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VC4 with Feather Ss Se today. The Williams was super...

 

Thur 3rd May

Omega 11137 boar
Lea Classic soap
ER 1914- 12 tooth version
Gem S/S [ 2 ]
Lea Classic A/S Lotion.

Apologies are due for my neglect of this Razor, as I have been trying Modern SEs. I have tried both the Sabre V1 & Gem G2 which are both so mild that I cannot get a Decent shave from them.

Today I dug out the 1914 which I may have neglected, perhaps because of my preference for longer handles. It has been described as too mild, but for me has a lovely amount of blade feel. I had a superb controlled shave and I was able without causing any problems to get a" Face Stroking Finish ". I have passed on most of my 1914`s but this is a keeper, have a minty case as well.

I just wonder how this late 1914 with 12 teeth compares with the earlier 11 tooth version. Unfortunately the one that I have has a detached spring.

 

Pre: Warm water face wash
Brush: Vulfix 404 Badger/Boar
Soap: Cella
Razor: Colonial Brass General
Blade: Kai Pink
Post: Warm then Cold water rinse, Cella ASL

The Kai Pink performed perfectly well in the General, not bad blades at all.
The 404 is coming into its own now and is becoming a pleasure to use, nice backbone, good exfoliation without discomfort, a decent brush for a decent price.
Cella soap and splash, great staples, can't say any fairer.
Happy Shaving one and all.

 

Hi Kevin.
This along with the Omega 11137 are hugely undervalued brushes these days, as is the Omega 11126 which you ought to try. I love looking at SOTD showing brushes with beautiful handles. However, as I am managing to get decent lather from the Brushes that I have. I will not fall down the Brush Rabbit Hole [so far any way].

 

Thu. 5/3/18



Good morning gentlemen. A truly fine three pass shave this morning with the Pal Adjustable. Marvelous lather from the Tabac shave stick. I finished with Fine L'Orange.... smooth and refreshed. Enjoy your day friends. ☺️

 

I used my Gem g-bar this morning and had a close and comfortable shave.

 

May 3, 2018
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS
30 DC LE with Tuxedo
Fine Italian Citrus Soap and AS

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Thursday's Shave


Proraso Pre Shave
Proraso Sandalwood
Jayaruh #274 Boar
Pal Injecto-Matic
Schick Proline B20
CWR
Thayer's Lemon WH
Granddad's AS

I started off with Proraso Sandalwood Pre Shave. The Proraso Sandalwood Shaving Cream face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #274 boar brush. I did two passes with the Pal Injecto-Matic with a Schick Proline B20 blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Granddad's AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SOTD May 3, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Personna
Razor: Schick G1 injector
Brush: Zenith B02 boar
Soap: Jeeves of Hudson Street Bay Rum
Post: Witch hazel, Pitralon Classic aftershave

The G1 was smooth and comfortable this morning. Always is. Nice and easy shave. Enjoy your day!

 

Hi Mike,
The 11137 is the sweet spot for me soft, firm (and cheap ) seriously, I prefer it to my Badgers.
The 404 is good and getting better.
Being a face latherer Ive never really fancied a barbershop handle though the 11126 is a beauty.
I've been looking at your 10005 though, let me know if it gets softer.
Cheers,
Kevin.

 

Bully!

 

last night, May 2, 2018. Schick type G vintage USA Schick plus platinum dated 1974 on 4th shave ... amazing blade and I hit the sweet spot.

 

Friday, May 4, 2018

Blackland Sabre L2
GEM PTFE
Doug Korn Taca with Shavemac Silvertip D01
Savionniere Du Moulin Tempete
Fine Fresh Vetiver
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

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Hi Kevin,
Though the 10026 is Barber Pole it is as small as the 10037 and the handle shape is lovely for face lathering. So far the 10005 is OK but not amongst my first choices. Glad I revisited the 1914 yesterday as it was so good.
Cheers- Mike

 

Fri 4th May
RazoRock Syn 22mm
P & B Spitfire
Ever Ready 1924 + longer handle
Gem S/S [ 3 ]
Pitralon Original A/S lotion

I know why I have neglected the 1914 which provided me with a great Shave yesterday , it is the 1924. I have the 1924 fitted with a longer handle which I prefer. Though it is a bit more aggressive than the 1914 I still get really good trouble free Shaves with it.
With an excellent lather from the P & B I had a very comfortable Shave with an excellent close all round finish. in terms of performance this for me is light years ahead of any modern Gem /SE that I have tried.

 

Razor: Schick Injector Type F
Blade: Schick Injector (3)
Brush: Semogue 610
Lather: Arko Shave Stick
Aftershave: Mixture Aqua Velva Musk/Clubman/Lilac Vegetal

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Fri. 5/4/18



Good morning friends. A fine three pass today with the PAL Injecto-Matic. Excellent lather from the Palmolive shave cream. I am smooth and refreshed, enjoy your day friends. ☺️

 

May 4, 2018
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS
Thäter Boar
Reef Point Tranquility
Fine Lavender

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May 4 SOTD:

Razor: Razorock Hawk V2
Blade: Feather AC Professional Super
Brush: Simpsons CH-2
Lather: Jeeves of Hudson St Bay Rum
Aftershave: Boots Freshwood
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB