SOS: June 2024

I didn't know Doc Ezlovan added Lavemder to the Glacial list. Nice.

 

GEMonday, June 10th 2024.... Anyone who likes to use a American Safety Razor(ASR) corp razors with a Gem standard blade dimensions are welcomed any day of the week to show their gear and how their shave went + have questions about ASR gear on this Micromatic Monday thread!

Razor : Gem G bar, Mfg 1955-58, mild to tame mid range IMO. This little razor when dialed in is hard to beat, built to last + has a excellent chrome coated to protect for many Generations.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (7) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : TOBS Herbal Sandalwood cream, Very nicely scented Sandalwood with some the best lather qualities I have used IMO.
Brush : Yaqi "Barber pole" 24mm 2band badger. Excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Nice all around shave brush that makes brush lathering enjoyable for my lathering needs + large handle for folks who like that feature.
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 splash + a dollop of Geo F Trumper Sandalwood skin food.
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem G bar with a coated Gem Blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

I remember you stated the Glacial Lavender idea a couple of years ago. I do not have any issues with lathering Glacial lavender but as you said it is not as chilling as the rest of the glacial lineup. The chill factor of Glacial Lavender is the same level as WM. Neumann Absolute Zero. I will say, that Glacial Lavender razor protection pre and post-shave are not up to the same level as all the other Stirling Soaps I have tried to this point.

I think the menthol was toned down as not to overwhelm the Lavender aroma but I believe if switched out the menthol crystals for Koolada, they can greatly up the chill factor without over whelming the Lavender.

 

This is a twelve or thirteen-year-old tub that rarely see the light of day as I have way to many soaps and creams in my den.

 

I haven't tried the Glacial version of Electric Sheep but years ago I tried a sample of the regular version and the scent was not for me. If I were to buy another Glacial, I believe it would be Iceberg Island as I have this as a pre-shave and like the aroma.

 

Blackland Dart / Nacet blade
Stirling / Sandalwood
TurnNShave Handle / Maggards Synthetic

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Clean and smooth again - but may be time for a tune up for the Leader Also, either I’m getting enurred to the effects of the menthol or this batch of Frosted Lavender didn’t get the full shot of the icy goodness.

Hot water preparation
MSC Frosted Lavender
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
FW Engels Leader 13/16
Floïd Aftershave



Happy shaving - Karl

 

I'm gradually getting that "rarely seen the light of day" problem, too.

 

I'm i interested in that Iceberg Island, muhself.

 

Here it is for Tuesday:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Fresh Wave)in shower
shave-Razorock XXX (Italian Shaving Soap)
brush-Razorock "400" synthetic Plissoft
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Gabels Bay Rum

 

Monday, June 10

Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba~~Simpson T3~~Wolfman WR1 Ti .74/Sharp Star
Have a great day!

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June 10, 2024
Timeless Ti 0.95 mm
Gillette 7 O’clock Yellow
30D LE with Omega Knot
Master Soap Creations Frosted Bay Rum
Barberry Coast Bay Rum Aftershave

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TOBS Tuesday SOTD



RAZOR: MÜHLE OC Walnut Handle
BLADE: Personna Lab Blue
BRUSH: Frank Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: Taylor‌ ‌of‌ ‌Old‌ ‌Bond‌ ‌Street‌ ‌Sandalwood‌ ‌Shaving‌ ‌Cream‌
POST: Taylor Of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave Lotion​

 

Tuesday SOTD


Razor: Asylum Injector Razor
Blade: Schick (D2)
Brush: Oumo General 25mm X Density ST-1
Bowl: The Distinctive Goat Style 3 5" Maple\Walnut
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Ice Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Lavender
Shave Cream: Meißner Tremonia Lavender De Luxe
Balm: Meißner Tremonia Lavender De Luxe
Aftershave: Chatillon Lux Pure Lavender

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Second SOTD
Monday June 10, 2024
Simpson Wee Scot
Tabac
Henson +++
King C Gillette
Tabac

 

-Tech-Tuesday-
canadian ndc tech
ever-ready 100
sublime citrus
azur lime

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SOTD: 11th June 2024.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Moisture Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: : Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Brown Synthetic. (Faux Horse)
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Omega Eucalyptus Shaving Cream.
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp (Carbon) blue pack. (D1)
Razor: Parker Variant. (Settings) 2.5-wtg,2.5-xtg,3-atg+pick-ups.

Post:
Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Cold water face & Head wash with brush squeezing's,/Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils, 5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Blue Stratos ASL./Boots Cucumber Moisturising Lotion.

Greetings,

Early morning shave,

(Face & Head Shave.)

Another enjoyable close comfortable combined face and head shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Boots Cucumber Moisturising Lotion.

My face & precious swede are feeling smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Rocnel SE-P SS Half-Blade Safety Razor * Gillette PERMA-SHARP (D1)
Oumo 16 Desert Ironwood & Sandalwood 28mm SILK/Manchuria
Lea Classic Shaving Soap & Aftershave Splash
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Tuesday 11th June
Schick I1 - Personna Stainless #3 - Alpha Outlaw - OSP Sandalwood - Benjamins Bay Rum - Aloe Vera Gel - Bespoke Sweet Spice & Sandalwood EDP

 

Gillette ‘51 W2 Gold Aristocrat
Gillette‌ 7 O'clock SharpEdge Yellow
Heritage Erskine 150 26mm Black/Butterscotch
D.R. Harris Arlington Shaving Soap
Fine Italian Citrus Classic After Shave Splash
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