe
After Shave Balm: Proraso Blue Balm
Cologne: Aqua Velva Ice Sport

9/10

I am very impressed by this very inexpensive Tech clone. Appears to be made from metal. Nice balance. Mild. Very 'Tech like'. Not super efficient.

Got a very nice CCS with zero irritation.

Is it a 'giant killer'? No. It is, in my opinion, a pretty decent value for ~$6 plus ~$5 in shipping.

YMMV

 

[ackvil]

Today's Shave:

• Prep. Wash face with Neutrogena Liquid Facial Soap. Wet face. Apply Grooming Dept. Pre Shave. Cold water shave.
• Soap: M&M Claddagh
• Brush: Kent BK8
• Razor: Karve B SB with D plate
• Blade: Personna Med Prep
• Aftershave: Thayers WH + DR Harris Arlington Aftershave Milk.
• Rating: 10/10.

 

[SPR]

• Prep. Shower then cold water rinse face and apply Proraso green pre shave.
• Soap: Proraso Green
  
• Brush: The Guv'nor
• Razor: Feather AS D2
• Blade: Feather (2)
• Post Shave: Proraso and G E Trumpeter Lime balm
  
• Rating: 10/10.

First ever 10/10 and first ever BBS with no irritation at all ... happy that it shows I can do it .... now just have to repeat it

 

[Whiterook]

Rating: 10

Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Dr. Jon's Black Label
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue

SOTD 09/14/2019

The Schick Krona really delivers the goods!

 

[MTG Jr]

After a couple hours of yard work in the hot Florida sun, time for a shower and a cold shave.....

Proraso Green Preshave
Stirling Eskimo Tuxedo
APShave 24mm Gealousy SHD 2 Band Fan
Karve SS D
Polsilver SI
Thayers Cucumber WH
Stirling Executive Man w/menthol

Rating: 10/10

 

[Screeby]

Hot Shower
Gillette Silver Blue (1)

8.2/10

One weeper.

This was the first time I have used this blade. Close to my favorite yellow. I think I will like it, will be interested to see longevity.

KM

 

[spookmeister]

Razorock XXX
Rockwell 6s #6 plate
Voskhod with about 6 shaves on it
Plisson Brush
Lucky Tiger ASB
Nivea for men hand lotion on the face.

Excellent shave but the blade should have been replaced before not after so I'll give it a 8/10

 

[CJB3]

• Prep: Wash face with Yardley Shea Buttermilk; apply Floid preshave
• Cream: Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort
• Brush: Simpson Duke 1 Best
• Razor: RazoRock OC84
• Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
• Aftershave: Truefitt & Hill 1805

9.5/10