Here are some pictures. I put a Pal blue carbon behind the Gem blade to show the difference in n size better. Hope they help.
I had a super comfortable shave with the Henckels Rapides today. Well once I switched out the Pal blue carbon I started with for a 5th use Gem SS PTFE. I know some people love the carbon blades but they just don't do it for me. I'm continuing to use the Dragon's Blood soap a friend made me. The lather was better today. I used the Puck directly on wet skin an then face lathered. I also experimented a little with making a bowl lather with the soap and which hazel instead of water. The results were interesting but that would get expensive to do often.
04-28-2021 Pre-shave: Warm water Soap: Pré de Provence No. 63 Brush: #375 Synthetic - Handmade by @Jayaruh Razor: 3d printed SE lather catcher Blade: GEM Coated SS Post-shave: Fine - Santal Absolut
I really like the look of that razor. Especially the burnt orange/copper head and the Baton style handle is really cool.
Thursday's Shave Cold Water Rinse START Shave Cream Jayaruh #403 Synthetic Razorock Black Hawk Feather Professional CWR Aqua Velva Musk The START Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #403 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Razorock Black Hawk razor with a Feather Professional blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Thur 29th April Cyril Salter / MS. ED2band Lea Classic soap Schick I1 Schick S/S Twin -Japan [ 1 ] Lea Classic A/S Lotion After a rather off track Shave yesterday -using Gem MM with a Twin Blade, am back to normal today. A very nice Shave with this Schick which is a good choice for those wishing to try a Twin blade Shave, but are not keen on longer handled models.
SE SOTD, Thur, April 29th 2021 Razor: Valet Autostrop c1, Canadian variant- Mfg 1920's, modified gap from .011 to .007 to smooth the razor out, easy shave today. Not much to shave because of excellent shave yesterday. Blade: Modified Gem SS PTFE (5) excellent blade, very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable. Soap: Tabac, nice mild flowery scent, great lather qualities. Brush: Yaqi 24mm Atlantis synthetic- excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great backbone for scrub + great lather painter. Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area. Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG +ATG + pickups. Post shave: Nivea refreshing aftershave + a dollop of Nivea balm. Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = Excellent shave with my Valet Autostrop C1 with a Gem coated blade. Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!
Yeah I have 3 vintage Baton handles. 2 different black ones and a Red one. I really like them and hope to find a decent price on a dark blue one.
Schick Type G Canadian made injector, vintage Schick Platinum plus blade, shave 4 This razor has quickly become one of my favorites. It combines the sharpness of an American made E3 with the mildness of an American made G1 injector. If I never had another razor this one could be my daily driver with no complaints at all but it isn't and won't be since this is a hobby to me and not a marriage to a razor. It is also a certified beard buster taking over a weeks growth off like it wasn't there. End result BBS finish achieved.
Friday's Shave Cold Water Rinse START Shave Cream Jayaruh #403 Synthetic Cobra Classic Feather Professional CWR Aqua Velva Musk The START Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #403 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Cobra Classic razor with a Feather Professional blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Sat 1st May. RR 400. SE - Plissoft noir Stirling Baker Street Schick I1 Schick I1 Schick S/S Twin - Japan [ 2 ] Alcolado Glacial A/S Splash. Though I had Two days heavy growth this Razor /Blade combo was excellent. I have found out that slower measured strokes work best when using a Twin blade. Today with my little used Stirling soap the Shave was very satisfying as a truly close all round finish was attained without any fuss.
Saturday's Shave Cold Water Rinse START Shave Cream Jayaruh #403 Synthetic Wood Handle Enders Speed Shaver Schick Proline B20 CWR Aqua Velva Musk The START Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #403 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Wood Handle Enders Speed Shaver razor with a Schick Proline B20 injector blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
Tallow + Steel | Dark Ariana & Evans Retro Shaving Brush | Synthetic 24 mm Durham-Enders | Enders Speed Shaver | Schick Proline B-20 Eight & Bob | Nuit de Megève
Had a BBS fantastic shave today with my beloved Valet Auto Strop, fresh Feather blade and NOS Seaforth! shaving kit!
Lather Catcher Sunday's Shave Cold Water Rinse START Shave Cream Jayaruh #403 Synthetic Ever-Ready Lather Catcher Personna GEM SS PTFE CWR Aqua Velva Musk The START Shave Cream lathered well with Jayaruh #403 Synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Ever-Ready Lather Catcher with a Personna GEM SS PTFE blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Aqua Velva Musk AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...
