I'm torn... I've been enjoying the Jr. Bar so much that I fear my "modern" GEMs are getting jealous. Will it be the Damaskeen or will I succumb to the siren song of the later catcher? Two days to decide...
Micromatic Monday
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You don't want your razors retaliating because of lack of attention, they might shave your favorite brush.
Flintstone65
Imagining solutions for imaginary problems
Welcome @F. J. Fry -- I'm a fan of the Damakseene (what I affectionately call the "Dammy"). It's a gem in every sense of the word. Is this razor relatively new to you, or one you've had for a while?
First shave and GEM and specifically Damakseene. While I understand that GEM requires its own technique, but I liked it)
will be in with the '48 flying wing.
I will also return to the r41 a couple times this week.......but have really enjoyed non stop SE use.
camo
I will also return to the r41 a couple times this week.......but have really enjoyed non stop SE use.
camo
Today I chose the ER 1914. Love the audio feedback on this razor. Nice close shave without to much effort too.
Flintstone65
Imagining solutions for imaginary problems
Micromatic Monday (aka GEMonday) is almost upon us!!! I thought that instead of my usual attempt at witty repartee, I would instead remind us all of the Rules of the Thread:
So with the "business" portion of the meeting over, let's get down to the fun part -- whatcha gonna shave with on Monday??? I happen to have recently acquired a GEM Lather Catcher that I didn't even realize existed!
I will keep the details hidden, but unless my day takes a weird turn -- and that's not an impossibility -- I will be trotting this razor out. If my day does go sideways, I'll trot out one of my most excellent Gems (or Ever-Readys, or maybe a Star).
Okay it's your turn -- have you decided on your "gem" razor? Will you tell us what it is, or just be a big tease (like me)?
- All shaves need at least one American Safety Razor (ASR) made razor. From acquisitions and mergers, ASR became the parent company that represented/owned GEM, Ever-Ready, Star and Treet -- so all of those razor brands are welcome.
- All ages and models of the above razor brands are welcome: Lather Catcher, Damaskeene, 1912, Junior, 1914, 1924, Micromatics, G-Bar, E-Bar, Feather Weight, Push Button, Contours....basically, any ASR branded razor models are "in".
- Other razors -- Gem-style, Injectors, Artist Club, DE and Straight Razors are more than welcome, IF they are accompanied by an ASR razor. Lots of folks (myself included) like to do Daily Doubles and even occasionally a Totally Toothsome Triple (um, 3 razors); and as long as one of them is an ASR brand, then the whole party can get past the velvet rope.
- Any day that ends in a "Y" is fair game to post. We're not sticklers about the "Monday" part in "Micromatic Monday" or GEMonday. Sometimes people shave a day or two early, sometimes a day or two later, or sometimes they just wish it was Micromatic Monday / GEMonday, so they post the shave....that is totally cool, and some might even go as far as saying, encouraged.
So with the "business" portion of the meeting over, let's get down to the fun part -- whatcha gonna shave with on Monday??? I happen to have recently acquired a GEM Lather Catcher that I didn't even realize existed!
I will keep the details hidden, but unless my day takes a weird turn -- and that's not an impossibility -- I will be trotting this razor out. If my day does go sideways, I'll trot out one of my most excellent Gems (or Ever-Readys, or maybe a Star).Okay it's your turn -- have you decided on your "gem" razor? Will you tell us what it is, or just be a big tease (like me)?
The Damaskeene is already loaded up for tomorrow after receiving some excellent advice on keeping the peace in the GEM family inhabiting my den.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Breaking in a New Gem SS PTFE blade so it is going to be a Gem Micromatic Flying wing or Gem Featherweight is what I was thinking.
I'm curious, why those two razors for a new blade? What about a new blade drives your razor choice?
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
The nice thing about a milder Gem razor is there is less blade exposure so when maneuvering around the face less chance of nicks, weepers and cuts & the razor will be working effortlessly because of the sharpness. I find the Gem SS PTFE just as sharp as DE Feather blade IMO and becomes a very enjoyable blade to use around the 2nd or 3rd shave for smoothness as the Gem edge loses it's keen sharpness, then use your more aggressive Gem razors if you like to because that is what I do. I have corked blades to make them a little smoother, (DE Polsliver super iridium I cork when new) that comes to mind, good blade but the first shave I find harsh. Iridium is a very hard metal and maybe that has something to do with the roughness when they Sputter the coatings on the blade. You could use other milder Gem's you like , but the MMBT or Feather weight are great razors with a sharp Gem to use I find to get some stellar shaves. So a person can cork the blade or use a milder Gem to enjoy the shave that much more or just use the new blade as is and possibly not enjoy the first or second shave as much IMO.
