If you would have said Sean Connery in From Russia with Love I possibly would have had the most heterosexual wet dream of my life tonight!! But still super cool indeed.

Wed 11th November
Muhle Silvertip 21mm
Williams Mug Soap
Alu General
Schick Proline ( 8 )
Williams Aqua Velva A/S Lotion

Very hard not to have a good Shave, as I got a superb lather from the Willian’s. Probably one of the best Shaves I have had with this combo. As I have too many AC/SEs I was toying with the idea of passing this Razor on, after today am having second thoughts.

Phoenix & Beau | Iceni
Kent V8 | Vintage Badger
The New Improved Schick Injector Razor | Personna 74
Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 | Ô Hira

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Williams Wednesday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Soap
Jayaruh #220 Synthetic
Ever-Ready 1914 Army Patent Pending
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Aqua Velva Iced Blue

The Williams Mug Soap face-lathered well with Jayaruh #220 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready 1914 Army razor with a Personna GEM SS PTFE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Iced Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

SE SOTD, Wed, Nov11th,2020 Remembrance Day for the fallen and serving.

Razor: Everready 1924(AKA shovel head)- Mfg 1924-33, Excellent mid range. Different way of loading blade but results are stellar.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(10) Excellent blade
Soap: Ogallala Bayrum, Sandalwood- Very nice scent with excellent lather qualities. Nice bayrum spicey clove.
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere knot 24 mm with black marble handle. Use this brush daily for cleaning face and creates excellent lather.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave: Ogallala bayrum & sandal wood, complements any sandal wood soap also IMO + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my ER 1924 with a coated gem blade.

Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

Wednesday's Shave

Schick L1
Schick Blade
Grizzly Bay 'Crimson Tide'
Vintage Colgate Shaving Mug Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Old Spice Classic Aftershave

spectacular set up and pic Matt..

Schick N1, Schick II twin blade, shave 16


Haven't shaved in a few days and found out these blades do not work well with thick and long stubble. First pass I used what I happened to have loaded with a blade which was the Razorock Hawk V3 with the open comb plate. That took out the stubble like a champ and then I finished up using the N1 for the subsequent passes. It is a shame these double edge injector blades are so expensive and hard to source except from Japan. They are by far the best smooth and efficient blades bar none in razors designed for them. If they were more prevalent I would bet there would be a lot more people using injectors on a regular basis. End result BBS finish achieved.

Thank you, Gary.

Thursday 12th November
Ever Ready Natural Angle
Heavy Flat Top
GEM SSC #1

Thur 12th November

RR.400. SE-Plissoft noir
Arko Stick - grated
Alu. Hawk + Ikon S/S handle
Feather Pro [ 5 ]
Tuff Red A/S Lotion

A less than satisfactory Shave today, as obviously judging by the finish on the RHS side of my face, I may well have rushed things before moving on to the other side, where I obviously spent enough care and concentration on getting the desired finish.

Schick E2 WW II Navy Razor
Personna PTFE Blade
West German Boar Brush
Reef Point Dragon's Blood Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Reef Point Dragon's Blood w/Menthol AS Balm

Friday's Shave


Cold Water Rinse
Arko Shave Soap
Jayaruh #220 Two-band Badger
Ever-Ready 1914 Army
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Aqua Velva Iced Blue

The Arko Shave Soap face-lathered well with Jayaruh #220 Two-band Badger Brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready 1914 Army razor with a Personna GEM SS PTFE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Iced Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

SE SOTD, Nov13th, 2020

Razor: Gem Jr parade with baton handle-Mfg 1943, excellent mid range with a great handle to use, very nimble IMO.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) Very sharp, great longevity and predictable for longevity & smooths out nicely.
Soap: Cyril Salter Indian sandal wood- first time using it and enjoy it, great lather qualities with good protection.
Brush: Yaqi tuxedo knot 24 mm, Sagrada Familia, excellent lather creator with cloud like soft tips.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Aloe Vera gel on cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + Pickups.
Post shave: Witch hazel + Ogallala bayrum with Sandalwood + a dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + 1 blemish weeper=Excellent shave with my Gem Jr parade with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

cool salter shave and pic Ron.have a great weekend..

Fri 13th November

Omega 11126 boar
Ach Brito Mongp Soap Bar
ES Claymore V1
Schick Proline ( 8 )
GB Grey Flannel A/S Lotion

A very satisfying Shave today with The Claymore, a heavy Razor that responds to a very light touch.It really worked well today with a new to me soap, which I applied to my face and then whipped up a copious and effective lather. The Shave was hassle free, and the resulting finish was extremely close all round.

Trying out 2 recently acquired razors today.

very cool..love the holder/set..

Thank you. I just wish ot was a Minute Man set.

Thanks Gary, I really enjoy sandal wood soaps and aftershaves.