It's Micromatic Monday, so....
MM Bullet Tip / GEM (6th)
TBS Maca Root & Aloe / RR 26mm Monster
Bath & Body 'Ocean' AS/Balm
MM Bullet Tip / GEM (6th)
TBS Maca Root & Aloe / RR 26mm Monster
Bath & Body 'Ocean' AS/Balm
SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?
- Thread starter shanman
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Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
MMMonday, June 29th 2020, took out my interesting looking ASR Family member the Everready 1912 for another shave, I like the handle on it with the pronounce hexagon edges creates a different feel of a grip and hard to MFG IMO.
Razor: Everready 1912 -Mfg in Great Britain from 1936-53- excellent mid range razor. This model feels nice in my hand.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (9) great blade in a lot of ways,sharpness, longevity, cost, and very predictable IMO.
Soap: Colonel Conk Bayrum - I always get good results from this great soap, mild bayrum scent, excellent lather!
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot synthetic 24mm- very enjoyable brush with good brush characteristics to make & apply lather.
Pre shave : Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock Emperor
with witch Hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers =
Best shave with my recent acquired Everready 1912 British variant.
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Everready 1912 -Mfg in Great Britain from 1936-53- excellent mid range razor. This model feels nice in my hand.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (9) great blade in a lot of ways,sharpness, longevity, cost, and very predictable IMO.
Soap: Colonel Conk Bayrum - I always get good results from this great soap, mild bayrum scent, excellent lather!
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot synthetic 24mm- very enjoyable brush with good brush characteristics to make & apply lather.
Pre shave : Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock Emperor
with witch Hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers =
Best shave with my recent acquired Everready 1912 British variant.Have some great shaves!
Razor: Gem Junior with brass bulldog handle
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Cremo Brushless Shaving Cream
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Cremo Brushless Shaving Cream
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
SOTD: Monday June 29, 2020
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink (1)
Soap: OH Puck!
As promised, a fresh Kai Pink this morning -- first time I've used the V3OC with a brand-new blade.
My, my, my...THAT was the shave I was looking for. (Well, ONE of the shaves...
)
Now we'll see how long the blade lasts in this thing!
O.H.
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink (1)
Soap: OH Puck!
As promised, a fresh Kai Pink this morning -- first time I've used the V3OC with a brand-new blade.
My, my, my...THAT was the shave I was looking for. (Well, ONE of the shaves...
)Now we'll see how long the blade lasts in this thing!
O.H.
Micromatic Monday Shave 20200629
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914 "Little Lather Catcher", @camoloc Handle
Blade: Personna GEM (6)
Brush: @Graydog 'Chubby' w/26mm Full Moon
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Soap: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave Balm: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Brut Classic
WTG, XTG & ATG. Minor touch-up.
BBS (Bride Approved) with no nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.
The Ever-Ready 1914 "Little Lather Catcher" with the @camoloc handle is nicely balanced - very controlled and secure grip.
MdC soap is phenomenal. The @Graydog 'Chubby' loads easily and builds mounds of great lather.
A very pleasurable Micromatic Monday shave!
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914 "Little Lather Catcher", @camoloc Handle
Blade: Personna GEM (6)
Brush: @Graydog 'Chubby' w/26mm Full Moon
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Soap: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave Balm: Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Brut Classic
WTG, XTG & ATG. Minor touch-up.
BBS (Bride Approved) with no nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.
The Ever-Ready 1914 "Little Lather Catcher" with the @camoloc handle is nicely balanced - very controlled and secure grip.
MdC soap is phenomenal. The @Graydog 'Chubby' loads easily and builds mounds of great lather.
A very pleasurable Micromatic Monday shave!
Tue 30th June
Occams-Enoch & Kat CT Mild-Pink [ 2 ]
Think that I have discovered the blade that works for me in this Razor. A Top Class Finish
Occams-Enoch & Kat CT Mild-Pink [ 2 ]
Think that I have discovered the blade that works for me in this Razor. A Top Class Finish
Gem Featherweight
Gem PTFE Blade (3)
Gem PTFE Blade (3)
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SOTD, Tue, June 30th 2020
Razor: Oneblade Core version 2- Mfg 2018> A good mild daily driver, 3 pass shaver IMO.
Blade: Gem SS PTFE modified (5) Excellent blade with all the good characteristics a person wants in a blade.
Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville- Great soap with great lather qualities.
Brush: Razorock Noir 400 24mm synthetic - I like this brush, reminds me of my broke in Omega boar brush - Scritch.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera Gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2(testing) + pickups.( Oneblade Core needs 3 passes).
