August 26, 2017 Gem Damaskeene Open Comb Gem GTFE (1) Elite Razor “Tres Amigos” Beehive with Envy White Route 66 Bay Lime Twist Folsom & Co Capri
August 26, 2017 Razor: Schick J1 Injector Blade: Schick Proline B Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22 Cream: Dove Hydrating+ Post: Alum, Listerine, WH Back to the J1 and Proline. After the first couple of strokes, though, I realized something that I suspected the last time I used this razor- the blade had gone south. So, a mid-pass blade change and we were back to the races for two passes and a issue-free near-BBS. I'm starting to get mildly concerned about the Proline B blades. I'm wondering if they don't hold up as well as regular Injector blades or, at least, rest as well in the razor. That... or I need to rethink how I rest my razors.
SOTD August 26, 2017 Blade: GEM stainless Razor: GEM 1912 Brush: Semogue 1520 boar Lather: Soap Commander Passion Post: Alum, witch hazel, Speick aftershave, Soap Commander Passion balm WTG, XTG Smooth and enjoyable ride with the GEM 1912. Nice razor. I had a slightly rough shave the last time I used it but today was terrific. Really nice. Have a great weekend!
SOTD August 26, 2017 Shavemac Badger Brush Focus Dynamic Razor PolSilver Super Iridium Blade [1] The FreedBerg Shaving Soap and After Shave Two pass with clean up for a BBS. I like the results I'm getting from it. This may very well end up as my go to razor.
Sun 27th Aug ATT Se1 & Schick Proline Type P [4 ] A relaxed almost too easy Shave with the ATT, so close all round even around the jawline where whiskers are stubborn.
August 27, 2017 Gem Damaskeene Open Comb Gem GTFE (2) Ever Ready 100T with TGN Finest CRSW Jeff’s Soap Myrsol Agua Balsamica
SE Sunday's Shave Proraso Pre Shave Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap Jayaruh #204 Horse Gem 1911 Lather Catcher Original Gem Cutlery SE CWR Thayer's Lemon WH Lucky Tiger I started off with Proraso Pre Shave. The Mitchell's Wool Fat Shaving Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #204 Horse brush. I did the two passes with the Gem 1911 Lather Catcher and vintage Gem Jr. blade (honed by @twhite ) and ended up with a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse, I finished off with Thayer's Lemon WH and then Lucky Tiger AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
You can modify a SE blade for it. http://jrshaving.blogspot.com/2016/01/first-shave-with-valet-auto-strop-razor.html3 Or Feather SE blades work well: http://jrshaving.blogspot.com/2016/01/feathers-for-autostrops.html
KAI also makes a compatible blade: https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/kai-best-carbon-steel-blade-results.522783/
This afternoon shave. @captnronfl sent me his Wilkie to see if I could hone up his blades. I honed 4 of them. Boy is this steel some good hard stuff. All the blades had many small chips. With some work I was able to get the 3 sharp. I had 6 days of beard. This bad boy made short work of it. Off to Ron so he can have some fun. Tom Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Great I will enjoy shaving with it I am sure. I really appreciate you honing them for me. Too bad the other blades were not in good enough shape to hone. Between it and the Rolls I know I have a razor blade killer. I just have to find another kit with a good stone and handle. My handle looks like it is bent to make it into a slant. It won't stop me whom using it that way though. I've been looking but it seems most have broken honing stones in them and /or missing the handle too. I'm patient. I think the Wilkie is a much nicer looking set up. I'm going to try to find a strop for it too. I think a Valet Auto Stop will fit it. I think the Rolls is the most practical set up. Thanks Tom
Ron The last 4 blades can be sharpened. Just will take a bit of time. I think you will really enjoy the shave. Tom Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Scored this today sorta by accident but it seems like its in great condition. If even has a few new blades in the dispenser. Guess I finally get to see what all the excitement is about. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
If there is no blade loaded, as it appears, plan on wasting the first one, in loading an empty head you'll typically ruin the first one. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
