Razor/Blade: GEM Junior baton handle/Gem SS PTFE
Cream: Proroaso Red
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: Lucky Tiger
SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?
- Thread starter shanman
- Start date
Razor/Blade: GEM Junior baton handle/Gem SS PTFE
Cream: Proroaso Red
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: Lucky Tiger
10/16: 1935 Schick E-2, Chick, Dove soap, VDH boar. Perfect BBS. Next shave: 1938 Gillette Tech
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SE SOTD, Fri, Oct16th, 2020
Razor: Gem Clog Pruf (Peerless model 17 nib safety bar)-MFG 1945, excellent mid range.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (10) excellent blade for longevity, very sharp, smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Razorock Irish Country side- mild scent with excellent lather quality properties.
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26 mm, excellent lather creator with cloud like soft tips.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pick ups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock or I.B Amici with witch hazel + a dollop of balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my GEM MMCP with a Gem blade.
Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Gem Clog Pruf (Peerless model 17 nib safety bar)-MFG 1945, excellent mid range.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (10) excellent blade for longevity, very sharp, smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Razorock Irish Country side- mild scent with excellent lather quality properties.
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26 mm, excellent lather creator with cloud like soft tips.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pick ups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock or I.B Amici with witch hazel + a dollop of balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my GEM MMCP with a Gem blade.Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
This was my first shave ever with a SE! Took it pretty slow and focused on the correct angle. Overall it was a clean shave although I got some feedback from the alum. I have a Featherweight on deck for my next SE shave.
Schick L Type Injector/Schick(8)
GEM G-Bar / GEM Personna Stainless (3)
Oneblade v1 / Feather FHS10 (4)
Valobra / Fine Fresh Vetiver
20201017
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (4)
Smooth, effortless, efficient and effective. This shave was as good as my first shave with the Vector OC - absolutely superb.
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (4)
Smooth, effortless, efficient and effective. This shave was as good as my first shave with the Vector OC - absolutely superb.
Sat 17th October
Ever Ready 1912- Bathroom Set & Gem S/S [ 3 ]
The last of the British 1912s, really well suited to a modern Gem Blade - an excellent smooth close Shave, with a close finish.
Ever Ready 1912- Bathroom Set & Gem S/S [ 3 ]
The last of the British 1912s, really well suited to a modern Gem Blade - an excellent smooth close Shave, with a close finish.
Sun 18th October
Occams V1/Plate3 & Feather Proguard [ 4 ]
Occams V1/Plate3 & Feather Proguard [ 4 ]
Razor: Schick E1 Butterscotch handle
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson's Duke 3 Sapphire Special Edition in synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Art of Shaving Sandalwood Cream
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Simpson's Duke 3 Sapphire Special Edition in synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Art of Shaving Sandalwood Cream
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
MacaRoot Mon 19th SE 4th SOTD
Cream MacaRoot & Aloe
Brush Yaqi 24mm Aqua Tuxedo
Razor GEM Push Button
Blade GEM Stainless 4th
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water & Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic & MacaRoot Aloe Gel
Nice pleasant lather from the cream. More than required.
4th shave with this SE razor paired with blade is much more smoother and comfortable especially for wtg & atg. Not so for atg....as can feel the blade is kinda skipping rather than cutting cleanly. All in it was an enjoyable 3passes with DFS+ results. Better than the previous shave with same razor and blade. Good post and aftershaves. Rating 9/10
Cream MacaRoot & Aloe
Brush Yaqi 24mm Aqua Tuxedo
Razor GEM Push Button
Blade GEM Stainless 4th
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water & Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic & MacaRoot Aloe Gel
Nice pleasant lather from the cream. More than required.
4th shave with this SE razor paired with blade is much more smoother and comfortable especially for wtg & atg. Not so for atg....as can feel the blade is kinda skipping rather than cutting cleanly. All in it was an enjoyable 3passes with DFS+ results. Better than the previous shave with same razor and blade. Good post and aftershaves. Rating 9/10
20201018
OCtober 2020 #10
Single Edge Sunday
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (5)
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm Stygian Synth Hybrid
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Reuzel Wood & Spice
Fragrance: Original Penguin Reserve
Outstanding shave.
OCtober 2020 #10
Single Edge Sunday
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (5)
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm Stygian Synth Hybrid
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Reuzel Wood & Spice
Fragrance: Original Penguin Reserve
Outstanding shave.
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
Monday 10.19.20 SOTD
Pre de Provence Verbena face lather and rinse
Valet Auto/Strop Silver VB2 Set Canada
Feather Fhs-10 Hi-Stainless
RazoRock Keyhole Plissoft Synthetic
Pre de Provence shave soap
Pre de Provence Sante Green Tea
Mon 19th October.
Occams-Oren & Feather Proguard [ 4 ]
Nice to have a travel shave in a Hotel with good light and mirrors.
Occams-Oren & Feather Proguard [ 4 ]
Nice to have a travel shave in a Hotel with good light and mirrors.
Razor:GEM OCMM/Gem PTFE
Soap: B&M Cologne Russe
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: B&M Cologne Russe
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
GEMonday, OCtober19th,2020
Razor:Gem Damaskeene open comb- MFG 1912-15, Excellent milder mid range, good daily driver. They got it right 108 yrs ago IMO.
Blade:Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) Still manufacturing, Remnants of A.S.R. Corp umbrella of different shaving Companies.
Soap: Tabac- excellent lather qualities with a clean mild flowery scent.
Brush: Razorock Noir 400 plissoft 24mm- closest brush Imation of my Omega boar brush. Good brush for a scrub.
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. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock American barber aftershave with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =Excellent shave with my Gem 1912 Damaskeene O.C with a Gem teflon coated blade!
Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor:Gem Damaskeene open comb- MFG 1912-15, Excellent milder mid range, good daily driver. They got it right 108 yrs ago IMO.
Blade:Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) Still manufacturing, Remnants of A.S.R. Corp umbrella of different shaving Companies.
Soap: Tabac- excellent lather qualities with a clean mild flowery scent.
Brush: Razorock Noir 400 plissoft 24mm- closest brush Imation of my Omega boar brush. Good brush for a scrub.
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. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock American barber aftershave with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my Gem 1912 Damaskeene O.C with a Gem teflon coated blade!Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Gem Micromatic Open Comb Gold Bumpless
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Gillette Series Cool Wave
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: Proraso Red
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Gillette Series Cool Wave
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
20201019
OCtober 2020 #11
Tabactober 2020 #7
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (6)
Brush: OMEGA Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle
Lather: Tabac
Aftershave: Tabac
Fragrance: Tabac
Shaving with the Blackland Razors Vector OC every day could get to be a habit.
OCtober 2020 #11
Tabactober 2020 #7
Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (6)
Brush: OMEGA Jade 011842 Premium Pure Bristle
Lather: Tabac
Aftershave: Tabac
Fragrance: Tabac
Shaving with the Blackland Razors Vector OC every day could get to be a habit.
