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  1. Here is another Missed Micromatic Monday Make up shave. Hopefully this doesn't become a trend.

    Gem Jr Parade
    Cella
    Maggard's synthetic
    Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegital

    Great shave with very little irritation even though it was a bit rushed.

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    I really enjoy my Gem Featherweight with a Gem Ted Pella.
  3. Wednesday 26th August
    Canadian Schick E3
    Schick Proline B #7

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    Williams Wednesday's Shave
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    Cold Water Rinse
    Williams Mug Soap
    3D Printed Brush
    Purple Wabbit
    Personna injector
    CWR
    Pinaud Clubman Vegetal

    This was shave #2 with the Purple Wabbit. The Williams Mug Soap face-lathered well with Tom's 3D Printed Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Purple Wabbit razor with a Personna injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
  5. Williams Wed- 26th August
    This Razor /Blade combo is rather predictable I just cannot imagine having any problems. A no fuss top class Shave every time. The Grosvenor [404 -mixed] works so well with the soap, creamy lather in seconds.

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  6. I'm new here and have a question about the Shick Injector style razors.
    Is there a version of the injector style that accommodates two blades?
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  7. Wednesday's Shave

    Ever Ready 1912
    GEM S/S PTFE (2)
    Semogue 820 Boar
    Vintage Williams Mug Shaving Soap
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Aqua Velva Aftershave

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  8. SE SOTD, Wed, Aug 26th 2020

    Razor: Oneblade Core, version 2- Mfg 2018> mild aggression, Excellent daily driver with a Gem modified blade IMO.
    Blade: Modified Gem SS PTFE (10) Excellent blade, very sharp, good longevity, smooths out as it is used & low cost per shave if that matters to some.
    Soap: Tabac- like this soap for lather qualities and post shave- scent is a mild flowery clean fragrance that is OK.
    Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm synthetic- I enjoy this brush because it lathers any type of soap well, soft tips.
    Pre shave: brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aoe Vera gel on beard area.
    Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3 + any pickups.
    Post shave: Razorock blue barber with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= [​IMG] excellent shave with my Oneblade Core with my modified Gem coated blade.

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    Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
  9. Thur 27th August

    RR 400 SE Plissoft noir
    P & B Citra Royale
    RR s/s Hawk V3-A plate
    Schick Proline [ 4 ]
    Pitralon Classic A/S lotion

    I get good shaves with the Occams V1 & Oren , but they perhaps do not have the same feel as a more conventional looking Razors. I had a most enjoyable and rewarding Shave with The Hawk, a great value S/S Razor.

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    Thursday's Shave
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    Cold Water Rinse
    Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap
    3D Printed Brush
    Purple Wabbit
    Personna injector
    CWR
    Pinaud Clubman Vegetal

    This was my third and final shave with the Purple Wabbit. The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap face-lathered well with Tom's 3D Printed Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Purple Wabbit razor with a Personna injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
  11. fine shave Jim,cool razor..
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  12. SE SOTD, Thur, Aug 27th 2020

    Razor: Gem Micromatic OC- Mfg 1930-41 Great mid range razor, built very strong and still available at antique stores.
    Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (10) Excellent blade, very sharp, good longevity, smooths out as used & good cost per shave.
    Soap: Razorock Irish Countryside- mild scent with great lather qualities.
    Brush: Razorock Noir 400 Plissoft- reminds me of a boar brush with soft tips, makes great lather.
    Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + followed by a dollop Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
    Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
    Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop Nivea balm.
    Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= [​IMG] Excellent shave with my Micromatic open comb.
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    Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
  13. Friday 28th August
    TNNSER 3D
    GEM SSC #6

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  14. Fri 28th August

    Cyril Salter /MS. ED2band
    Lea Classic soap
    RazoRock s/s Hawk V3-OC
    Kai Captain Titan Mild Pink [ 5 ]
    Lea Classic A/S Lotion

    There is no doubt in my mind that Hawk-OC is more aggressive than Hawk-A plate, that I used yesterday. With the OC you can get a really close finish, but as a daily shaver I prefer the smoothness and comfort of the A plate which is still very efficient, and delivers consistently good Shaves.

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    Friday's Shave
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    Cold Water Rinse
    Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap
    3D Printed Brush
    Russian SHaDE
    Astra SP Half Blade
    CWR
    Pinaud Clubman Vegetal

    The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Soap face-lathered well with Tom's 3D Printed Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Russian SHaDE razor with an Astra SP Half Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
  16. Movie Night SOTD
    Phoenix & Beau | Iceni
    Leo Frilot Tru-Stone 322 | AP Shave Co. SilkSmoke 28mm
    Ever-Ready SE | Delta Echo | Gem PTFE
    Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 | Ô Hira


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  17. absolutely fabulous Matt..
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  18. Thanks, Gary!
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  19. saturday shave
    brit valet vc3 short handle
    feather
    razorock 400
    razorock xxx
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  20. Sat 29th August
    Omega 11126 boar
    Officina Aetigiana
    TNNSER-3D
    Gem S/S [ 7 ]
    Officina Artigiana A/S Lotion

    A bit more concentration required today, as this Razor is so light and needs a light touch to avoid mishap.Got there in the end but the Shave took longer than normal as I think the blade was not at its best.

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