Injector & SE Party !!!

As @Bird Lives would say.. this one will be making the scene soon!

 

Awesome for now, while using it I felt something lose and it was the handle this time and had to do a small repair after shaving to the one end were they press it into the barrel of the handle on the threaded end. Pulled the threaded plug out and cleaned it with some emery and Loctite it back in with some 609 with Loctite primer and that baby is never coming lose again. Loctite is a great adhesive used in all kinds of industrial applications.

 

Phoenix Shaving | John Frum
DrivenLegend Red & Black | APShaveCo Tuxedo 30mm
Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver

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Tue 2nd April

Omega 11126 boar
P & B Spitfire
Ever Ready 1914 - 12 tooth
Gem S/S [ 1 ]
P & B Spitfire A/S Splash

For some unknown reason I missed out the 1914 from my last ER/Gem rotation. Though I like longer handles, I use this one as it came as it is in good condition rather than user grade. I need one of the latter to try out a longer handle.

This particular 1914 has 12 teeth, side retaining clips and most importantly nice large blade retainers, and I believe it may have been one of the last versions of the 1914 produced. I find that despite its short handle I adapt to using it , and it Shaves very smoothly and permits the use of short precision strokes to get an ultra close finish.In fact I reckon this version of the 1914 delivers as good a Shave as the likes of the Streamline or 1924, especially as many reckon that those two are too aggressive.

 

I have made a decision regarding my efforts for the rest of the month. I will be, of course, utilising my new Fatip Grande (arrives today) and using up my TOBS Peppermint. I will also be seeing how many shaves I can get from a Feather blade. I have 4 left, and I would like them to last me the entire month.

I will be photographing and logging my inventory. I will then be storing my other razors (potentially with a view to selling some) in order to preserve my efforts towards a minimal/frugal shaving style. Next month I would like to pair my Palmolive with a cheap Wilkinson 'bristle' brush and a supermarket/pharmacy splash.

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SOTD April 2, 2019

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Gillette Platinum Plus
Razor: Schick I1
Brush: JR #142 badger
Soap: C.O. Bigelow
Post: Witch hazel, Jeeves of Hudson Street Tobacco Bay Leaf aftershave

Smooth and comfortable shave with the I1. Always like this razor when I get it out and today was right inline with that. Enjoy your day!

 

Tabac Tuesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #340 Badger
Dad's Schick E3
Personna Injector
CWR
Tabac AS

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Tabac Shaving Soap face lathered well with Jayaruh #340 Badger brush. I did two passes with Dad's Schick E3 razor with a Personna Injector blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Razor: Colonial Razor The General
Handle: ATT Kronos
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush Handle: B-400 The Brush by Tom/ WildWest Brushworks
Knot: APShaveCo Tuxedo/ Boss
Soap: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica / Route 66 Twisted Tweed
Post Care: Stirling Unscented Witch Hazel, Alum
Aftershave: Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica

I'm starting to thin out my den so I'm trying something different. I have 2 soaps with similar scents so I'm trying to decide between the 2 on which to keep. I used the SV and B-400 on my left side and the Route 66 and WildWest on my right. I prefer the scent of the Route 66 barely over the SV but it's close. Both easily lathered up however the SV produced a more stable lather; the Route 66 was thinner and bubbly while the SV was thick and creamy. Both offered good protection, glide and had enough residual slickness to allow for buffering. The alum was the deciding factor. It was completely silent on the SV side but there was a slight burn on the Route 66 side. In the fairness of science I'm going to repeat this shave but change sides and brushes before I make the final decision however this round goes to Saponificio Varesino. Have a great day folks!

 

Claymore V1, Windrose
Schick Proline P

 

Arko and Skin Bracee....good stuff. The 1913ish Cru Steel works as good as it looks.

 

Then it must be killing...cause it looks like a million!

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Wednesday 3rd April



A Cold Water Williams Wednesday.....and a very good shave it was!

 

Williams Wednesday - 3rd April

RazoRock Syn. 22mm
Williams Mug Soap
Starling V2 / Windrose Handle
Gem S/S [ 4 ]
Williams Aqua Velva A/S Lotion

After using a 1914 yesterday the Starling feels rather like using an 1924. Am quite aware of the blade feel but it is not efficient as a 1924, so Shave time seems quite long. The quality of the finished Shave is very similar to those I get from a HFT, i.e. OK but not brilliant. Have not yet tried it as an open comb, but so far does not offer much of a challenge to most of my Vintage SEs.

 

SOTD April 3, 2019

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Personna
Razor: Personna injector
Brush: Ever Ready 100T restored badger
Soap: C.O. Bigelow
Post: Witch hazel, RazoRock Blue Barbershop aftershave

Easy shave with the Personna and eponymous blade. Enjoy your day!

 

Williams Wednesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #340 Badger
Dad's Schick E3
Personna Injector
CWR
Pinaud Special Reserve

My prep was just a cold water rinse. The Williams Mug Shaving Soap face lathered well with Jayaruh #340 Badger brush. I did two passes with Dad's Schick E3 razor with a Personna Injector blade and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Pinaud Special Reserve AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

brass Colonial General
Feather Pro
24mm Yaqi Sagrada
CBL Outlaw
TSD Bourbon & Vanilla

 

Williams Wednesday around these parts again!
Let's make today a good day!

 

April 3rd

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