Brush of the Day BOTD

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  1. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD+ DE SOTD, Saturday, March 11th 2023

    Brush : Yaqi "Orbital ring" 24 mm boar bristle brush, excellent lather generator, soft split end bristle hairs, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  2. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Hotoffthelathe Silvertip [​IMG]

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  3. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Sunday Schick shave, March 12th 2023

    Razor : Schick E2 injector, Canadian variant- Mfg 1930-'40's, mid range, well built and easy to clean. Very enjoyable shave this morning.
    Blade : Personna SS PTFE injector (5) Very sharp, great longevity ,smooths out nicely + predictable .
    Soap : Razorock Santa Maria del Fiore, nice vanilla & light tobacco sent with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush : Yaqi "Moka Express" 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Razorock Santa Mari Del Fiore + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 tiny weeper=[​IMG] excellent shave with my Schick E2 injector with a coated Personna blade.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  4. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD + MMMonday, March 13th,2023.

    Brush :Yaqi "Panda" 24mm tuxedo knot, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. I got this on sale 2 years ago and like to use it once in a while because of the detail.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  5. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Dscosmetic 2 band Silvertip [​IMG]

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  6. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Cravingshaving Synthetic [​IMG]

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  7. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD + DE SOTD, Tuesday March14th 2023

    Brush : Yaqi "Moka Express" 26mm 2 band badger, Excellent lather generator, big pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber that 2 band badgers are well noted for + great lather painter. Big handle with nice big knot.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  8. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    WCS Handle / Maggards Brown Synthetic [​IMG]

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  9. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    DE SOTD, Wednesday, March 15, 2023

    Razor : Razorock 2nd Generation Lupo.72- Mfg Jan 2021>, mid range, excellent machining and finish QC for my shaving needs, easy to work under the nose with this design, excellent blade clamping design. Had a enjoyable shave this morning.
    Blade : Gillette Perma-sharp(3) sharp & smooth with great longevity.
    Soap : Ogallala Bayrum & sandalwood, nice Bayrum with some sandal wood scent, with excellent lather qualities.
    Brush : Yaqi "Lucky dice" 26mm tuxedo knot, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Witch hazel for beard cleanse, Ogallala Bayrum & sandal wood + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
    Results :CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG] Excellent shave with my RR Lupo.72 with a Perma-sharp blade.

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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  10. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    ASRazor shave, Thursday, March 16th 2923

    Razor : Ever-Ready Streamline 2nd generation, Mfg1949-53,mid to upper mid aggressive, well built to last generations, light touch with good technique delivers some nice shaves. Had a excellent shave this morning.
    Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (10) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle IMO.
    Soap : Speick stick, nice mild spicy scent with excellent lather qualities. Tripled milled also.
    Brush : Yaqi "Mysterious space" 24mm silvertip(3band), excellent lather generator, heavenly pillow like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + great lather painter.
    Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
    Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
    Post shave : Nivea refreshing AS + a dollop of Nivea sensitive Balm with a drop of Hyaluronic acid.
    Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=[​IMG] Excellent shave with my Ever-Ready streamline with a coated Gem blade.
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    Have some great shaves!
     
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  11. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD + DE SOTD, Friday, March 17th 2023, Saint Patrick's Day!

    Brush : Yaqi "Dandelion" 24mm Cashmere brush, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber, + excellent lather painter.
    Brush Collage March 17 2023.jpg

    Have some great shaves!
     
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  12. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    RajonCajonBrushes / Maggards Synthetic [​IMG]

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  13. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD + SE SOTD, Saturday, March 18th 2023

    Brush : Yaqi "Robin"24mm boar brush, Excellent lather generator, split end soft bristles, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
    Brush Collage March 18 2023.jpg

    Have some great shaves!
     
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  14. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Yaqi Synthetic [​IMG]

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  15. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD + Sunday Schick Shave, March 19th 2023

    Brush : Yaqi"Cavern lake" 24mm Tuxedo knot, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
    Brush Collage March 19 2023.jpg

    Have some great shaves!
     
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  16. Axeman556

    Axeman556 Well-Known Member

    Rubab firefly it was 8 bucks on amazon. It's a awesome brush and lathers super well , I couldn't of gone wrong especially for the price I paid
     

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  17. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Heritage Collection Ever-Ready 200 26mm SHD Gel

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  18. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Restored 100-year-old handle w/new 20mm Gray Tuxedo Synth

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  19. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Very nice, vintage and modern knot combined.
     
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  20. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks
     

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