SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?

[Ron R]

OCtober 23rd, Fri, 2020

Razor: Gem Micromatic open comb buttonless

-Mfg 1930-32 on this model until their double edge blade was introduced, 2nd Gen MMOC 1933-41! mid range (upper??), very nice razor with no blade overhang on all Gem razors!
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (3) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable IMO.
Soap: Razorock Lavender, nice scent with excellent lather qualities + good post shave feel.
Brush: Yaqi timber wolf whiskers knot 24 mm- excellent lather creator with some back bone with soft cloud like tips.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + /atg + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock King louis lavender aftershave with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 blemish weeper = Excellent shave with my Gem MMOC buttonless razor.

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

 

[Quaznoid]

10/23: 1953 Schick G, Chick, Irish Spring, AOS badger, Old Spice. Easy BBS with a great shaving injector. Next shave: Schick J.

 

[mrlandpirate]

 

[davidsilva]

Asylum RX / Schick P30 (2)
Valobra - IB GIT

The Occam’s Enoch knocked the Asylum RX out of SE first place for me. In comparison the Enoch is noticeably smoother, while just as close a shave. Surprised me!

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201023
OCtober 2020 #13
Clubman Friday

Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (1)
Brush: PAA Peregrino 24mm Roswell Hybrid Synthetic
Lather: Haslinger Schafmilch
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Canoe EdT

WTG/ATG/XTG + touch-up pass. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

Incredible razor and an outstanding shave!

 

[oldmpf]

Sat 24th October

RR S/S Hawk V3-OC & Kai C.T Mild/Pink [ 7 ]
A follow up Shave with the OC after using The Hawk/A plate. Found todays Shave quite harsh and uncomfortable, the finish yesterday was superior too.

 

[Quaznoid]

10/24: 1958 Schick J, Chick, Irish Spring, VDH boar, Old Spice. Nice BBS from my birth razor. Next shave: Gillette Slim

 

[Strayhair]

Schick L Type Injector/Schick(2)

 

[oldmpf]

Sun 25th October

Occams Enoch & Schick Proline [ 4 ]
A rather nice Shave today came easy, sometimes I get my angles wrong with this Razor.

 

[Ron R]

Sunday Schick Shave, OCtober 25th,2020

Razor: Stick Schick injector theme L series- Mfg 1973, I enjoy the theme L series. Can bring back memory's of better times.
Blade: Personna SS PTFE injector (1), Very sharp and will smooth out over time and predictable very cost effective also.
Soap: Nivea sensitive cream- good lather qualities. I like to use when I have remnants of other soaps in the lathering bowl.
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow 26 mm brown synthetic whiskers, a Very nice lather creator with those cloud like soft tips.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand cleanser bar + a dollop of clear Aloe vera gel on my cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Nivea refreshing aftershave + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = great shave with my Schick stick injector.

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

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Schick C1 Magazine Repeating Razor
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson's Duke 3 Sapphire Special Edition in synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Art of Shaving Sandalwood Cream
Aftershave: Shannon's 25th Street Lime splash
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder

 

[never-stop-learning]

20201025
OCtober 2020 #14
Single Edge Sunday

Razor: @Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch w/Guard (2)
Brush: @Rudy Vey Butterscotch Beehive (Shavemac 24mm 2-Band Silvertip)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Soap: Santa Maria Del Fiore Sapone Da Barba
Aftershave: Santa Maria Del Fiore Lozione Dopo-Barba
Cologne: European Perfumes Tobacco Vanilla EdP Spray

WTG/ATG/XTG + touch-ups. No nicks, cuts, weepers or irritation.

Outstanding shave!

 

[Chard52142]

Mon 26 GEM SE SOTD
Soap Suezbana Lemon & TeaTree
Brush Yaqi 26mm Lucky Dice Badger
Razor GEM Push Button
Blade GEM Stainless 5th
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Special Thayers Mix
Hyaluronic + Reuzel Wood & Spice
Really nice lather. Love the scent.....performance is good too.
Shave with this razor and blade is getting better and better. Blade is way smoother now....amazing! Smooth and comfortable 3passes for a bbs to dfs result. Now I understand what many have been saying about this GEM blades...wow indeed.
Excellent post & aftershave.
Rating 9.5/10

 

[oldmpf]

Mon 26th October

Muhle Silvertip "A" 21mm
Tabac Stick
Hiram Commander -Plate2
Feather Pro [ 5 ]
Tabac A/S Lotion

With its Size/Weight the Hiram maybe should not work. However once in the hand that size/weight does not seem apparent, and the Razor is surprisingly manoeuvrable. Todays Shave was enjoyable, so smooth and comfortable and so easy working against the grain, that curve on the handle really works. Finish puts most other AC/SE Razors in the Shade, a "Face Stroker" today.

 

[ChiefHA]

Razor/Blade: Ern 1720/Gem MMOC/Gem PTFE
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap: B&M Cologne Russe
AS: B&M Cologne Russe

 

[davidsilva]

RR Blackhawk v2 / Feather Proguard (4)
Valobra / DR Harris Arlington

 

[Whiterook]

Razor: Kampfe Bros. Star HR-14B Lather Catcher
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Rick Montalvo Grade A Silvertip Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder

 

[Ron R]

SE SOTD, Tue, OCt 27th 2020

Razor: Tom White TNNSER 3D Printed- Mfg 2019> excellent razor, took a few shaves to dial it in, light weight & Designed in USA.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) Excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable life expectancy.
Soap: Razorock The Dead Sea- nice scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi tuxedo knot, 24 mm syn- Sagrada Familia named after a famous Cathedral in Barcelona Spain, I visited the marvel.
Pre shave: Brush wash face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + Pickups.
Post shave: Razorock The Dead Sea after shave with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with @twhite TNNSER 3D printed razor & Gem Coated blade.

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

 

[mrlandpirate]

 

[cyberdog]

MMOC / Personna GEM (6th)
Dove +Men Pre-Shave
RR What the Puck Lime / 30mm Synthetic
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Old Spice (Homebrew)
Soap Commander Endurance (Classic Spice)