Shave Den Sunday

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Douglas Carey, Aug 24, 2015.

  1. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    It's basically a New LC with a different base plate. It shaves great, very smooth and efficient. It's more efficient for me than a Slim on 9 but feels like the Slim on 3 or 4.
     
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  2. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thanks.
     
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  3. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

  4. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

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  5. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    I love my Shave Den Sunday! First post on the forum by me today was the above!

    Almost time for Xmas shopping! :happy088:
     
    Last edited: Oct 14, 2015
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  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1947 (Birth Razor)
    Blade: Voskhod Teflon Coated (6)
    Brush: WDC-4 Silver Tip Butterscotch Handle (VIG) 24/67
    Soap: TSD Iced TSD Signature
    A/S: TSD Iced TSD Signature
    Decanter: Old Spice Ship's Flask Flying Cloud Product ID#3630, Commemorates the Clipper Flying Cloud, 1985-87

    Outstanding shave this evening. The angle on my Aristocrat is getting better, which help with a great shave. TSD soap and A/S added to my BBS shave.
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  7. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    10/18/2015
    Razor – Gillette Red & Black New Deluxe
    Blade – Feather (1)
    Brush –Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
    Lather – TSD Signature Scent
    Post - Witch Hazel & Captain’s Choice Bay Rum

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  8. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Excellent photo. Thanks for sharing.:happy096:
     
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  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    Shave Den Sunday October 18:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Simpsons Commodore X3 Best Badger
    TSD Lanolin Egyptian Spice
    Gem Micromatic OC
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Old Spice Classic AS
     
  10. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Outstanding photo. :happy096: Thanks for posting. How do you like the TSD Egyptian Spice? I haven't tried it yet.
     
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  11. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Shave Den Sunday
    Ice on the bird bath today.
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    Razor: Gillette Black Tip (X3) 1952
    Blade: Voskhod Teflon Coated (6)
    Brush: Omega 10066 Boar
    Soap: TSD Iced Old Spice Type
    A/S: TSD Iced Old Spice Type

    Ice on the bird bath this morning. Excellent combination of great products for a BBS shave. Hope there is some football on today.:happy097:
     
    Last edited: Oct 18, 2015
  12. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Thank you, Doug! The Egyptian Spice is great. It makes a fantastic fall scent, although I like it all year long. I like scents with Frankincense cell and Myrrh, so this is right up my alley. The performance is also great, but I am sure you know that already.

    Your picture this morning is great. The bird bath almost looks like an outdoor sink for shaving.
     
  13. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Thank you very much. I think I'll shave in the bathroom though.:happy102: I like both those scents also. I'll have to try the Egyptian Spice.
     
  14. Kizurra

    Kizurra Well-Known Member

    I like this idea, got a few soap and a/s samples ordered so soon as I get them I'll be here.:happy088:
     
  15. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    We look forward to you trying TSD soaps and after shaves. We look forward to hearing your review of these products. Thanks.
     
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  16. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Planned Shave Den Sunday!


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    1959 Gillette Fat Boy
    Astra Superior Platinum
    L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
    TSD ISZ Shave Stick
    Alum
    TSD ISZ AS Splash

    Have a Super Sunday!
     
  17. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great setup. Thanks for your post.
     
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  18. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    October 18, 2015

    My first shave with my new Mongoose lands on Shave Den Sunday!

    Hot Shower
    Soap: TSD Unscented
    Brush: Omega 31025 Scarlatti Boar
    Razor: Mongoose (Batch 3)
    Blade: Feather Pro Guard
    TSD Witch Hazel
    Aftershave: TSD Aqua di Gio
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    Smooth.

    I can't think of a better way to describe the experience.

    I've only been traditional wetshaving for 6 months, using only vintage razors - DEs, SEs, injectors, etc. This was my first 'modern' razor.Everyone talks about the weight, so I knew to expect it. The head is unique and I used advice from @clint64 to approach the angle like an injector. Also used his advice for well-hydrated lather.

    It all fell neatly together - a smooth
    • stroke - a razor this heavy demands no pressure. It seems to let you know that your hand is just there to guide it and set the angle,
    • angle - finding it is about like using an injector - you start with its angled face against yours and tip the handle from there as needed,
    • glide - as advised, I had no issue using a slightly thinner lather than I usual use and had no glide/cushion issues at all.

    With a two-day growth, I chose a three-pass shave.
    I think I could have just used two passes (XTG/ATG) but I wanted to extend the shave and get more feel for the razor.

    The result was as good or better than any first shave with any other razor I've used. Of all the razors I've used, the Gillette New LC is as close as I've come to a favorite razor. The handful of shaves I've had with it have been near flawless. The Mongoose, after one shave, demands its place alongside the New and a lot more time from me to realize it's full potential. I intend to do a 30-Day Focus on it in November.

    Smooth - the design, the process, the shave and my face!

    Play Ball!
    RT
     
    Last edited: Oct 18, 2015
  19. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great looking razor. Good picture. Thanks for Shave Den Sunday post.
     
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  20. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    10/25/2015
    Razor – Gillette Red & Black New Deluxe
    Blade – Feather (3)
    Brush –Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
    Lather – TSD Yin Yang
    Post - Witch Hazel & Fine L’Orange

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