Injector and SE Shaves

ASRazor shave, Monday, September 11th 2023. Micromatic Monday thread, any ASR razor that uses a Gem blade any day of the week welcomed.

Razor : Ever-Ready 1914, AKA= Little lather catcher or LLC- Mfg 1914-17, mid range. Interesting blade tensioning system and built to last for generations. This LLC sure sings with audio feed back when shaving and is a joy to use. Had a comfortable close shave this morning with no issues.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (5) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely & predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Cyril R Salter Wild rose- great floral scent of roses with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Mysterious space" 24mm 3band badger. Excellent lather generator, luxury pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Italian barber Amici AS with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Excellent shave with my Ever-Ready 1914 with a Gem coated blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Tuesday Shave 09.12.23
RAZOR: Shield Meteor Anodised Titanium AC Razor
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: AP Shave Co. Orange Resin 24mm 2BED Synthetic
LATHER: Noble Otter Firefighter Limited Edition Shave Soap
POST: Noble Otter Firefighter Limited Edition Aftershave Splash

 

12th September 2023.



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Brush: Omega 10051.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Cella Da Barba.
Blade: Personna Injector PTFE. (D1)
Razor: Parker InjRzr. (Settings) 3-wtg. 4-xtg/atg.+pick ups.

Post:
Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezing's,/ Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./ Alum Rub./Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./ Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./P&G Old Spice Original ASL./Boots Freshwood ASB.

 

Above The Tie Calypso X1 SE Slant * Schick Proline
Vtg. Lucite Erskine w/new 18mm Silver Tip Badger Knot
D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap
Fine Barber Blue Classic Aftershave​

 

Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #292 High Mtn White
AC-Matic by Roger Quintero
Feather AC Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #292 High Mtn White badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and a Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

57-45.

 

Septmeber 13, 2023
Blackland Sabre Lvl 1
Gem PTFE
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Ethos Bay Rum Shave Soap
Barberry Coast Bay Rum

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Williams Wednesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Williams Mug Shaving Soap
Jayaruh #292 High Mtn White
AC-Matic by Roger Quintero
Feather AC Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB

The Williams Mug Shaving Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #292 High Mtn White badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and a Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Rocnel SE-P SS Half-Blade Safety Razor * Nacet
Heritage Ever-Ready 200 26mm SHD Gel
Yardley London Shaving Soap (vintage NOS)
Saponificio Bignoli Young Aftershave Splash​

 

Wednesday 13th September
Triceratops 3D - GEM Stainless Coated #3 - Wickham Gothic Revival - Cadman Custom M7 - Cien X Bolt AS - Wickham Gothic Revival Balm

 

Thursday Shave 09.14.23
RAZOR: Shield Polished Titanium Single Edge AC Razor
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: Butterscotch Ebonite 23mm SHD 2 Band Badger
LATHER: Declaration Grooming La Petite Prairie Shaving Soap
POST: Declaration Grooming La Petite Prairie Aftershave Splash

 

Rocnel SE-P SS Half-Blade SE Razor * Nacet
RazoRock Hive 24 Mokasoft HD Synthetic Shaving Brush
Lea Classic Shaving Soap
Lea Classic Aftershave Splash
Lea Classic Aftershave Balm
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September 14, 2023
Blackland Sabre Lvl 1
Gem PTFE
Zenith B29 Boar
Ethos Bay Rum Shave Soap
Barberry Coast Bay Rum

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Thursday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
La Toja Shave Stick
Jayaruh #292 High Mtn White
AC-Matic by Roger Quintero
Feather AC Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB

The La Toja Shave Stick lathered well with Jayaruh #292 High Mtn White badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and a Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Friday 15th September
Ever Ready Natural Angle HFT - GEM Stainless #4 - Signature Soaps Novus Spice - Yaqi Robin - Boots Freshwood AS - Aloe Vera Gel

 

September 15, 2023
Blackland Sabre Lvl 1
Gem PTFE
Semogue Taj Mistura
Ethos Bay Rum Shave Soap
Barberry Coast Bay Rum

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Friday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
La Toja Shave Stick
Jayaruh #292 High Mtn White
AC-Matic by Roger Quintero
Feather AC Blade
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB

The La Toja Shave Stick lathered well with Jayaruh #292 High Mtn White badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the AC-Matic by Roger Quintero and a Feather AC Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Aqua Velva 5 in 1 ASB. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

SE SOTD, Friday, September 15th 2023

Razor : Yaqi Excalibur chromed with a Yaqi Milano 316 SSP handle- Mfg 2021>, tame mid range. Simple blade clamping design + small head parts( I like to work over a washcloth). I find I get excellent shaves with this affordable razor head 95%> of the time.
Had a close comfortable shave this morning.
Blade : Schick proline p30(4) sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity for a 50mm AC blade.
Soap : Taylor of old Bond st(TOBS) herbal Sandalwood cream, nice herbal scented sandalwood 6-7/10 strength with excellent lather qualities. One of my favorite cream for scent, just a nice change up from my others.
Brush : Yaqi " Sagrada Familia"22 mm 2band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + great lather painter. Tiny handle but has a beautiful knot that works excellent for my lathering needs.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Ogallala Bayrum & sandalwood + a dollop of Geo F Trumper Sandalwood skin food lotion.
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= excellent comfortable close shave this morning with a Schick proline blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Rocnel SE50 Artiist Club 2022 * Schick Proline
Moon Soaps 26mm 2-Band Badger
Boellis Panama 1924 Coffret Shave Soap
Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale Aftershave​

 

Saturday Shave 09.16.23
RAZOR: Shield Meteorite Anodised Titanium AC Razor
BLADE: Schick Proline
BRUSH: Rudy Vey Butterscotch Beehive 20mm Silvertip Badger
LATHER: Lodrino La Riviera Shaving Soap
POST: 4711 Original Aftershave Lotion (splash)