SEptember 2015 - Discuss SE Safety razors

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by GDCarrington, Aug 30, 2015.

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  1. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    Still working on learning the ways of my OCMM. Got a BBS today but with a price - a few tiny cuts and a face that went into full alert mode when greeted with the alum block. I like it close but maybe not that close.

    In the meantime, I keep acquiring Schicks and have a backlog of razors to try. :happy036:
     
    Karl G, Sep 8, 2015
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  2. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Yeah. My MMOC has a pretty close learning curve but is slated for go number 3 tomorrow....
    Homemade pre shave oil,
    JR #14 VS best badger,
    WSP Rustic Shave Soap-vetiver,
    MMOC w/ Ted Pella blade,
    Alum block (oouch),
    Homade lavender vanilla witch hazel,
    Polo Red
     
    Dzia Dzia, Sep 8, 2015
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  3. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    By any chance have you revealed your recipe somewhere? :cool:
     
    Karl G, Sep 8, 2015
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  4. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    No. It was simple. Had some Castor oil, olive oil, a little mineral oil, and some fragrance oils. Started with an ounce of Castor oil added a little less of the olive and mineral oils. Added fragrance oils to my liking. Works better than the pre shave oil I bought at Walgreen's.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Sep 8, 2015
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  5. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    How about the lavender witch hazel? I am definitely a lavender fan!
     
    Karl G, Sep 8, 2015
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  6. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    Got that right...I've not gotten through my 5 Schicks yet and I still have 5 Gems and an Everready to try!

    So many razors, and but one shave a day!
     
    Rufus T., Sep 8, 2015
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  7. Karl G

    Karl G Well-Known Member

    That handle is gorgeous. Sure looks like an E2 to me - I'm assuming I see flaps on the side of the springs and no parallel grooves on the guard bar. :cool:
     
    Karl G, Sep 8, 2015
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  8. Dzia Dzia

    Dzia Dzia Entitled to whine

    Just added lavender & vanilla oils to the witch hazel.
     
    Dzia Dzia, Sep 8, 2015
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  9. Rufus T.

    Rufus T. Late for dinner

    Yes you see it correctly and it is gorgeous, plus I like the shave, so whether it is an E2 or not, it'll be staying in my rotation!
    :)

    Check out the discussion on the type issue over on the SE / Injector Party...
    http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/injector-se-party.23113/page-149
     
    Rufus T., Sep 8, 2015
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  10. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Day 8 - SEptember 2015

    30 Days with a Schick G

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    This razor had moved into a tie with Phoenix OC for my top performer. I have the irritation issues and stroke pattern solved a bit better and am really liking it after 8 days. It took a few days to see the light and have it all come together, but now more than ever I am glad I didn't bail after day 4....
     
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    Bama Samurai, Sep 9, 2015
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  11. Roderick

    Roderick Well-Known Member

    By Techmatic, I assume you mean Micromatic! Pressure and angle is the key with these Gem razors. If one is off, you could have done irritation, if both are off, you could end up looking like you went 10 rounds with a Samurai warrior and lost. Keep practicing and you will get better.
     
    Roderick, Sep 9, 2015
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  12. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I guess I was tired today too. Yes it is a Micromatic and I will keep practicing. Thanks.

    ( Is that a Bama Samurai warrior? )
     
    mrchick, Sep 9, 2015
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  13. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    09/09/2015
    Razor – Mongoose B2 with Jürgen Hempel Ti
    Blade – Feather Pro (5)
    Brush – Olivewood with TGN Finest Fan
    Lather – TSD Yin Yang
    Post - Witch Hazel and Fine L’Orange

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    clint64, Sep 9, 2015
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

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    SEptember 9 SOTD:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    Latha SS
    Injector Type G
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Latha Post Shave
     
    Norcalnewb, Sep 9, 2015
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  15. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Jayaruh, Sep 9, 2015
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  16. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Thanks for the encouragement! I'll update after a few more shares!
     
    Herm2502, Sep 9, 2015
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  17. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Ruf, I really like that dark handle!.
     
    Herm2502, Sep 9, 2015
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  18. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    9/9/2015 Single Edge September

    Prep: Hot shower with Neutrogena Face Wash with menthol, home made PSO
    Razor: GEM Micro Matic OC, Dubl Duck Goldedge straight razor
    Blade: Gem PTFE coated SE blade (8)
    Brush: Turkish #6
    Soap: RazoRock - Don Donato
    After: Home made ASB, Nivea Post Shave Balm
    Cologne: Aqua H2O

    Happy Wednesday! The #6 brush whipped up the Don Donato into a rich and thick lather. The MM OC paired with the GEM blade and the Duck knocked down the stubble with ease. The Nivea PSB and the Aqua H2O were a nice finish for this Darn Fine Shave.

    Have a blessed day!

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    vwp528, Sep 9, 2015
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  19. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Today was day two with the Gem Micromatic and I think I'm figuring it out, thanks to advice received yesterday. I was careful with the angle and lightened up to no pressure. I am used to heavier razors and must have been applying pressure yesterday when I opened up a bunch of weepers. Today I did a two pass shave with a little touch up and had zero weepers. I actually got a DFS and am looking forward to tomorrow's shave.
    SOTD
    Gem Micromatic OC
    Gem blade (2)
    TOBS Grapefruit Cream
    AOS AS Balm
    Florida Water AS
    Have fun!
     
    mrchick, Sep 9, 2015
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  20. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus


    Day 9, SEptember 2015

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    Got it all dialed in after a week! This razor, though somewhat aggressive, is a total joy. I am getting some long lasting DFS/BBS shaves every time now.
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    Bama Samurai, Sep 9, 2015
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