Official Single Edge September (SEptember) Thread

[mgweatherly]

SEptember shave #13 on 36-hours growth

• 1970s Schick L1 injector purchased as NOS
• vintage Schick Platinum Plus blade that was in the NOS package (3)
• Daveli Farms small batch artisan sheep fat soap in Orange, Cedarwood, and Oak Moss scent
• WCS Silvertip Badger
• Intesa aftershave balm

I'm a big fan of Schick injectors for their simplicity, maneuverability, and general overall ease of use. They also give me a very comfortable and pretty close shave. I also wanted to use this very interesting Daveli Farms soap again. I think it is going to be one of my favorites. The limited information posted by others was positive enough that I bought this soap and one other puck in a different scent (Green Tea). I wouldn't describe the lather as super thick or cushiony (could be me), but it IS very slick and protective, even though it feels very light on my face. I'm going to keep using it to see whether I can make a thicker lather with some more patience. The two times I've used it, I loaded the brush in the mug shown in the photo and face lathered it. The first application of lather was much thicker than the second. I'm still learning with it, but I've had two really great shaves with it.

 

[Whiterook]

@Whiterook that Schick F looks super sweet!

A lovely SEpGemBoar shave- three-passes, no mishaps, wonderfully close and smooth, a very fine shave, 10/10, BBS:

Razor: Gem Damaskeene- an excellent shaving Gem variant
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (5)- Ted Pella stock #121-3, still shaving fine
Lather: PdP 63- haven't used in a long while; it's a good soap with a nice scent
Brush: Yaqi boar- starting to break in some, a while to go- it'll be fine before DecemBoar
Post: Rinse, a splash of WH, and then some Anthony's ASB

Have a great shaving week ahead!

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Thanks!

 

[Whiterook]

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SOTD: 2022-09-24

Razor: Schick F
Blade: Schick SE, 3rd use
Brush: AP Shave Co AP400
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper Bowl
Preshave: Proraso White Pre Shave Cream
Soap: Saponovicio Veresino Desert Vetyver Puck
Aftershave: Saponovicio Veresino Desert Vetyver Aftershave
Additional Care: Thayer’s Witch hazel



- Shared from My Shave Den for iOS

Nice photo!

 

[Beefdrippings]

Thank you! Some of my favourite gear

Nice photo!

 

[1Pet5_8]

Another lovely SEptember Sunday morning shave.
BBS, 9.5/10!
GEM Micromatic Flying Wing, Guiding Eye bullet tip.
GEM PTFE (7).
Franken-Arko.
Vintage Fuller Boar.

 

[Tanuki]

This one today:

 

[thombrogan]

SEptember

Tonight’s luxury shave
RazoRock Hawk V3OC
Schick Proline P-series (16)
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
Simpson Wee Scot 13mm badger brush
Pre-shave: hot shower
Lather: Canada Shaving Soap, face-lathered
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
Post-shave: face wash with shave binky
Post-shave: Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cream

I try not to rave about the RazoRock Hawk V3OC and Schick Proline P-series combo - they work for me, but others might get better results with different razors or blades. No, the temptation is to insufferably gush about the Simpson Wee Scot shaving brush and its use in combination with Canada Shaving Soap. My shallow ATG pass with cleanup while holding skin still below my jawline is greatly aided by that brush/soap combination for luxurious comfort.

 

[cryhavoc]

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Razor: Schick F New and Improved Injector razor
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum injector blade
Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B & B Contributor Brush
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Caswell-Massey Number Six
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder

I need a Schick Type F!

 

[Whiterook]

I need a Schick Type F!

Everyone does!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20220925
Single Edge September (SEptember) 2022

Razor: @Blackland Razors Ti Vector (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (4)
Brush: Yaqi Dandelion Green (24mm Cashmere)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: PannaCrema Nuàvia Blu
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado

Superb top tier razor!

Notes from today's shave: Post in thread 'never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge' never-stop-learning's Quest for Knowledge - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/never-stop-learnings-quest-for-knowledge.611194/post-11943206

 

[Woody Nickels]

September 25, 2022

Pre-shave: Noxzema face wash + hyaluronic acid serum
Razor: Blackland Sabre -- L1 Plate -- Maggard Aluminum Handle
Blade: PTFE GEM
Lather: Oaken Labs "Plein Air"
Post: Oaken Labs "Plein Air" aftershave

Great shave this evening, and I should use this Blackland Sabre more often. Some folks say the L1 plate is "too mild" and I agree that it feels very mild ... but then I notice how close it shaves, and how efficient it is. For me, this L1 plate seems just about perfect.

Any soap or aftershave by Oaken Labs is top-shelf stuff. The lather is a joy to use, and the aftershave leaves a wonderful face feel. Scent of haystacks and sunshine. Love it.

 

[cryhavoc]

Razor: Schick Type E-3 Injector
Blade: Schick Injector (4)
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Pinaud Clubman

 

[GBerry]

20220926
Razor: GEM Featherweight V1 (4)
Blade: Personna GEM Coated (4)
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Unscented With Beeswax
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Stirling Sandalwood Post Shave Balm

No nicks; No irritation; Close and very smooth; Pleasant DFS+ shave. On target.

Shave log summary 20220924

Cheers!!!

 

[bartje-p]

Schick I1
Personna injector (2)
Omega 10049
Soutern Witchcrafts - Fougere Nemeta (sample)
Pitralon classic
Balea Sensitive

Used the Pitralon in the past, but now it was quite some while ago (> year). Still very much a classic as far as I'm concerned, great AS. The soap is lovely as well. Sample still has plenty left, at least enough for the rest of this week.

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[Beefdrippings]

Pre: Proraso white
Brush: C-Mon by Heritage
Lather: Tabac
Blade: Personna Gem
Razor: Gem
Post: Thayer’s, Tabac a/s splash

 

[Galaktus]

I switched back to my Hawk today.
RazoRock Hawk v3
Kai Captain Mild (1)
Palmolive Lather
RazoRock Bruce brush
Clubman Brandy Spice

 

[Ron R]

GEMonday, SEptemper 26 2022

Razor : Gem 1912 OC- Mfg 1912-15, the real McCoy first production run of the 1912's (Rarity), Tame mid range, built to last (over 100 yrs ago) I get some of my best Gem shaves with this razor. Very enjoyable shave this morning.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap : Ach Brito Lavanda cream, nice fresh minty Lavender + excellent lather qualities. I hardly ever have any irritation or nicks with any of my Lavender soaps. Lavender Rocks!
Brush : Yaqi Goblin 24mm synthetic, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
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 :Ach Brito Lavanda AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Gem 1912 OC with a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

[Tanuki]

Gem G-Bar

sketchy nylon brush!

Doesn't like to get wet.

 

[RenoRichard]

A fine SEpGemBoar shave for me- three-passes, no mishaps, close and smooth, 9+/10, DFS+:

Razor: Ever-Ready British 1912 w/aluminum handle- shaves just fine, an excellent razor, but the Damaskeene version I have shaves a hair better for me
Blade: Gem SS PTFE (6)- Ted Pella stock #121-3, maybe moving the blade between razors is shortening it's life a bit, as I felt a bit more drag when doing my clean up pass
Lather: MdC Agrumes- I could use MdC soap daily, one of very few- it just works great
Brush: Zenith 506 unbleached boar- I'm growing very fond of these boars, so far they stink more than most, but feel great on the face- no prickliness at all
Post: Rinse, a splash of Thayer's SH, and then some Anthony's ASB

Have a great week!

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Gem Contour
Blade: Pal Carbon Steel Gem-type blade
Brush: Jayaruh #429 White Rook in two-band badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Seaforth! Sea Spiced Lime
Aftershave: Shannon's 25th Street Lime splash
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented