cool shave Ron..

SOTD- Thursday Dec-12-2019

Razor : One blade Core Version 2-MFG 20199 excellent razor for daily shaving.
Blade: Gem SS PTFE modified (6) is a superior blade compared to the FHS-10 for longevity.
Soap : Barrister & Mann Seville
Brush : Yaqi Timber wolf 24 mm
Prep : cold water rinse after each pass and loving it!
Preshave: Brush wash the face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel.
Post shave : Fine Fresh Vetiver with witch hazel + Nivea balm for the Canadian winter months.
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers =

Have some great shaves!

-----Yesterday's Shave-----
Wardonia Bakelite Razor
Feather Hi-Stainless Blade
JR #112/27mm Boar Brush
Art Of Shaving Sandalwood Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose
Aqua Velva Musk After Shave

SOTD, Fri Dec 13-2019

Razor : Schick injector "Easy Rider" L type - MFG 1969?-72
Blade : Schick Platinum injector (3) NOS
Soap : Barrister & Mann Seville
Brush : Yaqi tuxedo knot 24mm+
Preshave: Brush was my face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Post shave : Alum + cold water rinse.
Post save : Pinaud Clubman with witch Hazel + Niveau balm for winter dry conditions.
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + Alum indicated some irritation + 1 blemmish weeper=



Have some great shaves!

Gillette Red Tip (B2) Razor
Personna Platinum Chrome (Israeli Red) Blade
Semogue Excelsior Boar Brush
Love My Skin Beau Brummel Cybilla Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose
Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum After Shave

cool shave Jim..love the red tip ..the 830 is one of my favorite brushes..

Thanks Gary, it's a nice brush when broken in.

yes sir..absolutely....breaking it in was nice as well..

Sunday shave DEC 15-2019 Stick Schick injector and it is one of my favorite Schick injectors with a Japan twinII blade and it is sort like the Everready battery TV commercial "it lasts & lasts.......". It is a good daily driver IMO with a twin blade if that is what a fellow wants.

Razor : Stick Schick injector theme L type -MFG 1973
Blade : Schick twin II (26) mfg Japan
Soap : Tabac
Prep: Cold water rinse after each completed pass . Very enjoyable IMO.
Brush : Yaqi tuxedo knot 24mm+ "Sagrada Familia"theme Barcelona Cathedral pillars.(been there beautiful & Awe)
Preshave: Brush wash the face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Post shave : Razorock Emperor aftershave with witch hazel + Nivea balm for winter months.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + minor irritation + no weepers =

Have some great shaves!

cool shave and pic Ron..

Thanks Gary.

GEMonday for myself today, I really like my Gem Damaskeene OC and it was a little keener today with a new Gem blade and technique maybe off a little? Still a wonderful great shave!

Razor : Gem Damaskeene open comb -MFG 1912-15
Blade : Gem SS PTFE (1)
Soap : Proraso Red Sandalwood
Brush : Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24mm+
Preshave: Brush wash the face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass.
Post shave: Alum + cold water rinse.
Post shave: Proraso red with witch hazel
Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + Alum indicated minor irritation + a couple of blemish weepers =


Have some great shaves!

Gem Junior Razor
Gem Stainless Blade
Surrey Boar Brush
Proraso/Love My Skin Spearmint Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Rose
Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave

cool shave Ron.i love proraso red..