I will be shaving with my Gem 1912 Damaskeene tomorrow.
Micromatic Monday
- Thread starter Twelvefret
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I haven't yet decided for tomorrow, but I'm thinking Pushbutton ...
Or the Damaskeen ...
Or the Bumpless MMOC ...
Or ...
Or the Damaskeen ...
Or the Bumpless MMOC ...
Or ...
I'm on an Ever-Ready 1914 kick. 
Flintstone65
Imagining solutions for imaginary problems
I'm still up in the air....but it has been a while since I've used a Damaskeene.
I'm on an Ever-Ready 1914 kick.
Lots of 1914 action on this thread lately. I even picked up a nice cased 1914 this week.
But my other 1914 got two Mondays in a row. Time to add a decade. I'm missing my 1924 Shovelheads.
My brassy gold Shovelhead is ready to go! I even did the classic 1924 move of trying to load my Pal Blue Carbon backwards, but I turned that around.
I'm staged for two Shovelhead passes, Wunderbar clean up, and out the door for a short post-smoke coastal vacation. Surf's up.
Hell is other razors... and other razors... and other razors.
Late shave yesterday, light shave early today
Two pass, 1924 E-R Shovelhead with PAL Blue Carbon (9) at end-of-life, then Wunderbar with a Gillette 7 o'clock SharpEdge (2). Contrast. The SOC cherry boar could barely be trusted not to eat all the lather, but I got through two passes.
Two pass, 1924 E-R Shovelhead with PAL Blue Carbon (9) at end-of-life, then Wunderbar with a Gillette 7 o'clock SharpEdge (2). Contrast. The SOC cherry boar could barely be trusted not to eat all the lather, but I got through two passes.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
MMMonday, Sept 21st 2020
Razor: Micromatic open comb(bumps)-MFG 1930-2 bumbless,1932-41 bump shims, excellent mid range.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(10) Excellent blade, longevity, very sharp, smooths out over # shaves, predictable......
Soap: Colonel Conk Bayrum- very excellent soap for protection with a mild scent of bayrum.
Brush: Yaqi tuxedo knot 24mm syn with black marble handle - It just feels great in my hand + cloud like soft tips
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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 + pickups. WTG +ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock Emperor(Adventis)with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=
Excellent shave with my MMOC.
Have some great shaves! Stay and think safe in these times!
Razor: Micromatic open comb(bumps)-MFG 1930-2 bumbless,1932-41 bump shims, excellent mid range.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(10) Excellent blade, longevity, very sharp, smooths out over # shaves, predictable......
Soap: Colonel Conk Bayrum- very excellent soap for protection with a mild scent of bayrum.
Brush: Yaqi tuxedo knot 24mm syn with black marble handle - It just feels great in my hand + cloud like 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 + pickups. WTG +ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock Emperor(Adventis)with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=
Excellent shave with my MMOC.Have some great shaves! Stay and think safe in these times!
MMOC / Personna GEM (# Unknown)
Dove +Men Pre-Shave
RR What the Puck Lime / RR 26mm Monster
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Pinaud Yu (Mentholated)
Pacific Shaving Caffeinated AS Balm
The MMOC is simply fantastic on several days growth, having not shaved in over three days.
Dove +Men Pre-Shave
RR What the Puck Lime / RR 26mm Monster
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Pinaud Yu (Mentholated)
Pacific Shaving Caffeinated AS Balm
The MMOC is simply fantastic on several days growth, having not shaved in over three days.
Flintstone65
Imagining solutions for imaginary problems
It's a 75mm x 12mm handle made by Tibam....
Razor: GEM Damaskeene Open Comb
Blade: GEM Blue Star carbon (4)
Brush: Vulfix: VLF-10 Boar & Badger 21mm
Pre-Shave: Face Scrub, Thayers, Hyaluronic Acid
Lather: Tabac Original
Aftershave: Stirling Barbershop (splash)
Additional Care:
HSSC Barber Shop (balm)
Stirling Barbershop EDT
Innisfree No-Sebum Face Powder
Shave Rating: 9.8/10
Micromatic Monday Shave
I was feeling a bit conservative today so I settled on my open comb Damaskeene along with some traditional Tabac. I had my SS PTFE blade out but decided it seemed more proper to use a carbon blade with the Damaskeene.
