Shave of the Day

[Otium]

The Usual Shave and Would-Be Shave

Yes.
I have heard reports that these blades are actually a big manufacturers blades which are re- or un-branded for DG's use. They are marked made in the US on the back side of the blade, so I am unsure of the veracity of the above statement now....
I used one today with the Slim Adjustable and got an decent shave. Had a few more weepers than usual, but the blade didn't feel as sharp as a Feather, say. I may have to try this blade with a Super Speed or perhaps my Merkur Classic and see what type of results I get.
The blades are 5 for $1, and come in the typical white plastic slide out case with the slot in the back for used blades. But, there are other blades out there for less than 20 cents each which right now I think are better..YMMV

I bought the exact same blades from the Navy Exchange but the carton said they were made by the American Blade Co. if memory serves. I looked around to find more about them but didn't find much. Still, 10 blades for around $1.60 is more reasonable than 10 for $6.00 they want for the Merkur blades at the local mall.

As for my shave:
grandfather's old Gillette adjustable DE
Col Conk's Almond
silvertip badger brush from R. Lauren I've had for nearly 15 years
cetaphil lotion

I have a Dovo straight I've wanted to use more for about 15 years as well but I still haven't found anyone I trust to hone it and I've butchered myself more than once. For now I'll just pay to get the shave done professionally so I can see how it goes then try after the razors ready.

I've got the strop, strop paste, and razor but oddly enough have no idea what to do with any of it!

 

[freebird]

This Morning: (another 1:00 AM shave).

Ogallala Bay Rum soap
ShaveMac best badger brush
Barclay Bros spike
Loom Strop
Alum block
Ogallala Bay Rum a/s

3 passes bbs

 

[DeaconKC]

My Sunday Morning "Go to Meeting" shaves are my favorite. Get to rest in, take as long as I want getting ready, that's when it becomes a real luxury.
Sunday
Mama Bear's Hydrogen soap
C&E Badger brush
My old Fatboy
New Derby blade
Aqua Velva Musk AS/Cologne
4 passes and the time to buff.....BBS!
SWMBO just said 'OOOOH, nice...."
Made all the effort worthwhile.

 

[Flieger]

Friday:

Palmolive (European) cream
EJ Best Badger brush
Gillette FTR
Personna blade
Hawleywood's No.9 Bay Rum AS

3 passes - smooth

 

[DeaconKC]

Had to skip yesterday, tried to get one more day from my Derby and chewed myself up.
TODAY
Col Conk's Bay Rum Soap
NEW Derby Blade in the Fatboy
Aqua Velva Musk AS
Omega Boar Brush
4 passes and good to go

 

[freebird]

Yet another 1 A.M. shave, this time uberlather:

TSD Coffee soap
KMF Mint cream
EverReady pure badger
Wade & Butcher 5/8 barbers point
Loom strop
Alum Block
Masters Bay Rum a/s

3 passes, BBS. After using Ogallala Bay Rum going back to Masters was a bit of a let-down.
I suppose I got too used to the strong aroma of OBR., but the Masters also left my face feeling sticky, which I didn't care for.

 

[DeaconKC]

New blade today on a trial run
VDH Deluxe Soap
Israeli Personna
Merkur 33
Omega Boar Brush
Gillette AS
4 passes and buffed, very good shave but not quite bbs, will try a different soap tomorrow.

 

[DeaconKC]

Picked up a Gillette Slim Adjustable yesterday, cleaned it up and tried it out today. Dated from 1967 and likes the Dollar General Israeli blades by ASR.
Colonel Conk's Almond soap
C&E Badger brush
Good old Aqua Velva AS
4 passes on the 3 setting and a very nice shave for the first time using a new razor.

 

[freebird]

4:30 A.M. this morning:

Ogallala Bay Rum soap
Omega pure bristle brush
Geo. Wostenholm & Son spike
Loom Strop
Ogallala Bay Rum a/s

3 passes, close to bbs, was half asleep and shave prep wasn't quite up to snuff.

 

[cufflinkmaniac]

Vintage Gillette DE,Feather blades,TGQ soap,boar brush (I like the exfoliation).

Or-

Vintage Beau Brummel SR,rest of the kit same as above.


All depends on my mood,and however much time I have.

 

[rmrdaddy]

Cufflinkmaniac,
Good to see you posting here in the shave thread, only been a few of us in the dark in here..lol

Oh and BTW, great avatar of "The Ray".

 

[DeaconKC]

Just picked up a custom handle for an old Gillette travel razor, this one is actually big enough for my oversized paw to hang on to. Slapped in a Derby blade, lathered up some Mama Bear's Hydrogen and what a great combination. Almost a BBS with the first day's shave. Even used an old Opal Boar brush...

 

[DeaconKC]

Did everyone else grow a beard?
1961 Fatboy
Derby Blade
Omega Badger Brush
Mama Bear's Hydrogen
Mennen Skin Bracer
4 passes and an excellent shave, feels good with some fresh coffee this AM.

 

[Belegnole]

just because...

Merkur Futur
Derby Blade
Savile Row 3118
GFT Limes
Clubman Citrus Musk
standard 3 passes

 

[rtaylor61]

Rooney Badger Brush
Merkur HD Classic
Palmolive Shaving Lather
Body Shop Jafari A/S Balm

Randy

 

[DeaconKC]

EJ Best Badger Brush
Col Conk's Almond Soap
1964 Slim Adjustable
Derby blade
Old Spice AS

 

[Belegnole]

Merkur Futur
Derby Blade
Savile Row 3118
Tabac Soap
Pinaud Clubman
standard 3 passes

And why pray tell is this thread not in the beauty section of the forum where it belongs?

 

[rmrdaddy]

Well done gents! Keeping the thread alive!

Today's selections:
Gillette Slim Adjustable
Dollar General Blade (day 4!)
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Shave Cream
Art of Shaving Best Badger
4 passes
Thayer's Witch Hazel with Aloe
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad After Shave Balm
Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Cologne

 

[DeaconKC]

Vintage Goodies today

Ah, broke in the new/old Erskine Badger Brush I got yesterday!
Some Col Conk's Almond Soap
1961 Fatboy
Derby Blade
Clubman AS
3 passes and a very good shave, the brush is not up to a modern standard as it has a lot of use on it, but it did very well.

 

[Belegnole]

A Proraso Day

Proraso pre/post
Merkur Futur
Derby Blade
Kent BLK4
Proraso Green
standard 3 passes
Jeris Osage Rub <-- for that arctic blast
SCS Aspect Eau de Toilette