SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?

[Ron R]

MMMonday, July 20th 2021

Razor: GEM Micromatic Clog Pruf (Peerless model)- Mfg 1945, excellent mid range, I usually get great shaves with this gentler than my MMOC razor but that is how they were designed, 3 different Micromatics for fellows with different beard & skin types.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(2) excellent blade, Very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Razorock Lavender, nice masculine scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi High 24mm Mountain Silver tip, Wow excellent lather generator, soft pillow like tips, nice scrubber+ 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 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock King Louis Lavender with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =

excellent shave with my Gem MMCP + a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[Whiterook]

Micromatic Monday 3rd Anniversary Shave


Razor: Gem Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Seaforth! Heather Aftershave Toner
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

 

[davidsilva]

@ouchyfoot - gorgeous instrument[emoji106]

 

[davidsilva]

Le Blanc Shea Soap Preshave
GEM MMOC / GEM PTFE (9)
Floris Shave Stick / Fine L'Orange Noir

 

[Ted A]

Twig
SuperMax blade

 

[Kealon7]

SE2/Proline (4)

 

[cryhavoc]

Schick Injector Type E3 / Schick Injector (6)

 

[oldmpf]

Tue 20th July.

TNNSER-3D & Gem S/S [ 4 ]

 

[bartje-p]

Lovely refreshing shave today, one of my Schick razors, Proline B blade, Omega boar and Stirling Gin & tonic soap and AS.

 

[mrlandpirate]

 

[Strayhair]

Schick L Type Injector/Schick(4)

 

[Strayhair]

Schick L Type Injector/Schick(5) Today's Shave
GEM G-Bar/Personna PTFE(4.25)

 

[oldmpf]

Wed 21st July

TNNSER - 3D & Gem S/S ( 5 )

 

[ouchyfoot]

Razor: Wilkinson - Pall Mall (7 Day Set) 1905
Blade: Wilkinson - “Special” Wedge Blade
Brush: Spiffo - Alezeh (High Mountain White SHD-Fan) 26mm
Pre-Shave: Innisfree - Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam
Lather: Squadron - Empire
Aftershave: Taylor of Old Bond Street - Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion

Today is the start of a two week shaving journey.
For good or bad I’m taking my Pall Mall 7 day set for a spin. I only shave every other day, so it will take me two weeks to complete. I don’t think the blades had ever been sharpened, so I reset the bevels and honed them myself. Each blade may shave a little differently, but will give me insight on which blades may need a little extra work.

After honing I did a little leather stropping before the shave.

The shave went well for a first “get acquainted” outing. I couldn’t obtain a BBS, especially under my nose and chin. No nicks or cuts, pulling or tugging, but just could not obtain full smoothness. I didn’t want to scrub too much until I know what this razor is all about. The next shave with a different blade may reveal clues.
You can set the angle (tilt) of the head. I tried a few angles, but went back to 90° until I get used to it. I know the later Pall Malls have an adjustment screw to custom set the blade gap.
In spite of not getting as close of a shave as I was hoping, the process was smooth and comfortable. The odd looking safety bar/comb with a screw like thread on it actually rolls across your face. I really liked that.

I’m looking forward to my next Pall Mall shave. Let’s see how the Friday blade treats me.
Before I put today’s blade away, I gave it some quick licks with 3k-8k and 12k stones...just for good measure.

 

[OhioBob]

GEM Micromatic Clog Proof with 12 bump guard, GEM PTFE blade

 

[cyberdog]

July 21st:

Schick M Adjustable / Schick Twin (dozens)
Proraso Green / 30mm Tuxedo
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Polo Red Intense
Classic Match Red

Results: 2-Pass BBS Bliss. Really enjoy the Schick Adjustable on 7-8 with a Twin blade, nearly impossible to nick yourself, and delivers an awesome, close shave every time.

 

[davidsilva]

Le Blanc Shea Soap Preshave
ATT SE1 / Feather Pro Super (9)
Floris Shave Stick / Fine Fresh Vetiver

 

[Quaznoid]

7/21: 1953 Schick G, Chick, Cremo, no brush, Brut. Outstanding cool shave on a hot day. BBS. Next shave: Schick J

 

[Chard52142]

Thu 22 SE SOTD
Cream MacaRoot & Aloe
Brush Yaqi 24mm Aqua Tuxedo
Razor Yaqi AC Brass
Blade Feather ProGuard 2nd
Post & Aftershaves Ice Water + Stirling Witchhazel Wintergreen + Hyaluronic + MacaRoot Aloe Gel
Ever reliable cream! Nice scent, so easy to create a rich creamy and slick lather...
Ever reliable razor and blade combination! Effortless, fast, silky smooth, and very comfortable in 3passes for a mostly bbs result without any issues...so good (best for after a rough shave previously)! Matching aftershave was great!

 

[cryhavoc]

Schick Injector Type E3 / Schick Injector (7)