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Ron R

I survived a lathey foreman
MicroMatic Monday (GEMonday), December 30 2024

Razor : Gem 1912(1912 Damaskeene variant design) with ornamental chain handle design. Mfg 1912-40's, tame mid range. Gem sold millions of these razors through the decades and well enjoyed around the world.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(5) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Cyril R Salter(CRS) Wild Rose , nice rose floral scent 6-7/10 with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Moka express" 26mm 2band badger. Very nice knot and handle combined for my shaving needs.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Italian barber Amici splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : Dial 9.5.jpg or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=:a17: Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem 1912 razor with coated Gem blade.
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Have some great shaves!
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Klinker

The Baron of Bokeh
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RAZOR: Timeless Titanium 0.95 Karelian Masur Birch
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Ever-Ready Faux Ivory new 18mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: The Art Of Shaving Sandalwood (Valobra)
POST: Taylor Of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave
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New Year's Eve SOTD
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Razor: 1934 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Super Iridium (D2)
Brush: Heritage Collection Dubl Duck 4 W 26mm Boar
Bowl: Castle Shave 4 1/4"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Iced Machine Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Spa
Shave Soap: Barrister & Mann Vespers
Balm: Proraso White
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Vespers
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ajkel64

Check Out Chick
Staff member
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1) Italy: Brush Oemga 81052 Boar.
2) Germany: Shaving Soap Tallow Tabac.
3) England: Razor 1950’s Gillette Ball End Tech.
4) Russia: Razor Blade Gillette Nacet.
5) Italy: Alum Block Proraso.
6) Germany: Aftershave Balm Nivea Men Refreshing Aftershave Balm.
7) USA: Cologne Jovan Musk.
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finishing a very testing year with this wonderful setup.. I hope you all have a good one

Dec 31, 2024

Prep: Hot towel
Razor: Weber ARC
Blade: Wizamet Iridium Super (08/10/21)
Brush: Simpsons Chubby 1 Super
Soap: Grooming Cult: Hesperus ( Prometheus II )
Post: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Fragrance: Oudh Osmanthus by Mona di Orio


Shaving.. to be enjoyed, not endured.
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