The Carbon Blue Star is still shaving like a champion on its fourth outing. BBS with super soft and smooth post shave skin. Topped it all off with barbershop splash, balm and EDT. Loving that nice soft powdery smell.
I hadn’t really gotten the Vulfix badger/boar brush into my shaving rotation, but it seems to be excellent for face lathering, something I rarely do.
Everyone stay safe ... and smell as good as me.
Blade: GEM Blue Star carbon (4)
Brush: Vulfix: VLF-10 Boar & Badger 21mm
Pre-Shave: Face Scrub, Thayers, Hyaluronic Acid
Lather: Tabac Original
Aftershave: Stirling Barbershop (splash)
Additional Care:
HSSC Barber Shop (balm)
Stirling Barbershop EDT
Innisfree No-Sebum Face Powder
Shave Rating: 9.8/10
Micromatic Monday Shave
I was feeling a bit conservative today so I settled on my open comb Damaskeene along with some traditional Tabac. I had my SS PTFE blade out but decided it seemed more proper to use a carbon blade with the Damaskeene.
The Carbon Blue Star is still shaving like a champion on its fourth outing. BBS with super soft and smooth post shave skin. Topped it all off with barbershop splash, balm and EDT. Loving that nice soft powdery smell.
I hadn’t really gotten the Vulfix badger/boar brush into my shaving rotation, but it seems to be excellent for face lathering, something I rarely do.
Everyone stay safe ... and smell as good as me.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Very nice Gem Damaskeene O.C you have there, considering the age it has held up well! I will have to try and get mine into service this week.(great with a new blade)Razor: GEM Damaskeene Open Comb
Blade: GEM Blue Star carbon (4)
Brush: Vulfix: VLF-10 Boar & Badger 21mm
Pre-Shave: Face Scrub, Thayers, Hyaluronic Acid
Lather: Tabac Original
Aftershave: Stirling Barbershop (splash)
Additional Care:
HSSC Barber Shop (balm)
Stirling Barbershop EDT
Innisfree No-Sebum Face Powder
Shave Rating: 9.8/10
Micromatic Monday Shave
I was feeling a bit conservative today so I settled on my open comb Damaskeene along with some traditional Tabac. I had my SS PTFE blade out but decided it seemed more proper to use a carbon blade with the Damaskeene.
The Carbon Blue Star is still shaving like a champion on its fourth outing. BBS with super soft and smooth post shave skin. Topped it all off with barbershop splash, balm and EDT. Loving that nice soft powdery smell.
I hadn’t really gotten the Vulfix badger/boar brush into my shaving rotation, but it seems to be excellent for face lathering, something I rarely do.
Everyone stay safe ... and smell as good as me.
Razor:GEM OCMM/Gem PTFE
Soap: B&M Seville
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: Lucky Tiger
Flintstone65
Imagining solutions for imaginary problems
Nice combination of razors!
If I may.....what handle do you have on the Wunderbar?
Grrrr, my apologies @cyberdog and @never-stop-learning -- my response was supposed to be attached to @never-stop-learning's question, and I got confused.....one of those days.It's a 75mm x 12mm handle made by Tibam....I covet and stalkI just happen to knowallsome of @Tankui's 3rd party razor handles. I also know @Tanuki may be out for a bit hitting the waves, so I thought I'd answer.
Razor: Gem 1912 Damaskeene
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: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Yup, the Pushbutton won the toss this morning.
GEM Pushbutton / GEM Personna SS PTFE
Truefitt & Hill 1805
Maggard's Black & White
Old Spice Classic
I love this razor and it usually shaves fantastic. However the blades let me down today. Or maybe my technique was just really off. I started with a 6th use Gem SS. It was tuggy and rough. I wetted down the Tabac a bit more thinking it may have just been a bit on the dry side. I also switched to a new Pal carbon and concentrated more on what I was doing. Another rough pass. Ended up with a fair bit of irritation on my neck. Oh well can't win them all.
Sorry to read about the bad shave, @GAW9576 Photo of the accomplices looks awesome, though.
Nice combination of razors!
If I may.....what handle do you have on the Wunderbar?
It's a 75mm x 12mm handle made by Tibam....I covet and stalkI just happen to knowallsome of @Tankui's 3rd party razor handles. I also know @Tanuki may be out for a bit hitting the waves, so I thought I'd answer.
