SoS: August 2021

Thanks, Doug!

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GEMonday, Aug 16th 2021

Razor: Gem Junior bar, Mfg 1907-11, excellent tame mid range, this is what folks used not to long ago, carefree shave this morning.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE(1) Excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap: Razorock XXX, nice scent, excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 26mm red Zebra synthetic , excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock XXX with witch Hazel + Nivea balm with HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + minor irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Gem Jr bar with a coated Gem.


Have some great shaves!

 

absolutely fabulous gents..

 

monday
g-4 slim adjustable
platinum
bbj 10098
arko stick pressed into a bowl
duru limon




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Thank you Gary.

 

Superb slim adjustable shave and pix Gary.

 

thank you Jim...was a fine shave..

 

Ever-Ready Gold 1912 Razor
Gem Stainless Blade
Vulfix Old Original Super Badger Bush
Proraso White Shave Cream
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Egyptian Musk
Lustray Coachman After Shave

 

Thank You Gary!

 

Tuesday Planned SOTD



Razor: Yaqi Gunmetal Double Comb
Blade: Super Iridium (D2)
Brush Heritage Collection Merit 99- 26mm Gel Badger
Bowl: Suribachi 5”
Pre-Shave Scrub: MRGLO Lime
Pre-Shave Balm: GroomingDept Unscented
Shave Soap: Moon Soap Havana
Balm: Moon Soap Havana
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Gratiot League Square Toner
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Thanks, Gary

 

Thank you Gary.

 

TUESDAY 08.17.21 SOTD



Schick Injector Razor Type G replated in gold
NOS‌ ‌Schick‌ ‌Eversharp‌ ‌Injector‌ ‌Blade‌ ‌USA‌
Simpson ‌Commodore‌ ‌X3‌ ‌Best‌ ‌Badger
B&M ‌Cheshire‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Soap‌ ‌& AS​

 

Awesome Monday shave it’s the new to me single ring and the icing on the cake. JR427 brush. Thank you @Jayaruh love love love the brush.

I used a new Gillette Platinum blade and unscrewed the handle 1/3 turn. 3 pass DFS no touchups needed.
I do notice that the thick old blades facilitate opening the razor a bit. Much more stable, as the blade is twice as thick. Providing more tension. Next time I do it. I will shim the blade to get more tension on the cap.


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Thank you Gary!

 

TUESDAY'S SHAVE​

Razor - Gillette Red Tip Superspeed circa 1955-1960 (Re-plated in Satin-Nickel Finish and re-painted tip in Radiant Red color by Razor Emporium.)
Blade - *5th shave
Shave Brush - Ever-Ready 1960's vintage (Polished and re-knotted with a synthetic 26mm Ubersoft II knot from Envyshave by Razor Emporium.)
Shave Stand by by Desire Metal Works
Shave Soap - Artifact Soapworks - Old Spice Type
Aftershave - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"
Post-Shave Balm - Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "Mysterium Serum"
Deodorant - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"
Fragrance - Procter & Gamble Old Spice "Classic"

I finally ran out of the dried up Old Spice India Cream and I decided to pull out one of my old Artifact Soapworks pucks. Literally my first shaving soap back in April 2016 when I first started my vintage wet shaving hobby. Looking forward to the shave tomorrow morning.

 

SOTD : 17th August 2021.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar.
Brush: Frank Shaving 24mm Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Arko Maximum Comfort Shaving Cream.
Blade: Mers SuperShave X Platinum. (D1)
Razor: Ming Shi 2000s.(Settings) 3-wtg,3-atg,+pick ups.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils. + 3 Menthol Crystals, Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Arko Cool ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

A relaxing 2 pass + pick ups DFS with no errors to report....The Arko max-comfort cream is superb, only a small amount is required for a excellent slick protective lather, leaving a good post shave feeling...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Arko Cool ASB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

August 17, 2021
Tatara Muramasa @ 4
Feather
Semogue
Cella Aloe Vera
Thayer’s Witch Hazel
Cool Water EdT

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August 17th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Astra SS (2)
Brush: Heritage Collection dubl duck
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: P&B Specialist
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Star Jelly
AS: P&B Specialist

Good morning!



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Thank you Joseph.