GEM DAMASKEENE/KatrineDo Bois de Vetiver/Epsilon/Floid Suave
the second shave is both softer and closer than the first
GEM '48 flying wing
GEM blade (4)
D.R. Harris Windsor
Rubberset S1 (breaking her in)
smooth shave......this thing's just flat out awesome.
camo
GEM blade (4)
D.R. Harris Windsor
Rubberset S1 (breaking her in)
smooth shave......this thing's just flat out awesome.
camo
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Went with the Damaskeene this morning.
GEM Damaskeen
GEM Persona SS PTFE (x1)
HSSC Kootenay Blue (will this never be gone?)
Maggard's Black and White
Clubman Pinaud
Exceptionally close shave with the new blade today. No "irritation" but my skin knows I shaved. Loving it!
GEM Damaskeen
GEM Persona SS PTFE (x1)
HSSC Kootenay Blue (will this never be gone?)
Maggard's Black and White
Clubman Pinaud
Exceptionally close shave with the new blade today. No "irritation" but my skin knows I shaved. Loving it!
@Flintstone65. What's an E-bar?
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
MMMonday, Mar 9th 2020. Did not get that restful nights sleep for what ever reason. Well it was a different morning for shaving when half asleep with a razor in my hand and having to do some errands in the back of my mind.
The Micromatic did a nice job for very short stubble from previous day's very close shave. These Gem razors are very nice razors and like so many seasoned shavers have mentioned prior to me not even knowing what Gem meant "shaving worlds best keep secret" & it must be true to some degree to Newbee's & others from different country's.
Razor : Gem Micromatic Flying wing, MMBT, Gem Guiding eye.... -MFG 1947-50
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (1)
Soap: Gillette Pure mixed in with some Razorock XXX left overs
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 24mm - great little brush.
Pre-shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave : Proraso green After shave lotion with witch Hazel + Nivea balm.
Results : CCS,DsS,BsS + no irritation + 1 tiny blemish weeper=
great shave in my sweet spot target area.
Have some great shaves!
The Micromatic did a nice job for very short stubble from previous day's very close shave. These Gem razors are very nice razors and like so many seasoned shavers have mentioned prior to me not even knowing what Gem meant "shaving worlds best keep secret" & it must be true to some degree to Newbee's & others from different country's.
Razor : Gem Micromatic Flying wing, MMBT, Gem Guiding eye.... -MFG 1947-50
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (1)
Soap: Gillette Pure mixed in with some Razorock XXX left overs
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 24mm - great little brush.
Pre-shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave : Proraso green After shave lotion with witch Hazel + Nivea balm.
Results : CCS,DsS,BsS + no irritation + 1 tiny blemish weeper=
great shave in my sweet spot target area.Have some great shaves!
Flintstone65
Imagining solutions for imaginary problems
Same exact razor as the G-Bar, but made by Ever-Ready and they put an "E" on the handle where we usually see the "G". I'm not sure if they were exclusively made in England -- you rarely see them here, but they do seem to pop-up in the UK.
Now that you say that, I do believe I saw one once and I saw a gold G bar somewhere online. Not sure if that was original or not.
Wow, didn't realize I could participate and use another razor for the 3rd pass....that cross the neck/jaw is tough with the GEM Jr and while doable with the Bullet Tip, the OneBlade or several of my DEs get closer. (And the nose/upper lip area, sort of tough with the GEM).
I commonly use multiple razors, mostly just to enjoy more of my collection. But certain razors are definitely more adept at certain areas.
Here is a thread dedicated to multiple razor shaves.
The Daily Double
So, the daily double stems from only being able to shave once a day and having a collection of several types of razors. What's a person to do? :a29:It also stems from the fact that some razors are better than others for some individual shaving needs. Some of use routinely use more than one...
www.badgerandblade.com
As stated as long as they include an ASR razor they are welcome in this thread. All multi razor shaves are welcome in the Daily Double thread.
