Grazie, Sergio.

MicroMaticMonday, Sep7th 2020

Razor: Star Bar #4 Lather catcher-Mfg 1920 by the Kampfee Brothers, one of the last models of lather catchers to leave their factory, Star was famous world wide for their lather catchers & earliest safety razors mfg in N.America.
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (5) Excellent blade.
Soap: Razorock The Dead Sea - like the scent alot and it has great lather qualities.
Brush: Razorock Noir 400 Plissoft black whiskers- Great brush, reminds me of my boar brush with soft tips.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Razorock The dead Sea aftershave with witch hazel + a small dollop of Nivea balm.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent shave with my Star bar #4 model L.Catcher !


Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

Thanks brother....

SOTD 8/7
NEW GEM/Gem wedge blade

Thank you! It's a little on the heavy side, but it's a great brush otherwise.

Thanks Gary. I reached 100 straight shaves Friday and decided to break out the shavette Saturday with this new set up. It has been over 3 years since I used this devil, but with my technique improved from straight shaving, it was much better to use this time around. I nicked myself on the chin, but much better then the rough times I had in the past. I actually have been enjoying using this monster the past three shaves and La Tierra Mojada is just a great scent for me. I really like this one and so does the wife. A home run.
Steve

Nice Guy. Great set up and photo bud.
Steve

Very cool looking razor.
Steve

that's awesome Steve.congratulations on 100 straight razor shaves..

Nice Sergio. I have been enjoying your more close up shots. Very nice.
Steve

Thanks bud.

Tech Tuesday French shave
French tech/transition cap
platinum
Opal
PDP 63

Thank you gentlemen.

Alfredo,

This version of GD Lavender is no longer made, but yesterday I received an email stating that tomorrow he will have in stock, a different version of Lavender shave soap and some other products. He produces small batches of products and they tend to sell out rather quickly. I have way too many of GD soaps in my den right now so going to pass on his latest offerings. But for me, Grooming Dept soaps and preshave is the best I have used and I have tried well over 300 soaps/creams.

Tom's TNNSER Razor
Gem Stainless Blade
Lord Chesterfield/Two Band Badger Brush
Dirty Deeds Green Tweed Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel w/Lavender
Elvado Wild Mint Lime After Shave Balm

awesome Jim.brush looks excellent..

Thanks Gary, it's a keeper.

And here's what's on the ledger for Tuesday:

prep-Nivea 4 Men Bodywash(Fresh Ice)in shower
shave-Stoylin Glacial Electric Sheep soap
brush-Maggard 24 mm "Marble Handle"
razor-TBD*
A.S.-Clubman Gent's Gin.

*-will try theMach 3 again, but the Sensor Deuce is ready if necessary.

That Pinaud bottle is awesome! I love the Veg, and Lustray's Lilac a/s as well. I have a Lilac cologne...very light. To me the Veg is still the standard. Hmmm...now I need to look into the lilac soap. Great bottle!