SEptember 2015 - Discuss SE Safety razors

Shaved with the Elgin razor today. A more extensive shave report here.

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SE Shaving Insights

Razor: Eversharp-Schick Model G8
Blade: Schick
Brush: Semogue 1320
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Artic
AS: Aqua Velva

After a week of ho-hum shaves with Schick Model J I decided to switch to my G8. I would not have imagined how different the Schick Model G would be from the Schick Model J injector. I had heard that the Model G was more aggressive and I hoped it would be after the very mild Model J. I was not disappointed! The feedback was the same, but I could feel the blade easier, or at least I was more aware of the presence of the blade. The angle seemed easier to find, which seems silly since the head appears almost identical to the Model J. I've held the two razors beside each other and really don't see any significant difference. But there obviously IS a difference. The Model G is a much better, much more efficient razor IMO. Though today's shave was a bit rushed due to a family issue it was still a terrific shave. It was smooth, comfortable and very close. A bit of feedback from the alum, but no big deal. It's 10:00 PM and I could go to work like this and nobody would notice anything. I've been "faceturbating" all day! (Hope I don't go blind!) Can't wait until tomorrow!
(Anybody need a slightly used Model J? )

 

One of the coolest songs ever.

 

September 7
Schick E - Canadian / Schick (3)
Palmolive Stick
Vulfix 660S Super Badger
Every Man Jack - Menthol Face Lotion
Aqua Velva Ice Sport

 

I had a very poor shave today. I started with my unbranded shavette and switched to my Schick G1 for the next 3 passes. More information in the SOS of the day thread.

 

The G Type was the First Schick that I used and was immediately Hooked.....Great to hear you are enjoying it Sir....

Billy

 

09/08/2015
Razor – Mongoose B2 with Jürgen Hempel Ti
Blade – Feather Pro (4)
Brush – Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
Lather – B&M Latha
Post - Witch Hazel and Myrsol F/Extra

 

SEptember 8 SOTD:

Homemade PS Oil
Stirling Synthetic Brush
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Injector Type G
Stirling Unscented PSB
The Veg

 

Thanks Billy. I was getting a bit disappointed with the J, but the G is really nice!

 

SEptember 8 - MMOC week.
Gem MMOC / Ted Pella coated (1)
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Restored Rubberset Silvertip
Every Man Jack face lotion
Vintage English Leather

 

Tabac Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Mr. Glo
Mongoose with Triad Ti Helix Spiral
Feather Pro #6
Paladin PK-47 LE
Tabac Shave Soap
Dickinson’s ++Menthol, Cucumber Melon Whipped Shea Butter
Tabac Aftershave Lotion

Shaved this evening since we have an early flight to New England. A BBS on three passes with shower and clean up in the morning. With the Paladin the Tabac soaped easily into a thick, slick, and creamy lather. Mongoose needed a blade change after the first pass. Finished this morning with a generous enough dousing of Tabac Aftershave. Next stop Chicago Midway. Have a great Wednesday gentlemen.

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9/8/2015 Single Edge September / Tobacco Tuesday!

Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
Razor: GEM Micro Matic Clog Pruf, H. Boker Master Razor straight razor
Blade: Gem PTFE coated SE blade (7)
Brush: Vie Long Horse Hair
Soap: RazoRock - Tobacco #1
After: Home made ASB, Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Cologne: Aqua H2O

It is Tobacco Tuesday! The Vie Long brush whipped the Tobacco #1 into a nice lather. The Clog Pruf paired with the GEM blade and the Boker did a great job taking down the 3 days worth of stubble. The AV and the Aqua H2O were a fine finish for this almost BBS shave.

Have a blessed day!

 

Today I moved from Injectors to single edge Gem type razors. I started out with my Gem Micromatic Open Comb razor and a new Gem blade. I lathered up with TOBS Grapefruit cream and got started. My initial impression was good as I liked the feedback from the blade. I started out with the razor flat on my face and tipped it until I could hear the blade and proceeded to shave. By the finish of the WTG pass I had a couple of weepers. I lathered again and went ATG for pass two. By the end of the second pass I was a bloody mess. I had at least six small and one large weeper. I’m not sure what happened as this is my first experience with this particular razor. I tried to use light pressure and just enough angle to cut.

Can any of you experienced Gem guys tell me what I might be doing wrong?

SOTD

Gem Micromatic Open Comb

Gem blade (1)

TOBS Grapefruit cream

AOS AS Balm

Florida Water AS

Thanks and have fun!

 

Just arrived this morning. Feather Artist SS Razor. Gonna try it out!

 

September 8, 2015

Morning shave
Hot Shower
Soap: Proraso Green
Brush: Omega Pro 48
Razor: Schick Type E - Canada
Blade: Schick Injector (China) (2)
TSD Witch Hazel
Aftershave Cream: Proraso
After Shave: Proraso Green



Second shave of the week with the Type E. I will shave the rest of the week with it. I want to get to know this one better because my first impression is, that with a little work on my part, it could become a regular BBS shave and deserve to be and everyday razor. Time will tell.

My experiment will begin by switch my first pass from WTG to XTG. I want to see if that reduces growth better than a WTG It should right?!) and thereby set up the ATG for a more efficient and smoother last pass. I’m certain I could get BBS with WTG/ATG, but it may require more repeat strokes and touch-ups.Also, and as usual, I’ll keep up the hunt for the best cutting angle. Right now I'm starting the stroke just a few degrees from flush with the head.

Shave was excellent, with few repeat strokes.

If anyone is familiar with Canadian Schicks I sure would appreciate help in definitively identifying this razor. I believe it to be an E but have some doubts.

And as always, I continue to solicit and appreciate all the enthusiastic advice to help me improve my shave!

Cheers!
RT

 

For September 9th:
Razor - Schick F
Brush - Modified Made Rite w/21 mm Mystery Badger Knot
Blade - 1960s Vintage Personna Vydax Coated Stainless
Soap - Figaro Shaving Soap

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"New San Antonio Rose" – Bob Wills 1940

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Not only are congratulations in order for your discovery of such a great shaver....It also comes in one of the best looking razors ever!....Enjoy every minute, my friend, and it will probably get better with each shave as you bond....Please keep us in the loop....

 

I believe as this month is unfolding.....I am discovering the order of my favorites....
I appears the Schick E2 is fast becoming my favorite type of razor....I'm thinking of collecting just these for awhile...

 

Just 8 days in and we are up to 280 posts so we see that there is a lot of interest in SE shaving of all types.