Injector & SE Party !!!

3 OCtober
WILLIAMS WEDNESDAY!!!


Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: 24mm Silvertip Frank Shaving (FS)
Soap: Williams
Razor: Valet VC2, Autostrop
Blade: Feather FAS-10 Carbon Steel(CS), Feather Seikan (3)
Post-Shave: Cold Water rinse, OSMA Alum block and Stetson After Shave
Photo:


It's Williams Wednesday! Today's shave was better than yesterday's. It was smooth and effortless. The only thing missing now is the closeness.

I did a three pass shave this morning. I noticed that the shave was smoother and easier than the previous two. I had almost no feedback from the alum block. Finished off with some Stetson AS. Two and half hours later I am smooth but not dolphin skin smooth. Final opinion on the shave would be DFS and would be happy with the shave on any given day.

On a side note. I was setting up today's shave last night when I started thinking about what blades would fit this razor. An injector blade would fit and once you had it all closed up the blade stays in place without any visible movement. Also a de-spined SE blade would fit with some modifications made to the razor (file down the studs in blade housing). The other thing I noticed was the blade was starting to rust where I had to remove some of the metal to get the blade to set properly. The rust is not near the edge of the blade so it doesn't affect the performance of the blade. It will have to be watched though as it will affect the life of the blade.

 

SOTD October 4, 2017

Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick L1 injector
Brush: Artisan badger
Lather: Soap Commander Passion
Post: Witch hazel, Gillette Cool Wave aftershave
WTG, touch up

L1 injector this morning for a smooth shave. It's certainly mild but works quite well for my 24 hour beard growth. No complaints!

Have a great day!

 

Happy birthday!

 

Thanks my friend!

 

10/4/2017 - JAMIE's Night Shave....
1. PRE SHAVE --> Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Soap.
2. Van Yulay 2oz Frost Pumpkin limited edition soap.
3. PAA ROCKET - 26 mm Synthetic [Beast of a brush for $12.95]
4. GEM Push Button - PAL blade 4th shave.
5. Uncle Jon's Pumpkin Spice Witch hazel splash.
6. PAA Autumn Factory A.S. Cologne
7. Crown King Pumpk'n Star Jelly Balm.

 

It is like PAA pre shave lather booster soaps as well as Musgo Real Glyce - but this seems to be much slicker and added post shave goodness - very good price and the mentholated one has a nice chill

 

Thur 5th Oct

Brass General/Windrose Handle & Kai Titan mild pink [ 1 ]
A change of blade has refreshed the General, must learn not to go for optimum as performance may then
disappoint .

 

SOTD October 5, 2017

Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick M adjustable injector
Brush: Surrey reknot badger
Lather: Wilkinson Sword shave stick
Post: Witch hazel, Pitralon Classic aftershave
WTG, touch up

Schick M adjustable this morning on setting 7. Smooth ride! Really enjoyable shave. Have a great day!

 

Your bottle of Floid is running precariously low!

 

Yes, but not too sure whether or not to go for more or have a change. Others are running down too ,so will need to decide which ones I really need.

 

5 OCtober


Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: 24mm Silvertip Frank Shaving (FS)
Soap: Port-Au-Prince, Stirling Soap Co.
Razor: Valet VC2, Autostrop
Blade: Feather FAS-10 Carbon Steel(CS), Feather Seikan (4)
Post-Shave: Cold Water rinse, OSMA Alum block and Clubman After Shave Lotion
Photo:

This photo is for all the nature lovers

Last week I ordered the Wife some soap and lip balm from Stirling. I sneaked in an Alum block and a 1oz Sample puck of Port-Au-Prince in the order for myself. Is that wrong? I purchased the PAP because it is a mutton tallow soap. I had a tub of Electric Sheep that I gave away to a co-worker. It was the slickest lather I have ever used. I believed the slickness was in part due to the fact that it was a mutton tallow soap. When talking about slickness, I now compare all others to the Sheep.

This mornings shave I did a little differently. Instead of long strokes with the razor I did little short stokes. I don't know if it was the short strokes, my technique or the blade has finally settled down but I got a DFS out of it this morning. A little closer than yesterday. Finished it all off with a splash of Clubman and I'm ready for another day at the office.

Yesterday I posted what blades I can make fit in the razor with and with out modifying the razor. Someone asked how an injector blade would fit as it is not as wide/tall as a typical SE blade. I will take photos of what I was talking about and post them tomorrow.

 

Last night's shave
Stirling 24mm finest
AOS sandalwood (tallow)
Schick G8 injector/ P74 (9)
Honey Bee Gardens sandalwood AS

 

Schick Repeater B2


I have not used this bad boy in over a year. Man have I been missing out. A fantastic 3 pass shave.

Tom


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Fri 6th Oct

Alu.Hawk/Windrose Handle & Feather Pro [ 2 ]
Getting to appreciate the performance of this low cost Razor more and more. Have now settled for a non stock handle, which works well for me.Now have to give the Alu General a work out.

 

SOTD October 6, 2017

Prep: Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM stainless
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave
WTG, touch up

The Pushbutton really behaved this morning. Smooth ride! I think my technique with these GEM razors is improving. They can easily provide smooth and comfortable shaves with little effort.

Enjoy your day!

 

No shave this morning, yesterdays was closer than I first thought. Did post more about my Valet focus over in the 30 Day Focus thread HERE though.

 

Moonrise over the Au Sable Dunes on Lake Superior

I spent four days in the woods in the Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior. With a day’s head start and a day delay I had a nice 6 day beard going. I have my Torrey with me and planned to shave with that. Nope. For some reason, me and Torrey’s just do not get along well. With less than half a pass done I switched to the Nordic Beauty. A fantastic, stellar shave. The whisker’s fell like magic for a super close, super smooth shave.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Mike’s Natural Soaps Barber Shop
T&H Wellington Super Badger
J.R. Torrey
C.V Heljestrand
C.V.Heljestrand blade
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm





Happy shaving - Karl

 

Och Aye the Noo..Those Blades Take a Magnificent Edge on an Escher Thuri 16 K Finisher..German & Swedish Technology in Harmony..

Billy..

 

Sat 7th Oct

Alu General/Windrose handle & Feather Pro [ 2 ]

A follow up to a shave to one with the Alu. Hawk. With both razors I use a S/S handle,as I find the extra weight works for me. I find there is not a significant difference to the quality of shave I achieve with either Razor,though the General may be easier when working ATG.

 

Two Pass Shaving Routine..
Hot Water Prep & Massage with Argan Oil
CV. Heljestrand SE
Heljestrand Hollow Ground Blade
Pure Badger
Goats Milk Tallow Soap
Humphreys Witch Hazel

I Had a Cracking Shave this Morning with my CV.Heljestrand Safety Razor & Hollow Ground Blade.This Swedish work of Art is just the Dogs Danglies..Air Craft Precision Engineering of the Day..This Razor is as Comfortable as any Cartridge Razor but Shaves Ever So Close & Ever So Deep..

The Smallest Straight Razor Blade in Town..

Billy..