Post your shave of the day here

[Hot_Sauce]

Good to hear you found a good blade. It makes a difference IMO. The general consensus is that Merker makes better razors than blades.

My last shave was so good I had to do another one very similiar

Pre: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso pre shave
Cream: Tabac (didn't fint out until the other day. But I guess it containes tallow, which is a good thing IMO.)
Brush: Semogue 2012 owners club Special edition badger/boar mix
Razor: Lord L6
Blade: Astra superior platinum
Post: Dickensons witch hazel with menthol crystals added to make it extra cool.
Aftershave: Skin Bracer by Mennen
Lotion: Everyman Jack signature mint
Cologne: Burburry Brit (great winter time scent)

 

[Xavier Dredo]

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First shave after a successful NovemBEARD!
(*wife cheers in the background*)

Prep: Hot Shower
Pre: Proraso Pre Menthol Eucalyptus
Brush: Merkur Silvertip Badger
Cream: Proraso Soap Menthol Eucalyptus
Razor: Merkur Vision
Blade: Gillette Blue
Post: Cold water & alum block
Aftershave: Armani Code Balm

Back for my first shave in a month and it feels SO great! I tried one of the Gillette Blues I got from Seamus and was thoroughly impressed! This was only the second type of blade I've tried, just used the Merkur blades that came with my kit up 'til this point. I'm definitely a fan and for my face would choose the Gillette over the Merkur at this point. Just seemed to cut with less effort.

I only have experience with 3 blades so far but the Gilettes are surely my favorite.

Yeah, Gillette Blue and Gillette 7 O'clock have become my favorite. 5-8 days and still a good shave.

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Since it;s in the mid 30's here. I decided to to a cool shave

Prep: Hot Shower
Pre: Proraso green pre shave
Soap: Stirling Cool
Brush: Semogue: 2012 Ownwers club SE badger/boar mix
Razor: Merkur 42C
Blade: Feather
Aftershave: Osage Rub
Lotion: Everyman Jack signature mint
Cologne: Lucky you

 

[Smoqman]

Today? Warm water and Shick ...something.

(Late for my flight)

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Just wanted to do a quick shave this morning that turned into 3 passes and touch up's. Face feels great

Prep: Hot Shower
Pre: Proraso pre shave
Soap: Stirling cool
Brush Sempgue 2012 SE badger/boar mix
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE 89 with Barley handle
Blade: Astra Superior platinum
Post: Dickensons menthol spiked with hazel
Aftershave: Aquq Velva Ice blue
Cologne: Polo Blue

 

[rdomfoto]

Here's mine: get out of bed five minutes before I leave, brush teeth, spray myself with Douchebag juice (Axe body spray) and put on reasonably okay smelling clothes.

KIDDING!!!

Pre Shave: Hot shower

Shave: Preshave Oil (sandlewood) from Art of Shaving, Shaving Cream (sandlewood) from Art of Shaving, Mach III razor

Post Shave: Cucumber aftershave cream/balm from eShave.com

Cologne: Curves for Men

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Here's mine: get out of bed five minutes before I leave, brush teeth, spray myself with Douchebag juice (Axe body spray) and put on reasonably okay smelling clothes.

KIDDING!

You had me concerned there for a moment:crosseyed

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Razorock pro shave lube
Cream Biotique Bio Palmyra
Brush: Omega 10005
Razor: Merkur 42C
Blade: Feather
Post: Dickensons witch hazel
Cologne: Pinaud Clubman
Lotion: Everyman Jack Signature mint
Cologne: CK Obsession

 

[CigarGavin]

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: AoS Pre-shave oil (Lavender)
Cream: UHD Unscented
Brush: UHD Boar
Razor: Parker SRW Straight Razor
Blade: Shark SS
Post: AoS Post-Cream (Lavender)
Cologne: Aqua Velva Ice Sport
Lotion: Burberry Brit
Cologne: Eau de Grey Flannel

nerve racking to say the least... never used anything other than a safety/ regular bladed razor.

 

[Trent0341]

Missed this thread before. Been DE shaving for about a year and a half...

Hot Shower

Pre: none although I have some AoS sandalwood

Cream: Truefitt and Hill Sandalwood

Razor: Merkur 34c HD

Blade: Feather (Gillette 7 O'clock is my second favorite.

Brush: Shavemac Silvertip or AoS Pure Badger

Aftershave Cream: AoS Sandalwood

 

[Seamus]

I only have a couple of deviations but this is my standard protocol

Prep: Hot Shower
Pre: None
Cream: Castle Forbes lime
Brush: Basic badger
Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Gilette Silver Blue
Aftershave: Issey Miyake, Jack Black moisturizer

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Something I like about shaving on the weekend mornings. I guess it's because I can take my time and relax a little more and have less on my mind

Anyway I got a great shave this morning

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Prorasso pre shave
Cream: Tabac Used to use it on weekends then got out of that routine and now getting back to it.
Razor: 1959 Gillette Superspeed flare tip
Blade: Astra Superior platinum
Post: Dickensons mentol spiked with hazel
Aftershave: Pinaud Bay Island Rum
Lotion: Everyman Jack signature mint
Cologne: Burburry London

 

[Hot_Sauce]

I didn't want to get up early this morning to shave. But after the alarm went off again I decided to get moving.

Getting a great shave is a good way for me to start the day!!

Decided to do an eperiment this morning. Used the least expensive of all my shave gear to see how my shave would tunr out. I had a good feeling, as I'm really getting my technique down now.

Prep: Hot Shower
Pre: Proraso Pre Shave
Cream: Kiss my face patchouli
Brush: Omega 10005
Razor: Lord L6
Blade: Astra Superiot Platinum
Post: Dickensons witch hazel with menthol crystals added
Aftershave: Aqua Velva original ice blue
Lotion: Everyman Jack Signature mint
Cologne: Malizia Uomo Vetyver

Ended up with a damm fine shave this morning. :yes:

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Skipped a few of my normal routines, but got a decent shave this morning

Prep: Warm water from the sink on my face
Cream: Queen Charlottes Queen charlotte signature scent
Brush: Omega 10005
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 Barley Handle
Blade: Astra Superior platinum that has a few shaves on it already
Post: Dickensons menthols spiked witch hazel
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Cologn: Zino Davidoff

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Got a great shave to start the day!!

Prep: Hot Shower
Pre: Proraso Pre shave
Brush: Semogue Owners Club SE
Soap: Queen Charlotte's Esquire which is a lime and sandalwood scent
Razor/Blade: Started with my Murker 42C and feather. Feather blade became dull after 1st pass. So I finished with my 1959 Gillette Superspeed and Astra Superior platinum
Post: Dickensons Witch Hazel with menthol crystals added to make it extra cold
Aftershave: Razorock Aftershave wax
Cologne: Bijan for Men

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Had a little burn after I splashed on the aftershave. Besides that everything else went fine.

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Proraso pre shave
Brush: Semogue 2012 Owners club SE
Cream: Biotique Bio Palmyra
Razor: Merkur 42C
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Post: Dickensons menthol spiked witch hazel
Cologne: JPG Le Male

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Had a good shave yesterday but skipped the aftershave

Prep: Hot shower
Pre: Razorock Pro Shave Lube
Brush: Semogue owners club SE 2012
Soap: Stirling Cool (Scrubbed it with the brush like I wanted to use it up and got a wonderful lather)
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 Barley handle
Blade: Astra Superior Platinum
Post: Dickensons menthol spiked witch hazel
Lotion: Everyman Jack Signature Mint
cologne: Aspen by Coty

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Prep: Hot shower with conditioner applied to my face
Pre: Proraso Pre Shave
Brush: Semogue Owners Club SE 2012
Cream: Tabac
Razor: Lord L6
Blade: Crystal Super Platinum
Aftershave: Skin Bracer by Mennen
Lotion: Everyman Jack Signature Mint
Cologne: Eddie Bauer Adventure

 

[Hot_Sauce]

After a week and a half with the Braun electric, it feels good to get the DE back out.

Prep: Hot Shower
Pre: Razorock Pro shave lube
Brush: Semogue OC 2012 SE badger boar mix
Soap: Arko Stick
Post: Dickensons witch hazel
Aftershave: Osage Rub
Lotion: Everyman Jack Signature mint
Cologne: Gorgio Man

 

[K Williams]

Prep: Hot shower using Stirling Soap Co. shea butter soap.
Shaving Soap: Mystic Water Mysore Sandalwood shave stick
Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89L
Blade: PolSilver
Brush: Badger & Blade Forum brush, Green handle.
Post-shave Lotion: Neutrogena Men Post Shave Balm
Aftershave Splash: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

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[Hot_Sauce]

Sounds like you started the morning off with a good shave K Williams

I'm a big fan of Stirling soaps as well. I use the acne vegan as a face wash and have used the outmeal shea butter, mint chocolate chip, and ocean breaze. ( I think that was what it was called anyway) They all have lathered really will and left my skin well moisturized. I highly recomend them.

I also like their shave soap. One of the best for the $$ IMO.

Getting ready to place another order with them. Besides the soaps I'm going to try some of their witch hazel and aloe aftershave spash as well.