I love both.....But if I had to pick one.....and I'm glad I don't.....between the ones I have.....My 1914 is about as perfect as a razor can get...But so's my 1924...... @spidey9 , did you try a shim with the 1924?....I've found that really mellows out those first few shaves with a new blade in my shovelhead. ...And theres also that difference between the round comb and flat comb teeth thing. I find my 1924 with the flat comb teeth to be a tad smoother that my shovelhead with the round comb teeth...Which is yours?

But I haven't tried that 1909 version of the shovelheaded beauty yet. Like Billy's brother's....I'm kinda thinking that might be the ultimate...it's in my Holy Grail spot now ...If I see one thats in a Jazz musician's price range I'm gonna jump faster than you would have ever thought possible....A Guiness Book Jump........

So if any of you cats see one....I'd appreciate a heads up, and keep ya dirty bidding fingers offa it...:ahem:

Billy......do you think there could be anyway to persuade you brother to sell or swap that 1909 New Ever Ready shovelhead?

Thursday Night



Tonight's shave
Razor: I Type w/ Chick blade
Brush: VDH boar
Soap: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Post: Stetson
This shave was okay, not great but not bad. I was shaving with a heavy hand for some reason and it was not the closest I have had, especially compared to the many BBS shaves I've had recently but it's okay. Only a little alum burn and I'm ready to hit the hay. Good night friends!

Nah..He Loves it..If I ever see One its Earmarked for the Jazz Muso..

Billy..

The long awaited first shave with my very own Bunny V-3 razor with the WILD comb. Excellent...

Friday's

Three Pass Shaving Routine..

Hot Water prep & massage with Argan Oil
Rolls Razor
Wedge Blade (Freshly Honed)
Kent BK2 Pure Badger
Vitos Tallow Soap
Thayers Original Witch Hazel

I had a Wonderful All Over BBS Dolphin Smooth Shave Today with My Rolls Razor..My 1st Shave for Over a Week & this Wedge Blade Ploughed through my Beard with Ease..I am Dolphin Smooth & Refreshed..

The Grand Ultimate..

Billy..

SOTD June 3, 2016



Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick G1 Injector
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Lather: VDH Luxury.....used it up!
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Last shave with the VDH today. I used it a good bit since last month. Once I figured out the water ratio and which brush to use it became a really good soap. It's also quite affordable, around $5 or so in major stores. I'll probably get some more in the future once I've worked on using up some of my other stock.

The G1 performed well again. I could have stopped after one pass and been just fine but I opted to touch up a little bit. Witch hazel followed by Fine American Blend then Nivea balm completed another good shave.

Hope you all had a great day and I wish you a great weekend!

Razor: Alumigoose in Black
Blade: Feather Professional (2)
Brush: Omega Professional 10098 Boar
Soap: Route 66 Ghost Town
A/S: Fine L'Orange Noir

Schick E1

Outstanding picture.

How are you liking the shave with the E1?
That is a clean looking one.


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Thanks Douglas. Black as contrast set against colourful background. Guess it worked out.

Worked out great.

Today was one of those days that I started off with one razor and ended up with another. I was attempting to finish off the Gem blade in a MMOC but it wasn't working out. Switched to the E1 and it felt like one of those moments when you here a pipe organ hit and hold a beautiful note.
The E1 hits that note a perfect balance of efficiency without being harsh.

Sooooo

I take it you will keep it


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Getting ready for tonights shave. First time with this razor, blade and JR#75 brush.



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June 3, 2016
After spending all of the first 5 months of 2016 focusing on my Schick Eversharp injector razors, I'm down to my last two and my focus for June: an L1 and L7.

Hot Shower
Razor: 1965-80 Schick Type L7
Blade: Schick (China) (1)
Soap: Route 66 The Black Pearl
Brush: Stirling Kong
Thayers Lemon Witch Hazel
AS: Myrsol Limon



1-day growth, 2-pass shave - XTG, ATG
I'm guessing that the L1 and L7 should shave the same. Maybe I'll be able to get through more variety of blades that way. A slow awakening this this morning led to a hurried shave as I was rushing to make my bus! No repeat strokes, no touch-ups or buffing.

But 8 hours later still clean and smooth except around my usual trouble spots.
Unusually hot, 90 degree weather in the Pacific NorthWest, USA led me to try my first cold water shave.


Cool man!

Cheers!
RT

We got ya beat weather wise. It's a balmy 111 here today with 117 on the horizon tomorrow. Can you say "Margaritas by the pool?"

Ha! That sounds like a great name for a new scent!


111 degrees eh?
Well you signed up for it when you located to Arizona. It wasn't in my contract when I came to Seattle!

Its Around the late 60 Degree Mark in Scotland at the Moment & Folks are Ditching their Kilts & Jock Straps...

Billy..