I once was scared of GEMs and all SE razors. I improved my shaving chops and now find GEMs and SE razors less scary than DE razors. I think it's because SE blades are thicker and stiffer than DE and don't wiggle around as much as you shave like DE. As always, YMMV.
SE SOTD- What was your tool of choice today?
- Thread starter shanman
- Start date
I am enjoying the Twig. DFS to BBS. No drama.
Razor: Schick G5 Injector Razor
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 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
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
Blade: Personna Injector
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 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
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
20210606
Razor: Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Feather Pro Super (1)
Superb razor!
Razor: Blackland Razors Vector OC
Blade: Feather Pro Super (1)
Superb razor!
Schick J1 injector / Ted Pella blade (5)
Micromatic Mon 7 SOTD
Razor GEM Push Button
Blade GEM Stainless 7th
Shave with razor paired with the blade was another nice, smooth and comfortable 3passes without any issues for a bbs to dfs result.
Razor GEM Push Button
Blade GEM Stainless 7th
Shave with razor paired with the blade was another nice, smooth and comfortable 3passes without any issues for a bbs to dfs result.
Klinker
The Baron of Bokeh
Blue Monday SOTD
RazoRock SS Hawk V3 Standard
Gillette 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
Maggard Blue Resin 2-Band Badger
CF Ghost Town Barber Shaving Soap
Fine Snake Bite Aftershave Tonic
RazoRock SS Hawk V3 Standard
Gillette 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
Maggard Blue Resin 2-Band Badger
CF Ghost Town Barber Shaving Soap
Fine Snake Bite Aftershave Tonic
First time today with my recently acquired Schick E2, combined with a Personna blade. I don't think this blades is as smooth as the original Schick, time will tell. This cream never gets boring, I really like it!
Schick Injector Type I2 -Hydro-Magic / Schick Injector (15)
I returned home late last night from the beach, so today’s shave called for luxury. I used my PAA Phantom Aerolite to face lather Captain’s Choice Venture and was rewarded with rich, slick, lather that smelled great. The Phantom Aerolite has a big splay and soft bristles but it really performs amazing when painting lather.
Now that my face was ready, I wiped the lather away with my GEM Micromatic Open Comb (MMOC). The cacophony of the whiskers yielding to this great razor was music to my ears. I didn’t want the luxurious lather and symphonic destruction to end so I did a probably unnecessary third pass. Great shave today, complete BBS, even my trouble spots.
Now that my face was ready, I wiped the lather away with my GEM Micromatic Open Comb (MMOC). The cacophony of the whiskers yielding to this great razor was music to my ears. I didn’t want the luxurious lather and symphonic destruction to end so I did a probably unnecessary third pass. Great shave today, complete BBS, even my trouble spots.
June 7th: Three days growth, and it's going to be a hot sticky day, calling for a menthol cooling shave.
OneBlade Genesis / Feather (new)
Proraso Green / RR 26mm Monster (Bowl Lathered)
Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic AS Splash (Heavily Mentholated)
Results: Really nice BBS, using a little different technique.
OneBlade Genesis / Feather (new)
Proraso Green / RR 26mm Monster (Bowl Lathered)
Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic AS Splash (Heavily Mentholated)
Results: Really nice BBS, using a little different technique.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
MMMonday, June 7th 2021
Razor: Gem Micromatic (MMOC)-1st gen(buttonless) 1930-32,2nd gen (Button shims) 1933-41, excellent mid range> I like to use this razor when # of shaves on a blade gets higher because it has a little more blade feel. Built to last and looks it, nice weight also. Solid brass.
1st razor made to "Twist to open" in the world, very advanced for its time period.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(10) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Italian barber Amici- mild positive citrus scent, excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Red Zebra 26mm of all my synthetics brushes this one ticks all the boxes for my type of brush, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, just the right amount of backbone for a gentle scrub(no heavy pressure mashing will ruin any brush) + excellent lather painter which combines it to feel of high quality luxury feel when lathering.(it does not get much better for myself)
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Italian barber Amici with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
excellent shave with my MMOC buttonless with a coated blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Gem Micromatic (MMOC)-1st gen(buttonless) 1930-32,2nd gen (Button shims) 1933-41, excellent mid range> I like to use this razor when # of shaves on a blade gets higher because it has a little more blade feel. Built to last and looks it, nice weight also. Solid brass.
1st razor made to "Twist to open" in the world, very advanced for its time period.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(10) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Italian barber Amici- mild positive citrus scent, excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Red Zebra 26mm
of all my synthetics brushes this one ticks all the boxes for my type of brush, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, just the right amount of backbone for a gentle scrub(no heavy pressure mashing will ruin any brush) + excellent lather painter which combines it to feel of high quality luxury feel when lathering.(it does not get much better for myself)Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Italian barber Amici with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =
excellent shave with my MMOC buttonless with a coated blade.Have some great shaves!
