Razor/Blade: GEM Junior baton handle/Gem SS PTFE
Soap: TOBS Grapefruit
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: Lucky Tiger
SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?
- Thread starter shanman
- Start date
Razor/Blade: GEM Junior baton handle/Gem SS PTFE
Soap: TOBS Grapefruit
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
AS: Lucky Tiger
Razor: Schick L6 Easy Rider
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Rudy Vey Badger & Blade 2020 Group Buy #4
Pre-Shave: Cremo Brushless Shaving Cream
Lather: Essence of Scotland Malt N Myrtle
Aftershave: Pinaud Brandy Spice
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Rudy Vey Badger & Blade 2020 Group Buy #4
Pre-Shave: Cremo Brushless Shaving Cream
Lather: Essence of Scotland Malt N Myrtle
Aftershave: Pinaud Brandy Spice
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Shave 20200828
Razor: Colonial General V2 (Timeless TRH6 Ti Handle)
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional Super (6)
Brush: Shavemac 26mm Synthetic Fan
Soap: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman VIBR
Fragrance: Pinaud Clubman Lime Sec
WTG, ATG. Minor XTG touch-up.
DFS with no nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.
Really satisfying shave!
Razor: Colonial General V2 (Timeless TRH6 Ti Handle)
Blade: Feather Artist Club Professional Super (6)
Brush: Shavemac 26mm Synthetic Fan
Soap: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman VIBR
Fragrance: Pinaud Clubman Lime Sec
WTG, ATG. Minor XTG touch-up.
DFS with no nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.
Really satisfying shave!
Sat 29th August
TNNSER-3D & Gem S/S [ 7 ]
TNNSER-3D & Gem S/S [ 7 ]
Ever-Ready Saturday it's a thing now.
8/29/20
SOTD
Razor: Ever-Ready Lather Catcher
Blade: NOS Ever-Ready Radio-Steel (1)
Brush: Ever-Ready 100T Dad's brush
Lather: WSP Formula T Bay Rum
Astringent: Osma Alum block
Atrershave Splash: Ogallala Bay Rum Lime and Peppercorn
9.5/10 great shave with a 100+ year old razor and vintage NOS blade. True Old School Wet Shaving it's the only way to go ❤
I've been on a Lather Catcher kick lately. I just love using them and the audible feedback is amazing. I've been experimenting with some vintage and NOS stropping blades and have been getting some amazing shaves from them. The shave I got today was not quite as good as the one I get from my Gem Junior Bar razor but it was still better than any shave you can get using todays so called shaving equipment. I give todays Ever-Ready shave a 9,5/10.
8/29/20
SOTDRazor: Ever-Ready Lather Catcher
Blade: NOS Ever-Ready Radio-Steel (1)
Brush: Ever-Ready 100T Dad's brush
Lather: WSP Formula T Bay Rum
Astringent: Osma Alum block
Atrershave Splash: Ogallala Bay Rum Lime and Peppercorn
9.5/10 great shave with a 100+ year old razor and vintage NOS blade. True Old School Wet Shaving it's the only way to go ❤
I've been on a Lather Catcher kick lately. I just love using them and the audible feedback is amazing. I've been experimenting with some vintage and NOS stropping blades and have been getting some amazing shaves from them. The shave I got today was not quite as good as the one I get from my Gem Junior Bar razor but it was still better than any shave you can get using todays so called shaving equipment. I give todays Ever-Ready shave a 9,5/10.
Schick L Type Injector/Schick(8)
Sun 30th August
Ever Ready "Streamline" & Gem S/S [ 3 ]
Ever Ready "Streamline" & Gem S/S [ 3 ]
Razor: Ever-ready 1914
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE blade
Brush: Proraso pro boar brush
Pre-shave: Proraso green pre-shave cream
Soap: Proraso red shaving soap bowl
Aftershave: Proraso green pre-shave cream and Nivea Men sensetive aftershave balm
Managed to cut my lip today followed by some blood running out. Other than that a relaxing sunday shave. Was in a bit of a hurry, which I blame for causing the cut.
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE blade
Brush: Proraso pro boar brush
Pre-shave: Proraso green pre-shave cream
Soap: Proraso red shaving soap bowl
Aftershave: Proraso green pre-shave cream and Nivea Men sensetive aftershave balm
Managed to cut my lip today followed by some blood running out. Other than that a relaxing sunday shave. Was in a bit of a hurry, which I blame for causing the cut.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Sunday Schick Shave, Aug 30th 2020
Razor: Schick injector E type Canadian Variant- Mfg 1930's & 40's N.D.Codes. Excellent mid range razor, easy for any part of your face to get at!
Blade: Personna SS PTFE(2) Very sharp blade, smooths out over time & excellent cost per shave if that matters to some.
