SEptember shave 11
Gem Featherweight / Generic carbon-steel blade (4)
Semogue boar brush
Soap Commander Integrity
Gem Featherweight / Generic carbon-steel blade (4)
Semogue boar brush
Soap Commander Integrity
Single Edge SEptember 2021
- Thread starter Dog Whiskerer
- Start date
Ron, re:Fine Vetiver, you have such a good memory! The Desert Vetiver is a very unique scent. There is vetiver in the base, but there are other components that are a bit sharper than vetiver ( Elemi, Incense, Orange and Artemisia ) that is very pleasant and not floral. It is tied for my #1 scent position with Creed Original Vetiver, Fine placing a very close #2.
Witch hazel plus Fine Vetiver sounds like a (ahem) Fine combination [emoji6], I like the idea of a mister too!
No problemo hermano, eet ees a Free countree![emoji3526] (Excuse my channeling my heritage[emoji23])
It actually had me scared, looking sort of creepy, in a Halloween movie sort of way!
Sept Stirling SE Tue 14 SOTD
Soap Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Brush Yaqi 24mm Silvertip
Razor Yaqi AC Aluminum (Raster)
Blade Feather Professional 8th use
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Very nice soap! One of my favorite...especially for the nice scent plus of course the lather is always creamy and slick...
Another great shave with the razor paired with this blade. Surprisingly, the well-used blade is crispier, smoother, and comfortable compared to the proguard. 3passes for a dolphin smooth finish without any issues. Matching aftershaves were great.
Soap Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Brush Yaqi 24mm Silvertip
Razor Yaqi AC Aluminum (Raster)
Blade Feather Professional 8th use
Aftershaves Stirling Witchhazel MitA + Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Very nice soap! One of my favorite...especially for the nice scent plus of course the lather is always creamy and slick...
Another great shave with the razor paired with this blade. Surprisingly, the well-used blade is crispier, smoother, and comfortable compared to the proguard. 3passes for a dolphin smooth finish without any issues. Matching aftershaves were great.
Schick E2 with Proline B blade
Schick Injector Type L3 Schick Grip
Schick Injector (3)
Speick stick
Omega 10290 boar
La Toja splash
Schick Injector (3)
Speick stick
Omega 10290 boar
La Toja splash
Last night’s shave
RazoRock Hawk V3OC
Schick Proline P-series (3)
Ω10048 boar brush
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
Pre-shave: hot shower
Pre-shave: refined shea butter
Lather: Mostly Stirling Unscented with Beeswax
Post-shave: Face wash with shave binky
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
RazoRock Hawk V3OC
Schick Proline P-series (3)
Ω10048 boar brush
Damp washcloth aka “shave binky”
Pre-shave: hot shower
Pre-shave: refined shea butter
Lather: Mostly Stirling Unscented with Beeswax
Post-shave: Face wash with shave binky
Aftershave: Ulm Nom
- Thread starter
- #209
Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf
Gem PTFE (5)
unknown Chinese Synth shave brush from Sally Beauty
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood, face lathered
Witch Hazel
The condition that halted my shaving has cleared. I've had a few shaves with the Clog Pruf, just haven't posted. This is the Micromatic I've gotten most recently, hence shaved with the least. Good performer and probably the most audible shaver I own. Like the sound of buttering toast, as they say. Helps with nailing down the optimal angle for a close shave...which happens to be steeper than one would think with the model.
Gem PTFE (5)
unknown Chinese Synth shave brush from Sally Beauty
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood, face lathered
Witch Hazel
The condition that halted my shaving has cleared. I've had a few shaves with the Clog Pruf, just haven't posted. This is the Micromatic I've gotten most recently, hence shaved with the least. Good performer and probably the most audible shaver I own. Like the sound of buttering toast, as they say. Helps with nailing down the optimal angle for a close shave...which happens to be steeper than one would think with the model.
I’m back where I belong!
Really nice shave today with Captain’s Choice shaving cream and aftershave. Lather creation accomplished by Saint George.
Whisker destruction brought to you by GEM; featuring the MicroMatic Open Comb (MMOC) and PTFE blade.
Really nice shave today with Captain’s Choice shaving cream and aftershave. Lather creation accomplished by Saint George.
