Micromatic Monday

[Whiterook]

Razor: Gem Contour
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rubberset 200-3 TNS Boss knot
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Seaforth Black Watch
Aftershave: Seaforth! Black Watch Aftershave Toner
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm

 

[Tanuki]

I seem to be on the one shave a week plan.

>24 E-R Shovelhead
>Gem PTFE (9)
>E-R brush - full vintage boar
>old high tallow Williams Mug

Perfect, overdue stubble assassination.

 

[CDinVT]

Micromatic Monday On Sunday

Gem Micromatic Clog Pruff
CVS Carbon steel
EverReady Boar
Shulton Old Spice
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Old Spice Original

 

[GAW9576]

 

[ChrisPL68]

 

[Ron R]

MMMonday, April 22nd 2024

Razor : Gem MicroMatic, Mfg 1930-41. Excellent mid range to upper mid range. Well made to last, this razor pulled Gem Mfg through the Dirty 1930's time period. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum sage and cedar, nice scented Bayrum with great lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Black marble" 24 3band silvertip badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. This brush has a nice large bloom when first cleaned and has still a large knot.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum Sandalwood lotion cologne splash+ a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Micromatic with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[Ted A]

Razor: Gem G Bar
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (14)
Brush: Frank badger
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
Pre-shave: Stirling Unscented soap - Proraso White cream
Lather: Stirling Piacenza
Aftershave: Witch Hazel - Stirling Piacenza

Okay. A blade with this many shaves needs a more aggressive razor than the G Bar. Next time.

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Gem Push-Button Gold
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Made-Rite 500PB, Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White Pre-Shave Cream
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Seaforth Black Watch
Aftershave: Seaforth! Black Watch Aftershave Toner
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm

 

[Tanuki]

Ski shave, quick like a (snow) bunny

Attic/roof fire at Timberline Lodge last week.

 

[LJBraaten]

On this Vintage April Micromatic Monday I choose my 80 year old (repaired) Gem Jr 1912 series. First, I honed the Gem PTFE blade on a 110 year old Stag Sharpener, then stropped it on a 100 year old TwinPlex. After addy my RIGS Shim, I got an excellent shave, barely stirred up yesterday’s cut. A 9.8 on shave 14 for the blade.

 

[thombrogan]

Last night’s stupendous shave
GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Personna Stainless PTFE GEM (1)

 

[GAW9576]

Subtle Art Soap Co. Draconis whipped up in a Captains Choice Products copper bowl is a wonderful thing. Add to that a splendid razor like this Ever-Ready Streamline then add the finishing touches of some Geo F Trumper sandalwood skin food and a splash of Draconis aftershave splash and you have one spectacular shave.

 

[JohnG]

I was recently given a GEM Micromatic "bullet-tip" in a PIF. I realized that standard DE blades don't fit.

I was reading about SE blades for the Micromatic in another thread. The stainless steel "PTFE" blades were recommended.

Are any of these the ones I am looking for, or should I look for something else? Prefer buying on Amazon.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Thanks in advance for any advice.

This is the razor if that helps.

 

[Whiterook]

I was recently given a GEM Micromatic "bullet-tip" in a PIF. I realized that standard DE blades don't fit.

I was reading about SE blades for the Micromatic in another thread. The stainless steel "PTFE" blades were recommended.

Are any of these the ones I am looking for, or should I look for something else? Prefer buying on Amazon.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Thanks in advance for any advice.

This is the razor if that helps.

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You want the 3 facet blades in the first link. The other two links don't work by the way.

 

[JohnG]

You want the 3 facet blades in the first link. The other two links don't work by the way.

Thank you. Those read "uncoated" though, so I wasn't sure if they were the right ones.

Here are some pics of the other two links on Amazon.

 

[Whiterook]

Thank you. Those read "uncoated" though, so I wasn't sure if they were the right ones.

Here are some pics of the other two links on Amazon.


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Those look like they will work. The blue star are carbon steel. This is what I use:

 

[spacemonkey42]

Yes, you definitely want the COATED ones, not the uncoated ones.

 

[ChrisPL68]

 

[Ron R]

I was recently given a GEM Micromatic "bullet-tip" in a PIF. I realized that standard DE blades don't fit.

I was reading about SE blades for the Micromatic in another thread. The stainless steel "PTFE" blades were recommended.

Are any of these the ones I am looking for, or should I look for something else? Prefer buying on Amazon.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Thanks in advance for any advice.

This is the razor if that helps.

View attachment 1837480

Looking for SE Gem blades I like to buy from Connaught shaving UK. They are a good online retailer and will give anyone a run for quality Gem Personna blade made in the USA for price. It might take a 1-3 weeks depending where you live but with shipping and blades it should be around $20ish USA for 100pcs or 10 pack even better prices. Strong USA dollar goes a long way!

GEM by Personna Stainless Coated Single Edge Razor Blades

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

www.connaughtshaving.com

 

[Ron R]

ASRazor shave, Monday, 2024

Razor : British 2nd Generation Ever-Ready Streamline SE, Mfg 1949-53 mid to upper mid range. well built to last Generations and works well when mastered. Used a shim(RIGS) under the existing modern spline of a modern Gem blade to mock the older blades that had thicker splines, it really smooths out the shave for myself and others. Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Cyril R Salter Wild rose cream. This a excellent cream with the scent of roses + excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi" Sagrada Familia" 26mm Husky synthetic knot. Excellent lather generator, luxury, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Hard to beat this brush for beautiful soft face feel that does every thing for a decent lathering.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Italian barber Amici with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Ever-Ready Streamline razor with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!