Razor: Valet auto-strop C1 Canadian variant- Mfg 1920's, interesting razor because of the Strop mechanism incorporated into the razor for it's time era. I modified the gap from 11/1000 to 7/1000 of inch for a much smoother shave. Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(8 binned) modified, excellent blade for sharpness, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable. Soap: Ogallala Bayrum + sandal wood, nice Bayrum scent with some clove added to make it interesting. Brush: Yaqi Cola 22mm synthetic, great lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great scrub + great lather painter. Nice handle to grip. 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: Witch hazel + Ogallala Bayrum + sandalwood + a dollop of Nivea balm. Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = great shave with Valet Auto strop with a modified coated Gem blade.
7/16: 1935 Schick E2, Chick, Cremo, AOS badger, Old Spice. Outstanding shave from the best performer in my den. BBS. Next shave: Gillette Fat-handle Tech.