Injector & SE Party !!!

August 15, 2017
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS (2)
“The Rowl” Shavemac D01 2 Band Flat Top
Mystic Water Lavender Lime
Folsom & Co Capri

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last night, menthol monday, back to the 1914 ever ready. ... amazing shave. 3rd use carbon blade...

 

SOTD August 15, 2017

Blade: GEM stainless
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Brush: Omega Hi synthetic
Lather: Country Club Cahaba Blues
Post: Witch hazel, Jeeves of Hudson Street Tobacco Bay Leaf aftershave
WTG, touch up

GEM Pushbutton this morning. It's been a while since I've used this razor - too long. It worked really well today. Smooth and comfortable are the key words. Have a great day!

 

Tuesday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #144
Schick E3
Personna Stainless
CWR
Thayer's Peach WH
Barbasol AS

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 finest badger brush. I did the two passes with the Schick E3 and Personna Stainless blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Peach WH and then Barbasol AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

August 15, 2017

Razor: Schick '500'
Blade: Schick Proline (1)
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
Cream: KMF fragrance-free
Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

First shave with a newly-arrived Schick '500' Injector. I need to post some pictures later, but it appears to be a later version as it is only labelled "Schick" (in newer typeface) and "'500'". It doesn't seem to be as new as the one which @GarnerPW recently purchased, though, as it has the J-style handle. It definitely is shiny with its golden head.

First impression- it is definitely the most head-heavy Injector that I've used. Part of this is the added weight from the Hydro-Magic hardware and part is from the longer handle. In any case, it was a smooth shave with two passes to a near-BBS and no issues. I'm not sure if it represents any major improvement over my J1 but it should be a fun addition to the rotation.

 

15 Aug 2017


Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Soap: Blades Grim, Smolder
Brush: JR #180, 22mm Badger
Razor: GEM CPMM
Blade: PAL Blade
Post-Shave: Thayers Witch Hazel, Rose Pedal

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This morning I went back to the Clog Pruf to see how the OC & CP compare. As the devil is in the details here are the details of the shave.

This morning I went with my JR brush. This brush actually started off as a PIF from a nice young lady here who was thinning her brush herd. It was one she set herself but came apart on me from using too hot of water in my pre-soak(I won't do that again). I liked the knot so much that I had Jim set it in one of his handles for me. The only negative thing I could say about the brush is that it's a little light, but still one I will keep in rotation. The next JR brush I get I will have him add some weight to it.

For soap I decided on my self made "stick" of Smolder by Blades Grim. What can I say about this soap. Some guys love it, I'm not a big fan. Don't get me wrong it lathers easy and it does not have an offensive odor to me but there are too many soaps out there to try to keep an okay soap in your den. Once it is gone I will not be replacing it. I may have to offer it to my oldest son, he liked it.

I went with my used PAL blade. This is the blade I used the first time I used this razor and had less then stellar results. After the good results I got from it in the OC I decided to give it another try. I am glad I did. This mornings shave was great, almost heavenly. It felt as though I could do no wrong with it. Very smoooooth. I tried to be mindful of angle and keeping the cap against my face which I believe was the main factor in the good results. After a two pass shave I ended with a DFS. A shave that makes me look forward to the next time I get to shave.

I finished off the shave with a cold water rinse then a splash of Rose Petal WH. In closing what I have learned from today's shave is:

• The CPMM is much milder/smoother then the OCMM.
• Do not write off a razor after just one shave. Come back to it after a while. 9 times out of 10 it was technique that was bad not the razor.
• I am glad I found this place and the people here. They have lead me to the wonderful world of shaving.

*No animals were harmed in the making of this review.

 

Fantastic travel shave with my Schick D. I remembered the PSO this morning and got a super close, super smooth, dolphin skin, face-rubbing goodness shave.

Hot water preparation
AOS Lavender PSO
Stirling Executive Man
Simpson Case Best Badger
Schick Type D
NOS Krona (2)
AOS Lavender After Shave Balm

Happy shaving - Karl

 

schick injector type G, personna 74 Tungsten steel blade 2nd shave...

just amazing bbs shave

 

Working on putting together a new signature kit...
This isn't the final complete result...But several of the Key Componants are in place...

 

Mighty Pretty Kit there Buddy! But watch that public faceturbation! They can ticket you for that in some states!

 

Wed 16th August

Schick E2 & Schick Proline AC blade-Type B [ 2 ].

DO Try this at Home.
This is my second use of the AC blade in the E2. It does calm the Razor down a bit, but still plenty of blade feel to tell what still needs doing. The Barbershop style Vitos Red provides a good lather to work with. The Schick need a lot more care and attention during the Shave than the modern AC using SEs, but can provide a shave that equals/betters those
I have got with the likes of the General,Supply SE [ with Proline fitted].

 

August 16, 2017
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS (3)
“The Rowl” Shavemac D01 2 Band Flat Top
Mystic Water Lavender Lime
Myrsol Agua Balsamica

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SOTD August 16, 2017

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Personna injector
Brush: Surrey two-band badger
Lather: Reef Point Classic Barbershop
Post: Witch hazel, Reef Point Classic Barbershop aftershave
WTG, touch up

Personna injector this morning. Mild razor, yet effective and comfortable. These mild razors work fine for me on daily morning shaves. Hope you all have great shaves and enjoy your day!

 

Really terrific injector! Love that handle color.

Neat razor stand!

Very nice photo!

Great photo, Clint!

 

Williams Wednesday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #144
Schick 66 G
Personna Stainless
CWR
Thayer's Peach WH
Barbasol AS

I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Williams Mug Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #144 finest badger brush. I did the two passes with the Schick 66 G and Personna Stainless blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Peach WH and then Barbasol AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Another neat injector! I really like the ones with atypical handle colors, and especially this one with the navy handle and silver razor head.

 

This one has quickly become a top contender. It is a great shaver. Very smooth and efficient.

 

I have the schick 66 as well with navy blue handle and textured silver head, looks so great and shave like a well oiled machine.

 

August 16, 2017

Varlet Orion
Panna Crema Nuavia Blu
Colonial Razors 'The General'
Feather Pro Super
Barrister and Mann Special Reserve Cool
Brooks Brothers 1818

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Thank you Perry.


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