I also brought the gap from .011 thousands of a inch to .007" and what a beauty sweet spot that is(midrange).I think the older 1920's blades where not as sharp possibly so they gave more gap?? Changing the gap was not a big deal because the brass is malleable.
Assume you are adjusting the gap by bending the "teeth/comb" up toward the stops/blade and checking with a feeler gauge? Also, saw a thread (can't remember the OP or if it was on B&B or Shave Den) speaking to bending the (I believe) the lever in the back (especially for the B series) to increase the guard travel and minimize the impact of the (reported to be shorter) de-spined GEM PTFEs versus the NOS blades--however the accompanying photos were not available/wouldn't load. Didn't know if you've seen that thread or know about it and or have photos... Been doing too much reading lately.
SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?
- Thread starter shanman
- Start date
New Yaqi 1/2 DE blade razor
Very efficient...
Very efficient...
RazoRock Hawk V3 / Proline
Mongoose b3 / Schick Proline (4)
WSO Coconut Lime / DR Harris Arlington
Schick L Type Injector/Schick(9)
Wed 31st March
ER 1924 & Gem S/S [ 3 ]
A no rush Shave always pays off with The 1924, not only do you get a good finish but you lessen the chance of mishap.
ER 1924 & Gem S/S [ 3 ]
A no rush Shave always pays off with The 1924, not only do you get a good finish but you lessen the chance of mishap.
Schick Injector L2 - Stick Schick / Schick injector (10)
Blackland Vector Schick Proline
1907ish Ever Ready Lather Catcher / GEM PTFE (8) / Williams Mug / AV Musk Splash / Nivea Balm -- Williams Wednesday, still haven't broken the code on Williams (much like MWF), but I'll finish out the cake and not sure if I'll replace right away. Did a 3 pass and right afterward I could still feel the effects of blade to skin, but an hour later it's settled down to silky smoothness. I admit that I posted this same write up on the DE side, but I do it to generate a little interest/respect for these exceptionally fine shaving tools.
Oneblade Hybrid with a new blade. I usually go three days on a blade. I could tell the difference as soon as I started today. It was a clean and smooth shave 1.5 passes (neck second pass). I am blending two or three different soaps together in my scuttle; Wool Fat, Mystic Water. and Shannon's Botanics. Interesting smell and creamy lather.
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Razor: Blackland Sabre L2
Blade: GEM PTFE
Brush: Paladin El Dorado
Cream: Cyril R. Salter Sublime Citrus
Post: Thayers WH Aloe
Aftershave: Gillette Cool Wave
The Shave: WTG and 2 ATG passes for an exceptional close shave. First use of the Cyril R. Salter shaving cream and it works well and I enjoyed the scent. My Paladin continues to impress, the balance of softness, volume, and backbone result in a pampering face lather.
Semper Fi,
Tim
Blade: GEM PTFE
Brush: Paladin El Dorado
Cream: Cyril R. Salter Sublime Citrus
Post: Thayers WH Aloe
Aftershave: Gillette Cool Wave
The Shave: WTG and 2 ATG passes for an exceptional close shave. First use of the Cyril R. Salter shaving cream and it works well and I enjoyed the scent. My Paladin continues to impress, the balance of softness, volume, and backbone result in a pampering face lather.
Semper Fi,
Tim
RazoRock Hawk V3 / Proline
Twig razor/Shark Super Stainless blades/L'Occitane Cade soap/Simpson Trafalgar T2 brush
eric.
eric.
Thur 1st April
TNNSER- 3D & Gem S/S [ 1 ]
TNNSER- 3D & Gem S/S [ 1 ]
Schick Injector L2 - Stick Schick / Schick injector (11)
April 1st:
OneBlade Genesis / Feather (# Unknown) - GEM (New - 3rd Pass)
Caties Bubbles Irish Coffee / 30mm Synthetic
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Polo Red Intense Balm
Classic Match Red EDT
OneBlade Genesis / Feather (# Unknown) - GEM (New - 3rd Pass)
Caties Bubbles Irish Coffee / 30mm Synthetic
Mentholated Witch Hazel
Polo Red Intense Balm
Classic Match Red EDT
Razor: Blackland Razors Vector SB
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (8)
Brush: Vulfix 374 Silvertip Badger (1st use, small but nice, good lather and face feel)
Cream: Omega
Post: Thayers WH Aloe
Aftershave: Stirling Bergamot and Lavender
The shave: Inspired by @Tomo and @DaveHStone, I wielded my Vector with, across, and down as my whiskers suffered defeat. Observing my handsome face (looks like it’s time for an optometry appointment) in the mirror and celebrating victory over daily whisker growth. I held aloft my Vector SB (scene from The Highlander) and felt the joy of a battle well won!
Or something like that..
Have a great day!
Tim
Blade: Kai ProTouch MG (8)
Brush: Vulfix 374 Silvertip Badger (1st use, small but nice, good lather and face feel)
Cream: Omega
Post: Thayers WH Aloe
Aftershave: Stirling Bergamot and Lavender
The shave: Inspired by @Tomo and @DaveHStone, I wielded my Vector with, across, and down as my whiskers suffered defeat. Observing my handsome face (looks like it’s time for an optometry appointment) in the mirror and celebrating victory over daily whisker growth. I held aloft my Vector SB (scene from The Highlander) and felt the joy of a battle well won!
Or something like that..
Have a great day!
Tim
When I cave, it will have to be for the OC. You have the SB and there can be only one.
I love the Cella Extra Extra Bio. How is the splash?
