Official Single Edge September (SEptember) Thread

[Dodger59]

SEptember 13, 2022

Razor: Supply SE
Blade: Supply Black Label (6)
Soap: Cremo Refreshing
Brush: Hand-applied
AS: Tabac splash

Quick and comfortable.

 

[thombrogan]

SEptember

Last night’s luxury shave
RazoRock Hawk V3OC
Schick Proline P-series (4)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
RazoRock.F400 XXL 34mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: hot shower followed by a few minutes of waterboarding
Lather: Col Conk Unscented, face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cream

Another mostly smooth shave in the books. There were a few weepers under the right side of my jawline, but I didn’t feel their infliction and they cleared right up. Still, smooov!

Was it all from pressing a damp cloth on my whiskers for a few minutes? I dunno.

 

[JAHE]

I completely disassemble my razors after every shave, clean & dry everything thoroughly, reassemble the razor without the blade, flip the blade and store it separately.

A blade gets stuck very, very rarely.

@Hannah's Dad
Same here, minus the flipping of the blade . The blade sits tight on the posts, but rarely gets totally stuck. Perhaps some blades have minor tolerance issues, specs-wise...? I don't think that it is a regular problem of the said KAI blade variety.

 

[Sascoman]

I completely disassemble my razors after every shave, clean & dry everything thoroughly, reassemble the razor without the blade, flip the blade and store it separately.

A blade gets stuck very, very rarely.

I do same and have no issues with the MG.

My Vector is a few months old SS and I can not load a Shick Proline and have had sticking issues with the Kai Captain - but nothing too challenging. No issues with Feather Pro or Feather Proguard

 

[OhioBob]

SEptember

Pre Shave: Warm Shower, Stirling Bath Soap, Stirling Unscented Pre Shave Soap
Razor: Mirror Polish Supply Pro
Blade: Schick "Chick" (5)
Soap/Cream: Stirling Baker Street
Bowl: Georgetown Pottery TravelShave Bowl
Brush: Paul Trotter Northeast Ice Handle AP Shave Co 26mm G5A Knot
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm, Executive Man EDT
Rating: 10/10 Three pass BBS shave with three touch ups, no weepers, cuts or irritation. Very good lather, cushion and slickness. Entire shave performed on setting #2, seems to be my niche. Getting better with the Pro every time I use it.

 

[Time Bandit]

SEptember

Last night’s luxury shave
RazoRock Hawk V3OC
Schick Proline P-series (4)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
RazoRock.F400 XXL 34mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: hot shower followed by a few minutes of waterboarding
Lather: Col Conk Unscented, face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cream

Another mostly smooth shave in the books. There were a few weepers under the right side of my jawline, but I didn’t feel their infliction and they cleared right up. Still, smooov!

Was it all from pressing a damp cloth on my whiskers for a few minutes? I dunno.

How are you liking the Neutrogena Hydro Boost? I apply it last, after my aftershave has thoroughly dried. I find that it really goes a long way to making my skin feel like I never even shaved.

 

[gpjoe]

SEptember head shave #4

RR Hawk Eco
Shark Saloon (1)
MdC Agrumes
Omega boar
Pinaud Lime Sec

Wonderful, two-pass (with touchup) BBS. Wish my face was this easy.

 

[gpjoe]

SEptember

Last night’s luxury shave
RazoRock Hawk V3OC
Schick Proline P-series (4)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
RazoRock.F400 XXL 34mm synthetic brush
Pre-shave: hot shower followed by a few minutes of waterboarding
Lather: Col Conk Unscented, face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cream

Another mostly smooth shave in the books. There were a few weepers under the right side of my jawline, but I didn’t feel their infliction and they cleared right up. Still, smooov!

Was it all from pressing a damp cloth on my whiskers for a few minutes? I dunno.

I prep the same way. Hot water wash cloth with a bit of light scrubbing. Just enough to soften my "average" beard. Works great.

 

[Time Bandit]

SEptember head shave #4

RR Hawk Eco
Shark Saloon (1)
MdC Agrumes
Omega boar
Pinaud Lime Sec

Wonderful, two-pass (with touchup) BBS. Wish my face was this easy.

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Nice bottle!

 

[Ted A]

Razor: Twig
Blade: Rapira (1)
Brush: Cremo
Soap & A/S: Stirling Varen

Comfortable shave: DFS. I have to retrain myself with different single edge razors more than with double edge.

 

[mgweatherly]

I must confess to having broken my commitment to SEptember because I was seduced by a pair of British temptresses. For more information, see: I've got a Rocket in my pocket.

After this brief dalliance, I'll be back with more SEptember shaving on Thursday.

Carry on

 

[gpjoe]

Nice bottle!

Thank you. I was lucky enough to find two at a local antique store. I use both for my Pinaud AS. This is the other.

 

[Sascoman]

Loaded a fresh Protouch MG (no sticking issues) and first use of this new DG soap- Fantastic

One of my best shaves in a long while

 

[gpjoe]

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Loaded a fresh Protouch MG (no sticking issues) and first use of this new DG soap- Fantastic

One of my best shaves in a long while

I thought I was done, and have set strict limits on how much I would spend on a single razor, but alas, that one sings to me. Maybe just one more...

 

[never-stop-learning]

I do same and have no issues with the MG.

My Vector is a few months old SS and I can not load a Shick Proline and have had sticking issues with the Kai Captain - but nothing too challenging. No issues with Feather Pro or Feather Proguard

I have an older Stainless Vector and older (from Japan) Schick Proline P blades. No issues loading any of my blades and very, very rarely a minor issue with getting stuck.

I'm very curious to see what issues I'll have with the Prolines when I get a Ti Vector.

 

[thombrogan]

How are you liking the Neutrogena Hydro Boost?

I only notice when I skip it. Nice, but mega-$$$, so going back to Equate Daily Moisturizer with hyaluronic acid when it runs out.

Good thing is a little goes so long of a way that I’ve used the same teensy jar for several months.

 

[Time Bandit]

Thank you. I was lucky enough to find two at a local antique store. I use both for my Pinaud AS. This is the other.

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Damn! I'm so jealous. I've been looking, hoping to find some vintage Pinaud bottles myself.

Great find my friend! Those labels are in perfect condition. I dig them.

 

[never-stop-learning]

I thought I was done, and have set strict limits on how much I would spend on a single razor, but alas, that one sings to me. Maybe just one more...

Famous last words before your next journey into RAD.

 

[never-stop-learning]

@Hannah's Dad
Same here, minus the flipping of the blade . The blade sits tight on the posts, but rarely gets totally stuck. Perhaps some blades have minor tolerance issues, specs-wise...? I don't think that it is a regular problem of the said KAI blade variety.

Agreed.

 

[gpjoe]

Damn! I'm so jealous. I've been looking, hoping to find some vintage Pinaud bottles myself.

Great find my friend! Those labels are in perfect condition. I dig them.

I did some research an I believe these are old Jeris hair tonic bottles. I just pulled the labels from the plastic Pinaud bottles. I do have three large glass Pinaud bottles on a shelf, and three smaller Pinaud bottles. They are getting hard to find.

(Not my pic.)