Wow! It even looks like me!

Am a Tootin..

Billy..

Today's Shave: Thursday August 11, 2016

Gem Pushbutton
Gem stainless steel ptfe blade (1)
The Grooming Co. synthetic brush
LA Shaving Soap Co. Blackfern
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal aftershave

Now for something completely different . . .

The Pushbutton was one of the last Gem SE's, preceding only the Contour/Countour II. Combined with a Gem "Push-Pak" blade dispenser, the Pushbutton made blade changing nearly as easy as an injector.

Like the other late Gems the Pushbutton is a mild shaver, although a brand new Gem SS ptfe blade resulted in a shave that was surprisingly close. In the past I've used the Pushbutton to "break in" new Gem SS blades, using a new blade for a couple of shaves in the PB before switching the blade to something more aggresssive.

The Pushbutton was at the forefront of another trend, and not a good one. While the cap and base plate are still made of plated brass, the handle is a combination of plastic and cast Zamak (zinc alloy, aka "pot metal").



Zamak is used because it is cheap and easy to cast, having a very low melting point. It is also highly susceptible to corrosion and is always plated with some other metal (chrome in this case). If flaws develop in the plating, things go downhill fast, as seen above. I don't think I'll be handing down this particular razor to my grandchildren.

These days most non-premium 3 piece DE's (EJ, Merkur, Muhle, etc.) have heads made of Zamak.

--Bob

I really like the looks of the PB and find the handle very grippy. I hate the way it shaves, I can shave all day with it and not achieve a close comfortable shave. Ineffectual for my tastes.

Thursday Shave

Brush- Semogue 620
Razor- PAL adjustable
Blade- Chinese Schick
Soap- Stirling Ozark
Post Care- Crystal Alum
Thayers Witch Hazel
Osage Rub
Bombed Florida Water

Yet another great shave this morning. I really like the PAL, I'm figuring out the Semogue and the Osage/Florida Water combo is fantastic. First try with the Stirling Ozark and I love it. Excellent lather, protection, slickness and a fantastic scent. Thank you @Robyflexx for inspiring it's purchase. Have a great day folks!

In case anyone missed it, my PAL Adjustable is available through a pass around. Just click here if you are interested in trying out this great razor.

You want to try this razor! Sign up for this generous offer!

SOTD August 11, 2016



Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick G1 Injector
Brush: Vulfix 2006C badger
Lather: La Toja
Post: Witch hazel splash enhanced with Barbasol Pacific Rush, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Nice shave this morning with these products. I'm trying to finish up this little amount of La Toja that's left. It's such good lather and good soap.

The G1 injector continues to be a great razor. The Barbasol Pacific Rush grows on me each use. I like the menthol kick and the scent is good but doesn't linger forever.

Hope you have a great day!

Won't let me upload a photo.

Site was Closed Today for Work & its been All Over the Place Since..

Billy..

Shave 6 with my wedge

This baby is still going strong. DFS tonight. It is still smooth as butter.

Sounds Good Tom..When You Hear Folks Spending a Lot of Time Honing its a Sure Sign they are Not Setting the Bevel..In Fact..Its a Certainty..All the Magic Happens on the Bevel Setting Hone..That's it in a Nutshell..That's the Key that Opens All the Locks for the Progression to the Finishing Hone..

Billy..

AHH. I Can't wait too use mine!

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Congratulations to @Karl G for being so thoughtful and generous to start this pass around...
Come on guys....don't be shy.....This is the Star Trek Enterprise Razor we are talking about here....This is a legend....See if you can find "The Shy Girl"....although since Karl's found her....she probably ain't that shy no more... But this is the one that all dat talk was aboot !

If you don't have one....you should seriously take advantage of 'K-G's generous offer here...and give the 'shy girl a spin yourself.....And if you don't know what I'm talking about...Ask Karl or Billy F, I'm old fashion and don't kiss and tell....

Billy..

Fri. 8/12/16







Wonderful three pass shave this morning with the Schick E2 injector. Easy, slick, rich lather from the Tabac shave stick. I am dolphin smooth and refreshed. Have a great day friends.

Good stuff!

August 12 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
La Toja Shave Stick
Gem Damaskeene
Stirling Unscented PSB
Clubman AS

SOTD August 12, 2016



Blade: GEM Stainless
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel splash, Fine American Blend, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Fat Friday! It's been a while since I've used the GEM Pushbutton. Overall nice shave but a little stinging in the sensitive area of my lower neck probably from a little too much pressure. Fine American Blend is a great scent to top off a nice shave.

Have a great Friday!