Razor : Ever-Ready, British 1912 model- Mfg 1936-53, tame mid range, excellent Mfg razor with excellent finish QC, this razor sold millions over the decades of production both in USA & Great Britain because it was just that good. Used a modern Gem SS PTFE blade and it works better than was offered back in the that era of shaving. Also used a RIGS shim to mimic the tilt of the older blades at that time period. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (3) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle. Soap : Gillette Pure cream, nice clean unique scent with excellent lather qualities. Makes excellent Ubber lather also. Brush : Yaqi "Casino clubs" 26mm timer wolf knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. One of my favorite brushes to use. 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 : Razorock Irish Countryside AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent stellar close shave this morning with my Ever-ready 1912 model with a coated Gem blade.(It don't get much better when shaving + no irritation!)
Pre-shave: Saponificio Varesino "Burro di Karité" Brush: Yaqi "Deep Stone" Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street "Almond" Razor: 1946 Gillette "Milord" Blade: Super Max "Titanium" Witch hazel: Thayers "Original" Alum block: Osma After shave: Myrsol "Blue" Face cream: Neutrogena "Hydro Boost"
Razor: Supply Pro
Blade: Supply Black (11)
Brush: Ever Ready 100 boar
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Copper
Soap: Proraso White Green Tea & Oat
Aftershave: Bootlegger’s Perfecto
Balm: St. James of London Black Pepper & Lime
Heart of Columbia Real Japanese Hollow Ground
Yaqi Brush
West Coast Shaving Amber Rose Shaving Soap
Vitos Pre Post Shave
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel
Rose of Bulgaria After Shave
I shaved for a week with this Tuckaway and loved it. Now, just after its first use since replating, it shaves even better! Three cheers to Chris at Back Roads Gold for his exemplary work!
Today the birthday present that my beloved wife gave me arrived: MdC Fougere. To debut it, I put together a dream team: R41, Feather (2), SOC Finest and Brut. Accompanying me in this dream, perhaps the best piece of music ever recorded: Stella by Starlight with Miles, Coltrane, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb.
My friends, at the moment of my death I will remember this afternoon and smile.