Ever Ready 1914 / GEM PTFE (5)
SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?
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Razor/blade: GEM 1912/Gem SS PTFE
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap: B&M Lavender
A/S: Lucky Tiger Bay Rum
GEM Clog Pruf / GEM PTFE (3) / Williams Wednesday / OS Splash -- True to its name (not that I had a doubt), the Clog Pruf eliminated 5 days worth of growth without drama and left everything (except the handle bar) silky smooth and irritation free
MMOC
Schick E3 Injector / Schick (12)
Clog Pruf / Gem PTFE (5)
GEM G-Bar/GEM PTFE(1)
Thur 18th February
RR Hawk V3-A plate & Schick Proline [ 3 ]
Hard to go wrong with a good Tabac lather.
RR Hawk V3-A plate & Schick Proline [ 3 ]
Hard to go wrong with a good Tabac lather.
Ever Ready 1914 / GEM PTFE (6)
Schick E3 Injector / Schick (13)
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Looks like you needed a change up from the L Schick you enjoyed so much over the years!
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SE SOTD, Thur, Feb 18th 2021
Razor: Oneblade core Version 2-MFG 2018> mild razor, great 3 pass daily driver, only razor I have that will allow pressure.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE modified (5) excellent SE blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Razorock The dead sea- nice scent with excellent lather qualities IMO.
Brush: Yaqi Artic sky 24 mm knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, nice gentle scrub & great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + pickups. WTG, XTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock The Dead Sea splash with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my Oneblade core with a modified Gem blade.
Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Oneblade core Version 2-MFG 2018> mild razor, great 3 pass daily driver, only razor I have that will allow pressure.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE modified (5) excellent SE blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable.
Soap: Razorock The dead sea- nice scent with excellent lather qualities IMO.
Brush: Yaqi Artic sky 24 mm knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, nice gentle scrub & great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + pickups. WTG, XTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock The Dead Sea splash with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my Oneblade core with a modified Gem blade.Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Schick M2 Adjustable Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Rubberset 203 in Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Fine American Blend
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
Schick injector G-1/Taconic blade/Proraso Red cream. I have maybe 20 vintage razors (DE, SE and injector) and my two G-1s are my favorites. With even newbie techniques, you get a great shave and it's almost impossible to nick yourself.
Clog Pruf / Gem PTFE (6)
Rockwell 6S with #4 baseplate
Ever Ready 1914 / GEM PTFE (7)
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
SOTD, Fri, Feb 2021
Razor: Kai Style shavette- Mfg 2018> great zamik shavette to learn with and easy to manipulate over the face, guarded blade is nice for this Greenhorn. I do not shave with it every day but still can get a great shave.
Blade: Kai Protouch guarded, excellent blade, Sharp & smoooth and highly recommended for any shaving level from beginner to seasoned shaver.
Soap: Razorock The Dead Sea- very nice scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Chianti's 24mm knot, excellent lather generator with heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3 pickups. WTG + 2x ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock The Dead Sea splash with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BbS + no irritation + 1 blemmish weeper = Excellent shave with my Kai style shavette and Kai Proguard blade.
Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Kai Style shavette- Mfg 2018> great zamik shavette to learn with and easy to manipulate over the face, guarded blade is nice for this Greenhorn. I do not shave with it every day but still can get a great shave.
Blade: Kai Protouch guarded, excellent blade, Sharp & smoooth and highly recommended for any shaving level from beginner to seasoned shaver.
Soap: Razorock The Dead Sea- very nice scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Chianti's 24mm knot, excellent lather generator with heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3 pickups. WTG + 2x ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock The Dead Sea splash with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BbS + no irritation + 1 blemmish weeper =
Excellent shave with my Kai style shavette and Kai Proguard blade.Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Schick E3 Injector / Schick (14)
Schick E2 Injector / Feather (cut down)