Razor: GEM Micromatic Flying Wing with “Guiding Eye” 1947 Silver
Blade: GEM (Personna) PTFE (10)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Pre-Shave: Innisfree - Green Tea Foam Cleanser
Lather: Squadron Shave Soap - Dutch Resistance
Aftershave: Stirling - Glacial Obsidian (Splash)
Keep your eye on the shave!
Today I’m using my GEM blade on its 10th and final shave. To make sure all goes well with its send off, I decided to deploy the 1947 GEM with the magical “Guiding Eye”.
Above is a picture of the “Guiding Eye” when it’s fast asleep. Don’t wake it up unless you want a perfect shave.
The magical eye gave my 10 use blade the power of a newborn edge. This was actually one of the smoothest shaves I’ve had in a while, along with a super pleasant post shave feeling. I’m also sure the 20 strops I applied helped.
Now I feel bad about retiring this blade. It’s still got lots of life, but I believe in quitting while I’m ahead.
The Soap & Splash? Wonderful refreshing liquorice all around.
Blade: GEM (Personna) PTFE (10)
Brush: Semogue 1305
Pre-Shave: Innisfree - Green Tea Foam Cleanser
Lather: Squadron Shave Soap - Dutch Resistance
Aftershave: Stirling - Glacial Obsidian (Splash)
Keep your eye on the shave!
Today I’m using my GEM blade on its 10th and final shave. To make sure all goes well with its send off, I decided to deploy the 1947 GEM with the magical “Guiding Eye”.
Above is a picture of the “Guiding Eye” when it’s fast asleep. Don’t wake it up unless you want a perfect shave.
The magical eye gave my 10 use blade the power of a newborn edge. This was actually one of the smoothest shaves I’ve had in a while, along with a super pleasant post shave feeling. I’m also sure the 20 strops I applied helped.
Now I feel bad about retiring this blade. It’s still got lots of life, but I believe in quitting while I’m ahead.
The Soap & Splash? Wonderful refreshing liquorice all around.
Mon 7th June
ES Claymore V1 & Kai CT Protouch MG [ 9 ]
Still delivering Top Notch Shaves with no hassle.
ES Claymore V1 & Kai CT Protouch MG [ 9 ]
Still delivering Top Notch Shaves with no hassle.
Razor: Ever-Ready 1911 Lather Catcher
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Ever-Ready 250 Pure Badger Cased
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Ever-Ready 250 Pure Badger Cased
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Razorock Mudder Focker
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
20210607
Razor: GEM MMOC (w/Bumps)
Blade: Personna GEM (5)
Razor: GEM MMOC (w/Bumps)
Blade: Personna GEM (5)
Razorock Hawk v2 SS with a KAI Captain Mild (2)
I am really enjoying the Hawk V2. Very short learning curve and it shaves great with most of the blades I have tried.
I am really enjoying the Hawk V2. Very short learning curve and it shaves great with most of the blades I have tried.
Schick I1 injector / Ted Pella blade (6)
Tue 8 SE SOTD
Soap Stirling Haverford
Brush BOTI 26mm Silvertip
Razor Yaqi AC Brass
Blade Feather ProGuard 19th Use.
Post & Aftershaves Ice Water + Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Hyaluronic + Stirling Haverford Balm
Stirling soaps are truly awesome and this is no exception. Love the aromatic scent and enjoyed the gorgeous creamy slick lather...
Shave with razor paired with the well-used blade was still good, still smooth, comfortable & efficient enough but just not as silky when new. Managed 3passes for a mostly bbs finish but suffered 1 unexpected weeper. Aftershaves were excellent with the balm prolonging the lovely aroma.
Soap Stirling Haverford
Brush BOTI 26mm Silvertip
Razor Yaqi AC Brass
Blade Feather ProGuard 19th Use.
Post & Aftershaves Ice Water + Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Hyaluronic + Stirling Haverford Balm
Stirling soaps are truly awesome and this is no exception. Love the aromatic scent and enjoyed the gorgeous creamy slick lather...
Shave with razor paired with the well-used blade was still good, still smooth, comfortable & efficient enough but just not as silky when new. Managed 3passes for a mostly bbs finish but suffered 1 unexpected weeper. Aftershaves were excellent with the balm prolonging the lovely aroma.
Tue 8th June
ES Claymore V1/Ikon BD handle & Kai CT Protouch MG [ 10 ]
Still Shaving very smoothly with a great finish.
ES Claymore V1/Ikon BD handle & Kai CT Protouch MG [ 10 ]
Still Shaving very smoothly with a great finish.
