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GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip / GEM (6th)
Barbasol from a can
Afta AS Balm
Polo Sport Cologne/EDT

Not a bad shave, pretty much BBS in 2 passes and touch-up. Went easy, figuring tomorrow will be back to a 3 pass shave for work. (Insurance office, we'll most likely remain open, as we're pseudo essential service)
 

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Shave 20200315

Continuing my 2020 Resolution to stop chasing BBS!

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Prep: Splashed water on face
Pre-shave: Cremo
Brush: Edwin Jagger 25mm Silvertip Fiber Synthetic
Soap: Haslinger Schafmilch (in an Old Spice cup)
Bowl: n/a (face lathered)
Razor: Blackland Sabre Level2
Blade: Ted Pella GEM Personna (7)
Post-shave: Dickinson's Hydrating Skin Toner
Aftershave Balm: Bath & Bodyworks Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Aftershave: Clubman Osage Rub
Cologne: G eàu Black Eau de Toilette Spray (clone of Acqua Di Gio Profumo)

WTG, ATG & XTG. Minor touch-up.

DFS++ with no weepers, nicks, cuts or irritation. Really outstanding shave!

First shave using the Edwin Jagger 25mm Silvertip Fiber Synthetic Brush. Excellent brush. Definitely on a par with the Mühle 25mm Silvertip Fiber. Wonderful brush!

First use of the G eàu Black Eau de Toilette Spray. Great scent (on me, at least). Wife approved!

Great combination of hardware and software. :)

YMMV
 
Ever Ready 1914 ('17) " Little Lather Catcher"
Meijer SS blade
WK Spice Vitae
Yaqi 24mm Sagrada Familia

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first ride with the ever-ready. wow. smooth shaver!!!! dont know if it was the change to a new blade or the razor. BBS with Zero (0) irritation!!!! thoroughly enjoyable shave this morn.

camo
 

Ron R

I survived a lathey foreman
Saint Patrick's day shave, I have some gear to remind us of the day. I will be using some older photo's of the shave because my phone was stolen in the hospital were I had some surgery done.

Razor :One blade core Version 2 -mfg 2018> excellent daily driver.
Blade : Gem SS PTFE (6)
Soap : Razorock Irish Countryside.
Brush : Yaqi rainbow brown whiskers 26mm.
Preshave : shower and wash the face.
Prep : cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave : Razorock XXX with with hazel + Nivea balm.
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = :a17: great shave.
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Have some great shaves on St Patrick's day.
 
Saint Patrick's day shave, I have some gear to remind us of the day. I will be using some older photo's of the shave because my phone was stolen in the hospital were I had some surgery done.

Razor :One blade core Version 2 -mfg 2018> excellent daily driver.
Blade : Gem SS PTFE (6)
Soap : Razorock Irish Countryside.
Brush : Yaqi rainbow brown whiskers 26mm.
Preshave : shower and wash the face.
Prep : cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave : Razorock XXX with with hazel + Nivea balm.
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = :a17: great shave.
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Have some great shaves on St Patrick's day.

sorry to hear of that. hope youre doing well.

and happy St. Patrick's day.

camo
 

Toothpick

Needs milk and a bidet!
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Cracked open a brand new Schick Lady Eversharp. Lathered up Vintage Old Spice with the Rudy Vey Contributors brush. Finished off with Captains Choice Lime Aftershave.

Excellent shave! But what really stood out was the Schick Lady Eversharp. Best shave with an injector I’ve ever gotten. Might even surpass my favorite DE, Gillette Red Tip.

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^^^ I have that razor as well; NOS, probably from the same seller. Nice to hear it shaves well, though I'll likely keep it unopened and trade it for something down the line.
 
Boston Safety Razor w/modified Gem ptfe stainless blade
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You can see how the blade needs to be modified to fit the razor. BBS finish but a little harsh of a shave which in this case looks to be because I accidentally dinged up part of the blade. I plan to modify a new blade before giving this razor another go.
 
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