Soap: Nivea Sensitive skin shave cream, nice mild scent, with good protection.
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24mm synthetic"Sagrada Familia" great brush for lather with cloud like soft tip feel. I visited the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona Spain years back, best thing I did was travel a little before these times came! Things change and not for the better it seems!
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 3 + any pick ups.
Post shave: Fine fresh Vetiver
with witch hazel + a small dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my Schick injector E type with a Personna injector blade.
Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Schick injector E type Canadian Variant- Mfg 1930's & 40's N.D.Codes. Excellent mid range razor, easy for any part of your face to get at!
Blade: Personna SS PTFE(2) Very sharp blade, smooths out over time & excellent cost per shave if that matters to some.
Soap: Nivea Sensitive skin shave cream, nice mild scent, with good protection.
Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24mm synthetic"Sagrada Familia" great brush for lather with cloud like soft tip feel. I visited the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona Spain years back, best thing I did was travel a little before these times came! Things change and not for the better it seems!
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 3 + any pick ups.
Post shave: Fine fresh Vetiver
with witch hazel + a small dollop of Nivea balm.Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my Schick injector E type with a Personna injector blade.Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Shake Sharp Mk1/twin Personna Blue/MWF. Sticking with the winner for a while.
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Today was my second SE shave ever. GEM Featherweight and GEM razor blade on its second use. Flawless performance.
Razor: Schick B1 Magazine Repeating Razor
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson's Duke 3 Sapphire Special Edition in synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Art of Shaving Sandalwood Cream
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson's Duke 3 Sapphire Special Edition in synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso Red
Lather: Art of Shaving Sandalwood Cream
Aftershave: Mennen Skin Bracer
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
20200830
Razor: Jones Shake Sharp v2
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Yellow (3)
Brush: @Rudy Vey White Zebra Stripe (Shavemac 24mm D01 3-Band Silvertip Fan)
Lather: Vitos Extra Super Coco
Aftershave: Spanish Aqua Velva
WTG, ATG, XTG. Minor touch-up.
DFS+ with no nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.
Really nice shave!
Razor: Jones Shake Sharp v2
Blade: Gillette 7 o'clock Yellow (3)
Brush: @Rudy Vey White Zebra Stripe (Shavemac 24mm D01 3-Band Silvertip Fan)
Lather: Vitos Extra Super Coco
Aftershave: Spanish Aqua Velva
WTG, ATG, XTG. Minor touch-up.
DFS+ with no nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.
Really nice shave!
August 31, 2020
Brush: Declaration Grooming Unicorn Ivory B9A
Razor: Ever-Ready 1914
Blade: GEM PTFE (9)
Lather: Oleo Soapworks - Canaan - Soap
Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Unscented - Toner
Mon 31st August
ER 1924 + ES Claymore handle & Gem S/S [ 4 ]
This Shave made up for a poor one yesterday with the Streamline . The Sabre V1 could not touch this, do not know about V2 but somehow doubt it. IMHO the best affordable ER Razor out there especially with a longer handle.
ER 1924 + ES Claymore handle & Gem S/S [ 4 ]
This Shave made up for a poor one yesterday with the Streamline . The Sabre V1 could not touch this, do not know about V2 but somehow doubt it. IMHO the best affordable ER Razor out there especially with a longer handle.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
GEMonday, Aug 31st 2020- Goodmorning on this first frost day, seems a little early to me but it came this morning.
Razor: Gem Featherweight (1st generation)-Mfg 1950-52+2nd gen 1953-54, excellent lower mid range IMO.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (1) Excellent blade.
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch- excellent lather qualities with a nice mild clean appealing scent.
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26mm synthetic- Excellent brush to create lather and those cloud like soft tips.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a small dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard.
Prep:Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock American barber with witch Hazel + a small dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BbS + no irritation + 1 small weeper= excellent shave with my Gem Featherweight 1st Gen.
Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Gem Featherweight (1st generation)-Mfg 1950-52+2nd gen 1953-54, excellent lower mid range IMO.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (1) Excellent blade.
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch- excellent lather qualities with a nice mild clean appealing scent.
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow brown whiskers 26mm synthetic- Excellent brush to create lather and those cloud like soft tips.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a small dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard.
Prep:Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock American barber with witch Hazel + a small dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BbS + no irritation + 1 small weeper=
excellent shave with my Gem Featherweight 1st Gen.Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Razor: Gem Featherweight
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Cremo Brushless Shaving Cream
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Cremo Brushless Shaving Cream
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
Valet Auto/Strop Silver VB2 Set Canada
Feather Fhs-10 Hi-Stainless
RazoRock BIG BRUCE Plissoft Synthetic
Fine Platinum Shave Soap
Fine Platinum Classic After Shave
