OCtober 2022 - Let's Put the OC in OCTOBER

[santamariasteve]

MMMonday, OCtober 17th 2022

Razor : Micromatic OC- Mfg 1939-41, mid to upper mid range, built to last and with good technique a person can receive some nice close shaves. I also used a RIGS spline shim for addition testing.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(7) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest razor blade to handle IMO.
Soap : Razorock XXX - nice unique clean scent + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Razorock Plissoft 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Used this brush a lot when I started traditional wet shaving.
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 XXX AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 chin weeper= excellent shave with Gem MMOC with a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

Brother Ron: Nice picture! The Gem OC Micromatic was made about 1930-1941. (The Gem Clog Pruf Micromatic was made about 1941 to 1949, and the Gem Flying Wing aka the Bullet Tip was made about 1947 to 1948.

The OC is the most aggressive/effective. The Clog Pruf is medium aggression. And the Flying Wing is the mildest.

 

[bdehne]

Oct 26
Razor: Otto Roth New LC
Blade: Astra SP
Brush: RazoRock Beehive XL Plissoft
Soap: B&M Leviathan
A/S: Leviathan balm

Halloween draws near. The ghouls are gathering and beginning to stir. Happy shaves

 

[CJB3]

WR1 .86 OC/Feather (3):

 

[VintageGent]

Gillette Old Type (102A thick cap)
Astra SS
Vulfix Mayfair pure badger
Stirling Nag Champa soap & aftershave

Another great shave. I need to spend more time with my other vintage open comb razors, but lately the Old Types and I have been getting along so well! Slick, efficient, two-pass shaves, with no irritation.

I’ve been alternating between the thick cap and a WWI Army thin cap, and tonight was the thick cap’s turn. I’m amazed how quickly these dialed in for me. Just, wow.

The Gillette New SC is still my desert island razor, but I could easily live with just an Old Type, too.

 

[LJBraaten]

This was going to be an OCcasional thing for me, shaved with my Gillette Old Type and New early on, I got decent shaves, not quite up to the standard of my favorite Tech. I decided to do an obligatory last shave with the New, and it blew my socks off! I see now why it used to be my favorite. It matched the tech for performance, and once I get used to the different size, weight, etc. it may exceed it. I attribute the difference to changes in technique, I have also been getting closer shaves with my tech lately. (The blade is not a variable, been using the same Feather for over 4 months.) A DFS, almost a BBS! Now I’m planning on using it for at least the rest of OCtober!

 

[Rhody]

Short on time 1.5 pass shave, omega evo
68 timeless OC
Bic blade
Proraso lime cream
Wsp sandalwood aftershave

 

[Chard52142]

Thu 27 OC-tober
Soap Phoenix & Beau Spitfire
Brush Spiffo Manchurian
Razor Gillette Single Ring
Blade Eddison Stainless Steel 2nd
Aftershaves Phoenix & Beau Spitfire Splash
I like this soap for its unique scent which is accentuated by the matching splash...easily whip-up into a good enough lather by the softest badger in my collection...nice!
Today, with my oldest DE paired with the smooth blade provided an excellent shave session. Truly...a blade does make a huge difference. Dolphin smooth finish!

 

[Tanuki]

Probak / Eddison (7)
Ach. Brito Mogno stick / black walnut custom boar
Clubman

 

[Guido75]

Date	27.10.2022
365 days of shaving	301/300 (100%)
GRUME	Out
OCtober	23/31 (74%)
Tabactober	14/31 (45%)

Passes	3
WXTG(2)	Gillette Slide (NE-SW)
ATG	Straight & Slanted (S-N | cheeks) (SW-NE | neck)

Efficiency & Effectiveness	Quality & Comfort
8/10 (~20 minutes) 9/10 (BBS-)	9/10 (Two minor weepers) 9/10 (Buttery smooth)

Razor	Blade	Brush
Gillette NEW LC on Lasta Red handle	Gillette Platinum (4)	Kox Blue Synthetic
Preshave	Soap & Bowl	Postshave
Cold splash Proraso Green	Haslinger Sandalholz Proraso bowl/face lather	Cold splash Face wash with residual lather

Notes to today’s shave:

The blade was not at its end. Wonderful and soft performance paired with the NEW LC.

I decided to return to an old favourite of mine and did two Gillette Slide passes followed up by a single ATG pass. Really nice and smooth result with practically allround BBS. @CCS was messing with my brain, because after my post routine and cleaning gear I felt some stray whiskers and the next thing I knew I was holding my razor again to get rid of them.

This Gillette Slide goes well with my beardmap. And actually is WAXTG all in one, because my pattern doesn’t necessarily match the way I do the pass. I don’t mind or care as long as the end result is there.

Haslinger performed like a charm. Rich, thick and creamy lather using the @tjsgarden tipdip brush method. Thoroughly enjoyed the face lathering.

Ready for another day! Enjoy your shaves!

 

[Trollky]

Fatip Grande, GSB (1st use), a new puck of MWF and the tiny Omega 599.

The lather was slick but a bit thin so this morning's shave only gets a 7/10.

 

[Multum in parvo]

BBS
R41 on @Rosseforp GTS handle, dark blue Platinum (1), Beagle Fan

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Fatip il Grosso
Blade: New Lord Platinum (3)
Brush: Omega Evo Ovale
Soap: Squadron Dutch Resistance
Aftershave: Reuzel (Splash)

The Fatip il Grosso and New Lord Platinums are the perfect combination of a flawless alliance. I could break out in song, "Fatip il Grosso, I love you, Fatip il Grosso I love you, and the New Lord platinum too!" Oh, Squadron Dutch Resistance is the best-scented soap in the universe!

 

[Cal]

I don’t mind or care as long as the end result is there.

Thanks Guido, ya gotta luv that poetry.

 

[Crisp Rat]

Fresh Nacet in the Filament this morning. My face is smooth and soft, and not even a bit of burn from the aftershave.

 

[cyberdog]

Oct 27th:
Timeless 95 OC-SS/Crystal Super+(7th)
Soap Commander Endurance/30mm Tuxedo
Mentholated Witch Hazel (Scented OS Oil)
Old Spice Splash (Homebrew)
Soap Commander Endurance Balm
Old Spice Cologne/EDT

Another comfortable BBS shave in 2 1/2 passes, will most likely replace the blade after tomorrow's shave, to have a fresh blade for 3 days growth on Monday.

 

[Rosseforp]

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Fresh Nacet in the Filament this morning. My face is smooth and soft, and not even a bit of burn from the aftershave.

I only got to use my Filament once, and what a lovely shave it was. My daughter took one look at it, shaved her legs with it, and I have never seen it again. She loves it. I'm gonna have to order another one. @Oliviamaynard take note.

~doug~

 

[thombrogan]

Yeah. Don’t show your Masamune and Feather razor’s to Doug’s kid or you might lose them

 

[Ted A]

Razor: Yaqi DOC
Blade: Schick
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap: La Toja
Balm: Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Aftershave: Bootleggers Perfecto Maduro

 

[Rosseforp]

Yeah. Don’t show your Masamune and Feather razor’s to Doug’s kid or you might lose them

Just wait till you see what is in tomorrow's shave mail Thom. I showed Anna the Blue Tip I just got yesterday, and she thought it was too heavy, so I might get to keep the Feather after all.

~doug~

 

[thombrogan]

I think you can match your pending gear with a New LC plate for a hybrid of smoothness.