Injector and SE Shaves

Monday 4th July
Claymore Evo - Schick Proline P #5 - Speick - Yaqi Heavy Metal - Superdrug Forest Fresh - Aloe Vera Gel

 

WoW, now that is some nice shave gear, never such a nice soap dish as that one. Very elaborate design of art work. Thanks for sharing.

 

GEMonday, July 4th, 2022

Razor : Gem Junior bar- Mfg 1907-11, excellent tame mid range, very nice with a new Gem blade for a close shave, well built to test of time, very enjoyable audio feedback + it's like going back in time a little this morning with this razor.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(2) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap : Razorock Irish Country side, nice mild scent with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi Rainbow 26mm brown whiskers, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great scrubber + excellent painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Proraso green with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Gem Jr bar with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Schick C2 Repeating Razor
Personna PTFE Blade
Surrey Boar w/Navy Brass Handle Brush
Victory Shaving Champaign Soap
Sea Breeze Astringent
Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave

 

I made a decision yesterday that will change my Saturday shaves from here out. Saturday will be Supply SE Saturday. This will give me at least 52 shaves a year with this great SE razor. Supply finally got it right for me with the SE razor. Here is what this Saturday will look like.

 

5th July 2022.

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ASRazor shave, July 5th 2022

Razor : Ever-ready 1912, made in England later model 1912-Mfg 1936-53, excellent mid range, very gripey handle with the raised corners, Proven razor for over 100 years of use by ordinary folks, state of the art manufacturing for it's time line.
Blade : Gem SS PTFE (3) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable.
Soap : Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood, nice Bayrum scent(some clove) with excellent lather qualities, different lather foam but excellent protection when the blade hits the face IMO.
Brush : Yaqi Robin 24mm boar bristle, excellent lather generator, soft spilt end bristle hairs, nice scrubber + great lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum & Sandalwood(some clove) + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers=Excellent shave with my Ever-ready 1912 with a coated Gem blade.(one of those shaves it does not get better!)


Have some great shaves!

 

Appreciated, nice find in a charity shop. I believe it's Japanese.

 

Tue 5th July

The Grosvenor 404 mixed
Vitos Super Red
Gem Micromatic - Bullet Tip
Gem S/S [ 3 ]
GB Grey Flannel A/S Lotion

I am afraid that this rather minty Micromatic does not work as well for me as earlier versions. In fact today I struggled to get Two days of growth cleared away satisfactorily. I think like ER G-Bar lookalike this is another Razor that will be dropped from my regular rotations.

 

Wednesday 6th July
Yaqi AC - Schick Proline P #6 - Signature Soaps Novus Spice - Yaqi Robin - Old Spice - Aloe Vera Gel

 

Just having some fun today with two incredible razors on custom modified Micromatic handles.

 

7th July 2022.

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Wed 6th July

RR 400. SE Plissoft noir
Williams Mug soap
Schick E2- Canada
NOS Schick S/S Single- Canada ( 8 )
Williams Aqua Velva A/S Lotion
After a very disappointing Shave yesterday,today was a complete contrast - smooth from the off with a superb finish. I should have learnt by now if a Shave is not going well - perhaps change the Razor.

 

Friday 8th July
Yaqi AC - Schick Proline P #7 - Signature Soaps Capra Cornium - Yaqi Sagrada Familia - Cien X-Bolt - Aloe Vera Gel

 

SE SOTD, Friday, July 8th 2022

Razor : Yaqi Excalibur AC 50mm, Mfg 2021, tame mid range, interesting design for clamping, changed to a new chrome head I bought recently(cheap sale) and tolerances are tighter IMO. I usually get great shaves from this razor.
Blade : Schick proline 50mm p30- sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity, 6 shaves max for me.
Soap : Cyril R Salter Sandalwood cream- nice mid range scent, excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi mysterious space 24mm synthetic,
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Witch hazel cleanse + Ogallala Bayrum with Sandalwood + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=Great shave with my Yaqi Excalibur AC with Schick proline P30 blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Fri 8th July

Alpha G4 Syn 26mm
Hampshire Wool Fat soap
PAL Injectomatic
NOS Schick Platinum Single - Holland ( 2 )
Tuff Red A/S Lotion
The Injectomatic may feel a bit harsh at times, but when fitted with this NOS Dutch blade it really is a “ Schick buster”. Today the Shave was very smooth and comfortable, and the finish up there with the best.

 

9th July 2022.

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I had a fantastic shave this morning with the Schick type O clone loaded with a vintage twin blade.

 

10th July 2022.

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Sat 9th July

Jayaruh Syn No67
Tabac soap
Personna Super Stainless Injector
NOS Schick Platinum- Holland ( 3 )
Tabac A/S Lotion

A very pleasant Shave from such a lightweight Razor. Am quite sure that if I had exerted a bit more pressure I could have got a closer finish. However, I was happy enough with the one attained.