Injector and SE Shaves

Wed 18th October

Aleppo soap - Shave pre wash
Jayaruh Syn No 67
Vitos Super Red
Schick J3 Hydro Magic 500
NOS Schick Platinum- Sweden ( 1 )

Not a good start today as managed to mislead a fresh blade properly, somehow did not insert properly so missed the far stop.Eventually got affairs sorted, and as usual had a very Shave with this mild but quite effective Razor.

 

Gem Contour II (NOS) * Gem Super Stainless Blade (NOS)
AP Shave Co Lemon Drop 26mm Gel SHD Euro Bulb
Dr. Selby Shaving Soap) * Saponificio Bignoli Lavanda Balsamica AS​

 

Shave 68 with the Bunny V2.2 and 56 with the Personna 74 loaded.

 

Thur 19th October
Aleppo soap - Shave pre wash
Omega 11126 boar
Hampshire Wool Fat soap
Schick Type F
Schick S/S - Japan ( 2 )

Appropriate choice today of my Birth Year Razor, especially as it had a Japanese Schick on board. Though on the mild side when coupled with a blade such is this, the Shave efficiency is good and I had a a pleasant forgiving Shave with a nice close finish. Will last me till evening when we push the boat out at a rather nice Pub, staying overnight so we can have a drink.

 

Shield Polished Titanium AC Razor from Boti Brush * Kai Captain Mild PINK
AP Shave Co. AP400 22mm MiG Premium Synthetic
D.R. Harris Almond Shaving Soap
Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale Aftershave Splash​

 

Thursday 19th October
GEM / ER Push Button - GEM Stainless #3 - Highlander TSR LE 2023 - Hampshire Wool Fat No3 - Superdrug Forest Fresh AS - Aloe Vera Gel

 

Ever-Ready 1912 Single Edge Safety Razor * Ted Pella GEM Personna
OpusBrush 25mm Oumo Extreme High Density 2-Band Badger
D.R. Harris Windsor Shaving Soap * Epsilon Blue Mediterranean AS​

 

Gem Contour II (NOS) * Gem Super Stainless Blade (NOS)
Zingari Man Resin Handle Brush 8 26 MM V11 fanchurian
Ariana & Evans Asian Plum Shaving Soap & Aftershave Splash​

 

21st October 2023.


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Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Brown Synthetic. (Faux Horse)
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: HWF Lanolin Shaving Soap (No.1) with Cedarwood & Patchouli.
Razor: Parker 24C. (Face) - Gillette London Bridge. (D1)
Razor: Gillette Guard. (Head) (D2)

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Cien Men X-Bolt ASL./Cien Fragrance Free Sensitive Skin Moisturising Lotion ./ Gibellini X-Bolt EdT.

 

Saturday 21st October
GEM Travel Raptor 3D - GEM Stainless #4 - Alpha T400 - Signature Soaps Hibernia - Superdrug Sierran Breeze AS - Aloe Vera Gel


"I love the smell of napalm lather in the morning"

 

Schick Type E3 Injector Razor * Supply Black Label Injector Blade (3)
Moon Soaps "X-Mas '22" 26mm 2-Band Badger Fan
Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale Shaving Soap & Aftershave Splash
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Sunday Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Colgate Shaving Mug Soap
Jayaruh #395 Badger
J.A. Henckels Rapide
J.A. Henckels Wedge
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Granddad's Blend AS

The Colgate Shaving Mug Soap lathered well with the Jayaruh #395 Badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the J.A. Henckels Rapide razor and J.A. Henckels Wedge Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Granddad's Blend AS. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

Sunday SE Shave, October 22nd 2023

Razor : 1st Generation Gem Open comb 1912, the real McCoy- Mfg 1912-17 OC version, mild to tame mid range. Well built to last with some care, this was the corner stone for the Gem manufacturing company(ASR) that became a large producer of fine shaving products with many other brands added later to become ASR corporation umbrella of Mfg companies that are still using same trade marks 110 +years later (Personna & Treet). Gem went to a 1912 closed comb version in around 1918 to the 1940's & that was a improvement for smoothness and strength and a huge success in the razor world.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (2) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable and safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock American barber, different linear scent(cologne like) but is appealing, texture is slightly drier than their other soaps but the results are excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "Red Zebra" 26mm snow leopard synthetic knot. Excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. One of my favorite brushes because of knot and handle combination sizes.
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 : Razorock American barber splash with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem 1912 OC with a coated Gem blade. Cheeks BBS and neck area DFS+.


Have some great shaves!

 

The Schick E1 is a real pleasure to use. Fine shave

Hot water preparation
MSC Frosted Lavender Shave Soap
Romera Wenge Chubby Manchurian Badger
Schick E1
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel



Happy Shaving - Karl

 

Monday 23rd October
Claymore Evolution - Schick Proline P #1 - Yaqi Moka Express - Wickham 1912 Classic 24 - Blue Stratos AS - Wickham 1912 Classic 24 Balm

 

MENTHOL MONDAY
Boti Meteorite Anodised Titanium AC Razor * Kai Captain Mild PINK (1)
OpusBrush 25mm Oumo Extreme High Density 2-Band Badger
‌Luna Cosmetics Mentolado Shaving Soap * Williams Aqua Velva AS​

 

Monday's Quick One-Pass Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Purple Power Creme Hand Cleaner
Gem Flying Wing
Personna GEM SS PTFE
CWR
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Lilac Vegetal

Today's shave was inspired by my friend Mike F. He suggested that two hand cleaners made for a quick clean shave if you are in a hurry. The hand cleaners are Goop and Purple Power. I found a tub of Purple Power at Walmart for $2.47. Here is today's shave.

After a cold water rince, the Purple Power Creme Hand Cleaner went on well without a brush. One quick pass and touch ups with the Gem Flying Wing and Personna GEM SS PTFE Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. Pretty good for one pass. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Dickinson's Witch Hazel and then Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

 

MMMonday, October 23 2023. MicroMatic Monday thread, use any ASR razor that uses a Gem blade any day of the week welcomed.

Razor : Gem Junior bar lather catcher- Mfg in 1907-11, mild range. Very nice ornate detail on base plate with the "G" in the middle with nice scrolling on the backside. This antique razor still performs well with a new Gem blade and will last for generations with a little care. This is what folks used at the turn of the century, considered state of the art shaving technology. Had a great close comfortable shave with this Gem of a razor.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (3) very sharp, excellent longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle.
Soap : Razorock American barber, nice unique cologne linear scent 7-8/10 with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi " Casino clubs" 26mm Timberwolf knot, excellent lather generator, heavenly luxury cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Very over all excellent brush for my shave needs. 26mm brushes are some of the best .
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 : Razorock American barber with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem Jr bar lather catcher with a coated Gem blade.

Have some great shaves!

 

Shave 69-57

 

24th October 2023.



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Brush: Semogue 830.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Tesco's Ceramic 'Cosmo' Side Bowl.
Lather: Scottish Fine Classic Shaving Soap.
Razor: Parker 24C. (Face) - Gillette London Bridge. (D3)
Razor: Gillette Guard. (Head) (D3)

Post:
Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezing's,/ Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./ Alum Rub./Cold Water Face & Head Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel/Nivea Men Replenishing PSB./Denim Original ASL.