Whisker destruction brought to you by GEM; featuring the MicroMatic Open Comb (MMOC) and PTFE blade.
First outing Alpha Claymore Evolution/Feather Pro. I opted to use the Asylum RX handle which sheds 20g vs the stock handle and balances better. On the one hand this is VERY smooth shaver. On the other it's not nearly as efficient as other AC/Injector razors I use, thus there were pick-ups to be had for the Shake Sharp. I do like it a lot more than the OC Hawk for its smoothness. Will see if it gets closer with a Proline blade.
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Razor/Blade: 1914 Ever-Ready /Gem PTFE
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap: Proraso
AS: Lucky Tiger
Razor: Schick E2 (Imperial Set)
Blade: Personna PTFE Injector (4)
Brush: Simpsons - Special 1 Best Badger 20mm
Pre-Shave: Stirling Pink Clay - Facial Bar Soap
Lather: Bartigan & Stark - Nil (unscented)
Aftershave: Stirling - Glacial Lemon Chill
Blade: Personna PTFE Injector (4)
Brush: Simpsons - Special 1 Best Badger 20mm
Pre-Shave: Stirling Pink Clay - Facial Bar Soap
Lather: Bartigan & Stark - Nil (unscented)
Aftershave: Stirling - Glacial Lemon Chill
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
ASRazor shave Tue, SEptember14 2021
Razor: Everready 1912 British variant- Mfg 1936-53, excellent mid range, favorite handle design with the extended corners of the hexagon chained art design makes for excellent grip (more concentration on the shave instead of slipping) nice design & built to last.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(10) excellent blade, great longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable.
Soap: Ogallala Bayrum with sage & Cedarwood nice scent + great lather qualities, I find loading the soap pastier out of bowl works the best, to much water at start give a more airy foam lather. Great soap when figured out procedure regardless.
Brush: Yaqi 2band badger Mountain lake(Finest badger), excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera Gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: witch hazel skin cleaning + Ogallala Bayrum with sandal wood + a dollop of CeraVe balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my ER British 1912 with a coated Gem Blade.
Have some great shaves!
Razor: Everready 1912 British variant- Mfg 1936-53, excellent mid range, favorite handle design with the extended corners of the hexagon chained art design makes for excellent grip (more concentration on the shave instead of slipping) nice design & built to last.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(10) excellent blade, great longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable.
Soap: Ogallala Bayrum with sage & Cedarwood nice scent + great lather qualities, I find loading the soap pastier out of bowl works the best, to much water at start give a more airy foam lather. Great soap when figured out procedure regardless.
Brush: Yaqi 2band badger Mountain lake(Finest badger), excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera Gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: witch hazel skin cleaning + Ogallala Bayrum with sandal wood + a dollop of CeraVe balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers =
Excellent shave with my ER British 1912 with a coated Gem Blade.Have some great shaves!
@jeffmudrick using an AC blade?! The Claymore allure proved too strong? Or a ritual to wake @rabidus from his arcane slumber? Inquiring minds want to know
And so do I!
And so do I!
I know. In part it's a reflection of how much I like my Alpha Outlaw DE, so I thought I'd reward Steve with my continuing support and give the format one last shot (he says). Now I like Shane's work too but the cost of entry for the Vector remains a little rich for me.
I'm disappointed the Alpha head is bulkier than the Hawk but I do like the shave but for the back of my head where it fails like all AC format designs have.
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The Vector’s higher cost is a bigger risk, but they seem easy to move on with less depreciation if sold after Shane’s 30 Day return policy. At the same time, it seems no one can unseat GE Jones and Stahly from the ranking for you
I'd go with the Vector if I could figure out an angle or strategy to manage that back of the head issue with the wide AC blade. I'm sure I'd appreciate the Vector's handling but it's still a wide blade with inherent limits.
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In some places, only Gillette slide-style movements work
Don't let the looks fool you. The MMOC is not the mildest Gem, but it's not a mad-dog shredder either. It's not my favourite razor but that's more ergonomics than anything. I like a little longer handle and a touch more mass. It's especially nice after you've got a couple of shaves on the blade.
O.H.
