SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?

[sanch]

Prep-hot shower
Stirling Sharp dressed Man soap and shampoo bars.
Razor-Gem Junior (naked) with custom brass handle x2, (preference for the shorter handle on the razor)
Blade-GEM Persona new and stropped.
Brush-Naval Brass Custom boar
Soap-Stirling Sharp dressed Man lathered in a copper mug.
Post Shave-GJ alum and 4 drops post shave oil.
Results BBS no irritation and 0 blood! 4 passes, first pass to get the feel of the razor as it was first time using this type. IMHO it's very similar in angle and feel to a straight. I'm pleased I have spoken.

 

[Canada]

RazoRock Hawk V2 / Rockwell 6S Handle / Semogue 1305 Boar / Feather ProGuard (3)

 

[oldmpf]

Sat 14th Dec.

Gem Micromatic & Gem S/S [ 3 ]

 

[Ron R]

SOTD Sat Dec 14

Razor : Oneblade Core version 2 - MFG 2019
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE desplined and modified (7)
Soap : Tabac
Brush : Yaqi timber wolf 24mm+
Preshave : Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Post shave: Proraso green aftershave with witch hazel + Nivea balm for winter dry skin.
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =

Have some great shaves!

 

[Ron R]

Prep-hot shower
Stirling Sharp dressed Man soap and shampoo bars.
Razor-Gem Junior (naked) with custom brass handle x2, (preference for the shorter handle on the razor)
Blade-GEM Persona new and stropped.
Brush-Naval Brass Custom boar
Soap-Stirling Sharp dressed Man lathered in a copper mug.
Post Shave-GJ alum and 4 drops post shave oil.
Results BBS no irritation and 0 blood! 4 passes, first pass to get the feel of the razor as it was first time using this type. IMHO it's very similar in angle and feel to a straight. I'm pleased I have spoken.View attachment 1043401

Looks like you are a Machinist and like to create parts from brass. Very nice but might be a little heavy with the brush handle if you did not hollow out the base.
Looks like the GEM Juniour bar has lost its Nickel coating(rare one)?
Thanks for sharing.

 

[sanch]

Looks like you are a Machinist and like to create parts from brass. Very nice but might be a little heavy with the brush if you did not hollow out the base. Thanks for sharing.

Not a machinist by trade but as a student I have a real machinist who allows me to make things under his guidance, and yes they are my work! The brush is a tank that was my full intention I made it so when I choose to face lather there are no worries of it tipping over on me. Still when I choose to bowl lather it's got a perfect fit and weight for me! Happy shaves!

 

[Ron R]

Not a machinist by trade but as a student I have a real machinist who allows me to make things under his guidance, and yes they are my work! The brush is a tank that was my full intention I made it so when I choose to face lather there are no worries of it tipping over on me. Still when I choose to bowl lather it's got a perfect fit and weight for me! Happy shaves!View attachment 1043527

I'm a retired licensed Machinist and enjoy seeing peoples talents on a metal or wood lathe.
Have some great shaves!

 

[davidsilva]

ATT S1 / Feather Pro (11)
Mondial Tobacco Verde
Fine Fresh Vetiver

 

[sanch]

I'm a retired licensed Machinist and enjoy seeing peoples talents on a metal or wood lathe.
Have some great shaves!

Much respect to you sir, I can't even claim to be a novice. The things that I have turned are all done on the Hardinge and I have been lucky enough to learn from a great instructor. The radius of the handles and tapers are turned free hand no auto feed no CNC, of course the finish passes are done with a file and Emery cloth. He (tool maker/my instructor) is slowly showing me programming the CNC lathe, but it's a little daunting. I also am learning as much as possible on the Bridgeport. He shows me the older method (manual) before showing me auto feed and CNC. TALK ABOUT A RABBIT HOLE!!! My only wish is that I'd have started 30 years ago!!! ABOVE ALL ELSE he's shown me machine safety...

 

[brandaves]

SOTD
12/14/2019

Razor: C.V. Heljestrand Kindal Lather Catcher
Blade: Gem PTFE coated
Brush: Yaqi 22mm Sagrada Familia 100% Pure Badger
Pre-Shave: Dr. Bronner's Lavender Soap
Lather: RazoRock What the Puck Gold
Aftershave: RazoRock Mudder Focker
Additional Care: Thayer's Witch Hazel

 

[brandaves]

Much respect to you sir, I can't even claim to be a novice. The things that I have turned are all done on the Hardinge and I have been lucky enough to learn from a great instructor. The radius of the handles and tapers are turned free hand no auto feed no CNC, of course the finish passes are done with a file and Emery cloth. He (tool maker/my instructor) is slowly showing me programming the CNC lathe, but it's a little daunting. I also am learning as much as possible on the Bridgeport. He shows me the older method (manual) before showing me auto feed and CNC. TALK ABOUT A RABBIT HOLE!!! My only wish is that I'd have started 30 years ago!!! ABOVE ALL ELSE he's shown me machine safety...

I've always wanted to learn that stuff. What a great opportunity. Are you paying for a course or just have a generous friend offering to instruct you? Either way, super cool. Like @Ron R I have enjoyed your handy work.

 

[sanch]

I've always wanted to learn that stuff. What a great opportunity. Are you paying for a course or just have a generous friend offering to instruct you? Either way, super cool. Like @Ron R I have enjoyed your handy work.

Actually he's a co-worker and a great friend! Here's the senior tool maker where we work so I spend time learning when I can! Thanks for the kind words !

 

[NCGent]

Gem Clog Pruf / Gem PTFE (2)

 

[kjbarth]

EverReady 1933-34 SE

 

[Kealon7]

SE1/ Proline (5)

 

[oldmpf]

Sun 15th Dec.

Ever Ready Natural Angle [ HFT ] & Gem S/S [ 1 ]

 

[Strayhair]

Schick J2 Injector/Schick(6)

 

[brandaves]

SOTD
12/15/2019

Razor: Ever-Ready 1924 Shovelhead
Blade: Gem PTFE coated
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia Black/White Tuxedo Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Dr. Bronner's Lavender Soap
Lather: Stirling Gatlinburg
Aftershave: RazoRock Son of Zeus
Additional Care: Thayer's Witch Hazel

 

[sanch]

SOTD
12/15/2019

Razor: Ever-Ready 1924 Shovelhead
Blade: Gem PTFE coated
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia Black/White Tuxedo Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Dr. Bronner's Lavender Soap
Lather: Stirling Gatlinburg
Aftershave: RazoRock Son of Zeus
Additional Care: Thayer's Witch Hazel

View attachment 1043838

Beautiful set up!

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Schick E2 Injector Razor
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Rubberset 203 in Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Razorock XXX
Aftershave: Proraso Green Splash
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder