SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?

[Ron R]

MicroMaticMonday, Aug 24th 2020, Good morning to all!

Razor: Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf Peerless model(17 nip safety bar instead of the 11 nip standard) -Mfg 1945- excellent mid range SE razor.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (9) Excellent blade as in sharpness, longevity, smoothness as it gets used + Cost per shave.
Soap: Proraso green- I like to use this soap in summer and when need a change, Eucalyptus & menthol scented....
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm synthetic"Sagrada Familia" excellent for creating lather + those soft tips for painting.
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 + pick ups.
Post shave: Alum indicated not much stinging!
Post shave: Proraso green with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + minor irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Gem Peerless Clog Pruf.

Have some Great shaves! Stay and think safe in these times!

 

[glassmtn99]

Leaf razor/Shark Stainless Blades/Haslinger Meersalgeen soap/Omega 11137 boar brush
(I am not sure what type of razor most consider the Leaf. This was my first use and it provides a fairly good, fast shave although not much fun)

Eric

 

[Clay S]

Leaf razor/Shark Stainless Blades/Haslinger Meersalgeen soap/Omega 11137 boar brush
(I am not sure what type of razor most consider the Leaf. This was my first use and it provides a fairly good, fast shave although not much fun)

Eric

I would consider it sorta a SE, sorta a modern system. Sorta blends the boundaries.

A "not much fun" leaf shave is probably better than an "exciting" SR shave.

 

[Strayhair]

Schick L Type Injector/Schick(4)

 

[ChiefHA]

Razor:GEM OCMM/Gem PTFE
Soap: Arko
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: Lucky Tiger

 

[mrlandpirate]

 

[Strayhair]

Schick L Type Injector/Schick(5)

 

[oldmpf]

Williams Wed-26th August

Occams-V1 /Plate 3 & Feather Proguard [ 7 ]
An excellent no fuss quality Shave.

 

[ChiefHA]

Razor: ERN 1720/1924 Ever-Ready "Shovel Head"/Gem PTFE
Soap: B&M Cologne Russe
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: B&M Cologne Russe

 

[Ron R]

SE SOTD, Wed, Aug 26th 2020

Razor: Oneblade Core, version 2- Mfg 2018> mild aggression, Excellent daily driver with a Gem modified blade IMO.
Blade: Modified Gem SS PTFE (10) Excellent blade, very sharp, good longevity, smooths out as it is used & low cost per shave if that matters to some.
Soap: Tabac- like this soap for lather qualities and post shave- scent is a mild flowery clean fragrance that is OK.
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm synthetic- I enjoy this brush because it lathers any type of soap well, soft tips.
Pre shave: brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aoe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + any pickups.
Post shave: Razorock blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Oneblade Core with my modified Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

[craigq]

25-aug-2020 - Sabre L1 - GEM (8) - still good, very efficient.

You fine people were not kidding around when you said GEM blades keep their edge.

 

[Strayhair]

Schick L Type Injector/Schick(6)

 

[oldmpf]

Thur 27th August

RR s/s Hawk-V3-A & Schick Proline [ 4 ]

 

[Rocklock]

Gem Featherweight and CVS blade

 

[Ron R]

SE SOTD, Thur, Aug 27th 2020

Razor: Gem Micromatic OC- Mfg 1930-41 Great mid range razor, built very strong and still available at antique stores.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (10) Excellent blade, very sharp, good longevity, smooths out as used & good cost per shave.
Soap: Razorock Irish Countryside- mild scent with great lather qualities.
Brush: Razorock Noir 400 Plissoft- reminds me of a boar brush with soft tips, makes great lather.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + followed by a dollop Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Micromatic open comb.

Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Schick J1 Injector Razor
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Rubberset 203 in Super Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Haslinger Shafmilch
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder

 

[Kbates213]

Razorock hawk v3 OC with Kai captain titan mild.

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[Quaznoid]

8/28: 1958 Schick Type J, Chick, Irish Spring, VDH boar, Old Spice. Difficult shave but pushed it to a BBS. Next shave: Gillette Slim

 

[glassmtn99]

Leaf razor/Shark SS blades/l'occitane cade soap/Omega 11137 boar brush (head shave)

eric.

 

[oldmpf]

Fri 28th August

RazoRock s/s Hawk V3-OC & Kai CT Mild/Pink [ 5 ]