SEptember 2015 - Discuss SE Safety razors

Corresponding Theme Song ...

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Thanks for making me feel good guys!

 

SEptember 7:

Homemade PS Oil
Stirling Synthetic Brush
Stirling Frozen Tundra
Injector Type G
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB
Aqua Velva AS

 

T&H PSO
T&H Lavender Cream
Savile Row 3184
OCMM/GEM SS (5)
AOS After Shave Balm

Working on learning the ways of the OCMM. Second consecutive shave with it - fourth overall. No nicks, a few reopened small cuts from yesterday and no irritation. When I can feel the top of the contoured head gliding against my skin and hear it cutting my stubble at the same time I know I have the angle right. Now, if I can just do that consistently and then automatically...

 

I'll be trying my L1 with a NOS twin blade tonight. Can't wait to see how it does.

 

Excellent. I like the vintage twins with the L series.

 

No I used it once before a few months ago. But I have to say it is really opening my eyes to injectors.

 

For September 8th:
Razor - Schick G3
Soap - Figaro Shaving Soap
Blade - 1960s Vintage Personna Vydax Coated Stainless
Brush - Black Handled Omega Professional 10049

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Babalu - Desi Arnaz 1947

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I found a 1938 E2 on eBay. Should be here sat. Now where and what kind of blades do I need.

 

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Thanks. Y'all thank I'm going to like a injector???

 

September 7, 2015 - Labor Day

Single-Edge SEptember
Injectors and perhaps a GEM

This month marks my first shaves with injectors. In the first week of SEptember I had 6 great shaves with Schick injectors: a J3 "Golden 500"; an I2 - another hydro-magic Schick; and a G series. All gave excellent shaves and cause me to want to assess them again during a longer time period someday soon.

Next up is a Canadian-made Schick believed to be an E series (E2) and on the more aggressive side than my first three.

Mid-morning shave, with two-day growth.
Hot Shower
Soap: Proraso Green
Brush: Omega Pro 48
Razor: Schick Type E - Canada
Blade: Schick Injector (China) (1)
TSD Witch Hazel
Aftershave Cream: Proraso
After Shave: Proraso Green

I was a bit apprehensive stepping up to the plate for this one as I was warned that I'm about to move upon the aggressiveness scale for Schick injectors.

Evidently, the week I just spent with some of the milder versions prepared me well for today. The first pass did a decent (not stellar) job of whisker reduction, but the second (ATG) pass and a minor touch-up, left me smooth with a great shave, similar to all the injectors I've done this month.

This is such a beautiful, handsome razor (thanks @Omaney )that I'm going to spend a full week with it and get to see how I can improve the experience. I know, I said I just got a great shave, but I'm gonna experiment to try and realize it's full potential.

First, I'm going to switch my first pass to a XTG and see if that reduces growth better than a WTG and thereby set up the ATG for a even smoother last pass. And as usual, keep up the hunt for the best cutting angle. Right now I'm starting the stroke just a few degrees from flush with the head.

Hope you're all having a great Labor Day weekend - brought to you by the folks who established the weekend!

Cheers!
RT

ps - to @GDCarrington ! I shaved today (volume down low) to your tune.
Thanks for remembering Santo and Johnny!

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Shave #41 ~ B-3 Mongoose

Monday, SEptember 7, 2015

Mongoose with Triad Ti Helix Spiral
Feather Pro #5
Druida #7 Barber Pole Manchurian
Krampert’s Frostbite Soap
Alum, Stirling Black Ice Witch Hazel, Gold Bond Green Lotion
Krampert’s Frostbite Aftershave

Today’s shave started off Chilly with the Frostbite Soap, included a Black Ice Witch Hazel Face Freeze, and ended with an eye watering, icy splash of Frostbite Aftershave. As Lepew would say OO’ La La! Two pass bliss today. Have a good holiday all!

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Today was day two with the Schick Model B and I have to say it's fun to shave with this thing. I love the feel of the big square handle and it shaves nicely. I find it mild and don't get a BBS with it but will keep it in the lineup just because I like it.
SOTD
Schick Model B Magazine Repeater
Schick blade
Proraso PS Balm
Proraso Green Cream
Nancy Boy AS Balm
Pinaud Special Reserve AS
Tomorrow I move away from injectors and load a Gem blade in one of my Ever Ready SE razors.
Have a great rest of your Labor Day!

 

Yep.

 

I think you're gonna love!...If the razor is in good condition, you should Dig it, Col Schick did invent a better mousetrap....And I honestly believe, everyone who loves Traditional Wet Shaving and puts value on their daily shaving experience owes it to themselves to experience these marvelous Schicks....IMHO....

Can't wait to hear your thoughts and exeriences with this incoming treasure....

 

Looks sweet!

 

Now a word from Schick.

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Had my first shave with micromatic, Saturday. I thought I was watching my angle but definitely wasn't shallow enough. Couple minor nicks and some irritation in the jawline and throat. Darn close shave though. Shaved with it again this morning and did much better but I can see that the throat area is going to be a problem. I really found I have to go slow and let the razor do the work.