What Combo was your best shave ?

[baba]

Badger and Blade Brothers and Sisters,

Please list the combination of stuff that gave you your best shave ever.

I just surprised the hell out of myself and had the best shave of my very short shaving career. :thumbup: I wasn't even thinking about my shave...just needed to be done. I didn't even feel the hair being cut...nothing. Just wild.

Mine was a strange combo indeed. Gillette Black tip Superspeed, a Shark blade, pre oiled my face with King of Shaves Alpha-oil pre shave oil, quickly hand lathered with Edge ActiveCare Deep Hydrating Shave cream. Had maybe 2 days growth.

Shave cream cost me $1.99 at an tiny Indian grocery store here in Chicago, didn't have high expectations for it, only bought it because I had never seen it before...turns out its great stuff.


Razor ...................Gillette Black tip Superspeed
Blade ...................Shark
Pre shave..............King of Shaves Alpha-pre shave oil
Shave Cream..........Edge ActiveCare Deep Hydrating Shave cream

Kind Regards, Baba

[Luc]

I think one of the best shave I've had was the Proraso shave

Proraso Pre
Proraso superlather (Green cream/white soap)
Proraso balm

Gillette NEW w/ Bull Mastiff handle
Astra SP blade

With the straight razor, every single of them are great!!

[Wil Dorenbos]

Till now:

prep: Kirks Fragrance free
Soap: ARKO stick
Razor: Enigma
Blade: Astra SP

[SpyvSpy]

Best I've had so far.

Razor: EJ Loxley W/Astra
Brush: EJ SBB
Soap/Cream Mix: Penhaligons EF soap & BB cream
AS: D.R. Harris Milk

Booming with nice slick lather and an amazing scent.

[natchez]

Probably, my best do it myself shave was when I first returned to DE shaving about two years ago.

Gillette Tech- pre '51
Proraso cream
Vulfix brush
Proaso AS splash
I don't recall the blade

I still use most of these items regularly in my routine. The Tech is my "in a hurry shaver".

I had a shave while in London on business many years ago from a pro, which I recall was a wonderful shave and a true indulgence at the time.

[beginish]

This is a nice idea for a thread.

Razor: Mergress with a Black 7 O'Clock Blade
Cream: Trumpers Violet
Brush: Rooney Heritage Victorian
ASB: Trumpers Coral Skin Food

All applied to clear off a 3 day growth of stubble. I was BBS for about 2 days.

[BigRich]

Omega Shaving Cream, B&B Essential Brush, Merkur 34C, Feather Blade, Speick A/S

[dsheppard]

Futur on 2 1/2, Iridium Super, Irisch Moos

[DavidH]

Razor: Rooney
Blade: Croma
Brush: Semogue 2030
Cream: AdP
AS: Thayers Rose Witch Hazel
ASB: AdP
EDC: AoS Lemon

[JPM]

GFT Skin Food pre-shave.
Proraso Cream
Mergress w/ a 7O'clock Yellow
Thayer's witch hazel.

[ArchersParadox]

Merkur HD
Dorco ST-301 (They dont get much love here...)
Col. Conk lime and Proraso superlather
Clubman's bay rum

[Y2K]

So far I've got the best shave with this setup:

Cream: C.O. Bigelow Barber Eucalyptus Shave Cream (proraso)
Brush: C&E Best Badger
Razor: Gillette Fatboy set on 2 and 3 (for the last pass)
Blade: Feather yellow
A/S: Witch Hazel followed by proraso lotion

[whistleman123]

Tech A-1 date code
Super Iridium Blade
The Real Shaving Co. Shave2Cream (sensitive skin formula)
Cheap Ever-Ready C-40 brush
Old Spice
While sipping on a double shot of Johnnie Walker Black Label - neat

Only one BBS since starting with a safety razor and I can't seem to repeat it!!! Any suggestions.

[gaj90027]

Great idea baba, here's mine:

Razor & Blade - GEM G-Bar with CVS blade
Brush - Vintage Every Ready restored with TGN Grade A Silvertip
Cream - GFT Coconut
A/S - Ogallala Bay Rum

BBS shave and my skin was soft and moist for a full 18 hours after.

[firstman]

Tie: Trumper's Lime/Musgo Real and Feather

[Y2K]

Tech A-1 date code
Super Iridium Blade
The Real Shaving Co. Shave2Cream (sensitive skin formula)
Cheap Ever-Ready C-40 brush
Old Spice
While sipping on a double shot of Johnnie Walker Black Label - neat

Only one BBS since starting with a safety razor and I can't seem to repeat it!!! Any suggestions.I knew I was missing an important step in my routine! Thanks for the tip. :thumbup:

[leeparmet]

Soap: MWF
Brush: Omega Boar
Razor: Ikon Classic spindle
Blade: Red Pack IP
A/S: Clubman

~Lee

[pault28]

Razor ...................1948-1950 Superspeed (THAT YOU LENT ME...absolutely love this thing!)
Blade ...................Derby Extra (thanks to you)
Shave Cream..........Combo of Arko shave stick and Every Man Jack shave cream (also thanks to you)
Aftershave.............100% Witchhazel

[CoolBurn]

Merkur HD
Speick shaving cream
Gillette 7'Oclock yellow blades
Pre de Provence Aftershave balm

Did this this morning in fact. Stellar as always.

[hmbbone]

Tech A-1 date code
Super Iridium Blade
The Real Shaving Co. Shave2Cream (sensitive skin formula)
Cheap Ever-Ready C-40 brush
Old Spice
While sipping on a double shot of Johnnie Walker Black Label - neat

Only one BBS since starting with a safety razor and I can't seem to repeat it!!! Any suggestions.

Are you making sure to have the JW when you try to repeat it? :biggrin:

[whistleman123]

Unfortunately the Holiday bottle of Black Lable went dry and I'm back to Dewers. Maybe that's why I can't repeat a BBS shave. A trip to the Liquer Store seems to be indicated!!!!!

[Kyle Hyde]

Trac II w/ Personna Twin II carts
Gillette Foamy Sensitive
Pre de Provence ASB

[saltypete]

Razor: #16
Blade: Astra Superior
Preshave: T&H Preshave oil
Cream: Proraso
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel, Nivea Sensitive ASB

Everytime I use this combo,the results are amazing.

Pete

[ProphetNoir]

Razor: Edwin Jagger Bulbous lined
Blade: Gillette Platinum "Swede"
Brush: Edwin Jagger Medium Silvertip
Soap: AoS Unscented
Cream: Nancy Boy Signature Scent
Scuttle: Dirty Bird Brush Scuttle

I made a ridiculous rich superlather and got a BBS in three relaxing passes.

[jjjackso]

While sipping on a double shot of Johnnie Walker Black Label - neat


I wonder what the Johnnie Walker Blue shave would feel like?

[pauls51]

Best shave thus far


Razor ...................34C
Blade ...................Feather
Pre shave..............Kyles Prep
Shave Cream.......... TOBS Avacado
Aftershave............. TOBS ASB

Must try the sipping on Johhnie's finest for my weekend shave

[Sterling Cooper]

Best Shave I've had so far: Hmmmm, it's been matched on occasion but never exceeded.

Growth: 2 days

Razor: Gem 1912 Jr.
Blade: Walgreens Personna
Soap: Cella
Brush: AOS Pure--the stiff brush just seems suited for Cella
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Musk

WTG, XTG, ATG followed by one neck/lower chin touchup of straight up which is wtg on the neck and atg just below the (ruggedly handsome, lantern-like:biggrin1:) jawline.

Never need to shave the next day after this routine.

[Kappa]

It was my first shave with a DE (switching over from straights) All new gear from Xmas :w00t:

Merkur Progress on 1 with Merkur super platinum blade
Rooney 1/2 Super
TOBS Sandalwood
T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Feather Kanwa ASB
TOBS Mr. Taylor ASL

Sadly I have not yet gone back to straights but I know I will eventually, the DE just gives such a great shave and in less time!

[baba]

Razor ...................1948-1950 Superspeed (THAT YOU LENT ME...absolutely love this thing!)
Blade ...................Derby Extra (thanks to you)
Shave Cream..........Combo of Arko shave stick and Every Man Jack shave cream (also thanks to you)
Aftershave.............100% Witchhazel
........... .............. ............
Paul,

I know I said I loaned it to you, but that razor is yours pal, use it in good health. Once you get really good with the Superspeed, a sharpened Rolls Razor and eventually maybe even straight razors, I am sure that you will do the same for someone...it's the Badger & Blade way!

Really glad to hear it worked well for you.

Regards,

Baba

[jdudley76]

1966 Gillette Superspeed flair-tip with an Astra blade
Superlather with Mama Bear's Autumn Afternoon and Speick cream
Target brand Witch Hazel
Musgo Real ASB

[barneyb]

Soap: TGQ Blackberry Sage
Cream: Trumpers Coconut
Blade: Iridium Super
Razor: 48-49 SuperSpeed
Aftershave: T.N. Dickenson's WH, followed W/ C.O. Bigelow Blue
After-Shave Drink: The Balvenie DoubleWood

[johnmrson]

Razor: Gem 1912
Blade: GEM Personna
Cream: Palmolive shaving cream
Brush: Ebay Chinese Badger
Aftershave: Realities Aftershave Soother
Cologne: Mont Saint Michel

Triple pass. WTG, ATG and XTG. Total BBS.

[baba]

Razor: Gem 1912
Blade: GEM Personna
Cream: Palmolive shaving cream
Brush: Ebay Chinese Badger
Aftershave: Realities Aftershave Soother
Cologne: Mont Saint Michel

Triple pass. WTG, ATG and XTG. Total BBS.


I take it an Ebay Chinese Badger is an inexpensive brush?

Thanks, Baba

[Marco]

The best shave I got till today was using the following items:

Razor: Merkur HD;

Razor blade: Wilkinson Sword Classic;

Pre-shave: Proraso pre-shave cream Sensitive;

Shaving brush: Vulfix 2235 S;

Shaving cream: Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort;

Aftershave: Proraso aftershave balm.

[curtis909]

Edwin Jagger DE89L
Feather blade
ADP or Proraso

[DanOK]

This is a hard one. Best Shave Day in Day Out is:

Slant
Feather
QED Select Pure (a little scrubby but works great with a soap)
Tabac
Limes Skin Food

[baba]

Wow, great stuff everyone! Well here is a quick compilation of this post so far for razors...


Razors that have given someone their best shave ever.


Gillette SuperSpeed................4
Merkur HD.............................3
Gillette Tech..........................3
Merkur Mergress.....................2
Gem Jr. 1912.........................2
Merkur 34C............................2
Rooney.................................1
Gillette Fatboy.......................1
Gem G-Bar.............................1
Ikon Classic Spindle.................1
Trac II..................................1
Gillette Aristocrat #16..............1
Edwin Jagger
Bulbous Lined........................1
DE89L..................................1
Loxley..................................1
Merkur
Futur...................................1
Progress...............................1
Slant...................................1


Tell us what combo gave you your best shave ever?!?!!?!!!
Razor? Blade? Cream? After Shave? Brush? Pre-Shave?


Thanks to all...If you haven't chosen?...Please keep your picks coming !!!

Kind Regards,

Baba

[SilkySmooth]

Here's a great combo

Bull Mastiff with Gillette New Open Comb (Short combs)
Derby Blade
Simpson's Chubby in Best face lathering with
MWF
:thumbup:

[El Comanche]

Pre shave: Hot shower
Razor: EJ DE89
Blade: Feather
Shave Cream: Super lather of Le Collectionneur by Lothantique soap and TOBS Avocado cream
A/S: Humphrey's Witch Hazel, Aqua Velva Musk

[brianw]

Lets see:

Gem 1912/str8
Gentlemen's Best Soap
Penchetta Palm tip Badger
Aqua Velva AS
Gem Stainless