July 2, 2016
Saturday evening shave prior to dinner out with the Rufus T. gals (wife and daughter).
Pulled out the 1912 Gem Damaskeene for my second try with it. First try did not go so well. But I had also tried my hand at blade stopping for the first time while using an NOS blade so that could have been the negative variable.
So on this shave I just tried the razor with a present day GEM stainless PTFE blade.
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Hot shower, cold-water shave.
Razor: 1912 Gem Damaskeene
Blade: GEM Stainless PTFE
Brush: Omega 48
Soap: Stirling Island Man M-bombed
Witch Hazel
AS: Stirling Island Man
2-day growth, 3-pass shave. WTG, XTG, ATG (that was the plan anyway.)
Wow, now that was smooth!
After just a few strokes I sensed I was in for a treat. I found the angle very quickly (ride the cap) and I knew I wouldn't need three passes. Switched to XTG and had one of my best first-pass reductions. Amazed at the smoothness of the whisker slicing and surprised at the low audible feedback. ATG was just as smooth, even around most of my chin.
Can't wait to spend more time with this set-up, plus learn how to improve my stropping. It may have to wait until September as I already have my next two months pre-planned with other shaving escapades.
18 hours later, I'm just now feeling some growth. I'm going to love this razor.
Cheers!
RT
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