Post shave: Avon "True Gent" colonge with witch hazel + a dollop of Avon True Gent balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBB + no irritation + no weepers = good shave with my Oneblade Core.
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Oneblade Core version 2- Mfg 2018> A good mild daily driver, 3 pass shaver IMO.
Blade: Gem SS PTFE modified (5) Excellent blade with all the good characteristics a person wants in a blade.
Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville- Great soap with great lather qualities.
Brush: Razorock Noir 400 24mm synthetic - I like this brush, reminds me of my broke in Omega boar brush - Scritch.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera Gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2(testing) + pickups.( Oneblade Core needs 3 passes).
Post shave: Avon "True Gent" colonge with witch hazel + a dollop of Avon True Gent balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBB + no irritation + no weepers =
good shave with my Oneblade Core.Have some great shaves!
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This P74 blade is just smoothing out after 20 shaves.
It will last me awhile.
It will last me awhile.
Schick Injector (Adjustable) / Schick Twin (# unkown, a lot)
TBS Maca Root & Aloe (Finally finished off the container)
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Old Spice (Homebrew)
Soap Commander (Endurance) Balm
Early morning shave, as I had my networking meeting this morning (via Zoom), and wanted a razor that shaved quickly, yet close. Usually it's the OneBlade with Barbasol, but decided to give the Schick Adjustable a run, and finally finish off the TBS Maca Root & Aloe. One nice, close, three pass shave, and I'm still BBS smooth at noon hour.
TBS Maca Root & Aloe (Finally finished off the container)
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Old Spice (Homebrew)
Soap Commander (Endurance) Balm
Early morning shave, as I had my networking meeting this morning (via Zoom), and wanted a razor that shaved quickly, yet close. Usually it's the OneBlade with Barbasol, but decided to give the Schick Adjustable a run, and finally finish off the TBS Maca Root & Aloe. One nice, close, three pass shave, and I'm still BBS smooth at noon hour.
6/30: 1953 Schick G, Chick, Dove soap, VDH boar, Old Spice. Wonderful BBS from one of the best injectors. Next shave: 1958 Schick J
One blade core. So smooth
Williams Wed - 1st July
Occams -Enoch & Kai CT Mild-Pink [ 3 ]
Occams -Enoch & Kai CT Mild-Pink [ 3 ]
GEM G-Bar / GEM Personna Stainless (9)
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SE SOTD, Wed, July 1st 2020
Razor: Gem Micromatic open comb, Bumpless variant-Mfg 1930-32 excellent mid> range razor.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (10) excellent blade, very sharp, longevity, cost effective, very predictable blade IMO.
Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville- great scent and good lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi timberwolf whiskers 24mm synthetic- very good brush to bowl lather and excellent brush qualities,soft tips
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pick ups.
Post shave: Razorock King Louis Lavender with witch Hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my Gem MMOC bumpless razor.
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Gem Micromatic open comb, Bumpless variant-Mfg 1930-32 excellent mid> range razor.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (10) excellent blade, very sharp, longevity, cost effective, very predictable blade IMO.
Soap: Barrister & Mann Seville- great scent and good lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi timberwolf whiskers 24mm synthetic- very good brush to bowl lather and excellent brush qualities,soft tips
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pick ups.
Post shave: Razorock King Louis Lavender with witch Hazel + a tiny dollop of Nivea balm.
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
excellent shave with my Gem MMOC bumpless razor.Have some great shaves!
OneBlade Genesis / Personna GEM (7th)
RR What the Puck Lime
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Bay-Rum AS (Homebrew)
RR What the Puck Lime
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Bay-Rum AS (Homebrew)
Using my newly refurbished Ever Ready brush so figured it was only appropriate to use my Ever Ready Shovel Head.
SOTD: Wednesday July 1, 2020 -- Canada Day ("It's When Canada Celebrates the Fourth of July!")
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3OC: Made in Canada
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink (2): not made in Canada...
Soap: OH Puck!: Made in Canada
Another grand Canadian tradition: shaving after getting mosquito bites. Almost as bad as shaving fly bites.
But it's the quickest way to remove them. [grin]
So there was a little blood, but it wasn't a surprise. The shave was excellent. Didn't even require much clean up.
O.H.
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3OC: Made in Canada
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink (2): not made in Canada...
Soap: OH Puck!: Made in Canada
Another grand Canadian tradition: shaving after getting mosquito bites. Almost as bad as shaving fly bites.
But it's the quickest way to remove them. [grin]
So there was a little blood, but it wasn't a surprise. The shave was excellent. Didn't even require much clean up.
O.H.
