GEMonday, March23-2020, A few of us decided to use our GEM G-bars today and mine was in storage for sometime(out of site out of mind). On a three pass shave this little razor works well but on a 2 pass is pushing CCS, DFS shave for me. So today was a 3 pass shave and the results were in my sweet spot. Razor: Gem G bar - MFG 1953-58 Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (7) Soap: Razorock "The Dead Sea" Brush: Yaqi timberwolf 24 mm - great brush to use! Pre-shave : brush wash my entire face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera Gel on beard area. Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3. Post shave : Razorock " The Dead Sea" aftershave with with witch Hazel + Nivea balm. Results : CCS,DFS,BBS + minimal irritation + 1 blemish weeper reopened = OK shave in my books! Have some great shaves!
Tonight’s Shave Razor: Schick E2 variant 3 Blade: Schick Super Stainless (Holland) (1) Brush: JR192 Soap: Boots AS: Florida Water Had an ultra close 3 pass shave tonight. I did slice off 2 small bumps resulting in blood. Other than that an irritation free BBS. These Dutch blades are incredible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Gem G-bar Gem BMMOC Meijer SS blade Mer shavings mysore sandalwood + Cella SHD two band badger in handle by me. Witch hazel splash.
Tue 24th March Simpson Chubby 1 /Maggards 2band Tabac soap Occams-Oren , No3 plate Feather Proguard [ 3 ] Tabac A/S Lotion If one gets over its unconventional looks and gives it a try, they will find the Oren to be a rather good Razor. Very easy to load and keep clean, and that odd looking handle really allows one to manoeuvre it very easily. I find that it shaves very smoothly, and the finish one can obtain is quite amazing. I get a better close finish along the jawline and around the neck with this than with any other type of Razor that I have used. I can use it as a Daily Razor with no worries about cuts/ irritation arising.
Tabac Tuesday's Shave Cold Water Rinse Tabac Shave Soap Jayaruh #395 two-band badger Supply V2 Schick Proline CWR Tabac ASB The Tabac Shave Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #395 two-band badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply V2 injector razor with a Schick Proline blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Tabac ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
I will be shaving late today but wanted to mention that today is the anniversary of the patent of the Ever-Ready 1914. So I will be using the Wonderful Ever-Ready 1914 AKA Little lather catcher today. Who else will join me in celebrating these beautiful razors?
Going to be a late shave for me too..but I'm in.. excellent idea @GAW9576.. It's been quite a while since I've used mine.
SOTD, Tuesday March 24th 2020, Tribute shave to Everyready 1914 razor that was enjoyed by millions. Excellent razor for it's time and today. Razor : Everready 1914 Little Lather catcher(LLC)- MFG 1914-17, 1917-29-Patent date March 24th 1914! Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) Soap : Gillette Pro with some left over RR "The Dead Sea " Brush: Yaqi Tuxedo knot 24 mm "Sagarda Familia" Pre shave : Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area. Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 3. Postshave: Proraso green with witch Hazel+ Nivea balm. Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation 1 blemish weeper= great shave! Have some great shaves!
Afternoon Cleanup 03.24.20 Pal InjectoMatic injector razor Pal Hollow Ground Injector Razor Blade (5) Vintage Kingsley (Austria) Pure Badger Zartgefuehl Vegan Artisanal Shaving Soap in vintage mug Original Old Spice aftershave (India)
SOTD March 24th Razor, One Genesys ( after a long while) Blade, Feather. 1st use Brush, Omega Boar Soap, Akka Kappa white moss Aftershave, Thayer's witchhazel, Khiels Close Shavers Squadron EDT, Keneth Cole Black Rally BBS although some weepers on my neck and some minor irritation. For those that say that is impossible, I did it...LOL!!!! Treating myself to the good stuff, hey who knows if we'll make it. Sent from my SM-A505U using Tapatalk
March 24th, 2020 Ever-Ready 1914 Little Lather Catcher Gem Stainless ptfe blade Ever-Ready 500 Nylon-Lucite Razorock Blue Label Skin Bracer - Sport Talc A/S
Thanks to everyone hew joined me in celebrating these fantastic razors on the anniversary of their patent date. Here is my late in the day contribution. Ever-Ready 1914 little lather catcher Meijer branded SS blade 2nd use Cold water rinse Cold water lathered Cyril R Salter wild rose SHD Two band badger in custom handle by me Cold water rinse.
I got the closest shave in weeks today. This C3 is in my top of the top tier of razors! Today I also used my Vintage Old Spice Talcum Powder Tom White ( @twhite ) piffed me! I have always loved the after shave but never actually used the talc when using a SE razor. Man, I RECOMMEND it! After a decent AS Splash...give the face time to dry and talc up! And this vintage OS Talc ROCKS!! Thanks Tom!! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
Wed 25th March The Grosvenor [ 404-mixed ] Williams Mug soap Personna Super S/S SE Personna S/S [ 5 ] Williams Aqua Velva A/S Lotion Back to the Injector rotation using the futuristic looking Personna SE, which takes a bit of getting used to.I find that it works quite well with a Personna blade. Glad I got one some time ago, as the ones I see coming up for sale are a bit pricey.Will keep it in the rotation which I am trying to thin out a bit. Today was good but I am afraid is outshone by recent AC/SE Shaves.
Catie's Bubbles | Confiant Leo Frilot | Infinity | MAC Metalworks Synthetic 28mm Ever-Ready SE | Gem PTFE
Williams Wednesday's Shave Cold Water Rinse Williams Mug Soap Jayaruh #395 two-band badger Supply V2 Schick Proline CWR Aqua Velva Ice Blue The Williams Mug Soap face-lathered well with the Jayaruh #395 two-band badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Supply V2 injector razor with a Schick Proline blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
