Thur 11th August Omega 11126 boar Cyril Salter Solid soap ER 1924 Gem S/S ( 7 ) Pitralon Polar A/S Lotion A very pleasant Shave, as the 1924 teamed up with a Titanium Handle was a delight to wield as it was so well balanced. The finish was surprisingly good for a blade on its 7th outing.
Friday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse LaToja Shaving Stick Jayaruh #340 Schick 66 G-4 Schick Plus Platinum CWR Pinaud Clubman The LaToja Shaving Stick lathered well with Jayaruh #340 badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick 66 G-4 Razor with a Schick Plus Platinum Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
SE SOTD, Friday, Aug 12th, 2022 Razor : Yaqi V2 chrome Excalibur AC 50mm- Mfg 2021, excellent tame mid range, easy to handle when assembled, small head parts to assemble, I get nice consistently excellent shaves & a joy to use + affordable! Blade : Schick Proline P30 (6)- sharp & smooth with reasonable longevity for a AC blade. Soap : Cyril R Salter Indian Sandalwood cream- Very nice rich scent of Sandalwood + excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi Bali 24mm silver tip badger, excellent lather generator, heavenly pillow like soft tips, nice scrub + 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 : Witch hazel beard cleanse of soap residual + Ogallala Bayrum with sandalwood aftershave + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Yaqi chrome SE V2 Excalibur with a Schick proline p30 blade. After using my Yaqi plastic travel bowl I realized I like my home made altered ceramic modified bowl a lot more because of handle design + nickel coin agitators epoxied on the bottom with shallower wall height but same 5 inch diameter makes a better bowl for myself lathering when tailor made for my needs. Yaqi plastic bowl would be good enough for travelling IMO. Have some great shaves!
Saturday 13th August Stoll Junior 3D - Gem Stainless Coated #1 - Old Spice Original - Yaqi Robin - Old Spice AS - Aloe Vera Gel
Saturday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse LaToja Shaving Stick Jayaruh #340 Supply SE Injector Supply Black Label Blade CWR Pinaud Clubman The LaToja Shaving Stick lathered well with Jayaruh #340 badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply SE Injector Razor with a Supply Black Label Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
ASRazor SOTD, Sat, Aug 13th 2022 Razor : Ever-Ready 1924 (AKA= Shovel head)-Mfg 1924-33 excellent mid range, different way of loading a blade from the back of head. Excellent shave this morning and the more I use this razor over the years the more I enjoy it. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE(3) very sharp blade , great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable. Soap : Cyril R Salter Indian Sandal wood cream- nice 6/10 scent of Sandal wood spiciness + excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi Black marble 24mm Tuxedo knot, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, gentle scrubber + excellent 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 : Proraso Red sandalwood with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Ever-Ready 1924 Shovel head with a coated Gem blade. Have some great shaves!
Sat 13th August The Grosvenor 404mixed Lea Classic soap Claymore Evolution Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG ( 2 ) Lea Classic A/S Lotion Another long day out officiating on what for UK is is going to be rather hot. Such an effortless Shave with this combo, almost like waving a magic wand. Most definitely the Razor for me on special occasions.
Lather Catcher Sunday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse LaToja Shaving Stick Jayaruh #340 Ever-Ready Lather Catcher Personna GEM SS PTFE CWR Pinaud Clubman The LaToja Shaving Stick lathered well with Jayaruh #340 badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher Razor with a Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Pinaud Clubman AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Sunday Schick shave, August 14th 2022, Still enjoying my test with the modified Kai protouch guarded blade, settings 5,5 + pickups 9 and the blade is very smooth with good results + very unlikely to get irritation or weepers and still get a close shave. Any adjustable injector or Schick adjustables are best suited for this blade IMO for tweaking to person desire of shave wanted. Razor : Schick adjustable injector model 3- Mfg 1970-72, excellent adjustable, well made, fairly long handle but manageable + one of my favorite Schick razors + will take any injector blade (Twins, different brands +modified blades) with ease. Blade : Modified Kai Protouch (3) excellent sharpness & smoooth with reasonable longevity for a modified AC blade. Soap : Razorock Fresco XXX mild mentholated, very nice masculine clean scent when dried down with excellent lather qualities. Very nice soap IMO. Brush : Yaqi Aqua High mountain 24 mm silvertip badger- excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, great mild scrub, excellent 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 : Razorock XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=excellent shave with my Schick adjustable injector M3 with a modified Kai protouch guarded blade. Have some great shaves!
I had an exceptional shave today with the Pat. 1901 Gem with custom acrylic handle. The Rubber set 400 with Zenith Boar knot didn't disappoint either. And Cella is a great soap every time. Clubman Pinaud aftershave lotion finished things off very well.
Monday 15th August Stoll Junior 3D - Gem Stainless Coated #2 - Palmolive - Yaqi Sagrada Familia - Irisch Moos AS - Aloe Vera Gel
Menthol Monday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Ingram Shave Cream Jayaruh #98 Schick C3 Repeating Razor Personna Injector CWR Osage Rub The Ingram Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #98 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick C3 Repeating Razor with a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Osage Rub. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
MMMonday, August 15th 2022, spline bumped up a little for testing! Razor : Gem Micromatic Clog Pruf (Peerless model 17 nib SB)- Mfg 1945, excellent mid range, built near end of world war2 and is made of solid brass, built to last, very enjoyable shave this morning. Blade :Gem Personna SS PTFE(4) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable. Soap : Razorock Fresco XXX- nice mild mentholated soap with the nice fresh masculine scent + excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi Deep stones 24mm boss synthetic knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent 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 : Razorock Fresco XXX with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my MMCP Peerless model with a Gem coated blade! Have some great shaves!
Mon 15th August Alpha Classic G4 28mm Ach Brito Mogno ER 1912 Gem S/S ( 1 ) Alcolado Glacial A/S splash A nice forgiving Shave, managing not to aggravate a couple of insect bites acquired whist officiating on Saturday. The finish was rather good in the main.
Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Tabac Shaving Soap Jayaruh #98 Schick C3 Repeating Razor Personna Injector CWR Tabac AS The Tabac Shaving Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #98 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick C3 Repeating Razor with a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
ASRazor shave, Tuesday, August 16 2022, spline bump testing. Razor : Ever-Ready SE 1914- Mfg 1914-17, excellent mid range, built to last, very enjoyable shave + one of my favorite for the audio feed back of whiskers getting sliced. Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (5) very sharp with excellent longevity, smooths out nicely + predictable. Soap : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier, very nice unique scent with a touch of lemon + excellent lather qualities, Yaqi commissioned artisan Master soap creations S.A to create their soaps and aftershaves. Brush : Yaqi 24mm timber wolf, excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrub + excellent 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 : Witch hazel face cleanse + Yaqi Musketeer Rapier splash + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results :CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Ever-Ready 1914 with a coated Gem blade. Have some great shaves!
Wednesday 17th August Stoll Junior 3D - Gem Stainless Coated #3 - Signature Soaps Novus Spice - ArtSecret Synth - Cien X-Bolt AS - Aloe Vera Gel
Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave Cold Water Rinse Williams Mug Shaving Soap Jayaruh #98 Schick C3 Repeating Razor Personna Injector CWR Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #98 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Schick C3 Repeating Razor with a Personna Injector Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...