DECember 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

December 10, 2017- The razor is Gold, so it must be decadent, right?

Razor: Gem Junior
Blade: Gem by Personna
Brush: 30DC LE/Pure Badger
Soap: Williams
Post: Alum, Listerine

The last time I shaved with a Gem was during SEptember and, although I concluded that they are not my cup of tea, I did make some peace with them. This Gem Junior came as part of a recent bundle I picked up on eBay. I was in it for the other razor and, to be honest, the pictures of this one looked pretty sad. Surprisingly, what appeared to be rust was just rust stains set in soap scum which came off with a good soak and some buffing. The result was a very shiny Gold razor with just a little loss of plating on the leading edge of the comb. At that point, I had to give it a go.

Keeping the cap flat and using a light touch, I have to say that it was an enjoyable shave. I'll call it a DFS since it's not as close as I'd prefer in some spots. No irritation but one minor issue- I shaved the top off of a pimple and it bled a bit.

I have to say that I think the 1912's are my favorite of the Gem razors that I've used. This is a fine example, although I suspect I will ultimately pass it on to someone who can appreciate it more.

 

Do you have a picture of that Gem Junior, John?

 

Here’s a quick couple:





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Razor: Blackland Bluebird (Blackbird) Delta Echo Finish
Blade: Pol Silver (3)
Brush: Oscar 11, w/Omega 10049 Boar
Soap: Oleo Montrose Beach
A/S: Myrsol Blue
Bowl: Boise Mudworks Blue

Another excellent 3 passes with a clean up.

 

Great picture!

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Fantastic photo, Doug! You’ve been in that spot before, I recall, and it is an incredibly photogenic place.

 

John, the Gem Junior is in really nice shape. You did a fantastic job on the cleanup.

 

Thanks very much. I have been at this spot before. It's a great place to take pictures Jared.

 

Sweet set up, Doug. The blues just pop against the background in your photo.

What's in the building behind you?

 

DEcember 10th
Cooper Monobilt w Polsilver SI (2)
30DC LE
Catie’s Bubbles Tonsorial Parlour SS
Thayers
Pinaud Clubman

I haven’t had a lot of time to read and post this weekend, but I did have a weekend shave. Day 8 with the Cooper, 2nd with a Polsilver. Next sample up was the Catie’s Bubbles. Made a decent lather and had a fairly rushed 3 pass shave. No issues, but nothing very memorable either. Finished with the Clubman, which to my nose was very close to the Tonsorial Parlour.
Have a great evening, all!

 

Thanks very much Charlie. The building is for offices and a small manufacturer. Don't know what build though.

 

Excellent picture, Doug!

 

Nice looking Junior, John!

 

John @John Ruschmeyer, I agree with what Charlie and Jim said. Well-done!

 

Great looking Gem Jr. Wonderful job cleaning it up.

Fantastic photo Doug.

 

Thank you Jim.

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Thanks very much Clint.

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No pic Monday

Today's decadence was my best smelling soap, original AdP. It performed much better than I remember. I tied my record of 3 epic shaves in a row.

Irritation A+ Closeness A+

Razor: Cobra Classic (Feather Pro)
Brush: Rudey Vey & Shavemac D01
Pre: Nivea
Soap: AdP (Original)
AS: Lucky Tiger AS, Sepick ASB
Scent: Chanel Cuir de Russie

 

Thanks! By way of comparison, I pulled the "before" pictures from the auction:

 

You definitely did do some work. It came out great.